Yamaha FG5 Red Label Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural Matte

FG5 is a masterpiece

5

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submitteda month ago

byRob

fromPennsylvania

I have never written a review on any of my guitars. I was looking at getting another brand, but saw this guitar and played it. I was shocked by what I was playing and decided to purchase the FG5. This is my go to guitar now. It not only plays great, but looks great as well. The craftsmanship is second to none. I have a Martin and I like this just as much or a little better than my Martin HD28. If you are thinking about getting this guitar, don't wait. It will surprise you how much you will like it. Thanks Yamaha for the beautiful guitar and thanks to your skilled craftsman for their excellent craftsmanship. Just a masterpiece.

Its the sound that matters.

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submitted3 months ago

byDick

fromAugusta, Georgia

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I own nine guitars including two Martins, two Taylor`s and a Gallagher. If I could only keep one guitar to play it would be my FG5. Its all about the quality of the sound, this guitar makes and it is phenomenal, That`s the best word I know to describe it. It puts guitars that cost twice as much to shame. I cant wait to get home in the evening to hear it`s beautiful voice.Thank you Yamaha for such a wonderful instrument.

Surprisingly Good

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submitted3 months ago

byRick

fromFlorida

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I bought a Yamaha SA2200 instead of a Gibson 335 based on reviews I read. When I got that guitar, I was so impressed I decided to buy a Yamha acoustic. The FG5 is very well made, sounds great and (admittedly after some tweaking) is the best playing acoustic guitar I have ever owned. I am really impressed by the FG5. Yamaha is really doing something right.

Superb Acoustic

5

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submitted5 months ago

byThe Whistling Cyclist

fromKirkcaldy

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As a singer songwriter and recording artist, I use this guitar for just about everything from playing with friends to writing songs. The instrument has a superb balance across the strings, with a mellow low end and a sweet top end, sounds great when strummed or finger picked. Yamaha have this sorted! When plugged in thru anything it sounds fab, there's no nasally sound sometimes associated with acoustics when plugged in. It's an absolute delight to play with a magnetism that makes you not want to put it down. Love it 👍

Choosing a guitar is a personal thing.

5

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submitted5 months ago

byMatt

fromOregon

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Choosing a guitar is a personal thing. There are so many things to consider, and no one can really tell you which one is right for you. I suggest trying out as many guitars as you can. In my case, I tried dozens of different guitars. I can say that after trying many guitars, I knew that the Yamaha FG5 is the right Guitar for me. Although the FG5 is a handsome guitar, it is rather plain and without many adornments. It reminds me of a favorite sweater. I like that it is an understated Guitar. The construction quality is excellent. The ebony fingerboard and frets are very well finished. The tone of the guitar is full and balanced regardless of the string or chord that is played. Tone is clear and even, without sounding strident or shrill, while delivering a full spectrum of sound. My FG5 is probably the last acoustic guitar I will buy. It is so satisfying to play, and so capable of doing anything I want it to do. I trust it like an old friend!

great sounds and looks, action slightly high

4

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submitted9 months ago

byAmir

fromShanghai, China

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This guitar sounds beautiful and looks very cool. It also plays well lower on the neck. However, the guitar came with action above the recommended level. After lowering the action to the recommended heights, there is very little height left on the saddle. I worry that in the future the action will rise, and there will be no way to lower the action that isn't expensive and invasive. I am also unable to lower the action a bit more, which I would prefer.