Yamaha FG9 RX

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Yamaha FG9 RX

Yamaha

FG9 RX

4.6 (25 reviews)

Product Info

Article Number: 609951
Brand: Yamaha
Model: FG9 RX
Price: $4,618.90

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Yamaha really knocked it out of the park with the FG9 RX. The solid rosewood and Adirondack spruce combination gives it a truly premium voice – big, balanced, and incredibly articulate. This is a fantastic choice for serious players wanting a stage-ready dreadnought with a refined tone and excellent build quality.

Product Description

  • Yamaha FG9 RX
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Type: FG Dreadnought
  • Body: solid Indian rosewood
  • Top: solid Adirondack spruce
  • Scalloped X-Bracing
  • One-piece bolt-on neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Scale: 634 mm (25")
  • Nut width: 44 mm (1.73")
  • Bone nut
  • 20 frets
  • Pickup: Atmosfeel pickup and preamp
  • Nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes hexagon spanner
  • hard case
  • soundhole cover and certificate of authenticity
  • Made in Japan
PROS
  • • Solid Adirondack spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and projection.
  • • Rosewood back and sides provide rich, warm overtones and sustain.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience for effortless technique.
  • • Atmosfeel pickup system captures a natural amplified tone, surprisingly responsive.
CONS
  • • The rosewood body contributes to a relatively heavier feel, potentially tiring for some players.
  • • Nitrocellulose lacquer, while beautiful, requires careful handling to avoid scratches.
  • • The bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the resonance of a set-neck design.

Key Features

Top Wood Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides Indian Rosewood
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 634 mm (25")
Frets 20
Electronics Atmosfeel pickup and preamp
Weight 2.1 kg (approx. 4.6 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s surprisingly natural, capturing a good deal of the guitar's acoustic character; it’s not overly processed or artificial-sounding, which is a major plus.
While a set-neck would offer slightly more resonance, Yamaha's bolt-on design is incredibly well-executed and very stable, ensuring excellent playability and longevity.
Adirondack spruce provides a powerful, responsive voice with a wide dynamic range; it’s known for its headroom and ability to handle aggressive playing styles while retaining clarity.

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