Yamaha FG7 M NATURAL

The FG7 M, a Japanese dreadnought at the pinnacle of Yamaha craftsmanship

The Yamaha FG7 M embodies the spirit of FG guitars: dreadnought acoustic instruments designed to deliver a full, reliable and expressive voice. Made in Japan, it combines exceptionally meticulous craftsmanship with a refined aesthetic, enhanced by details inspired by traditional Japanese artistry.

Its wood rope-pattern rosette, black and cream binding, and tortoiseshell pickguard give it an elegant identity without distracting from what matters most: all-solid construction focused on tonal richness. This guitar therefore makes the most of classic tonewood choices and a modern bracing design to meet the expectations of discerning musicians.

An expressive acoustic guitar for accompanying vocals and inspiring songwriting

The FG7 M is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists, as well as singer-songwriters looking for an inspiring acoustic guitar for everyday use. Its dreadnought body provides the foundation needed to support a vocal, whether in rehearsal, in the studio or on stage with suitable sound reinforcement.

It is particularly well suited to folk, acoustic pop, country, Americana, driving blues and singer-songwriter music. Its dynamic response allows for nuanced playing: it remains precise when fingerpicked and naturally gains in fullness as the attack becomes more assertive. Open-chord accompaniment, strong rhythmic playing and singing arpeggios all find a particularly convincing expressive platform here.

Sitka spruce and African mahogany: a clear, warm and deeply musical voice

The solid Sitka spruce top forms the vibrant heart of this acoustic guitar. Renowned for its ability to handle a wide dynamic range, this wood provides articulation, liveliness and excellent treble definition. It allows notes to remain distinct, even within rich chords or when played with an energetic attack.

The sculpted X-bracing frees up the top to improve its responsiveness. This architecture promotes generous projection, an immediate response under the pick and more natural breathing at low volume. The FG7 M therefore follows changes in playing with finesse, without losing its reserve of power.

The solid African mahogany back and sides balance this clarity with warm lows, pronounced mids and rounded overtones. This combination provides a particularly valuable foundation for accompanying vocals: the fundamentals remain solid, while the midrange helps the guitar retain its presence in an arrangement.

The dreadnought body plays a full part in this sense of breadth. Its internal volume promotes wide sound dispersion and deep bass, with generous sustain. The ebony key and bridge, meanwhile, enhance the sense of precision, with a crisp attack and even response across the entire neck.

Technical specifications

Format	Dreadnought	Fingerboard	Ebony
Left handed	No	Nbrs of frets	20
Cutaway	No	Neck Type	Glued
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	No
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Natural
Top	Spruce	Finishing	Glossy
Back&Sides	Solid mahogany	Hardware	Black

Type	acoustic guitar	Key	ebony
Soundboard top	solid Sitka spruce	Key radius	400 mm / 15 3/4"
Bracing	scalloped X	Nut width	44 mm / 1.73"
Back	solid African mahogany	Nut	bone
Sides	solid African mahogany	String spacing	11 mm / 0.43"
Body length	505 mm / 19 7/8"	Neck finishing	semi-gloss, polyurethane
Body width	412 mm / 16 1/4"	Bridge	ebony
Body depth	100 to 125 mm / 3 15/16" to 4 15/16"	Saddle	bone
Binding	black and cream	Bridge pins	ebony
Rosette	wood rope pattern	Tuning machines	Gotoh SXN510 Cosmo Black
Pickguard	tortoise pattern	Factory-fitted strings	Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
Body finishing	glossy, polyurethane	Electronics	none
Neck	African mahogany, one piece	Controls	none
Scale length	650 mm / 25 9/16"	Connections	none