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[SN ILZ237A] YAMAHA / Red Label FS5 GLOSS Vintage Natural FS5G Yamaha Made in Japan [S/N ILZ237A] [80]

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Yamaha / Modern / year unspecified

[SN ILZ237A] YAMAHA / Red Label FS5 GLOSS Vintage Natural FS5G Yamaha Made in Japan [S/N ILZ237A] [80]

$1,265

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Last observed 29 Oct 2026. Confirm current availability with the seller.

Brand in listing
Yamaha
Category
Acoustic guitar
Condition
Not specified by the source
Source country
JP
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This product features actual product images and is a warehouse-stored item not currently on display in-store. The Japanese-made Red Label series features a gloss finish body for an even more luxurious look The new Red Label series features a new gloss finish (body) for an enhanced sense of luxury A fusion of 1960s aesthetics and skilled craftsmanship honed over more than 50 years Yamaha’s original folk body shape offers excellent playability for players who prefer a compact body; its well-defined, full-bodied sound is ideal for responsive chord strumming and fingerpicking Through repeated refinements utilizing specially developed scalloped bracing and the latest acoustic analysis simulation technology, the series achieves an ideal warm tone and rich low end The top features solid Sitka spruce treated with A.R.E., producing a mature sound reminiscent of a guitar that has been played for many years The fingerboard, bridge, and bridge pins are made of ebony A "Made in Japan" model set up by skilled technicians Hard case included The original headstock shape of the Yamaha FG features a logo modeled after a tuning fork. The truss rod cover is engraved with "Since 1966," signifying the origins of Yamaha guitars. The body top is crafted from solid Sitka spruce treated with A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement). This achieves a rich tone that sounds as if the guitar has been played for years, even though it is brand new. The well-balanced sound is ideal for chord strumming or rhythmic fingerstyle playing. Solid mahogany is used for the sides and back. This delivers the warm, rich midrange characteristic of mahogany. The nut and saddle are made of cowbone (Grade #5 only). Cowbone is extremely hard, enabling more effective sound transmission from the strings to the neck and body. Installing and adjusting a cowbone nut requires a high l

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