Yamaha's FG Red Label guitars capture the soul of the legendary 1960s “red label” instruments that defined a generation of musicians. Drawing from over five decades of guitar development since the groundbreaking FG180 in 1966, these instruments blend vintage aesthetics with contemporary craftsmanship. The semi-gloss finish and premium components create an authentic retro appearance that pays homage to Yamaha's most iconic acoustic guitars.
The all-solid construction features a custom-treated Sitka spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides, enhanced by Yamaha's Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.) treatment to achieve the tonal characteristics of naturally aged wood. A newly developed scalloped bracing pattern produces a louder, more balanced sound with warm, powerful projection and rich harmonic content.
Built on the original FG body shape, these guitars excel at both strumming and flatpicking styles, producing a full, punchy low end that suits diverse playing techniques. The ebony fingerboard and bridge add to the premium appointments, while the included hard bag provides protection for this exceptional instrument that represents Yamaha's ongoing pursuit of the perfect folk guitar.
- 1960s aesthetics and modern craft, refined over 50+ years of Yamaha guitar development
- The original Yamaha FG body delivers a full, punchy low end, well suited to strumming and flatpicking
- New scalloped FG bracing pattern provides a warm, powerful tone with deep lows and rich harmonics
- Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.) treatment imparts the sound and sustain of aged wood
- All-solid construction with a Sitka spruce top and mahogany back & sides
- Ebony fingerboard & bridge
- Hard bag included



