Yamaha Red Label FG3 Acoustic Guitar
- Sitka spruce top, A.R.E. torrefied
- Mahogany back and sides
- African mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard
- Scalloped bracing for volume and balance
- V-shaped headstock, semi-gloss finish
- 2-year warranty
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A vintage styled all-acoustic for singer songwriters who want aged wood tone and a classic Red Label look. No pickup or case is listed, so it is an unplugged instrument as sold.
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ASIN: B07R7LL161Model: FG3Category: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
Not a plug-in stage guitar, this Yamaha Red Label is a purely acoustic instrument modeled on the company's early steel strings. Its Sitka spruce top goes through Yamaha's A.R.E. torrefaction process to mimic aged wood.
Torrefied spruce and updated scalloped bracing give a louder, more balanced voice that suits accompanying vocals. The semi-gloss finish and V headstock carry the vintage look. Electronics and a case are not part of the listing.
Who it's for
Songwriters, recording players and fans of vintage Yamaha acoustics get an aged sounding guitar with classic styling. Stage players who plug in every night should look at an acoustic-electric model.
Pros and cons
- Torrefied spruce top for an aged tone
- Mahogany back and sides
- Scalloped bracing for volume
- Vintage Red Label styling
- No pickup listed
- Case not listed
- Scale length and nut width missing
Performance notes
Torrefaction dries the top wood the way decades of playing would, so it vibrates more freely from day one. Scalloped bracing lightens the top further, which raises volume and evens out the low and high strings.
Specifications
| Brand | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Model | FG3 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Sitka spruce, A.R.E. treated |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Body Material Type | Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | Ebony |
| Color | Natural |
| Neck Material Type | African mahogany |
| Finish type | Semi-gloss |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2-year |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Sound Profile | Balanced |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Yamaha Red Label FG3 have a pickup?
No pickup or output jack is listed, so treat it as an acoustic only guitar.
What is A.R.E. on the Yamaha FG3?
Yamaha's Acoustic Resonance Enhancement wood torrefaction process, used to enhance resonance and tone.
What warranty does the Yamaha Red Label FG3 have?
A 2-year warranty.