Yamaha FGX2 Red Label Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural Matte | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Yamaha FGX2 Red Label is an all-solid acoustic-electric dreadnought that draws on over 50 years of Yamaha guitar development, pairing 1960s FG aesthetics with modern acoustic innovations for a guitar that performs as good as it looks. A solid Sitka spruce top treated with Yamaha's Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.) technology delivers the warm, opened-up tone of aged wood from day one, while the Atmosfeel pickup system ensures that character translates faithfully when plugged in. Available at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls, the FGX2 Red Label is an exceptional choice for serious acoustic-electric players who want all-solid construction, vintage-inspired styling, and stage-ready electronics in a single instrument.
Product Overview
The FGX2 Red Label is built on the original Yamaha FG dreadnought body — a Traditional Western shape designed to produce a full, punchy low end with rich harmonic complexity that rewards strumming and flatpicking alike. The solid Sitka spruce top undergoes Yamaha's proprietary A.R.E. treatment, a process that alters the wood's cellular structure to replicate the resonant qualities of a well-played, decades-old acoustic guitar. Black and white body binding, a black pickguard, and a natural matte semigloss finish complete a look that is unmistakably vintage Yamaha.
Solid mahogany back and sides complement the spruce top with warm, focused mids and smooth low-end response, while Yamaha's scalloped FG bracing pattern maximizes the top's vibrational freedom for deep lows and rich, complex harmonics. The African mahogany neck with matte finish and ebony fingerboard and bridge bring tonal density and a refined feel to the playing experience, with a 15 3/4-inch radius fingerboard that suits both chord work and single-note runs with equal comfort.
The Atmosfeel pickup system sets the FGX2 Red Label apart as a performing instrument, combining an undersaddle pickup, a contact sensor, and an internal microphone to capture the guitar's full acoustic character when amplified. Master volume, mic blend, and bass EQ controls give players precise on-the-fly tonal adjustment, while a LINE OUT connection keeps the signal path clean and direct for any live or studio setup.
Ideal For
- Flatpickers and strummers seeking an all-solid dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar with vintage-inspired tone and modern amplification
- Gigging singer-songwriters who need a natural, acoustic-sounding plugged-in experience from a multi-source pickup system
- Players drawn to the tonal benefits of A.R.E.-treated solid wood — the resonance and warmth of an aged guitar without the wait
- Intermediate to professional guitarists looking for an ebony fingerboard acoustic-electric with stage-ready electronics at a serious value
- Acoustic guitar enthusiasts in Idaho Falls seeking a premium all-solid Yamaha Red Label dreadnought with classic FG styling
Key Features
Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.) Top Treatment Yamaha's A.R.E. process treats the solid Sitka spruce top at a cellular level, replicating the tonal characteristics of aged tonewoods — delivering warmth, resonance, and sustain that typically only comes from decades of play, right from the first note.
Atmosfeel Pickup System The three-source Atmosfeel system — undersaddle pickup, contact sensor, and internal microphone — captures the acoustic complexity of the FGX2 in a way that single-source systems simply can't match. The mic blend and bass EQ controls let players dial in their ideal amplified tone on the fly.
All-Solid Sitka Spruce and Mahogany Construction Solid tonewoods throughout — spruce top, mahogany back, sides, and neck — ensure that this guitar's voice grows richer and more responsive with age, making the FGX2 Red Label a long-term investment in tone.
Scalloped FG Bracing Yamaha's scalloped FG bracing pattern allows the top to vibrate more freely, producing the deep lows, powerful projection, and rich harmonic overtones that have defined the FG body since the 1960s.
Ebony Fingerboard and Bridge Ebony delivers a dense, smooth playing surface with excellent sustain transfer and precise note articulation — a premium material choice that enhances both playability and the guitar's overall tonal output.
What's Included
- Yamaha FGX2 Red Label Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Natural Matte)
- Yamaha hard bag
- Sound hole cover
- Hex wrench
- Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light strings (installed)
- Free standard shipping
- Yamaha manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Traditional Western Dreadnought |
| Top Material | Solid Sitka Spruce (A.R.E. treated), Semigloss finish |
| Back Material | Solid Mahogany |
| Side Material | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck Material | African Mahogany, Matte finish |
| Fingerboard | Ebony, R400mm (15 3/4") radius |
| Bridge | Ebony |
| Nut Material | Urea |
| Saddle Material | Urea |
| Bridge Pins | Black ABS with White Dot |
| Tuners | Open-Gear Chrome (Y1D) |
| Scale Length | 634mm (25") |
| Nut Width | 44mm (1 3/4") |
| String Spacing | 11mm |
| Body Length | 505mm (19 7/8") |
| Body Width | 412mm (16 1/4") |
| Body Depth | 100–118mm (3 15/16"–4 5/8") |
| Total Length | 1029mm (40 1/2") |
| Body Binding | Black + White |
| Sound Hole Inlay | Black + White |
| Pickguard | Black |
| Electronics | Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic) |
| Controls | Master Volume, Mic Blend, Bass EQ |
| Connections | LINE OUT |
| Strings | Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light |
| Case | Thick & Durable Gig-Bag |
| Serial Number | IJL251063 |
Get Your Hands on This Acoustic-Electric Guitar Today
The Yamaha FGX2 Red Label is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls — stop in to play it unplugged and plugged in, and experience the difference that all-solid construction and the Atmosfeel system make in person. Our team is here to help you find the right instrument for your playing style and goals. Contact us or visit our website to check availability.
