Yamaha FSX5G Gloss Natural
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Yamaha
FSX5G Gloss Natural
Product Info
Article Number:
605848
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
FSX5G Gloss Natural
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,978.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The FSX5G is a seriously well-built instrument from Yamaha's Japanese workshop. It's got a really sweet, balanced tone – plenty of clarity from the spruce, but with a warmth that mahogany brings. Perfect for singer-songwriters and players who want a great amplified acoustic without excessive frills, offering excellent value for the quality.
Product Description
- Yamaha FSX5G Gloss Natural
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Top: Solid sitka spruce
- Back and sides: mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 634 mm (25")
- Nut width: 44 mm (1.73")
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Atmosfeel
- Preamp: Vol / Bass EQ / Mic Blend
- Black pickguard
- Ebony bridge with ebony saddle
- Open Gotoh machine heads
- Colour: Natural high-gloss
- Includes case
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a responsive, articulate tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides offer warmth and focused projection.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a slick, comfortable playing experience.
- • Atmosfeel pickup system captures a natural acoustic voice amplified.
CONS
- • High-gloss finish can be prone to fingerprints and reflections.
- • 25-inch scale might feel slightly short for players used to longer scales.
- • Mahogany construction limits versatility for heavily distorted tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
634 mm (25 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Atmosfeel Pickup System with Preamp (Vol, Bass EQ, Mic Blend)
Weight
Approximately 4.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Atmosfeel is a significant upgrade, offering a more natural and dynamic amplified tone with improved feedback rejection – a noticeable improvement over the older SRT pickups.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, but the 44 mm nut width might feel slightly narrower than some prefer for larger hands – it’s a classic feel, but worth considering.
The gloss finish is primarily cosmetic, but a heavier finish *can* slightly dampen the top’s vibration. Yamaha’s finish is relatively thin, so the impact is minimal and doesn’t significantly alter the acoustic tone.
