@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Hi Jarvis. I hope you’re well. Love you content. What guitar tuner do you use? I was thinking of getting the D’adarrio Nexxus 360 rechargeable. Thanks 🙏
Just got this! One of the last left in Europe. It does sound AMAZING. Actually better than my martin d16. Also very easy and fun to play. Maybe a future classic? However the finish was a bit dissapointing. With cloudy / milky areas. Anybody else experienced this? Should I complain to the seller?
I’ve played a lot of guitars and i have never come across a better sounding budget acoustic dreadnaught. Great value even with a plastic nut and saddle. The Eliza strings really work for this guitar.
Hi! According to a japanese guy who seemed to know what he was doing , said that there is a misconception that make people think the FG5 and FGX5 are entirely made in Japan, which they are not. Yamaha Japan imports the china built complete body/neck guitars from China factory without frets, saddle and nut etc, and then do a thorough setup. Nothing wrong but that, but some write comments like "-FGX5 sounds a little better because of guitar being built in Japan " which is not entirely correct.... This leads me to believe, that if you yourself put some work into bridge, bridge pins, nut and a final touch to frets, your FG3 or FGX3 will sound just as good as the FG5 or FGX5 counter part. At a much, much lower price. Then again, not everyone may have craftsmanship enough to do that, and need to buy that job from a luthier or technician, and then the cost difference of course may vanish.
FG3 feels like Yamaha handing out a legit challenge to their China factory workers to come up with a quality high-end version of their famed "Red Label" line and this is what they came up with. Have to say I'm pretty impressed with what they were able to do on their end. Only things keeping it from truly being in FG5 territory are the saddle/nut combo still made of the same resin-based material used on the lower-end "Green Label" FGs instead of genuine bone and that it also comes with a generic gig bag as opposed to the much more desirable hardshell case that the Made-In-Japan FG5s come with. On the other hand, at $400 less than the FG5 I consider the FG3 a pretty sweet catch for the price regardless.
bone saddle and nut, ebony pins, slightly different under the bridge, first choice in woods, better fret finishing (maybe flek machine?)), full hard case, wood looklike, pickguard, and a much better human hand setup and intonation check before leaving the factory. But $400 more.
Really enjoy watching ur reviews. Ur love for guitars n music shows thru. Ty. This guitar may be my text investment in wat i love also. May i ask wat material did u use for the bridge pins.
I'm having trouble deciding between the fg3 and LL16. Guitar stores are all closed because of the pandemic so I'm unable to try them. Does the fg3 sound better than the LL16? Also which neck is better for smaller hands?
I have the same problem as you, I don't know which one to choose between the two and I would also like to know more details on the difference in the profile of the neck.
That guitar sounds amazing Jarvis. I love it’s rich warm tone.
Yes she is
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Hi Jarvis. I hope you’re well. Love you content. What guitar tuner do you use? I was thinking of getting the D’adarrio Nexxus 360 rechargeable. Thanks 🙏
You added an intro to let it go..i love it..rock on jarvis!!
Now i need to learn the composition you played right after let it go..tutorial pls..
Lovely compositions, and the guitar sounded great.
Kind of Martin like, but little bit rounded tone. Enjoyed this one, thanks for info.
Just got this! One of the last left in Europe. It does sound AMAZING. Actually better than my martin d16. Also very easy and fun to play. Maybe a future classic? However the finish was a bit dissapointing. With cloudy / milky areas. Anybody else experienced this? Should I complain to the seller?
I’ve played a lot of guitars and i have never come across a better sounding budget acoustic dreadnaught. Great value even with a plastic nut and saddle. The Eliza strings really work for this guitar.
Great review got myself one of these recently it's sounds amazing, really does have a vintage sound straight from the box
congrats
Sounds amazing. Thanks Jarvis !
@@wingwing2683 yes it’s a great sounding piece that is well made
Hi! According to a japanese guy who seemed to know what he was doing , said that there is a misconception that make people think the FG5 and FGX5 are entirely made in Japan, which they are not.
Yamaha Japan imports the china built complete body/neck guitars from China factory without frets, saddle and nut etc, and then do a thorough setup.
Nothing wrong but that, but some write comments like "-FGX5 sounds a little better because of guitar being built in Japan " which is not entirely correct....
This leads me to believe, that if you yourself put some work into bridge, bridge pins, nut and a final touch to frets, your FG3 or FGX3 will sound just as good as the FG5 or FGX5 counter part. At a much, much lower price. Then again, not everyone may have craftsmanship enough to do that, and need to buy that job from a luthier or technician, and then the cost difference of course may vanish.
FG3 feels like Yamaha handing out a legit challenge to their China factory workers to come up with a quality high-end version of their famed "Red Label" line and this is what they came up with. Have to say I'm pretty impressed with what they were able to do on their end. Only things keeping it from truly being in FG5 territory are the saddle/nut combo still made of the same resin-based material used on the lower-end "Green Label" FGs instead of genuine bone and that it also comes with a generic gig bag as opposed to the much more desirable hardshell case that the Made-In-Japan FG5s come with. On the other hand, at $400 less than the FG5 I consider the FG3 a pretty sweet catch for the price regardless.
bone saddle and nut, ebony pins, slightly different under the bridge, first choice in woods, better fret finishing (maybe flek machine?)), full hard case, wood looklike, pickguard, and a much better human hand setup and intonation check before leaving the factory.
But $400 more.
I have this guitar which i love but would love to do the same upgrade on the saddle ...is there a specific one you ordered? Love your playing btw😁
I'd like to know the same thing
Really enjoy watching ur reviews. Ur love for guitars n music shows thru. Ty. This guitar may be my text investment in wat i love also. May i ask wat material did u use for the bridge pins.
What size of saddle and nut i need to buy? Thank you jarvis
Great review!!
thanks glad you enjoyed it
Hi, what brand of the saddle did you put? Also where did you bought it and what size? Thanks you in advance. 😊
I need the same info plz!
Great review Jarvis! I bought the FGX3 and I love it. I want to change the plastic bridge pins. Tusq or Ebony? Thanks, Eddie
Looks like he doesnt care so much about his subscribers after all
What string did you use? Elixir phosphorus bronze?
yes
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore hi, what's your recommended action in 12th low E And High E?
@@shutterKeebs1127 on the fretboard - 3.5mm and 3mm
@@TheGuitarSpaSingaporethanks a lot 😉
I'm having trouble deciding between the fg3 and LL16. Guitar stores are all closed because of the pandemic so I'm unable to try them. Does the fg3 sound better than the LL16? Also which neck is better for smaller hands?
I have the same problem as you, I don't know which one to choose between the two and I would also like to know more details on the difference in the profile of the neck.
They sound different since the LL 16 is rosewood back and sides
The red label is also a sitka spruce top instead of engellman spruce@@peterdeboer8924
me too
I've got both of them at home right now deciding what to keep. What was your decision after all?
They all made in China the 5 s setups in Japan
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You meant made in China and assemble in Japan for the 5 series