Yamaha FS9 MX

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Yamaha FS9 MX

Yamaha

FS9 MX

5 (4 reviews)

Product Info

Article Number: 610078
Brand: Yamaha
Model: FS9 MX
Price: $4,618.90

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The FS9 MX is a beautifully crafted classical guitar built to a high standard. The Adirondack top and mahogany body combine for a rich, nuanced tone, and the Atmosfeel pickup system makes amplified performance surprisingly natural. This is ideal for serious students and performing classical guitarists who demand both quality and reliable amplification.

Product Description

  • Yamaha FS9 MX
  • Classical Guitar with Pickup
  • Body: Solid African mahogany
  • Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Top: Solid Adirondack spruce
  • Bolt-on one-piece neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Scale: 634 mm (25")
  • Nut width 44 mm (1.73")
  • Bone nut
  • 20 frets
  • Pickup: Atmosfeel with preamp
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Finish: Natural
  • Includes hard case
  • soundhole cover
  • hexagon spanner and certificate of authenticity
  • Made in Japan
PROS
  • • Solid Adirondack spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and projection.
  • • African mahogany body provides a warm, focused, and balanced tone.
  • • Atmosfeel pickup system offers remarkably natural amplified sound, very responsive.
  • • Japanese craftsmanship ensures impeccable build quality and consistent playability.
CONS
  • • The bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the resonance of a dovetail joint.
  • • Mahogany construction may not appeal to players seeking brighter, more cutting tones.
  • • Premium-priced, placing it beyond the reach of many beginner or intermediate players.

Key Features

Top Wood Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides African Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 634 mm (25")
Frets 20
Electronics Yamaha Atmosfeel with preamp
Weight Approximately 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Atmosfeel is known for its relatively low-profile design and natural sound, avoiding the overly processed or 'bright' character often found in other systems – it aims for acoustic transparency.
The neck is relatively slim for a classical guitar, but the 44mm nut width will still feel wider than most steel-string necks – a bit of an adjustment may be needed.
Yes, the scalloped bracing allows for greater vibration, increasing both the volume and overall responsiveness of the instrument, contributing to its dynamic range.

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