All models in the FG Red Label line are crafted with a solid Sitka spruce tops, mahogany back and sides, and ebony fingerboards. The top is reinforced with scalloped bracing and a specialized latticework to enhance tone and projection.

You can buy one of these FGs equipped with Yamaha's Atmosfeel™ pickup and preamp system. Atmosfeel mixes the sound of three different sensors: a piezoelectric pickup to capture sound where the strings meet the bridge, an internal microphone to pickup the resonance inside the guitar body itself and a sheet sensor to detect the vibrations from the top. This system produces a multi-dimensional sound with additional nuance and depth and offers a more complete representation of the guitar's true acoustical sound.

You have to hear this new system on this guitar to truly know and understand what I am talking about.

The FG Red Label's top is treated with the company's proprietary Acoustic Resonance Enhancement. This is a patented chemical-free process that uses precise control of temperature, humidity and pressure to alter the basic structure of the wood; transforming it into the same material as would be found on a guitar that has been played for many years. There is increased resonance, longer bass sustain, and greater midrange and high-frequency responsiveness.

Yamaha FG Red Label guitars range in price from $1,275 to $2,320 MSRP for the FG5x (pictured) that comes with a hard shell case.