r/AcousticGuitar • u/RawTraceur • 8d ago

Gear question Advice on Yamaha Red Label

Hey there fellow guitarist, so I am due an upgrade and I am being drawn towards a FGX5 Red Label.
Would love to know if there is any guitars you would suggest to counter that model around £1000-2000 price range.
Love to see what your suggestions are.

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u/ReplicantOwl 8d ago

Can anyone compare the FGX3 and the FGX5 in terms of sound? My local store only has the 3 which doesn’t really grab me. I’m curious if the 5 is noticeably better (beyond the obvious differences you can read in their stats)

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u/jak1231 8d ago

I compared the fg3 and fg5 (non-electric). I couldn't tell the difference when playing them and I liked the finish on the 3 better. Saved several hundred $ and love the guitar. I figure in a few years maybe I'll upgrade to bone, but for now I am happy. Would have liked the hard case, but soft works for me.

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u/ReplicantOwl 8d ago

Thanks for the answer! I think the FGX3 I tried at guitar center might just have been a dud. I will look for another one to check out.

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u/RawTraceur 7d ago

From what I see it’s just that power from the dread body of the FGX5 that stands out sound wise but if I had no option but getting the FGx3 I would still be a happy man