Yamaha FGX3 vs FGX5 - Red Label Comparison!

[@lotusfeets]

I have a FG-140 Red Label that I bought at Sals music store in Newbugh ,NY in 1969-1970. Its been my best friend forever ever since.

[@Riffme81]

I've had the fg5 for a couple of months. Was very lucky to get one here in Australia as most stores had none in stock. Awesome guitar for the money. Easily competes with guitars costing twice as much. 100% recommend getting one.

[@paul4292]

you had it for a couple months? so you dont have it anymore and recommend it?

[@richardjones1988]

It says I've had not I had so that would mean they still own it if you want to get technical.

[@douglaswesson2458]

Totally concur. I've had my FGX5 for a little over 3 years now and it just gets better. My biggest dilemma was/is what strings to use. So far I've been happy with D'Addario XS 12's.

[@GeoffByrdMusic]

For the price, the FS3 is probably the best playing and sounding guitar under 1k. Sure, the 5 is a little better, but I just picked up an FS3 for 800 new and it's fantastic. 85% of the guitar at half the price. Snappy, loud, light and airy as any guitar I have ever played, and warm. It's a cannon. I have already written an original song using it.

[@shaneroberts9466]

I have an LS6M which is amazing, would like an FSX5 but hard to find right now but will eventually have one. Yamaha makes absolutely good guitars. Thanks for the compare between these two models.

[@jamesmorrison2063]

I got lucky and found one a month ago. There was one from Italy on Reverb. I'm not sure if it's still available. I love mine for finger picking.

[@echoguitarist]

I've played both of these guitars and I can attest, they are the real deal. Not only do they sound amazing, they are so easy to play. Definitely my next acoustic.

[@09.hoangminhhai74]

Which one is better

[@echoguitarist]

@@09.hoangminhhai74 you can't go wrong with either but I'd go with the FGX5. The fit and finish is so good. Also, it comes with a hard case. Since it's made in Japan opposed to China, it'll probably hold its value better.

[@haldumille5594]

Great review guys! I own a few of the older Yamaha guitars, an FG180 from the late '60's, and a hand made FG-1000J from the mid '70's and a 1978 FG375S. They are all fabulous guitars and I cherish them. When I was able to get my hands on an FGX5, I pulled the trigger pretty fast! Incredible guitar and, like all my Yamaha's, great value for money. My daughter really likes playing my guitars and I let her play them but the dreads are all kinda big for her so I found her an FSX3. She loves it. So do I! Sure, it's made in China at a Yamaha factory with great QC. You can tell by handling it that Yamaha takes great care in the fabrication of their guitars at their Chinese facility. Does it sound as good as the luthier built Japanese one? No. Does it feel just as good to hold and play? Almost, but not quite. Is it great value for money? Absoluely! Is it better than most guitars in its price range? Yes. The whole Red Label series is awesome and the biggest bang for the buck in all checkboxes except snob appeal.

[@lhvent]

I have an FG830 and absolutely one of the best I have ever played.

[@mississippi-son]

I have one with a k&k mini. Sounds great unplugged or plugged, but I'm thinking about the 5 from this series. I have one video on my page with the fg830 playing live.

[@mississippi-son]

Sorry, actually on "jasonfountainofficial"

[@bhobg]

Some more discussion on how the guitars differ tonally would have been nice

[@Cprice440]

I totally agree. There was no vs. to the video. More like an infomercial with much info.

[@WordSpiritLife]

I wrestled between a Martin Road Series 12 as well as the Taylor 327e. Played with the 327e for a good month and it wasn't for me. The Martin 12 just didn't seem as an instrument I would personally like to spend a lot of time with. They are both great guitars. I haven't even gotten a chance to play the FGX5. As I was waiting for the Martin I decided to pick up the FGX3 to see what it was like. I fought the feeling of really enjoying it because I thought to myself, "who goes to get a high end guitar and ends up with a Yamaha?" Well... I did. Here's why I love it. 1. It's built tough. Feels like it can take a hit. The 327e felt very thin and I was concerned I would crack it. 2. Plays very well. The playability is not as easy as Taylor but smoother than the Martin Road Series. 3. The base and mids and highs are balanced. 4. The pick up system can be dialed in to my liking easy. 5. The sustainabilty and action is just right for me.....And I didn't even have an FGX5 to try which it is said that the action is lower and sustainability is stronger. I'm super happy with it. And I appreciate you guys at the Acoustic Letter for your reviews. Thank you!

[@WordSpiritLife]

@LordOfTheBushes you're welcome.

[@casey17w]

Hi. What do you think about the neck profile?

[@festushaggen2563]

I had the same experience when I walked out of the store with a Yamaha. I went in with no brand or name in mind. The Yamaha sold itself by its great sound, feel, look and price. A good instrument is a good instrument no matter the name or where it comes from.

[@daniel7385]

Hi, I am thinking of the Fgx3 as well. But I am worried that if it's not as good as Taylor or Martin in terms of strumming. I do a lot strumming. I have two entry level yamaha and they are too bright.

[@WordSpiritLife]

@@casey17w . I enjoy it. It is not thick or rounded. It is close to Taylor like in regard to playability. and sorry for my delay.

[@dionst.michael1482]

Nothing but respect and admiration for Yamaha acoustic guitars despite owning high end Martin's and Taylor's. My Dad played the same early 70's FG 180 for over 40 yrs as an local bluegrass/country musician. Fret board needs to be replaced but still have it tucked away purely out of affection for Yamaha. Most of the guitar players in my family and friend circles have owned a Yamaha acoustic at some point. They simply work without breaking your budget

[@jamesmacdon9351]

I have a 2019 FGX3. I put a bone saddle and ebony pins in it, left nut stock. The more playing time I put on this guitar, the warmer and resonant it gets. I am on about my 10th strings change now, have used it for several recordings and am very happy with it. I bought it new in Canada and consider myself lucky to get one. If you can find one, highly recommend it. The Yamaha LL16 models are amazing as well. I have many acoustic guitars (some high end some el cheapos) and these Yamaha’s are top notch.

[@benallmark9671]

Without a doubt.

[@09.hoangminhhai74]

Which one is better in your opinion, the LL16 or the FG3

[@tomformanek3312]

@@09.hoangminhhai74 Two different animals. I have the FG3. Constructed under a Japanese luthier's supervision in China, where Eastmans are made as well. I am keeping the urea nut and saddle. Just added horn pins. Great bass and sustains like crazy. It is a dreadnaught. Already had a G&G case. I also have an LL16D. It is a jumbo and wider than the FG3. Swapped for a Tusq nut and saddle. Added bone pins, bought a Yamaha hard case. The FG is Sitka over sipo mahogany. The LL16D is englemann over EI rosewood. The tones are totally different. For around 2K I got two great guitars that sound amazing. Both were mint used.

[@championhairpuller]

The Japanese made is more than worth the extra bucks. Much richer tone with more depth.

[@jackaro2]

Agree, the FGX3's I played at a guitar center did not really compare to the Japan made FGX5.

[@peterm3159]

That richer tone is the bone nut, saddle and pins and the ebony pick guard. In Canada the difference between the fg3 and fg5 is $750.

[@seancraigg812]

I've tried and owned multiple FG3, FG5, FGX3 FSX3, FS5, FG5X - I've only kept FGX5 (and LLTA) There's a definite quality difference between the 3 and 5 series. Much more pleasing overtones and feel of the neck on the 5 series. It's worth the upgrade.

[@TheSingingDoctor325]

What's your opinion on the FG5 vs the FS5 regarding the solidness of the bass and the projection?

[@kazzz2765]

could as well have been luck.

[@davidsogeti]

@@TheSingingDoctor325 I could recently try at home for 2 weeks the FS3, bass/tone/feeling were better than i could ever tried, but in term of projection/sustain/breath (what else :D) I was quite disappointed in regards of much much cheaper Dreadnough i already own ... so I think i will swipe to FG3 and hope I will get it all - CHeers

[@marccarter1350]

For a first guitar, you simply cannot go wrong with a Yammny. Their whole range is great. I have owned a few, never had any issues with them. From an LL to a Revstar. The only reason why i went to another make was that I wanted an all-solid mahogany build, with they do not offer in their range anywhere.

[@multipipi1234]

For a first guitar.?...this is a different league.

[@davidakulian]

A friend of mine owns a $550 Yamaha (bought in the '90s) and it sounds pretty good.

[@fitoperezproductions]

The difference between the 3 and the 5 is that the 3 is line made in their Chinese factory (high quality, for sure), while the 5 is handmade in their custom shop in Japan by 1 luthier from start to finish who hand selects the best woods. Aside from that, they are essentially the same, as you've mentioned. I own the 5 and it's absolutely fantastic in every way. Really great setup right out of the box too.

[@vespass225]

Hi! There was a japanese guy here commenting, saying that is not actually entirely true... He had seen that both guitars are mainly ( body and neck ) made in the chinese factory, while the 5 is setup in Japanese factory.

[@fitoperezproductions]

@@vespass225 this person is just inaccurate. I don't know where this person is getting their information from, but this is simply untrue, and can be verified by just every press release and demo regarding this guitar made by Yamaha. I doubt highly that a company that has been making quality instruments since the 1960's would tarnish their reputation by lying about it. They don't claim that the wood is from Japan, so regarding that, who knows. But other than that, I wouldn't put much stock in what this person is saying just because they are Japanese. That's like saying I have the inside scoop on Taylor guitars just because I'm American. 🙄

[@Tigerex966]

It’s a luthier and at least 12 apprentices, first choice in wood goes to Japan, bone nut and saddle, wood look pick guard, and more human time in Japan, compared to automations, more time on the finish to prevent clouding, and better initial setup. Hard case. Both solid woods. Both Great.

[@dionst.michael1482]

@@Tigerex966 That's what I've come to understand as well my friend. Just sayin.

[@podfuk]

5 series is made in Hamamatsu Japan indeed watch?v=grmJ4TE1pCM

[@digitalsketchguy]

I have an FG730s dirt cheap 2nd hand-guitar - blows other costing £500 - £700 out of the water. So well made, built like a tank, chimes like a rosewood church bell.

[@colinclement2752]

I played both back to back at a guitar shop and the 5 played better and sounded much better to my ears. Warm rich and mellow sound

[@Charlie-hp2oh]

chose the FG5 over : Martin d10, d13, d16, dss17, d18, Gibson vintage J45 standart, j45 studio, hummingbird, Guild d40 trad, guild westerly d150, d140, Taylor 510 lutz. Final, very hard, choise was between FG5 and dss17. But the Yamaha suited my need for a strong bass better. Its a BIG dreadnought with a shorter scale

[@ariverrunsthroughitfans9002]

I bought a Martin HD-28 a few weeks then went and tried an FGX5 the other day and now I'm going to be selling the HD-28 and keeping the FGX5. I know it will sound even better when I get these light Elixir strings off of it.

[@soofitnsexy]

@@ariverrunsthroughitfans9002 your joking

[@soofitnsexy]

@@ariverrunsthroughitfans9002 really??? why I played both and the yamaha did not blow me away

[@ariverrunsthroughitfans9002]

@@soofitnsexy I've had 5 different Martins and 2 Taylors over the last couple of years, most all between $2-3 grand, that I've either returned or sold. The FGX5 I just bought is by FAR the easiest to play of all of them and sounds just beautiful strummed, especially. Plus, it has a great pickup system built-in. It's by far my favorite of all of them. And it's the only one of all of them that has inspired me to actually play more. The HD-28 I have is definitely louder but sounds very muddy and kind of dead even with new strings. And it just feels stiff to play even with light strings. I'm sure over time it will improve or maybe it's just kind of a dud, I don't know, but I'm not keeping it when I can have the FGX5 and an extra $1500.00 in my pocket.

[@soofitnsexy]

@@ariverrunsthroughitfans9002 thats awesome...Im in the same boat bought and sold high end Martins some were great but lookin to down size...I appreciate the help! would you say you are getting a d 18 or j 45 Hog sound out of your Yamaha?? is it that voice...more of a rosewood man myself! thanks

[@kckong3]

do you have a comparison of FGX5 vs FSX5 ?

[@trollstjerne]

The Yamaha FGX5 sounds really good! Nice video guys!

[@gavincarrollmusic7401]

I have both of these babies, got them as soon as they came out and man they are gorgeous, the 5 is a lil sweeter but the 3 is still beautiful also , great guitars thanks for the great review guys 👍

[@sigurdthomassen4764]

Just got the FG3. Sounds fantastic. But thinking of getting the FG5 when its aviable again. How do you feel? Do you think a bone saddle / bridge would make them Even closer, or is the fg5 still worth getting?

[@gavincarrollmusic7401]

Bone saddle and change out the plastic Bridge pins and it's as good as the 5 in my opinion

[@sigurdthomassen4764]

@@gavincarrollmusic7401 Cool. Thanks for replying. It might be possible to order spare parts directly from yamaha, (so they fit perfectly) will bring it on tour this summer for sure!

[@nomandad2000]

@@sigurdthomassen4764you still happy with the guitar? Did you do the swap?

[@sigurdthomassen4764]

@@nomandad2000 Hi, no but I just tried a FG5 in a store and must say it was better in both sound and feel. Better neck better build, and smoother sound. So I guess you get what you pay for. Still.. the FG3 is incredibly value for the money. I just got a used Yamaha LJ16 and that is a premium guitar, not just for the money! The intonation, the materials and sound feels very professional and compares to 2-3k guitars. So I guess my advise would be to check out the 16 series and look for a used one:) good luck

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Just got mine today. It is better than my FG5. The setup was perfect. The best setup I've ever seen on an acoustic guitar. The strings were low. No fret buzz. Just perfection. The Chinese are knocking it out of the park with their guitars.

[@look2thesky]

If Yamaha Would Put The Atmosfeel Pickup System In A Thin Bodied Steel String Acoustic With A Cutaway - APX 700II as an example - I Would Try To Purchase One As Soon As They Were Released

[@kb8mcz01]

I was right, I have a J45 rosewood and I love the sound of it It keeps bringing me back to it.

[@fishbustin7926]

Ha, I used to play in Bozeman at a hotel lounge in the 80’s pretty often and I knew Fred the owner of Music Villa. I used to go in there a lot. Fred was a cool guy.

[@susanroycroft89]

Hi guys, Don here from Hamilton NZ on my Wife's tablet (Susan) I must agree Yamaha makes awesome acoustic guitar's I own an FGX 830 & a Martin & the Yamaha's Almost as sweet (tone wise) as the Martin ( not as much bass) and then I played a L series Yamaha, wow, what a beautiful tone, apparently L= luxury, and they were right about that, thanks again for the comparison too 😊😊😊

[@dylanthomas7443]

I know most people try to be politically "correct" when they speak in public. But I think over the years most people out there in the market have a year to year, decade for decade perception of Countries and how much we trust brands. Nowadays its almost impossible to find a truly made in Japan item. Recently I purchased a transistor Radio made in Japan and its quality is pretty obvious.

[@jordankortenber6600]

These guys need to get a room. All the compliments. Very cute.

[@Tbone1952]

The pick guard is not ebony, it's a sticker over the plastic, I know cause I peeled mine off, great guitar!!

[@pickersgrip]

I know, I just pealed the fake wood sticker off mine.

[@ShatterTheSkiesAbove]

Why did you peel it off?!

[@Tbone1952]

@@ShatterTheSkiesAbove to thick feeling took mine off and put a tortoise shell pick guard on it

[@Ri_Guy]

On the FGX3? Or FGX5?!

[@jamesmorrison2063]

i just got a Yamaha FSX5 for finger picking. It sounds great! They are hard to find outside Japan.

[@TWC6724]

That's the one I want as well. For fingerstyle, however, I've heard the FGX5 and that sounds amazing as well. It's a hard choice.

[@sigurdthomassen4764]

The fg3 sounds scary good for the price. Consider it!

[@jamesmorrison2063]

@@sigurdthomassen4764 I believe you, but, I already have a couple Martin HD-28 dreads.

[@jojomarvelasquez3564]

yamaha's atmosfeel pickup is the best acoustic guitar pickup in the industry at this moment..

[@zunif]

even better than lr baggs anthem?

[@kevincrouch3956]

Nowhere near the Maton AP5 Pro...

[@tacov3410]

One thing to think about if choosing between these two. One is top of the line in the Chinese factory, I assume made by the top talent. The other is the low end of the Japanese factory, made by people with the least experience. I think my FGX5 was made by a summer student 😂, currently waiting on the replacement under warranty. I hope the new one has the proper neck angle so they won’t have to shave the bridge and saddle down to nothing to make it pass quality assurance.

[@banjo1434]

A Japanese reviewer wrote they are both made in the China factory but the 5 series are finished in Japan.

[@multipipi1234]

Ooooh ....devils advocate.

[@jdstan9650]

FGX5 is every bit as good as the Martin D-18, Gibson J-45, or any Taylor dreadnought.

[@bogart5131]

they should cut some edges on the arm rest portion, to make it more comfortable for the arm, it would be best

[@dxcman1]

I have 2 Yamahas and love them both!! Great guitars for the price. I want another one :-)

[@karlyfree6054]

what is the best sounding acoustic between the FGX3 and the FGTA ?

[@nofooling2]

Did Yamaha purposely limit these or did all the good reviews and word of mouth cause them to disappear from dealers?

[@fitoperezproductions]

nofooling2 unfortunately, it's a covid world problem. They're having issues with distribution from Japan. Dealers are getting small shipments of 1-5 at a time. Crazy, right?

[@Jacob_EstateAgent]

You see that look in their eyes , It's the look which means "holy shit , its so much more worth than it costs and it's better than many brands in same range, who pay us a heck lot to promote the cheap brand guitars" Or maybe they just super high 😂

[@gregorycarpenter]

These guitars would please my ears on any recording...! Nice old-school number played by Quinton in the comparison piece at the end...!

[@kevinraimond7658]

what is the name of that song? please and thank you

[@gregorycarpenter]

I don't know if it's any song in particular, but rather a chord progression used in many "old school" tunes that carry you back in time, place, and feeling....@@kevinraimond7658

[@Tigerex966]

Please do a FGX5 versus. MARTIN VS TAYLOR with similar SPEC American made Martin D18 HD28 and similar spruce mahogany Taylor's Dreadnaughts not their cheaper Mexican made models with manmade fretboards and layered back and sides. Thanks

[@johnkropp398]

I love my FG720SL and would love to invest in additional Yamaha's. These look and sound amazing. But they don't make a lefty model.

[@auramac]

Well, that leaves me out, too....

[@joshr961]

ugh ive never been more undecided on a guitar. im between these 2 but is the fg5 really worth it vs just putting the bone nut and bridge/ebony pins like the fg5 has since theyre the same guitar.

[@Tigerex966]

Handmade. bone nut and saddle, ebony pins, vs plastic, wood pick guard. Attention to detail fretwork and initial setup. Possibly better wood and glue and finish. Or at least first choice. Hard case vs nag. Basically an American vs Mexico Martin's and Taylor's. There will be a $400''-'$1000 price difference.

[@pikin2]

I played the FGx3 todat at guitar center - i know this sounds crazy but to me it sounded better and played easier than a taylor 314. I dont know what im missing. I just hate the plastic around the control knobs

[@Benwaldner3298]

What is the best acoustic guitar u have ever played and reviewed

[@bngbraz2]

You’re wearing the same outfits. I’ll get both guitars. Nice for sure.

[@maikuirock8015]

Do y'all have the FSX5 in for comparison/review?

[@ElyasChange]

Yamaha's definitely a winner if you're on a tight budget. Good workhorses. But if you got the bucks, Gibsons, Guilds and Martins just have that soul, that magic that tells you to play them. And I've always said that if one thinks the cheaper one sounds better then one should go for that, therefore one does not deserve the high-end if you can't hear it

[@valebliz]

Yawn.

[@paul4292]

E your so special damn

[@peterm3159]

Lol I sold my Gibson after buying a FG5. And I chose the fg5 over a Martin d18. A quality built guitar is a quality built guitar, if you want to pay for the name and resale value up front then so be it

[@multipipi1234]

Um....you just wanted a few clicks bud.. didn't you ?😅

[@burmy1552]

The 5 sounds considerably better to me than the 3. More projection, better lows and highs.

[@michaelmcinnis911]

It's a bummer that even now - three years later, neither of these are available left-handed. Yamaha only makes a very limited number of lefties (and I own three of them!). They're missing out on some sales...

[@incognito2246]

Some weeks ago I bought a LL16. It was fourtitously. l’m completly under is charm. Since I think to extand my High end guitar fleet to Yamaha products. Yes, I have the GAS, but l’m well 😊

[@robertcrites9250]

Nice video you two. I owned a Yamaha at a lesser price point and it was wonderful as well. 🎸🎸🎵🎶🎧. Have a beer on me 🍺🍺

[@jackaro2]

Amazing guitar, I got an FGX5 a couple days ago off reverb. The only problem for me is the neck profile; it's pretty slim and my hand is killing me from frettin chords. I'm hoping I'll get used to it (my two other guitars have pretty thick necks though) because I would like to hang on to this beauty. You barely pick,/strum and it sings all the way up the fretboard.

[@joeblough261]

Hey there, would you mind explaining more? Wouldn't a slim neck profile actually make for easier playing? (Or obviously not per your comment).

[@jackaro2]

@@joeblough261 Slimmer definitely can make it easier but I've gotten so used to thicker C shaped neck that it's not the case for me, especially when playing open position. It's like I don't have enough leverage to fret the strings so I have to squeeze more than I'm used to and my hand would cramp up after about 20 min of playing. I probably could've gotten used to it in time but ended up selling it... but I kinda regret it because it is a great guitar.

[@joeblough261]

Interesting, thx so much for the reply. This is what makes buying a guitar online difficult...you can read all the specs on paper but you really need to hold it and play it in hand. But everytime I go to a guitar store to try a certain axe I see online, they don't have any of them. In this case I usually play a Simon & Patrick with a pretty slim neck and it works great for me, so maybe this would be the same....

[@jackaro2]

@@joeblough261 yeah, I don't think the neck would be a problem for most people and they are awesome guitars.. the pickup system is great too if you get the electronics.

[@jimmerritt1171]

@@joeblough261 I've been reading up on neck profiles. It helped me understand why I'm not thrilled when playing my Martin DRSG (road series) with the "performing artist" neck shape (not talking about the taper) vs other guitars that have a "modified low oval," that I do like. I agree that you won't know how it feels until you hold it. Martin has a page on their website with cross-section views and explanations.

[@quigley4440]

I'm sure the model from Japan will be much lighter. Yamaha always give you the best value for the money regardless of the level of quality. A good balance across the strings without any over powering sounds, and made by hand. Be it a Yamaha motorcycle, outboard motor - drum sets, etc.

[@peterm3159]

They both weigh the same, the difference is the nut, saddle and pins and the pick guard. Thats all. Also the fg5 has a darker tint on the top that the fg3.

[@quigley4440]

@@peterm3159 But that would not explain the difference in price. Should be a higher grade of wood in the fg5 model? Interesting and would like to play both for comparison.

[@peterm3159]

@@quigley4440 another reason for the price difference on top of everything I already mentioned would be the hand crafted touch at the Japanese Yamaha facility, also the hard case it comes with.

[@yelgerramirez]

Yamaha ll16 please thank you

[@martinkleinman2522]

I like them both, but which one was which? I see there's a lighter colored one and a darker one, but what's the model designation for each?

[@Charlie-hp2oh]

the japanese has a wooden pickguard. a stable ground for pink when playing fingerstyle.

[@Milos-Stankovic]

Lighter color Spruce = Made in China Darker color Spruce = Made in Japan

[@eduard4128]

@@Milos-Stankovic tako je Milose, jos kad bi se mogla nabaviti, jer ovdje u Melburnu je nigdje nema...kao zbog corone.

[@Milos-Stankovic]

@@eduard4128 Zbog korone svi polako počinju da prave gitare od punog drveta sa manjom cenom koje se mogu kupiti online, da bi proizvođači mogli da prežive smanjenu prodaju zbog lockdown. Sreća u nesreći?

[@soofitnsexy]

@@Milos-Stankovic zbog bullshit Corona....sto posto .....greetings from nyc

[@matthewi.minnick5845]

The "wood" pick guard on the 5's are noisy. I peeled mine off my FGX5. Terrific guitar.

[@maykolllopez1585]

Yamaha Japan is the best brand in my personal opinion.

[@kevinraimond7658]

what is the song at the end of this video that Q is playing?

[@patrickwass241]

I have the FG3 i cost me 750 bucks I chanser the bridgepins from plastik to ebony and it playes 20% bettet.its the best Guitar i have owned and i had the Larrivee d60

[@sigurdthomassen4764]

Just got the fg3. 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?

[@paul4292]

one of the last left in europe ..yeah right lmao ..😂😂😂

[@sigurdthomassen4764]

Actually yes.. it is/was sold out anywhere. I got acustomer return I think. If you dont believe try to find one yourself..

[@johnmok5741]

@@sigurdthomassen4764 I asked for another new FG3, but it still had the milky areas, probs the bad built quality, but I like the sound very much, so i bought one and intalled a lr baggs anthem sl, it is an incredible sound.

[@paulkline3011]

I just bought one and the finish is flawless. I did have it set up though. The action was pretty high.

[@sigurdthomassen4764]

@@paulkline3011 congratulations:) how do you like the sound? very happy with mine !

[@Tiberius41]

I’m thinking of the FS5 but I’ll probably get the FS3 the FS5 is twice the price of the FS3 in Australia. Does anyone think it’s worth twice the price. I can’t try before I buy because no one has them in their shop to test.

[@tha531]

FGX5 sounds much better to my ears.

[@besirnakiboglu6037]

Hi, I plan on buying an acoustic guitar and I'm trying to decide between the Yamaha ac1m and seagull entourage concert hall cutaway, which guitar would you guys recommend

[@auramac]

I'd avoid the cutaway.

[@annicie7107]

Hello new my friend ...nice video

[@capbubba]

Must have a collection, Truth 😏

[@lorenzoparedes2306]

I really like Yamaha guitars. I have FG and classical models, some made in Japan and some made in Taiwan, all wonderful guitars. However, this review leaves much to be desired. Time wasted yakking about each other's good looks, then stammering/incomplete statements. I'm bailing out.

[@teodelnorte]

Great video guys, thanks

[@bigbluecrab]

jeez guys....you didn't start playing until 740...comparing chest hair? I cam for guitar comparison...great guitars though

[@tomformanek3312]

I wouldn't mind the unscripted freestyle chatter except Quinton is then left for a minute to play. It's like Wayne's World for adults. Look I'm on camera...yak, yak, yak. A better buying experience would be to tell viewers at what point the playing begins and make the playing time much longer please. Quinton has the chops and we want to hear all the instrument can do.

[@richardlucascronley5128]

These two either want to fight each other or... Something else lol

[@jefferyclark351]

They didn’t say what guitar he was playing in the comparison. Hell the pickguard look just alike on vidio

[@Milos-Stankovic]

Brighter Spruce = Made in China Darker Spruce = Made in Japan

[@jefferyclark351]

Milos Stankovic thanks man

[@Milos-Stankovic]

Which guitar sound better to you?

[@jefferyclark351]

Milos Stankovic I like FGX5 better . My hear hears a much better guitar

[@Milos-Stankovic]

To me FG5 sound like box. Same as many other brands including many Martins models from various series.

[@papawrichard3553]

I have one question, are these new Yamaha’s as good as my 1968 FG-300 red label Nippon Gakki, a blatant copy (but sounds better than) a Gibson Hummingbird??

[@fitoperezproductions]

I would argue that the playability is better. They took what was great about the Nippon Gakki's of that era and applied modern improvements in construction. The old ones are tanks though, IMHO.

[@papawrichard3553]

Fito Perez Productions mine plays like an electric.

[@fitoperezproductions]

@@papawrichard3553 I'm not quite sure what you mean by that

[@papawrichard3553]

Fito Perez Productions everyone that’s ever played it said it’s the easiest playing acoustic they’ve ever played, I bought it at a pawn shop about 12 years back for $700 bucks and have sold all my other guitars because this one does everything well. And sounds like only a 52 year old guitar can sound.

[@fitoperezproductions]

@@papawrichard3553 gotcha! Yeah, I would agree. I have one, but don't find myself playing it much since I got the newer version. Maybe it's that new guitar smell lol

[@cmoreno12345]

They sound different, but i can't seem to describe the difference. Can you?

[@Rizkicandra-x]

3 7:35 5 8:00

[@leerothman7570]

60 years of playing both professionally and in a studio and having owned no less then 8 top Martins and 3 Taylors and a few Breedlove's I strongly do feel that Yamaha has surpassed them in build quality, playability AND tonal balance. The LL and FG's out of Yamaha are so dang loud, warm and rich......consistently. NON of the other manufacturers are there. Only the boutique builders can equal them in all regard. Martin's in particular have really fallen off in their workmanship and consistency. Taylor's may play well but to me are weak.

[@stuartkennedy4570]

The FGX5 is $2k. That’s not affordable to many

[@syncro16se]

I actually thinnk the Japanese one has a somewhat " dead" tone. Same in other comparison videos I've heard.

[@hansyboy.]

These guitars look identical and were not identified in the demo.

[@deant.6793]

You guys are funny. Thanks.

[@timjoseph887]

Wow barely played the FGX3 how is this a comparison ?

[@คาวีภูพวง]

ฉันรัก Yamaha ของฉัน❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@craigjohnson4302]

Be careful about wishing you were somebody else. There;s a whole lotta unseen baggage that goes with that territory.

[@championhairpuller]

Pretty sure that was what we all call a joke.

[@ramspencer5492]

These are not intermediate guitars.... I like him better than a factory Martin D28... let's just crazy talk if you try to downplay them to be anything less than pro guitars.... And if you get one with the electronics, they're high the as well. Best to try to get your hands on The specific one you want to buy if possible.... Just replace at least the saddle on the model 3's with compensated bone... Which is crazy easy and cheap to do these days. You can find 3's that are just as resonant as the 5's.... You can't find a five with a slightly less desirable soundboard.... But have yet to hear one that isn't at least very good.... Just a matter of degrees. All wood is different. It's total b******* if anybody claims that these are not pro guitars! And if you get one with the electronics

[@richardmckrell4899]

You're not going to make a decision on China verses Japan? Why do the video then?

[@gwcrispi]

He's not going to make a comment "China vs. Japan". Well then, video over. That's the primary difference. If you're not going to compare the quality of construction between the two countries, why do the video? I guarantee the guy that made the guitar in Japan has a better life than his counterpart in China.

[@nomandad2000]

Why does that matter to you? We know that the Japanese model is made a lot better, and they play the guitars side by side for comparison, we know the guitars in Japan are built better, what more do you need to hear?

[@logicnotfeelings3835]

I'm sorry but I would enjoy your videos a lot more if you engaged in less banal banter before finally getting to the part for which people click on your videos-- to listen to the comparisons. Some banter is fine, but, not when it represents 90% of the video.

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

left player is lacking but wants to keep talking about economics. TDS brought upon the Tuning Fork brand

[@stuartkennedy4570]

Guys get a room

[@seamusbrowne4909]

FANFUCKINGTASTIC Guitar, but it's so Fucking BIG(said the Actress to the Bishop)😂🤣😂Martin Dreadnought Width almost an INCH smaller.😮😯😲So unless you're a BIG Guy or Gal go Martin 18 or 28. If I need to explain why Martin you need to get educated.👍👍👋

[@startreker8591]

Japanese came from China…ooops…my joke …I got Chinese stuff y my son-in-law is a pure Japanese 🇺🇸…he thought I was joking that my daughter had the elements of “ make”…he is an attorney btw(:; I was thinking of trying try the Japanese made…btw my cumpadre collects antique musical tools( an attorney y th3 wife too both pure Japanese 😂); 8 got Chinese made guitars too y 🇺🇸 made y hecho en Mexico 🇲🇽 tools

[@Chance-ry1hq]

Lost me with all the girl talk.

[@CubanBBQ]

Those plastic bits around the controls ruin everything

[@jackaro2]

It's just a removable label.

[@fitoperezproductions]

Comes right off and is cleanest system in the market. Just there for you to memorize what each knob does. There are also subtle stickers in the case you can apply if you need.

[@stuartkennedy4570]

Too much fucking ramble

[@ARTUROSIERRALOPEZ]

Gay

[@soofitnsexy]

u are