Yamaha Fs5 Gloss

Name: Fs5 Gloss
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: 402406
Price: 1479.00 EUR
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ID : 402406

EAN : 4957812702706

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Information

Essential Information About the FS5 Gloss Guitar
• Premium All-Solid Construction: Sitka solid spruce top treated with A.R.E. and solid mahogany back and sides for a rich and lively response.
• Comfort and Precision: short 634 mm scale length and ebony fingerboard, ideal for smooth and articulated playing.
• Reliable Hardware: Gotoh open tuners for stable tuning and a vintage look.
• Ready to Travel: comes with a hard case for optimal protection.

Fs5 Gloss

1.479,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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An FS Designed for the "Concert" Format Within the Range

The FS5 Gloss fits within the spirit of FS-format guitars, appreciated for their more compact size compared to large-format folk guitars, while retaining true projection and great musicality. This version emphasizes premium lutherie choices (solid woods, ebony fingerboard) and meticulous finishes to meet the expectations of guitarists seeking an expressive and durable acoustic guitar.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Thanks to its comfortable size and shorter scale length, the FS5 Gloss is well suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists who want an acoustic guitar sensitive to nuances. The 44 mm nut width favors clean and open fingerstyle playing while remaining effective for light strumming. It is particularly suited to folk, acoustic pop, singer-songwriter styles, and vocal accompaniment, where balance and definition are as important as dynamics.

Sound

The Sitka solid spruce top delivers clarity, attack, and dynamic range: it responds well to both fingers and pick, with a good projection reserve. The A.R.E. treatment helps provide a more "open" top feel, with a softer and more organic response. The solid mahogany back and sides add natural warmth, present mids, and controlled lows, enhancing overall balance and chord clarity. The ebony fingerboard enhances precision and definition, with clear sustain and ideal articulation for melodic lines and arpeggios.

Technical specifications

Top	Sitka solid spruce treated with A.R.E.	Nut width	44 mm / 1.73"
Back and sides	solid mahogany	Tuners	Gotoh open
Neck	mahogany	Bridge pins and pickguard	wood
Fingerboard	ebony	Case	hard case included
Scale length	634 mm / 24.96"	Net weight	6700 g (6.7 kg / 14.8 lb)

Questions frequently asked

Is the Yamaha FS5 Gloss suitable for fingerstyle?

The 44 mm nut width and ebony fingerboard promote clear and airy fingerstyle playing. The 634 mm scale length contributes to a comfortable grip for arpeggios and melodic runs.

What woods are used on this acoustic guitar?

The top is made of solid Sitka spruce treated with A.R.E., while the back and sides are solid mahogany. The neck is also mahogany and the fingerboard is ebony.

What sound does the A.R.E. treatment on the top provide?

The A.R.E. treatment applied to the Sitka spruce top aims for a more flexible and organic response, with a more open top feel. The solid mahogany back and sides provide prominent mids and controlled lows. This combination supports good chord clarity.

Is this guitar suitable for light strumming?

Its concert size and solid top allow for light strumming, with clarity of attack and projection. The FS5 Gloss is designed for folk, acoustic pop, and singer-songwriter genres.