Yamaha FG9 Tone Development Story

The top-of-the-line Yamaha FG9 is the newest member of the FG acoustic guitar series, which has enjoyed a prominent spot in musical history since the 60s. Here, FG9 product owner Shingo Ekuni and senior acoustic guitar builder Andrew Enns talk in detail about the meticulous research, prototyping processes and transpacific collaboration that went into creating this exceptional guitar. FG9 is Yamaha’s flagship steel string acoustic guitar built specifically for players looking for a traditional dreadnought sound, but with enhanced projection and clear articulation. The hand-selected solid Adirondack spruce top produces a rich, balanced tone for superb vocal accompaniment and a wide dynamic volume range, with plenty of headroom to play loud and cut through without losing tonal integrity. Options for solid Indian rosewood and solid African mahogany back/sides are available. Easy, smooth playability with a 1-piece mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, and a nitrocellulose finish on the body. Handc