Yamaha FS5 Red Label Acoustic Guitar Ex-Demo Inc Hardcase

Yamaha FS5 Red Label Acoustic Guitar Ex-Demo Inc Hardcase

Ex-demo directly from Yamaha this FS3 may have extremely minor marks or signs of use but nothing which affects the tone or play-ability of the guitar. Includes the full warranty and hardcase as with brand new.

The Return of the Red Label

At Yamaha's founding in 1887, their founder Torakusu Yamaha gave the company the name Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd ('Musical Instruments of Japan') - only later did we legally bear his name. Hence 'Nippon Gakki' was the name shown on the red labels most famously associated with our original Folk Guitar series. The Nippon Gakki Red Label FS acoustic guitar is one of our most iconic instruments. The reintroduction of the Red Label today invokes our history of over fifty years of guitar making. The result is a modern Folk Guitar with a clear heritage of our Japanese craftsmanship and innovation.

Classic Design, Top spec modern features:

The guitar retains the original FG headstock shape, adorned with our iconic Tuning Fork logo. The traditional truss rod cover is emblazoned with "Since 1966" markS the launch of the first FG models. Sporting a Solid Sitka spruce top which is commonly sourced from Canada and Alaska, solid Sitka spruce offers a rich midrange and low-frequency response. The sound is tight and focused, working particularly well for chordal strumming or rhythmic finger-style performance. Paired with this is solid Mahogany back 7 sides which has a slower transient response than many other tonewoods, contributing to a warm and woody tone with strong midrange.

Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge; Bone Nut & Saddle

Ebony is a stronger and more durable material than rosewood. The Japanese-made FG5/FGX5 and FS5/FSX5 models also feature ebony bridge pins and a bone nut and saddle. Bone is a harder material than urea, providing a more efficient transfer of energy from the strings to the neck and body. The result is a louder and clearer sound.

ARE: Acoustic Resonance Enhancement

Yamahas proprietary and exclusive Acoustic Resonance Enhancement ('ARE') treatment uses a carefully-controlled environment where heat, humidity and atmospheric pressure are altered to accelerate the natural ageing of the tonewood, removing imperfections and unwanted moisture in a process which would literally take years otherwise. ARE gives an instrument a rich, vintage-quality tone, producing a sound as if you've been playing it for years.