Wow... great review... thank you. I just bought a Yamaha A5R and never would have believed that a guitar that cost so much less than a good Martin or Taylor could sound and play so well. Keep up your great work.
@SixstringLately
Жыл бұрын
I own the FSX5 and I love it. I bought it for fingerpicking, but use it for normal use as well. I’ve played it many times with the worship band at church. You asked what owners of the FSX5 thought of it & what they got for their money. I got a hard case which is nice, but you can’t really store any other items with it like a gig bag or a soft case. The pickguard looks like wood but I’ve been told it’s actually plastic made to look like ebony. The Atmosfeel system is the best I’ve heard for natural acoustic sound. I have no plans to ever part ways with it. Nice video and review.
@lhvent
2 ай бұрын
I have an LL6M A.R.E., an LS6, and an FG830. The one you are playing is a great guitar. Yamaha makes some incredible guitars.
@philcorymusic
Жыл бұрын
I can confirm what you are saying. I tried this and was shocked that this could be so good at that price. Bear in mind I had tried Taylor, Gibson,Mason on the same day so it had some stiff competition. Great Quality from Yamaha and also something you don't mention is consistency, you can go into any Yamaha Dealer Worldwide and pick one of these off the wall, it will sound the same as the rest, I don't know how they do it but it's great for hiring for an overseas gig. Cool channel Dude.
@philcorymusic
Жыл бұрын
Maton
@TheGuitarGeek
Жыл бұрын
Great observations. I can’t really comment on the consistency as I’ve only played this one but I can say that the revstars follow your rule suggestions
@dxcman1
10 ай бұрын
I love my Yamahas. I have 4, an Transacoustic, An LL, Afg3 and an old electric. They are fantastic. The red labels are fantastic.
@jameslifetimelearner
Ай бұрын
They feature scalloped bracing also I believe.Sound is sweet!
@jeffreygrantsmith
10 ай бұрын
I own the FSX5. It's an understated beauty. Plays wonderfully.
@Uurnamu
2 ай бұрын
Just purchased one from sweetwater without the built in electronics for $879. Added the plek pro set up w graph tech tusq and lr baggs hifi duet installation. All in all it was around $1700 but it has the same solid wood as the fs5 and now a better pickup
@randyt04
Ай бұрын
In the Summer of 2019 I had my eye on the FG5X and was about to pull the trigger on it when I came across the Yamaha LL-TA, also all solid wood construction, and decided to go with the LL-TA. No regrets. It, too, is a wonderful sounding guitar all on its' own and then there is the Transacoustic system to top it off. This was my second Yamaha guitar, the first was purchased in November of 2016, an APXT2-EW travel guitar and I still have it. Most recently acquired a Revstar RSS02T and have plans to be buying the NXT3 nylon acoutic/electric in the near future. Point is; Yamaha has a huge variety of guitars that offer great value for their intended markets.
@richardstones6445
10 ай бұрын
I think the Atmosfeel setting for "full" microphone only blends in 50% microphone (at least that's what the sales guy at my local shop told me). Which makes sense to me because I don't think I'd ever want to add more than that, at least not in a live setting.
@tsharpton1
9 ай бұрын
You are absolutely correct. Also the surface sensor is always on .
@GRBAquatics
Жыл бұрын
Very Cool, Thankyou. Stunning Guitar and Playing. Awesome. I have a 1984/1985 Yamaha Acoustic, Such an Amazing Guitar.
@Monsoon1030
3 ай бұрын
Great review! New subscriber here. I am the proud owner of an AC5R after owning many of the ‘big names’ (which is a weird thing to say, as Yamaha’s music divisions dwarf many others both in size and legacy), and the Yamaha is the best I’ve ever owned despite costing far less. Just picked up a Revstar as well, and it’s a bit annoying because my buddies keep wanting to play it :)
@brianlebrun2382
Ай бұрын
Nice job on the review. Even though the quality on a lot of the Chinese guitars is improving, it's still worth watching. That being said I just traded an electric for a Yamaha A3R. Ummmm, I very impressed. Other than a nylon string acoustic electric that I have for smooth jazz I haven't owned a proper steel string acoustic since the early 70s. After decades of electric playing I thought this thing would tear my hands up but it plays and sounds great. Yamaha obviously has the right formula. Again, great video.
@LoftyAssertions
Жыл бұрын
I have an FGX3 and an FSX3. Absolute best guitars I've ever played, the Atmosfeel pickup with the mics enabled is also the most realistic I've found. I really didn't like the way they looked the first 6 months, but it's simplicity has grown on me greatly. Only way to improve it to me is to have a cutaway, the Transacoustic features or a humbucker. It would then be the absolute pinnacle guitar, unbeatable in every aspect.
@lasolution365
9 ай бұрын
Which one do you prefer?
@LoftyAssertions
9 ай бұрын
@@lasolution365 I quite prefer the FSX3 when playing advanced, fingerstyle and up the neck, it also records next to a mic cleaner, and the FGX3 when playing open chords, downtuning or darker/harder genres - exactly what you'd expect for the two body shapes really.
@patrickjordan7547
9 ай бұрын
I love those Yamaha FG just wish I could afford the FG9R what a beautiful guitar well made maybe someday I can afford one
@prannoypinto5847
Жыл бұрын
I have the FS720S, which I believe is pretty much the same guitar but without the electronics and its an amazing guitar, and can easily be the only acoustic guitar you need.
@mrplitsum
Жыл бұрын
Not a bit the same. You'res is Laminate back and sides not Solid. Completely different Range and price. You'res is the same as the FGX720
@prannoypinto5847
Жыл бұрын
@@mrplitsum Oh, I honestly didn't know that. Thanks for pointing it out, now I know my gear better.😃
@christianvidigalmiranda4229
11 ай бұрын
I have the FS730s and I think the same
@ramspencer5492
5 ай бұрын
Sounds try some Martin Lifespan 2.0 80/20's on there... Seems like a really good candidate for mid-scooped chimey strings.. The Martin treatment (non-coated) Really does give the 80/20 strings a decent lifespan.
@kbroomall
Жыл бұрын
just picked up an FSX 800 C and it is excellent
@quicklynamed
4 ай бұрын
I have no issues with the craftsmanship and quality of Chinese-made Yamahas. In fact, I own and love an FS800 that is flawless and was set up perfectly. So, as asked in the video, why someone would choose the Japanese-made FSX5 over the Chinese-made FSX3 since the specs are so similar? Since I was recently debating this choice, I’ll share why I chose the FSX5. For me, avoiding Chinese-made goods is becoming a moral issue. There has, admittedly, been an evolution in my thinking this past year as I learn more about concerns of currency manipulation, child labor, and unpaid labor in the Chinese supply chain. So, in no way am I trying to come across as preachy or holier-than-thou since I have only recently pulled my head out of the sand. I know not everyone has the extra money to make this choice, and I know Chinese goods are not always avoidable. But, I do encourage people to consider choosing products made by free countries and workers with rights whenever they can. Plus, having a hard case and a bone nut and saddle are perks to the FSX5
@lhvent
9 ай бұрын
I have an FG830 and LL6M ARE, and they are incredible. The factory in China is owned by Yamaha. Yamaha overseas the operation in China.
@grene1955
11 ай бұрын
Nice review...and nothing wrong with your acoustic guitar playing!
@tedgranger1599
Жыл бұрын
Hi my name is Ted Granger I have a yamaha from 1973 it have alot of ware but the amazing thing is it still play in tune
@KI_Burgberg_DE
12 күн бұрын
How would you compare it to Yamaha CSF guitars?
@stevebernard221
Жыл бұрын
Get your hands on some L-Series Yamaha's. They are my preference from the Yamaha lines.
@mark.guitar
Жыл бұрын
Velcro cable ties are good to kill the stringringthing!
@mjolnircarlssen4211
11 ай бұрын
It looks to me like David Ryan Harris may possibly be playing one of the FSX3 in his collaboration video with Ariel Posen (Kerosene). Maybe I’m wrong….but if I’m right, it sounds great in that video as well….
@joebloggs8636
Жыл бұрын
I have a Yamaha FS-TA and it sounds great
@mattsmith2051
9 ай бұрын
How does this compare to the LS16?
@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241
2 ай бұрын
Great video. What strings are you using in size?
@Vicejoy007
Ай бұрын
Wow Hugh Grants guitar chops blows away his acting knowhow🤑🦉
@davidadkins2563
8 ай бұрын
Hello,, still love watching your videos and stumbled upon this one ..my question is this,,do you think the pickup is worth the extra money if I’m only using it for home,,I can add my own k&k pure mini later,,I can get the fs3 for $300 US dollars cheaper. Or is the pickup that good to spend the extra money
@jamesfe5
3 ай бұрын
That High pitched ring when you strum the strings is happening on my Taylor as well , its always the same very High pitched note . I've tried to find it on every section of my guitar but still there . Did what you did but no joy. May be its from the saddle to the bridge pin holes . But its definitely a High pitches secondary string noise. Has anyone had this to. Some help would be great . Cheers and great review.
@commodoor6549
3 ай бұрын
Not a great strumming response... midrangy and thin. But the finger picking sounded great.
@kevinraimond7658
11 ай бұрын
This is the best review I have seen - thanks for your efforts.
@connormckee4431
Жыл бұрын
The transacoustic series by Yamaha is the coolest stuff I’ve seen in a while!
@GuitarType01
7 ай бұрын
The FS3 (made in China) retails at $879 whereas the FS5 (made in Japan) is 1,450 USD. That’s a 570 dollar difference. Is it worth it to got for the Japanese model?
@ryanflavell6159
Жыл бұрын
Oasis and stereophonics. Lovely stuff
@jeramym9506
Жыл бұрын
Yamaha acoustic's are what I recommend to everyone. Great, affordable guitars,
@Edward1312
Жыл бұрын
This guitar is £1000 I dont class that as affordable.
@mylogify
Жыл бұрын
13:52 haha ''Also redundant maybe''...
@TheGuitarGeek
Жыл бұрын
My inner self confidence truth slips out sometimes
@oliverk191
3 ай бұрын
There’s a lot of hype with boutique guitars but the best guitars I’ve played and owned were cheap!!!! Why? I don’t have to worry about them so much and the tone is in your hands. So you are better of playing more to. Sound better. I have played one of these. It was nice but actually better for strumming, fingerpicking the trebles didnt ring out
@ikestoddard2458
Жыл бұрын
Learned to play in ~1970 on a Yamaha folk. Rental was based on $100 price. Label not remembered. 😎
@TheGuitarGeek
Жыл бұрын
I think you had a good start mate
@PaulCooksStuff
Жыл бұрын
10:32 "you can just use an old sock" Does it have to be vintage for maximum tone 🤔 Underage socks for Chuck Berry tones? Lowering the tone, but hopefully more chuckle inducing than an anodyne algorithm comment
@TheGuitarGeek
Жыл бұрын
I would go vintage every time
@PreacherAtArrakeen
10 ай бұрын
A nice dose of confirmation bias, lol. I have the FS3. I'd tried, bought, and lost money searching for a 000 mahogany/spruce. When I finally decided to hold my nose and try the Yammie, I wasn't sure. My unit had very uneven finish, I can see brushstrokes of the finish. I also tried the FS5. There was a defect in the nut. The setup of the FS3 cost me 22€. Under 900€. It kills guitars that I'd tried, including a couple of 16 level Martins. Yup, I reccomend it. Hey! I should do your job! I came this way about your fun with prior restraint on the guitar-thing, lol.
@TheGuitarGeek
10 ай бұрын
You CAN do my job. Open a channel and I’ll help you
@theuserthatishere
4 ай бұрын
imo yamaha is great for the $. never played one that sounded like a legit higher end acoustic. going higher end typically means spending lots more, folks that can't afford pricey guitars usually pretend there is no difference. end of the day there is a market for guitars like yamaha and a different market for pricier guitars
@kingstumble
Жыл бұрын
I bought one of the original Red Label guitars--an FG140, a shop demo model. Cost 25 quid. It was my first acoustic guitar. I have no idea why they are now sought after. It was extremely average in my opinion. Not sure but I think it was all laminate. The neck was ridiculously narrow. I replaced the nut and made the string spacing as wide as I could.
@TheGuitarGeek
Жыл бұрын
I have only played one original red label and not sure what it was exactly but this modern one is a different beast
@voltecrules624
6 ай бұрын
I guess it does matter where it’s made. I would rather pay 50% more to Japan.
@Shovel-om7kn
6 ай бұрын
Lousy microphone placement for the close up shots. At least for the guitar. Great camera angle if you’re selling microphones.
@TheGuitarGeek
4 ай бұрын
Mic positions are for capturing the best sound. have a look at the closeups of the guitar when the mics aren't there. You're welcome!
@davidledford3522
3 ай бұрын
Where is my mind???
@kreso1754
Ай бұрын
yea
@saarangnarayan123
Жыл бұрын
YamaHA? YAmaha? YamAha? Who cares when the guitar is so brilliant! 🤪
@TheGuitarGeek
Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha yam yam yam yum yum yum
@smandez2023
11 ай бұрын
As far as I knew, this guitar was made in Japan. Am I wrong?
@mynamesjondowell
11 ай бұрын
3 series is China, 5 and up are Japan
@smandez2023
11 ай бұрын
@@mynamesjondowell ahh- thanks!
@wjdavey3
3 ай бұрын
❤️🎶🎵👍🎶🎵🙏😎
@estenray5385
Жыл бұрын
These new Yamaha’s sound very good! Bit on the pricey side,in that there are some very impressive acoustic guitars from Cort and others from Indonesia, Korea and China these days in the $500.00 to $1000.00 range! But they are very welcome in that a high quality guitar from Yamaha can only help in raising the quality from all manufacturers. Great demo! Thanks.
@TheGuitarGeek
Жыл бұрын
Cheers! I have played a lot of those $500 to $1000 including the Corte and this smokes them.
@estenray5385
Жыл бұрын
@@TheGuitarGeek have you tried a Blue Ridge? (mostly very well done copies of Martins) or for very nice guitar at extremely reasonable prices the brand Orange I’ve played a few of those and have been pleasantly surprised!
@godsinbox
Жыл бұрын
a pik cup?
@astridlenore
10 ай бұрын
I came into this with such high expectations... I mean after all, this is Yamaha, they nail everything from motorcycles to amps. And acoustically that guitar is so sweet, it exceeds my expectations... but that pickup is just so nasally and weak! For a thousand-dollar/quid/whatever guitar this is unacceptable! Set this up with a proper acoustic pickup and you've got yourself a golden goose, as is... well just don't plug it in and you'll do fine.
@ULOVEKYLE
Жыл бұрын
hey it's my guitar!
@TheGuitarGeek
Жыл бұрын
you have this too?
@ULOVEKYLE
Жыл бұрын
@@TheGuitarGeek Yes and I was thinking of upgrading and played many guitars that were 4x the price that sounded equal or lesser than mine. There was only one martin 000 that sounded clearly above the fs3.
@gnulen
9 ай бұрын
sounds very brash and unbalanced to my ear - could just be the way it's recorded.
@hagzgamboa
Жыл бұрын
Not sure about everyone else but sounds tinny to me, to be honest. It's like I'm only hearing the strings but no boom emanating from the wood.
@mrplitsum
Жыл бұрын
You're wrong. 50% Pickup and Mic is when the blend dial is turned up to full. There is no Mic only setting.
@DerekPaulGuitar
Жыл бұрын
Great sounding guitar dude! And ‘She’s Electric’ bought back some memories!!
@ronkingston2833
Жыл бұрын
That's where is my mind by pixies......
@DerekPaulGuitar
Жыл бұрын
Exactly the same chords and structure then!
@DerekPaulGuitar
Жыл бұрын
At 5:12 sound samples
@masterzippo121
Жыл бұрын
I have FS5 for almost two years now the difference is that it has a bone bridge and a nut, and ebony pins, and this advertising trick that the peak gard is wooden is silly, it's just a sticker imitating wood that quickly begins to peel off, but it's very easy to tear it off and we have a beautiful black plastic this sticker is the only problem and imperfection of this guitar - it's a wonderful instrument and I absolutely love it. I have the one made in Japan because I wanted it made in Japan, it will stay with me forever, so a little more money doesn't make much difference to me.
@kevingill648
Жыл бұрын
Yamaha have been making great guitars for years!
@teladan5
Жыл бұрын
I have the FSX5 and absolutely love it. I think it is an incredible value.
@smartmammal9926
Жыл бұрын
Backordered, like all the desirable Yamahas....
@johntroze11
Жыл бұрын
well worth the wait. I waited almost a year before I got my FGX5
@WahrheitMachtFrei.
Жыл бұрын
I'd never even heard of the sympathetic vibration, amazed by how loud that was.
@davidadkins2563
9 ай бұрын
Love your channel and yes I’m a subscriber. Haha. Have a quick question,, I’m on the fence about what to pick,pun intended,,,either the Yamaha fsx3, or the Eastman ac422ce..around the same price for used..have your reviewed the Eastman? Just wondering which would you lean toward,, thanks again for your great channel..don’t stop making videos,, really enjoy
@dalepal
Жыл бұрын
I have always seen and heard great reviews of the Yamaha acoustic guitars and that one sounds fantastic!
@TheGuitarGeek
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I need to try more but this is a blinding instrument
@SHTMusik
10 ай бұрын
I have 3 Yama acosics, 2 large body and 1 electroacoustic concert size, all under$500 and for my budget they are a great deal. I have also used the sound hole plug and it does help when feedback is an issue.
@andreaschristo1204
10 ай бұрын
My FSX5 does not do that buzzing thing. It did arrive with high action, but it was easily adjusted. It's an amazing instrument.
@rubenruiz5809
13 күн бұрын
I went to check out an FSX3 yesterday and it sounded great but it felt so plastic and laminate.. not sure why it didn’t look right to me so I couldn’t buy it
@howtorepairpendulumclocks
4 ай бұрын
Great review. Nice style and delivery. Like it.
@PooNinja
Жыл бұрын
3 types of pick ups 🤘🏽. If it has a triple pitch fork on it … it’s probably awesome.
@TheGuitarGeek
Жыл бұрын
Some poor guitars don’t have ANY pickups
@PooNinja
Жыл бұрын
@@TheGuitarGeek you mean like mine, sad lil boxes with not so much as a transducer. I’ll have to see about electrifying my acoustics!! 🤘🏽 Can you put a SD invader in an acoustic?
@steby123
Жыл бұрын
The usual Yamaha quality control; excellent if not superior .
@scotthonig8318
10 ай бұрын
No better acoustic for the money.
@richdonn
Жыл бұрын
I have the FGX5 and it is awesome. So much so I sold my D41. I do love mahogany guitars.
@TheGuitarGeek
Жыл бұрын
Does it sound similar to the D41?
@richdonn
Жыл бұрын
@@TheGuitarGeek no, the D41 being rosewood and the Yamaha mahogany. Yamaha is more punchy and with more midrange.
@dionst.michael1482
Ай бұрын
Quite an endorsement selling your D41 but can’t say I’m all that surprised. Yamaha acoustics are incredible…and consistent! They punch way above their weight ❤
@j200man
2 ай бұрын
Thanks, great review!
@RocktCityTim
Жыл бұрын
Great sounds all around. I love my Yamaha 12 String. Any guitar that hasn't pulled the bridge up on the body after 14 years of being strung is a win.
@douglasboyd8475
9 ай бұрын
I LOVE mine.
@robertanderson2008
Жыл бұрын
I much prefer the single 9v transistor radio battory for us old generation because all the others leak. Yes even the gold duracel. .leak. so given time left forgotten in your guitar will be ruined.
@TheGuitarGeek
Жыл бұрын
I always remove batteries after a show so I don’t have that issue but that’s a good point
@dhillmad
5 ай бұрын
I have one of these and love it!
@igooog
Жыл бұрын
Yamaha is by far the most slept-on brand and I really don't get why
@MississippiDave
11 ай бұрын
I agree. I think because a lot of us grew up seeing Yamahas as the big beat up guitar in the corner w action that was ridiculously high and they sounded like hot garbage. So people just lost touch with what Yamaha was all about from the bias of everyone loving Martin/Taylor/Guild etc… But I think people are waking up with these new models
@bryansmulez4672
Ай бұрын
🔥
@neilanderson2374
9 ай бұрын
I love my FS5. Its what, about £250 more? The hardcase and the hassle of swapping the saddle and nut for bone is probably worth £150. Everything else is the same i think apart from its is part made in Japan. Maybe the setup is better ? Oh yes one more thing, the pick guard on the FS5 sucks big time, what on earth were Yamaha thinking ?
@Tikmaster1
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for this videos, going back and forth between Orangewood and Yamaha... eeh... but most importantly can somebody tell me the 6:08 tune, can't quite place it.
@timelwell7002
23 күн бұрын
Great review, I'll have to try one out next time I'm at a shop which sells Yamaha acoustic guitars. For those of us who tend to think in Imperial rather than Metric, 38 cm = 15 inches for the lower bout.
@arith0n
6 ай бұрын
I've been looking at getting back into playing guitar again, I haven't played in about 6 years. My previous acoustic was a Gibson Songwriter which to this day was one of my absolute favourite sounding guitars, I just couldn't justify a guitar at that price sitting around doing nothing so I sold it along with the rest of my gear. As much as I would like to just go back to a songwriter the reality is I simply do not have the time to play a lot anymore but I would like to strum and still have a decent sounding guitar to do so with, your review has sold me on the FSX3, it has the kind of sound I like, so thanks for helping me decide. On a more important note, what are the various songs you use for testing with in the video, I recognise like 90% of them but can't put names and it is driving me nuts lol, only identified "I won't back down so far" lol
@onefatstratcat
Жыл бұрын
But where is the kick stand? :) Vrooommmm...lol
@TheGuitarGeek
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@burmy1552
7 ай бұрын
My dad started the first Yamaha motorcycle dealership in the US back in the early 60s. Our family had Yamaha everything. I'm surprised he didn't name me YZ80.
@MrPhotomiked
9 ай бұрын
Bought the fsx3 3 years ago and added a zero glide bone nut and original yamaha bone saddle. Pearse 80/20 strings bring out a beautiful sonic experience fingerstyle, bluegrass, or folk strumming! Only a $5k+ Collings would make me look away…
@williamclarke2020
Ай бұрын
"Small body big tone!" That's that my ex-wife used to say about me! That is a beautiful guitar.
@susanroycroft89
11 ай бұрын
Yes indeed I agree, Iv'e just brought a second hand Yamaha cutaway ( XJS ) and Wow what a fantastic sounding guitar, a really sweet sound and great volume output, easily hold's up to the Martin ( same strings on both) now I own 2 of the World's Best, ( trust me, and Iv'e played a few) 😅😅😅
@jimmyjimmy951
Жыл бұрын
I am looking at the FS5X on the back of this video. Only because I was looking at higher end Taylor’s.. 👍
@vasotoe
Жыл бұрын
Sweet playing! 🤗
@TheGuitarGeek
Жыл бұрын
Thank you V
@NotTheRealPD
7 ай бұрын
Was that first sound sample you did “She’s Electric” by Oasis?
@lebe220
7 ай бұрын
Think I´ve now found my songwriter guitar
@javiersilva5409
7 ай бұрын
I tried one. It sounded and played like crp.
@paulhedeen7659
7 ай бұрын
Your mics sound so much better than Yamaha's.
@stevesutton563
11 ай бұрын
The blueridge br70 is better.
@cugir321
11 ай бұрын
Yamaha's customer service now sucks....used to be great. Thank God it's mahogony....the rosewood yamaha's will cut your ears off....especially the LL-16 and such.
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