Yamaha FGX3 Red Label Original Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Yamaha FGX3 Red Label Original Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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An all-solid Red Label acoustic-electric inspired by Yamaha’s iconic 1960s FG guitars, built for warm resonance, strong projection, and natural plugged-in performance.
- Original Jumbo body delivers powerful projection with balanced low end and clarity
- Solid Sitka spruce top with A.R.E. treatment enhances warmth and responsiveness
- Solid mahogany back and sides provide focused mids and dry vintage-inspired character
- Atmosfeel pickup system delivers a more natural amplified acoustic response
- Soft V neck profile offers a comfortable traditional feel
The Yamaha FGX3 is part of the modern Red Label series, drawing direct inspiration from Yamaha’s original FG acoustics introduced in the 1960s. Rather than chasing an overly polished or heavily compressed acoustic sound, the FGX3 focuses on balance, projection, and a more organic response that feels immediately familiar in both acoustic and amplified settings.
Its Original Jumbo body shape produces the strong projection and headroom players expect from a full-size acoustic while maintaining impressive clarity and control. The all-solid wood construction gives the FGX3 greater tonal complexity, resonance, and responsiveness compared to laminate-based designs, allowing the guitar to open up naturally over time.
The solid Sitka spruce top features Yamaha’s A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment, designed to create a warmer, more mature tonal response right out of the box. Combined with solid mahogany back and sides, the FGX3 delivers a dry, focused midrange character with strong note definition and controlled low end that works especially well for singer-songwriters, recording, and live performance.
For amplified use, Yamaha’s Atmosfeel pickup system captures more of the instrument’s natural body resonance and dynamic detail than traditional undersaddle systems alone. The result feels more open, responsive, and natural when plugged in, especially for players who rely on dynamics and touch sensitivity during live performance.
Key Features
- Original Jumbo body design
- All-solid wood construction
- Solid Sitka spruce top with A.R.E. treatment
- Solid mahogany back and sides
- Scalloped bracing
- Atmosfeel pickup system
- Soft V neck profile
- Ebony fingerboard and bridge
- Bone nut and saddle
- Hard bag included
Full Specifications
- Body Shape: Original Jumbo
- Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16")
- Body Length: 505 mm (19 7/8")
- Total Length: 1038 mm (40 7/8")
- Body Width: 412 mm (16 1/4")
- Body Depth: 100-118 mm (3 15/16" - 4 5/8")
- Nut Width: 44 mm (1 3/4")
- String Spacing: 11 mm
- Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce with A.R.E.
- Back Material: Solid Mahogany
- Side Material: Solid Mahogany
- Neck Material: African Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: R400 mm (15 3/4")
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Nut Material: Bone
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Bridge Pins: Black ABS with White Dot
- Tuners: Open-Gear Chrome
- Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Neck Finish: Matt
- Bracing: Scalloped X Bracing
- Electronics: Atmosfeel Pickup System
- Controls: Master Volume, Mic Blend, Bass EQ
- Connections: Line Out
- Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
- Case: Hard Bag Included
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