In my mind, I’ve been writing this review for spectacular. I love simple electronics. I’m not design and they still feel and function with high
most of the week. In reality, I just can’t quit much interested in having a graphic equalizer precision. The guitar has a semi-gloss finish
picking up this guitar because it is a joy to on board because once I start playing, I don’t that adds to the aged look and to the volume
play! The tight and focused response from the want to mess with much. Three knobs is plenty as well. The FGX5 comes in a nice hard case
Sitka spruce top is crisp but not harsh. Watch to control the sound. I could see moving the with a classy Yamaha label.
the video link… listen to the clarity as you can Mic Blend control to lean more to the pickup hear each string whether playing fingerstyle during a big rhythm song and rolling it back or strumming a rhythm. The warmth of the to a blend with the microphone for fingerstyle Mahogany softens the sound, balancing the playing. I could also see boosting the Bass EQ sound from the Sitka top. I’ve played guitars a bit for songs that call for a little more power that are almost too warm in tone to where they and percussive playing. So, way to go Yamaha just sound muddy. With a 1.75” nut width, the for keeping it minimal and using knobs that do neck is a very comfortable. It feels like a soft “C” not stick out!
shape that would be fitting for large and small
hands alike.
As I sit in my studio looking at the FGX5 on a
stand, the beautiful amber color of the top truly
Acoustically, the dreadnaught has a nice, makes it look like a guitar that was purchased
big sound. Sustain for days! As I mentioned, in 1966. The black binding around the top and
it’s super clear… not muddy at all. Plugged back is subtle, but distinguished. The pick
in, I was once again, completely surprised. guard is synthetic with a wood grain that makes
I was getting the same clarity through my in- it look and feel like wood. Even the Gotoh
ears as I was unplugged. The electronics are tuning machines are retro with their open back
October 2019
$1,399 Street Price
www.Yamaha.com
Mitch Bohannon
Mitch Bohannon and his wife, Noelle have been
married for over 27 years with three adult kids. Mitch
developed the Short-Cut capo for Kyser and is a
teacher/coach in Louisiana
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