Yamaha FGX5 review
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Last time I commented on this video I’d just bought my own FGX5. Now I’ve had it for a while and I want to thank you!
Your review seemed very trustworthy and helped convince me to go through with buying this guitar. No small expense for me but I needed something that sounded fuller in a solo or duo situation and this thing has made such a big difference for me. Both in acoustic jams and plugged in live I couldn’t be happier with the sound.
So excited to have bought this guitar from JP at a show last weekend.
Thanks for letting me take care of this for you JP ❤️ it will be well loved for years to come.
Great instrument.
This guitar is easily the best acoustic instrument that I’ve ever owned.
This instrument has an ebony pick guard, bridge, and bridge pins, as well as a bone nut and saddle.
It’s an immaculate and exquisite instrument. They knocked it out of the park with this guitar.
Depends on what strings that you prefer, but I string mine with either Gabriel Tenorio Phosphor Bronze (hand wound) strings, or Stringjoy Phosphor Bronze strings. They really sing on this guitar.
I tried martins and Taylor's worth 4000$ range. This Yamaha blew them all out of the water. Amazing value and an amazing guitar
I played one of these briefly at Summer NAMM 2017. I finally bought one in 2024. I love this guitar. It is better than any guitar I have ever owned. Yamaha makes a fantastic instrument.
These are the best guitar reviews on RUclips. Crystal-clear audio, faithful reproduction, comprehensive playing, very fun, informative and inspiring. (if horrible for my wallet :D )
you said it all buddy ;)
So true.. I fell in love with the Red Label Yamahas because of the quality of this review and the genuine enthusiasm that comes across from JP. I saved for an FS-3 but an FS-5 came available. Had to buy it.. (So Glad I did)
I was looking for an LL16 but ended up with a FSX5 and have been happily discovering music thru playing it. Many many thanks JP!
Hi, I'm from The Netherlands and like your reviews and talks very much. Do you think there is - besides the few differences in specs - the FGX5 is a better guitar ( sound, volume, playabillity, construction etc ) than the FGX3. I am very much biassed for the Japanese version, because of perhaps emotional reasons but like to know if there also are objective and rational reasons to buy the FGX5 instead of the FGX3? I think I'll buy the FGX5 anyway 😊 Thanks in advance for your answer, Jan
That thing sounds absolutely incredible. I thought you were blowing smoke till I heard it.
Haha indeed
Yes indeed they simply are fantastic, I too in my time of playing guitars have Always loved YAMAHA'S, yes I play and own ( finally) a Martin, but it's no better than the Yamaha, just different 😊😊😊
I just purchased my third one of these (different tunings) ....looked at Martins and Taylors
But nothing came close to the FGX5 sound or price range....build is first class..
Pickups in these make tracking a dream...tone is top of the line ....way underpriced (dont tell)
The best money i ever spent on a guitar.....no compromise in any way....at half the cost.....literally...
I live in Nashville Tennessee.....home of acoustic guitar music....and i have seen every kind of guitar
Imaginable....costing into the multi thousands.....these FGX5's are the holy grail brother...
The only difference between these and multi thousand dollar acoustics is the bling....
not the sound or feel...really.....find one and try it.....just try it...
I bought an FG5 earlier this year. It is the first guitar I go to almost every day. Great sound and one of the most playable necks I've found,
Same here, fg5 is amazing guitar, love it..
Just got mine today. Love it so much. Such a rich clear tone . After getting a Ll16d i was a Yamaha convert for sure 👍 😊🤠
Can i play classic guitar with FGX5 ?
@@AS-iq7sx You can do whatever you want man. That's the beauty of playing an instrument. Yamaha AC5R owner. Best guitar I own out of 10 guitars I have.
Which one is better ll16 or this one?
You're the perfect person to do these demos/reviews, so many who review can't really play well enough to shine the best light on an instrument. Great review, I think this will result in more people visiting their music store to check them out in person!!
Just spent a couple of hours in the local music shop. I tried everything. My preference is a bass-y loud projection, without muddiness, usually rosewood. Best 2 guitars in the store, confirmed by staff, was Yamaha LS16 and a Yamaha FG5. It was up against Martin’s, Gibson’s, Taylor’s, and Larrivees. Many double the price. It’s a bomb!!!
We just got one of these in stock yesterday!
No you didn’t
Fantastic review, thank you! I was thinking of buying the FSX5 (concert size version) and now you have just stopped me thinking about it and I'm going for it! Great to see a review from someone that knows Yamaha guitars so well and can play beautifully.
Damn i fell in love with this guitar so hard..its sounds like a dream and forever keeper
I’ve probably watched this review four times. That’s about all. Love you, J.P.!
I’m late to the show here, but as a D18 owner all I can say is wow! It don’t hurt to be in the hands of a master player either. 👍
I bought my FG fifty years ago for about £55 and still play it every day.....love it....that’s value for money❗️👍
My FG410 is over 35 years old, sounds awesome, and I still play it. Need to put frets on it when I get a free day or two (hah).
Got my FG450SA 31 years ago. Had 2 lessons and didn't continue, put it in a wardrobe for 29 years, now finally learning to play and love my guitar.
Thank you J.P. Due to this very video, I bought the FXG5 as my first guitar. I love it. I'm a percussionist by nature and this is my first dive into guitar.....I love it. Such a great instrument.
Really enjoyed your demonstration of this guitar’s capabilities. Thank you!
I have an fgx5 and a Martin hd28 and prefer the fgx5 even though the Martin is a phenomenal guitar, the fgx5 is great for singing over. Super warm tone, very dry, very emotive for what I like to play. Love it and it’s my favorite guitar I’ve ever had. Thanks Jp
I just picked one of these up and cannot believe how amazing it is! I have many guitars including high end Martins, Gibson’s, and Taylor’s, some of which cost literally almost 4 times as much. I would put this Yamaha up against any of them. I went with the FG5 (no pick-up). I will be sticking a K&K in it. Thanks for the recommendation J.P.!
Hi J.P, greetings from Denmark 😀
I just wanna say thank you for making this review on the Yamaha FGX5. That made me go order one at my lokal music store. Now I'm waiting for it to show up, can hardly wait 😀
Got it??
I like a little smaller body so I bought the FSX5. Every time I play it I am more pleased with it, and I have had many Martins, Gibsons, Eastmans, Collings and Huss & Dalton, and this guitar is the equal or better of all of them.
Guitars with John!
They certainly are well done JP you nailed it again for me sitting listening with my 1971 FG 110 ,a gift from my son on my birthday.
Between you and Jarvis at Singapore saddles I pulled the trigger on and FG5 sight unseen from long-mcquade in North Vancouver... I live in Ontario and couldn't sleep till it got here!! I couldn't be happier... when you said it sounds as good as martin D-18 that was it I paused the video and completed my order!!! I only recently found your channel!!! " There's no 18 that can stand up to this!!! " Love it!!
Beast! Best guitar I’ve ever owned. A total freak! Big lows, nice highs. Perfect neck.
GREAT GREAT guitar!!!
I love mine...paid US$1,200. Wouldn't trade it for anything...
Picked one up a few days ago and haven’t been able to out it down since. Almost almost all of my free time is spent on it. I LOVE it. Shot it out with a Martin d16 and this thing sounded so much better to my ear
Watching this again. J.P I've just listened to some of your tracks. Wow. Great music and amazing playing. New fan.
This yamaha is grabbing my attention a lot.
Highly recommend you play one first and don't based your purchase on other people's opinion. Acoustic guitars are so personal, I returned my FG5X as it didn't at all live up to the hype.
Hey JP. I hope the guitar buliders realize how importment your reviews are. My buddy and I both just purchased Yamaha FG5's based on this review. Great guitars! Keep them coming, you're one of the best guitar players on the planet!
Agreed! 🎶🙌
The guitar sounds wonderful. I’m sure you have played thousands of guitars. It cool to see you excited about this one. Of course a player of your experience and make any guitar sound great. Nice video.
i bet the thumbs down is from a Martin fan :P
Finally tracked one of these down and purchased it. Luv it. Thx, JP.
If that guitar rings like that with dead strings, I can't imagine what it must be like with new ones. Amazing! Too bad I don't have the talent to play it like that :(
me either Joe!
Holy Snot that guitar sounds amazing! I'm sold. I'll order it.
I just ordered this. Did about 15 minutes of research and landed on this.
When you plugged it in...just wow!
I need this in my life.
THANK YOU for vouching for Yamaha Red Label guitars. People are so stuck on Gibson, Martin, & Taylor. All have gorgeous guitars of course, but it is very frustrating people think Yamaha is a cheap, bottom of the barrel company. These are handcrafted in Japan by top luthiers and it shows. Professional musicians have been using them for years yet most don't even know they exist... I have a vintage FG-300 given to me by my late grandfather, and I love the sound.
I have a FS5 and a Martin 000-18, the yamaha stays in its case, I play the Martin. Caveat, the FS5 was the best setup out of the box guitar I have ever owned... But, a setup to the Martin made it play just as good.
I got an FG5 after watching JP's review.
no kidding, it sounds fantastic. and the ebony fretboard and fret dressing is smooooth.
It looks vintage right out of the box, and sounds like an old good Martin.
Glad to hear you talk about Yamaha guitars .I also have had a few old one's still do. They are nice!!!
The Red Label FG5 is 1300. 1699 Cdn for FGx5. I own a 000-15m and it was 1759.00.
When are we going to realize that there is life after Gibson, Martin and Taylor. Listen to this man! He has changed my 30 years of playing on my ear. Thank you J.P.
I just bought this guitar today at Corner Music in Nashville.
I played it for a few hours one day then went back and got it.
Its everything you said it is, the best guitar I've played in many years!
Great video new Subscriber
Just found a 2019 FGX5. Bought it in large part to your review! Thanks JPC!
Atmosfeel has the piezo, a mic (built into the circuit board which sits near the control knobs) and a body sensor near the bridge. A total of 3 pickup sources.
Thanks JP for this video. I agree you don't have to buy a big name to get a quality built guitar. Guitar manufactures like Recoding king have done their homework and coming out with amazing guitars.
I have an incredible sound Martin D28 Reimagine I will never sell. I do want a Mahogany guitar and since watching your comparisons I have ordered the Japanese built Yamaha FGX5. It will be four to six months before it arrives. I am looking forward to it. Thanks again.
I am convinced. I tested it. It is great in the $2000 range. Tested others, but no comparison. Thanks. I am getting one.
JP I'm relatively new here but I've really enjoyed the frankness of your videos. First one was Recording King vs. Martin. A used Master Built Recording King for $200 - $300 may be the best guitar value on the planet.
I've gone out 3 times to "finally buy my Martin". I live in NYC and can pretty easily play 100 top guitars in a day. First time, I didn't buy. 2nd time, I bought a Yamaha FS800 because I wanted to cut my own sound ports and have friends sign / carve their initials in it. Sounds fine, and best factory set up I've ever seen.
Last time, I bought a Yamaha AC1R. Even with layered back and sides it out played every think under $3,500 for $659. It was so good, I didn't even want to wait to try an AC3R or AC5R. I thought, like your Red Label would be for me, they'd just be to exquisite for my playing.
Congrats on your new acquisition. Enjoy the heck out of it.
BTW, while some guitar makers take a production manager and maybe a luthier to visit their China factories, I heard Yamaha sent 20 of their master luthiers to China for 2 months for knowledge transfer. I don't seen anything touching the value of a Yamaha China made guitar.
Yamaha is still a family owned company.❤️#Yamahalove
Sounds better than any Martin Ive heard to date. The LL series sound even better! Great video and please continue doing what you're doing.
I want one of these so bad!! I do want to try the FSX5 (OOO body). I normally like a OOO body for fingerstyle, but man, this one has some great tone. Amazing brother.
Yes J.P. the man that stood over that guitar while he made it, took some real pride in what he
was building. that is a real cannon. would love to have one of those. Great review of the FGX5.
Thanks and I agree with you 100%, the FS5 Yamaha's are better than the D-18. I own and love my Martin but these Yamaha's are brilliant.
Got a Martin 000-16 and a Martin J-40
Love em both
Ordered one of these Yamahas today
Cant wait to play it
Thanks!
Many thanks for your review. I've just ordered the guitar. Many greetings from Germany.
JP… You sealed the deal for me! I’ve been considering the FGX5 for months, but not fully committed and looking at alternatives like the D18 and others. Now I know to look no further… to my ears, that guitar sounds amazing for it’s price. Thanks for the great videos and reviews!
Just discovered you through your review of the Yamaha FGX5. Like your manner, and your playing is fantastic. Will keep checking out your channel. Greetings from Florida.
It sounds so clear. You have me shaking my head up and down. Well presented. Beautiful guitar!
I just love that wood pick guard a nice guitar thanks
Bought the FGX5 from Sweetwater. it arrived after being on backorder for several months. I can't make it sound like yours yet, but am learning. It does indeed look and sound amazing.
I got one from them as well last month and returned it as playing for a week. It did not sound very good to me. So I made a recording and sent it to my Sweetwater rep who immediately acknowledged that it sounded average and not worth the grand and a half. Maybe I got a dude but mine had somewhat high action, no chime at all. Sounded like a good folk strumming guitar for the campfire but that's it.
Wow that sounds incredible 😍👌
After months of figuring out a way to buy one, I just put my order in for the (non-electronics) FG5. If needed, I'll get a K&K dropped in later. As you mentioned, this model plays as wild and as wide open a '73 D18 I played a few months ago, at a fraction of the cost. Thanks for the reco, JP.
Great review JP! Based on what I saw and heard I bought an FG5 and I am loving its beautiful tones and playability! In my humble opinion, this guitar is worth way more then the $2,000.00 I paid for it at L&M in Cobourg, ON. Thanks again JP!
Got an FG5 for 20% right before Christmas 2023. I was going to hold off a bit longer, but couldn’t pass up the deal. Not only does it sound amazing, it’s one of the most comfortable acoustics that I’ve held in my hands
I bought an Yamaha FG300 when I was serving in the military in Japan in 1973, sold it for tuition money when I got home. Loved it dearly, I'm playing a DW-5s I paid 300 bucks for 15 years ago, I have a nice Breedlove that stays in the case and a Martin D28 that I haven't played in months, just love my Yamaha sits on the stand next to my recliner just love it.
Often overlooked is the "playability" (comfort) of the Yamaha which may also have something to do with it sitting next to your recliner.
Sounds bloody amazing!
That is one beautiful sounding guitar
TY what a superb review, Congrats on a beautiful Yamaha. I have had Yamaha's over the years also, always delivered. I have been looking at the FS5, but thinking I need a FG5 also, why not they would be a match made in heaven. Anyone who has not played these needs to run to the nearest store and check them out~
I just bought one to play out with, leaving my HD-35 at home. I’ve never heard a D-18 that sounds as good as this model. It’s much more guitar for the money than any one else is selling.
JP, wonderful review. I was on the fence with buying one without actually playing it, but your review convinced me. Received the FGX5 last week and could not be happier. What an amazing guitar for the price. I am hearing harmonic overtones i didn't know existed. Just strumming a simple A chord is wonderful. Thank you! Rich.
This guitar sounds fantastic plugged in but really needs some EQ, I use an LR Baggs DI pedal for this, to bring up the treble and make it sound more open and airy. If you turn up the mic, which provides mid range on this guitar, it makes it sound a bit bassy without EQ. With EQ it is fantastic and extremely natural sounding.
You just answered a question I've asked you on a couple of videos about Yamaha's on board pickup system. Thanks JP. Love Yamaha.
John just picked up a AC3M DLX recently to play out with. It hung out in a jam with a Goodall Jumbo, and a Bedell dred as well as a Martin D28 from 1965. Wife and I are going to Sweetwater end of July and you bet your ass I'm getting the FGX5. Thanks for the review. Just plain awesome.
I bought one and retired my L28 Larrivee which i have olayed since 1979,a great guitar but this Yamaha is a dream to play with D'Addario XS strings
When I play this, It's like having an orchestra at my fingertips. JP thanks, you really did this instrument justice.
That sounds fantastic!
Great review again! I watched you review on the FGX3 also. In this model I think Yamaha is using Gotoh tuners. They are absolutely top notch stuff. 😎👍🎶
Great Review. Great playing and a great sounding git!
I really want to have a Yamaha FGX5. I have a Yamaha A3R and it's amazing. Thanks for the great review.
I highly recommend FG5 with no pickups.
@@GiantRock62 why??? i hear the pickup is great
@@soofitnsexy It's cheaper and you can externally use many options piezo and mics also I feel it will keep the value better than X model as its electronics may deter or become outdated, FG5 is an absolutely amazing guitar and it will definitely be a classic, sorry for Martin D18..
Great review , I’m glad I stumbled across your channel , I love your playing your an amazing player and I can’t wait to check out your music.
I always enjoy your videos and playing . I am so lucky to have seen this . I was about to buy a Gibson . I am now considering this .
Sitting here tinkering on my 69 FG-300 and have been looking at new guitars for about a month. I want one with a pickup. Looked at Alvarez, Eastman, Blueridge, Taylor, Martin, ect. Cannot find the FGX5 in stock anywhere I can get to. Guitars are personal choices for some of us and we keep them a very long time. I do not own or want a closet queen. Great review!!! Thanks
FG5 all day every day. The thing is an absolute beast.
the body is bigger than Martin/ Gibson/ Guild dreadnought. Its a thundering guitar. Very good price. I love it.
Body is sligthly shorter than d18 but more width and less deep, incredible balanced sound anyway
This is the most amazing guitar bang for the buck unmatched… was worth the wait !! People at this price point How they did it is beyond me.. same price as those cheap gibson G45 but millions Times better Thanx JP bought it because. Of you
I think you have the best review on FGX5!
I have always loved Yamaha guitars (and keyboards)...I have a LL16M ARE and it sounds and feels great--but now I want a FGX5..sounds BEAUTIFUL!
This guitar was Guitar of the year 2020 for many reviewers... it’s spectacular.
Just picked up a Yamaha FG5 from Sweetwater. What a price $1045.00 and I'm excited about. They were not expected in until November of 2020 but I reserved one anyway. Next they called and said they got one in and did I want it...an easy yes.
Awesome I have several old 70s yamaha fg guitars and a 76 L-5 that I absolutely love I will have to look into this guitar in the future thanks for the video
Had the FG3 and fell absolutely in love with it. Upgraded to the FGX5 and picking it up tonight :).
Is it worth the extra bucks?
@@gavkatz7045 For me it is worth it. But the FG3 I had was awesome! I am using it for recording and performing live. So the electronics is a must. Tone wise for recording the FGX5 is more refined. I dont foresee doing a lot of post eq work on it once recorded. The FG3 was pleasing to the ears in the room. But mic'ed up I was experiencing some low mid muddiness that is not good in what I am doing.
Reviewed this video again and oh my God this guitar sounds amazing. Better than more expensive Martin Guitars. I am liking my FG830 more and more.
Ha ha ha , when you strummed the first strum my head jerked back . Holy shinto , now that is top grade .
Good lord . I have the LL16 .... uh ... I think I'm hunting one of these FGX5 down .
Thanks for the excellent info
Yamaha makes the best guitars.
I tried them all in the shop.
Yamaha acoustic was definitely the best sound.
Warm, clear, good prescence......just right.
Bert Jansch played Yamaha also.
This video makes me smile 😁 I love it.
They do make the best for the money. I'm waiting for the FSX5 to be available, over a year now but will be worth the wait
If I can move my Gibson 74 J 160e to a vintage collector, I will buy this guitar. Wish me luck. You are awesome.
When you see such well intended and appreciated comments as the ones in here, you remember that guitar players are the best people on the planet. Fact.
Just found the channel! So, are ye Canadian? I have a Yamaha FG340 I've been trying to get information for and haven't found anything!
It's black, and I've never seen another black FG340. Can you give me any info on this>
My first acoustic was a Yamaha FG 365 which I got when I was 13 - 45 years ago! When I was 16 I STUPIDLY traded it for an electric!
I seriously regret that youthful indiscretion!
I'm going to buy another one as soon as I find one is mint condition.
My black FG340 is one of the very best acoustics I've ever owned or played, and I was a lead vocalist/writer/rhythm player over 25 years and played a LOT of acoustics!
I never understood why Yamaha doesn't promote their awesome guitars because they are of superior quality and for the money you just can't beat them! One of my favorite electrics are the Yamaha SG series. For the record my favorite guitar in my collection is my Epiphone Casino! Ya, I'm a Beatle freak!
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