Fgn Guitars Expert Iliad EIL-EW2-HS-rm/vnt Vintage Natural

An "Expert" Iliad Designed for Demanding Guitarists

This FGN Expert Iliad EIL-EW2-HS-RM/VNT fits within the brand's "performance" approach: select luthiery, modern technical choices (stainless steel frets, compound radius), and electronics focused on versatility. The Vintage Natural finish highlights the ash grain and the visual character of koa, resulting in a guitar as elegant as it is effective on stage.

For Which Guitarists and Styles

Thanks to its H-S configuration and split option, this electric guitar is especially suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists who want broad coverage without switching instruments. It excels in pop, rock, funk, modern country, and blues, with enough headroom and precision for heavier styles when pushing the amp. The compound radius and jumbo frets facilitate bends, vibratos, and lead lines while remaining comfortable for rhythm playing.

Sound

The combination of ash + koa top delivers an articulate sound with a sharp attack, present mids, and detailed high end-ideal for punchy rhythms and clear arpeggios. The roasted maple neck and fingerboard enhance this sense of quick response while providing stability and consistency. Regarding pickups, the Xpert-H2 in the neck position offers a dense, singing warmth for leads and thicker tones, while the FGN52T-HOT-R at the bridge targets a more direct and edgy attack, perfect for riffs and incisive sounds. The 3-position selector and mini split switch allow quick shifts from powerful tones to clearer, snappier textures.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original setup and feel, prefer electric guitar strings in gauge 10-46 (like the included set). A quality 6.35 mm jack cable and a selection of picks complete the setup ideally for both stage and studio use.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HS	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Category	TL	Electronics	Passive
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Satin
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Gold
Scalloped	Simple

Type	solid body electric guitar	Feature	Circle Fretting System
Body wood	ash	Bridge	Gotoh locking
Top	koa	Tuners	Gotoh locking
Color/Finish	Vintage Natural	Original strings	D'Addario EXL110 (10-46)
Neck wood	roasted maple	Neck pickup	Xpert-H2 humbucker
Profile	U	Bridge pickup	FGN52T-HOT-R single coil
Fingerboard	roasted maple	Controls	volume, tone
Compound radius	10"/14" / 254 mm / 356 mm	Selector	3 positions
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Switch	mini split switch
Frets	22 Jumbo Stainless Steel	Case	included