Yamaha FG9R
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Yamaha
FG9R
Product Info
Article Number:
565599
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
FG9R
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,178.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The FG9R is a serious step up in the Yamaha lineup. The all-solid wood construction really shines, giving you a rich, full sound that's fantastic for singer-songwriters and players who want a traditional acoustic tone. It’s a beautifully made instrument, ideal for someone seeking a premium-priced, Japanese-crafted dreadnought.
Product Description
- Yamaha FG9R
- Acoustic Guitar
- Top: solid spruce
- Back and sides: solid rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Wooden Rope Pattern fingerboard inlays
- Nut width: 44 mm (1.73")
- Scale: 634 mm (25")
- 20 Frets
- Bridge material: Ebony
- Black pickguard
- Gotoh Open Gear tuners
- Colour: Natural
- Incl. case
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers balanced, responsive tone with excellent projection.
- • Solid rosewood back and sides add warmth and sustain, a premium combination.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and precise intonation.
- • Gotoh open gear tuners provide reliable tuning stability and a classic aesthetic.
CONS
- • Rosewood can be susceptible to humidity changes, requiring care and potential acclimation.
- • The natural finish, while beautiful, shows fingerprints and minor scratches easily.
- • The dreadnought body size might be unwieldy for smaller players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
634 mm (25")
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
2.1 kg (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a fantastic balance of quality and value, often outperforming competitors with similar materials in terms of build and overall responsiveness.
Yes, they generally provide more precise and stable tuning, especially beneficial for players who frequently tune or use alternate tunings.
The mahogany neck has a comfortable 'C' shape, but it's a fairly standard profile – players with very small hands might find it a bit full, though most will find it playable.
