Description
Here’s what Yamaha say:
Inspired by our iconic ‘red label’ guitars of the 1960s, our new FG Red Label folk models blend modern inspiration with a timeless design. Featuring a classic semi-gloss finish and high-quality components, these guitars capture an authentic vintage aesthetic.
The mahogany back and sides are paired with a premium Sitka spruce top, treated with our Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (ARE) process for genuine aged-wood tone and sustain. A new scalloped-bracing design delivers plenty of volume, while the groundbreaking Atmosfeel three-way pickup system provides a natural acoustic sound when amplified.
Key Features
- ARE: Acoustic Resonance Enhancement
Our proprietary ARE treatment accelerates the natural aging of tonewood by adjusting heat, humidity, and atmospheric pressure. This process removes imperfections and moisture, producing a rich, vintage-quality tone as if the guitar has been played for years. - Atmosfeel Pickup System
The Atmosfeel 3-way pickup & preamp system uses a piezo sensor in the bridge to capture low frequencies, a microphone for low and mid-range, and our proprietary contact sensor for high frequencies. The result is a full, natural sound with simple controls for a great plugged-in tone. - Microphone Blend: When fully clockwise, the signal is 50% mic and 50% piezo + contact sensor. When fully counterclockwise, the mic is removed.
- The mic is ideal for solo performers and chordal players, while a lower blend suits finger-style players and those playing in full-band settings.
- Bass EQ: Controls low frequencies, raising the center frequency when boosting and lowering it when attenuating to prevent problematic stage frequencies.
Specifications
- Body Shape: Traditional Western
- Scale Length: 634mm (25”)
- Body Length: 505mm (19 7/8″)
- Total Length: 1029mm (40 1/2″)
- Body Width: 412mm (16 1/4″)
- Body Depth: 100-118mm (3 15/16”–4 5/8”)
- Nut Width: 44mm (1 3/4”)
- String Spacing: 11.0mm
Materials
- Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Side Material: Solid Mahogany
- Neck Material: African Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: R400mm (15 3/4″)
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Nut & Saddle Material: Bone
- Bridge Pins: Ebony
Hardware
- Tuners: Open Gear Chrome (Y1D)
- Body Binding: Black + White
- Soundhole Inlay: Black + White
- Pickguard: Wooden type
Finishes
- Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Neck Finish: Matt
Electronics
- Pickup System: Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic)
- Controls: Master Volume, Mic Blend, Bass EQ
- Connections: LINE OUT
Miscellaneous
- Case: Yes
