The Yamaha FG Red Label Concert is a refined blend of vintage inspiration and modern craftsmanship, built for players who value warmth, resonance, and timeless tone. Rooted in Yamaha’s iconic 1960s designs, this model carries forward over five decades of guitar building expertise while incorporating advanced construction techniques for today’s musicians.
From the very first strum, the FG Red Label delivers a broken-in, mature voice thanks to Yamaha’s innovative A.R.E. wood treatment and carefully engineered bracing design.
Key Features
• Solid Sitka Spruce Top with A.R.E. Treatment – Aged tone and enhanced sustain right out of the box • Solid Mahogany Back and Sides – Warm, rich midrange with excellent depth • Scalloped Bracing – Increased resonance, stronger low end, and improved projection • Ebony Fingerboard and Bridge – Smooth feel with added clarity and attack • Concert Body Shape – Comfortable size with balanced tonal response • Gotoh Open Gear Tuners – Reliable tuning stability with vintage styling • Semi-Gloss Finish – Natural feel with understated vintage aesthetics • Hard Bag Included
Vintage Tone, Modern Performance
Inspired by Yamaha’s original FG series, the Red Label line captures the look and feel of classic 1960s acoustics while delivering a more refined and responsive playing experience. The concert body size offers excellent balance across all frequencies, making it ideal for fingerstyle, light strumming, and studio work.
A.R.E. Wood Treatment
Yamaha’s Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.) process transforms new wood to sound and respond like a well-played vintage instrument. The result is greater openness, improved sustain, and a richer harmonic profile from day one.
Premium Tonewoods
• Body Shape: Concert • Top: Solid Sitka Spruce with A.R.E. • Back and Sides: Solid Mahogany • Neck: African Mahogany • Fingerboard and Bridge: Ebony
Specifications
• Scale Length: 25 inches (634mm) • Nut Width: 1.73 inches (44mm) • Fingerboard Radius: 15 3/4 inches (400mm) • String Spacing: 10mm • Nut and Saddle: Urea • Bridge Pins: Black ABS with White Dot • Tuners: Gotoh Open Gear Chrome • Finish: Semi Gloss • Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light • Weight: 4.19 lbs (1.9 kg) • Country of Origin: China • Case: Hard Bag Included
