Yamaha FS9 M Folk Acoustic Guitar, Adirondack Spruce/African Mahogany, Natural, w/Hardshell Case

Product Description

Acoustic Artisanry

Handcrafted in Japan, the extraordinary projection, clarity and responsiveness of our flagship FG/FS9 steel-string acoustic guitars make them ideal instruments for singer-songwriters.

Handcrafted in Japan, the concert-sized FS9 M features an Adirondack spruce top and African mahogany back and sides - and its extraordinary projection, clarity, and comfort make it ideal for singer-songwriters who play subtle arpeggios or fingerstyle.

• FS concert-style body shape particularly shines with fingerpicked performances
• Adirondack spruce top with scalloped X bracing provides increased power and sensitivity
• African mahogany back and sides for warm midrange and light, crisp overtones
• Mahogany neck with a rounded V-shape offers enhanced comfort and smooth playability
• Bolt-on neck joint enhances volume and projection while offering easier maintenance and repairability
• Bone nut and saddle provide an ideal balance of tonal clarity and sustain, along with consistent performance
• An elegant yet understated Japanese aesthetic gives the instrument a distinctive, one-of-a-kind character
• A nitrocellulose lacquer finish enhances the guitar's resonance and allows for a warm, open sound that improves with age
• Hardshell case included

Strong Projection and Clear Top End

The FG/FS9 models deliver the outstanding projection, while providing exceptional clarity and detailed articulation—a unique combination especially suited for accompanying vocals.

Adirondack Spruce Tops with Tapered Edges

FG/FS9 models feature Adirondack spruce top boards with tapered edges, providing structural strength while allowing the body to vibrate more efficiently—a combination that contributes to both power and sensitivity.

Bolt-On Neck Joint

The neck has a new structural design that combines bolt-on and glued construction to increase body vibration and improve maintainability. Neck and body joints are finished and adjusted with high precision.

Elegant, Understated Japanese Aesthetic

The distinctive fingerboard inlays resemble traditional Japanese Kumiki woodworking, while the rope-shaped inlay and purfling on the rosette is a motif deeply rooted in Japanese culture.

Scientific Approach Integrated with Luthier Techniques

When designing the FG/FS9 models, we employed cutting-edge acoustic and 3D-structural measurement processes to more fully understand how physical structure affects acoustic characteristics. Repeated prototypes were built by our custom shop’s skilled luthiers.

Body Shapes and Styles

FG/FS9 models offer two body shapes: dreadnought style for FG and concert style for FS. The FG's larger, broader body responds superbly to strumming, with powerful lows and projective tones, while FS's smaller body produces balanced tone with a sensitive response that enhances subtle and detailed arpeggios.