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Yamaha FG9 R Guitar The Yamaha FG Series: The FG (Folk Guitar) series is one of Yamaha's longest-running and most successful acoustic lines, first introduced in 1966. Renowned for its consistent quality and outstanding value, the FG series has become a popular choice for many generations of players. The FG9 Series: The FG9 is Yamaha's new flagship steel-string acoustic line, handcrafted in Japan. It represents the pinnacle of Yamaha's acoustic guitar-building efforts, blending traditional techniques with modern technology. FG9 R: The "R" in the name typically indicates that the guitar has back and sides made of Indian Rosewood. A Sound-Focused Design: Yamaha designed the FG9 series to deliver a traditional dreadnought sound but with superior projection and clarity, making it especially well suited for accompanying vocals. A Blend of Science and Art: Yamaha applied advanced acoustic measurement processes and meticulous handcrafting techniques to create the FG9 series. Detailed specifications of the Yamaha FG9 R: Body: Shape: FG Dreadnought Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce with tapered edges Back and Sides: Solid Indian Rosewood Bracing: Scalloped X bracing (X-pattern bracing scalloped to increase vibration and resonance) Finish: Gloss with Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body Binding: Ebony with a wooden rope pattern Rosette: Wooden rope pattern Neck: Material: One-piece Mahogany Neck Shape: Standard Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16″) Fingerboard: Ebony Fingerboard Radius: 400 mm (15 3/4″) Frets: 20 Fingerboard Inlay: Inspired by the Japanese Kumiki woodworking technique Nut: Bone Nut Width: 44 mm (1 3/4″) Neck Finish: Semi-gloss Neck Joint: Bolt-on combined with glue (with a new design to increase body vibration and ease