Description
Handcrafted in Japan, the extraordinary projection, clarity & responsiveness of Yamaha's flagship FG9 R steel-string acoustic guitar makes it an ideal instrument for singer-songwriters. It delivers outstanding projection while providing exceptional clarity & detailed articulation, a unique combination especially suited for accompanying vocals. Featuring an Adirondack spruce top with tapered edges, providing structural strength while allowing the body to vibrate more efficiently - a combination that contributes to both power & sensitivity. The neck has a new structural design that combines bolt-on & glued construction to increase body vibration & improve maintainability. Neck & body joints are finished & adjusted with high precision. The distinctive fingerboard inlays resemble traditional Japanese Kumiki woodworking while the rope-shaped inlay & purfling on the rosette is a motif deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Professionally set up with fresh strings & low action so it's ready to play straight out of the case.
Cosmetic Condition: We actually sold this guitar brand new to one of our long-time local customers who just recently traded it back to us. It's still in excellent condition - very clean with only some mild surface scratches.
Neck: One-piece mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard. Frets are in great shape with only a tiny bit of wear. Ebony headstock veneer with Gotoh SX510 open-gear tuners. 1 3/4" nut width with bone nut; 25 9/16" scale length. Neck is straight & truss rod works perfectly.
Body: Double-bound, square shoulder dreadnought in natural high-gloss finish. Solid Adirondak spruce top with rope purfling & rosette. Ebony bridge & end pins with compensated bone saddle. Tortoise pickguard. Solid Indian rosewood back & sides with maple center strip. There are no electronics & the guitar weighs 4 lbs 13 oz.
Case: Original hardshell case included along with original paperwork.
