YAMAHA FG9R

Acoustic Artisanry

Handcrafted in Japan, our flagship FG9 steel-string acoustic guitar's extraordinary projection, clarity, and responsiveness to playing dynamics make it an ideal instrument for singer-songwriters.

Strong Projection and Clear Top End

FG9 delivers the outstanding projection characteristic of dreadnought-style instruments, while at the same time providing exceptional clarity and detailed articulation—a unique combination especially suited for accompanying vocals.

Adirondack Spruce Tops with Tapered Edges

FG9 models feature Adirondack spruce top boards with tapered edges, providing structural strength while also allowing the body to vibrate more efficiently—a combination that contributes to both power and sensitivity.
Close-up of Adirondack spruce top, ebony bridge, bone saddle, sound hole, and pickguard

Bolt-On Neck Joint

The neck has a new structural design that combines bolt-on and glued construction to increase body vibration and improve maintainability. Neck and body joints are finished and adjusted with high precision.

Elegant While Understated Japanese Aesthetic

The distinctive fingerboard inlays resemble traditional Japanese Kumiki woodworking, while the rope-shaped inlay and purfling on the rosette is a motif that is deeply rooted in Japanese culture.

Scientific Approach Integrated with Luthier Techniques

When designing the FG9, we employed cutting-edge acoustic measurement and 3D structural measurement processes to more fully understand how physical structure affects acoustic characteristics, and repeated prototypes were built by our custom shop’s skilled luthiers

FG9 R

Handcrafted in Japan, the FG9 R steel-string acoustic guitar features an Adirondack spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides—and its extraordinary projection and clarity make it ideal for singer-songwriters.

• FG dreadnought body shape
• Adirondack spruce top
• Indian rosewood back and sides
• Scalloped X bracing
• Bolt-on one-piece mahogany neck
• Ebony fingerboard and bridge
• Bone nut/saddle
• Nitrocellulose lacquer finish

FG9 M

Handcrafted in Japan, the FG9 M steel-string acoustic guitar features an Adirondack spruce top and mahogany back and sides —and its extraordinary projection and clarity make it ideal for singer-songwriters.

• FG dreadnought body shape
• Adirondack spruce top
• Mahogany back and sides
• Scalloped X bracing
• Bolt-on one-piece mahogany neck
• Ebony fingerboard and bridge
• Bone nut/saddle
• Nitrocellulose lacquer finish