Yamaha Red Label FG3 'Natural' Acoustic Electric Guitar

The Yamaha Red Label FG3 captures the soulful punch of Yamaha’s classic ’60s Red Label acoustics and refines it for today’s players. A solid Sitka spruce top treated with Yamaha’s A.R.E. torrefaction pairs with solid mahogany back and sides to deliver a lively, “opened-up” voice—woody lows, focused mids, and clear, ringing trebles with excellent projection. Updated scalloped bracing further boosts volume and balance, making the FG3 a responsive strummer and an articulate fingerpicker.

A fast, comfortable African mahogany neck joins an ebony fingerboard and bridge for a smooth, premium feel. Vintage-styled touches like the V-shaped headstock, open-gear Gotoh tuners, and semi-gloss finish round out the aesthetic, while modern build precision ensures rock-solid intonation and stability. From coffeehouse sets to studio takes, the FG3 delivers inspiring tone and timeless character.

Features

* Solid Sitka spruce top with A.R.E. torrefaction for aged, open resonance
* Solid mahogany back and sides provide warm depth and punchy midrange
* Modified scalloped bracing enhances volume, balance, and dynamic response
* African mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard feels fast and comfortable
* Vintage-inspired appointments: V-headstock, open-gear Gotoh tuners, semi-gloss finish

Specs

* Body shape Dreadnought (Traditional Western)
* Top Solid Sitka spruce (A.R.E. treated)
* Back/sides Solid mahogany
* Bracing Modified scalloped
* Neck African mahogany
* Fingerboard Ebony, 15.75" radius
* Scale length 25"
* Nut width 1.75" (44.5mm)
* Frets 20
* Nut/saddle Urea / Urea
* Bridge Ebony
* Tuners Gotoh open-gear
* Finish Semi-gloss, Natural
* Strings Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze Light .012–.053
* Orientation Right-handed
* Case Softshell case included
* Model FG3