Post by CTGull on Jul 31, 2022 15:50:19 GMT -5
Yamaha recently put out an excellent interview video with the developers of the 2019 reimagined Yamaha Red Label and the original FG-180.
In this video, hear from Hideo Ueda, lead developer of the original “Red Label” Yamaha FG180 launched in 1966, and Shingo Ekuni, lead developer of the reimagined FG Red Label series launched in 2019.
Experience the exciting challenge faced by Mr. Ueda as he helped lay the foundation and establish the quality standards for Yamaha acoustic guitars. Learn how the philosophy of “Quality First and Foremost” has been passed down and embraced by Mr. Ekuni in the development of today’s FG Red Label series.
The original FG180 quickly became one of the world’s most popular acoustic guitars. Yamaha’s uncompromising commitment to quality construction, exquisite tone, and easy playability prompted millions of players to fall in love with the original FG180 – guitars which are highly sought after even today.
Mr. Ekuni built upon this legacy and led his team to create the modern FG Red Label series, which took the guitars to even greater heights. His team incorporated the latest cutting-edge technology to further refine and enhance the tone, adding a pronounced and resonant bass with clear, warm highs.
Enjoy this unique opportunity to see the past and present come together as tradition meets innovation at Yamaha.
In this video, hear from Hideo Ueda, lead developer of the original “Red Label” Yamaha FG180 launched in 1966, and Shingo Ekuni, lead developer of the reimagined FG Red Label series launched in 2019.
Experience the exciting challenge faced by Mr. Ueda as he helped lay the foundation and establish the quality standards for Yamaha acoustic guitars. Learn how the philosophy of “Quality First and Foremost” has been passed down and embraced by Mr. Ekuni in the development of today’s FG Red Label series.
The original FG180 quickly became one of the world’s most popular acoustic guitars. Yamaha’s uncompromising commitment to quality construction, exquisite tone, and easy playability prompted millions of players to fall in love with the original FG180 – guitars which are highly sought after even today.
Mr. Ekuni built upon this legacy and led his team to create the modern FG Red Label series, which took the guitars to even greater heights. His team incorporated the latest cutting-edge technology to further refine and enhance the tone, adding a pronounced and resonant bass with clear, warm highs.
Enjoy this unique opportunity to see the past and present come together as tradition meets innovation at Yamaha.