Yamaha Red Label FS5 Acoustic Guitar
- Concert body for fingerstyle
- Sitka spruce top with A.R.E. treatment
- Mahogany back and sides, African mahogany neck
- Ebony fingerboard, bone nut and saddle
- Made in Japan, gloss finish
- Hardshell case per description
- 2 year limited warranty
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A refined Japanese made concert guitar for fingerstyle players who want an aged, detailed tone. Box contents and electronics are listed inconsistently, so confirm the case and any pickup with the seller.
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ASIN: B07R9V7T2ZModel: FS5Category: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
Fingerpicking intricate parts is where this smaller bodied Yamaha Red Label shines, with a torrefied Sitka spruce top over mahogany back and sides. Bone nut and saddle and an ebony board round out a Japanese build.
The concert body gives clear highs and articulate notes that suit fingerstyle, songwriting and recording. A.R.E. treatment delivers a played in sound from the start. The listing contradicts itself on the case and on electronics.
Who it's for
Fingerpickers, recording artists and players who prefer a smaller body get a clear, balanced voice. Strummers wanting booming low end should choose a dreadnought.
Pros and cons
- Torrefied spruce top
- Bone nut and saddle
- Made in Japan
- Comfortable concert size
- Case listed inconsistently
- Pickup listed in specs only
- Less bass than a dreadnought
Performance notes
A smaller concert body emphasizes clarity and note separation over raw bass. The torrefied top replicates aged wood, so sustain and responsiveness are high even on a new instrument.
Specifications
| Brand | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Model | FS5 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Concert, full size |
| String Nut Width | Bone nut and saddle |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Sitka spruce, A.R.E. treated |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | Ebony |
| String Material Type | Phosphor bronze |
| Color | Natural |
| Neck Material Type | African mahogany |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 year limited |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Sound Profile | Warm and clear with balanced frequencies |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Piezoelectric (per specs) |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Yamaha FS5 plug into an amp?
The specs list a piezoelectric pickup configuration, but the description does not mention electronics or an output jack. Confirm with the seller before relying on it for gigs.
Does the Yamaha FS5 come with a case?
The description says a hardshell case is included, while the components field says guitar only. Check with the seller.
Where is the Yamaha FS5 made?
It is made in Japan.
Is the Yamaha FS5 good for fingerstyle?
It is a concert style acoustic designed for expressive fingerstyle playing.