Detail 01
A.R.E. treatment
Yamaha states it provides the sound and sustain of aged wood.
Product detailSKU #1500000444625
YamahaFGX5 Gloss Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Natural
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The Korena take
A Japan-crafted, gloss-finished Red Label-inspired dreadnought with solid Sitka spruce and solid mahogany construction, A.R.E. treatment, and Atmosfeel electronics.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Strummed performances and full, open chords
- Live performers using an amplified acoustic tone
- Players seeking a dreadnought with solid Sitka spruce and solid mahogany construction
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Atmosfeel pickup system
It includes master volume, mic blend, bass EQ, and a built-in preamp.
Detail 03
Dreadnought body
Yamaha describes it as delivering powerful projection for strumming and full, open chords.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed model.
- 02It has a 1 3/4 in. (44 mm) bone nut and 20 frets.
- 03Amplified controls are master volume, mic blend, and bass EQ.
- 04A hardshell case, soundhole cover, and hex wrench are included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the FGX5 acoustic-electric?
Yes. It uses Yamaha's Atmosfeel (SYSTEM74) pickup system and has a line out.
02What woods are used?
It has a solid Sitka spruce top with A.R.E., solid mahogany back and sides, an African mahogany neck, and an ebony fingerboard and bridge.
03What case comes with it?
A hardshell case is included.
04Where is it crafted?
The supplied product description states that it is crafted in Japan.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
4 detailsBody & build
- Top Material
- Solid Sitka spruce with A.R.E.
- Color
- Natural
- Body Shape
- Dreadnought (FG style)
- Neck Wood
- African mahogany
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000444625
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