{"product_id":"yamaha-fs9-r-acoustic-guitar","title":"Yamaha FS9 R Acoustic Guitar","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRefined Craftsmanship with Rich, Resonant Tone - The Yamaha FS9 R Acoustic Guitar\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Japan, the concert-sized FS9 R features an Adirondack spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides - and its extraordinary projection, clarity, and comfort make it ideal for singer-songwriters who play subtle arpeggios or fingerstyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: FS Concert-Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Wood: Adirondack Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack and Sides: Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing: Scalloped X Bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Bolt-On, One-Piece Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard and Bridge: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut and Saddle: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAcoustic Artistry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Japan, the extraordinary projection, clarity and responsiveness of our flagship FG\/FS9 steel-string acoustic guitars make them ideal instruments for singer-songwriters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eStrong Projection and Clear Top End\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FG\/FS9 models deliver outstanding projection while providing exceptional clarity and detailed articulation—a unique combination especially suited for accompanying vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAdirondack Spruce Tops with Tapered Edges\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FG\/FS9 models deliver outstanding projection while providing exceptional clarity and detailed articulation—a unique combination especially suited for accompanying vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBolt-On Neck Joint\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eElegant, Understated Japanese Aesthetic\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eScientific Approach Integrated with Luthier Techniques\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBody Shapes and Styles\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFG\/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 a balanced tone with a sensitive response that enhances subtle and detailed arpeggios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: FS Concert Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Length: 497 mm (19 9\/16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Length: 1022 mm (40 1\/4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Width: 380 mm (14 15\/16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Depth: 90-115 mm (3 9\/16\" - 4 1\/2\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Material: Solid Adirondack Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack Material: Solid Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide Material: Solid Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Binding: Ebony + Wooden Rope-Pattern Purfling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound Hole Inlay: Wooden Rope Pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish: Gloss (Nitrocellulose Lacquer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 634 mm (25”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 44 mm (1 3\/4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: R400 mm (15 3\/4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddle Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Semi-Gloss (Polyurethane)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pins: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Gotoh SXN510 Cosmo Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Tortoise Pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Spacing: 11 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: Elixir NANOWEB 80\/20 Bronze Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Hex Wrench \/ Certification Paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Hardshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Yamaha\u003cbr\u003eModel: FS9 R NT\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I796220-N-1-WHXC\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 889025154789\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 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