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Yamaha Folk Guitar Series | Introducing FG Red Label

Yamaha Folk Guitar Series | Introducing FG Red Label

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Atmosfeel | Pickup and Preamp Demo

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Description

Yamaha's FS3 Red Label concert acoustic guitar features an A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treated solid Sitka spruce top and scalloped top-bracing, which delivers a rich midrange and low frequency response as well as broken-in tone. The FS3 Red Label also features a solid mahogany back and sides to help produce a warm and woody tone that bolsters the midrange. It also comes with an ebony fingerboard and bridge for added strength and stability.

Timeless Design With Modern Inspiration

Yamaha’s “Red Label” Folk Guitar series was first launched in 1966 as their first production of steel-string acoustics, which is considered by many as the iconic Yamaha acoustic line. Yamaha’s new Red Label series retains the vintage aesthetic of the original ’60s models—with a semi-gloss finish, open-gear tuners, the original V-shaped headstock with the time-honored "tuning fork" logo and, of course, the red label inside—but uses everything Yamaha has refined and developed over their more than half-century of making acoustic guitars.

New Scalloped Bracing

Yamaha guitars are well known for their balanced sound. However, when defining the voice of Red Label, Yamaha wanted to add more low end for a fuller, warmer tone that would be ideal for solo singer-songwriters and modern folk music. To achieve this, new bracing designs were developed for the FG and FS Red Label guitars, which are optimized for each body shape and the natural characteristics of the tonewoods. The new scalloped bracing delivers plenty of volume and enhances low-frequency response without compromising durability.

Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E)

As tonewoods age, they vibrate more freely and become more resonant, producing a louder, more powerful sound with enhanced high-frequency response and more sustain in the lows and low-mids. Yamaha’s Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.) process achieves those same characteristics by using heat, humidity and pressure to simulate the effects of time on the soundboards. The A.R.E. process of accelerating the aging of the wood gives Red Label models the same rich, vintage-quality tone and response of a guitar you’ve been playing for years.

Yamaha FS3 Red Label Concert Acoustic Guitar Natural Matte
Yamaha FS3 Red Label Concert Acoustic Guitar Natural Matte
Yamaha FS3 Red Label Concert Acoustic Guitar Natural Matte

Features

  • Black and white body binding
  • Black and white soundhole inlay
  • Black pickguard
  • Black ABS bridge pins with white dots
  • Hex wrench, hard bag

Specs

Body
  • Body type: Concert
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Solid Sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Solid Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped
  • Body finish: Semi-gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Not specified
  • Nut width: 1.75" (44 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Neck wood: African mahogany
  • Scale length: 25"
  • Number of frets:
  • Neck finish: Matte
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Not specified
  • Tuning machines: Open-gear chrome
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Saddle and nut: Urea
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features:
  • Case: Hard bag
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: China

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4 Reviews

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Reviewed by 4 customers

  • An amazing guitar for my journey!

    5

    submitted5 months ago

    byRon

    fromBonney Lake, WA

    As a 67 year old who only dreamed of learning to play, I just replaced my wonderful FS800 with this FS3. What an amazing and beautiful guitar. Deep, rich tones, easy playability. The included case is well above average quality and provides a safe home for travel. I am thankful to have this for the continuance of my musical journey!

  • yes

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    byByron

    fromSouth Carolina

    Great little guitar for the money. Feels like a solid build, time will tell. Sound is good , clear. The neck is slick and plays fast ,with the exception to the base of the neck where it is bit rough feeling and needed just a bit more sanding but I can live with it.

  • Yes! I will buy this again and again.

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byArmando

    fromSacramento CA

    I was in the market for small body guitar. I tried Taylor 112, Martin 12, and Taylor AD22 and then I saw one Yamaha FSX3 (same as FS3 but with electronics). I sat down comparing Taylor, Martin, and Yamaha. For me, I like the neck, all solid wood, mahogany back and side (so is not that bright like other). I purchased one online and hang it on wall for daily practice. I really enjoy it. Watch some Youtube and you will be impress..

  • Amazing lovely guitar

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byChoryin

    fromNew Territories

    Amazing guitar. Sweet, rich and deIicated sound. I revised some of writing last year and wrote some songs with this supreb guitar. I just purchased it yesterday. My mom likes the music from this guitar too. Thank God, I got this guitar.

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  • submitted8 months ago

    asked bydaijo

    fromKoloa, hawaii

    Need a hard shell case for the Yamaha FS3

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    Breedlove Concert Hardshell Guitar Case.