Pricing is as follows (all prices are MSRP): FG3/FS3: $1,275.00; FGX3/FSX3: $1,585.00; FG5/FS5: $1,900.00; FGX5/FSX5: $2,320.00; The FG3 and FGX3 models will ship with a hard bag; the FG5 and FGX5 models with a … Customers like Yamaha FG830 a bit more Yamaha FG830, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Martin X Series LXME [4.7 vs 4.7 ]. SalFromChatham. I have played Martin's,Taylor's and the like. This is a comparison between a 1960's- 70's Yamaha FG336 and a Martin DX1. There are no real blanket facts when it comes to any old and vintage vs. another vintage brand . Long & McQuade (in Canada) has the FGX5 on their website for $1749. 24 posts 1; 2; Next; New Yamaha FG5 New Yamaha FG5. After quietly celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic red label acoustics in 2016, Yamaha decided it was time to revisit the range, employing some modern tweaks and upgrades along the way. The Yamaha Red Label FGX5 recalls the company’s now-legendary 1960s-era Nippon Gakki Red Label acoustic guitars. The new Yamaha LL16 ARE is the latest example of that company’s involvement … DrPepper Friend of Leo's Ad Free Member. The fit and finish are perfect. A little tuning, very slight adjustments. They have a very distinctive upper mid-range, which really doesn’t have any parallels among other guitar manufacturers. Yamaha coin the phrase ‘tradition meets innovation’ – and while some may argue that there isn’t much truly innovative about this particular series of guitars, you can’t fault the playability of a well-built acoustic instrument. Martins have a fantastic sound if you like the Martin sound. Yamaha FG Red Label guitars will ship in the summer of 2019. However, I am a fairly seasoned picker with experience messing around on most of these brands (at least the low end of the spectrum as far as Martin and Taylor); I've had my sights set on picking up one with the best overall value (max budget of $700). _____ FG700S (sold) FG230 (sold) FG75 (sold) CPX700IIs-12 (sold) FG160 (wall hanger) LL16M ARE (sold) AC3R gen 1 (sold) A5R (sold) FGX730SC LLX6A LS16 (traded away) CSF1M TBS A1M FGX5 SLG110S (sold) SLG200S Revstar 502T Pacifica 012 Weddington Special Eastman E1OM Ibanez AW54CE Takamine P5DC Last … The action was better than I could have imagined. Martin and the other guitar brands I mentioned need to take a lesson from Yamaha. But the modern incarnations add up-to-date features like a new scalloped bracing pattern, Yamaha’s “Atmosfeel” pickup and preamp system, and tonewoods “aged” through the company’s pressure-, humidity-, and temperature-treating process. Martin X LX1E Little Martin. Delightful as a brand new, top-end acoustic can be, an aged or played-in one usually sounds better. Martin 000-18 vs Yamaha FS5 Discussion in 'Acoustic Heaven' started by DrPepper, Aug 8, 2020. Bob Thomas checks out the results of Yamaha's 'ARE' process on a stunning newcomer. Yamaha has done a great job on the LL16 from China. Martin D-18 VS 3.94 out of 5 based on 1 ratings . SalFromChatham. That said, the profile itself has become a little more chubby; it's slightly less 'V' than before, and with the fingerboard/binding edges less rolled, and therefore more pronounced-feeling. Ray, I was recently gifted an 80's Yammie, by folk I care a lot about. The FGX5 Red Label dreadnought has also been equipped with the new for 2019 Atmosfeel 3-way pickup system, which mixes piezo, mic and contact sensor pickups for a full, natural-sounding plugged-in sound. The FGX5 is absolutely world class in every way. Atmosfeel™ 3-Way Pickup and Preamp System. The original Yamaha FG body delivers a full, punchy low end, well-suited for strumming and flatpicking, and 1960s aesthetics and modern craftsmanship culminate over 50 years of Yamaha guitar development. It is from Yamaha plant operating under Yamaha quality control. Which is why some manufacturers have developed new techniques aimed at making brand new guitars sound nicely aged. More videos from Premier Guitar. FGX5. HyperFocal: 0 by Nick Ryan Piescor December 27, 2019, 12:18 pm. Yamaha has paired the FGX5's Sitka top with solid mahogany back and sides for a boost of warmth, more woody tone and to bolster the midrange. Yamaha FG Red Label guitars will ship in the summer of 2019. It is a very good sounding acoustic for what I paid. wood torrefication process. This quite often meant sundry anonymous torture devices from far-flung lands or, if you were lucky, you’d discover Yamaha’s early FG range. FGX5. Martin X LX1E Little Martin Yamaha FG830; Kind of wood (back) Mahogany: Rosewood: Kind of wood (fingerboard) Rosewood: Rosewood: Kind of wood (neck) Stratabond: Nato: Kind of wood (sides) Mahogany: Rosewood: Kind of wood (top) Sitka spruce: Spruce: Type of strings: Steel: Steel: Often compared with Martin X LX1E Little Martin. Age: 61 Posts: 3,847. process utilizes heat, humidity and atmospheric pressure to accelerate the aging of the wood and gives the instrument a rich, vintage-quality tone as if you've been playing it for years. waterpoet57. Well, I'm in the hunt for a acoustic guitar at $300 or less. I prefer the sound of mahogany back and sides over rosewood. Customers like Martin LX1 a bit more Martin LX1, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Yamaha FS800 [4.8 vs 4.7 ]. I've been trying to get my hands on the FG5/FGX5 to see how much better they are than the FG3/FGX3. That said, it’s been retooled to meet the demands of modern guitarists. 3,078 756 3. Yamaha FG830. A solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany body yield maximum resonance and tone, which are further enhanced by Yamaha’s A.R.E. Fit and finish on both are top notch. Post Nov 18, 2010 #3 2010-11-18T22:44. Disclaimer. Recent Articles by PRESS RELEASE. You either raided the piggy bank and looked at the high end of the market, which was the expensive imported USA ranges from the likes of Gibson and Martin, or you took your chances at the more affordable end of the price range. So Yamaha FG850 tends to get more favorable ⭐ reviews than Martin DRS2, as seen on the chart below. The Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum > Guitars > The Guitar Critic's Corner > New Yamaha FG5. New Yamaha FGX5-VN is now in stock at Pat's Music. Martin X … Aug 8, 2020 #1. The guitar is very light and well balanced and extremely resonant. This page contains information, pictures, videos, user generated reviews, automatically generated review and videos about Martin D-18 VS but we do not warrant the quality, accuracy or completeness of any information on our web site. The build quality is spot on! I have a '68 Yamaha FG-180 Red Label I picked up in a pawnshop earlier this year for $100. Joined: Nov 24, 2017 Location: Texas. Really nice, balanced sound that projects very well. In our awesomeness score Martin LX1 ranks #1 out of 207 and Yamaha FS800 ranks #6 out of 207. Many companies "cheap out" on the middle ply and I think that some use non-tonewood on the inner ply also. The neck carve and fretboard are perfection to play. The abalone markers and rosette are tight. Yamaha has paired the FGX5's Sitka top with solid mahogany back and sides for a boost of warmth, more woody tone and to bolster the midrange. waterpoet57. Two very similarly made guitars, both are excellent, both are different. The guitar came setup and ready to play. Yamaha FGX5 Acoustic Guitar Review. The exclusive Yamaha A.R.E. I really doubt that is would sound as good as most '68 Martin … 2,839. Go to awesomeness ranking Go to consumer score ranking Yamaha FS800 is … 3,078 756 3. The Fender CD-60S and the Yamaha FG800 are both solid acoustic guitars when it comes to tone and price point. In our awesomeness score Yamaha FG830 ranks #7 out of 244 and Martin X Series LXME ranks #35 out of 244. Post Aug 13, 2019 #1 2019-08-13T09:21. Yamaha LL16 ARE. Atmosfeel™ Pickup and Preamp for Natural, Plugged-In Sound; Scalloped FG Bracing Provides Warm, Powerful Tone with Deep Lows and Rich Harmonics; Acoustic Resonance … Martin vs. Taylor vs. Guild vs. Yamaha vs. Seagull Judging by this title, I'm guessing you all may think I've completely lost it. Inspired by Yamaha’s iconic “red label” guitars of the 1960s, new FG Red Label folk guitars blend modern inspiration with a timeless design. Yamaha has also redesigned the neck profile, firstly with a straighter taper in terms of depth than previous models - less increase in thickness as you go up the neck. Share. Yamaha's laminate is top of the line stuff, they use all tonewoods. Atmosfeel™ 3-Way Pickup and Preamp System . I've been trying out a bunch of Martin, Taylor, Gibson, Larrivee, etc., and the Yamaha's were easily the best, IMO. 2,839. For more information: Yamaha. Pricing is as follows (all prices are MSRP): FG3/FS3: $1,275.00; FGX3/FSX3: $1,585.00; FG5/FS5: $1,900.00; FGX5/FSX5: $2,320.00; The FG3 and FGX3 models will ship with a hard bag; the FG5 and FGX5 models with a hardshell case. Yamaha makes a more neutral guitar. Yamaha’s new FG/FS Red Label lineup visually evokes those early red-label FG Yamaha steel-strings. $1899 or Rent with Studio 19 for only $21 per week. Registered Member. The all solid wood combination of ebony bridge and fingerboard, rosewood body, mahogany neck, spruce top is a classic. 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