Yamaha FG7 R NATURAL

An Exceptional Japanese Dreadnought in the FG Range

The Yamaha FG7 R continues the legacy of the FG folk guitars, an iconic series designed to offer reliable, musical and inspiring acoustic instruments. Made in Japan, it takes this philosophy to a particularly demanding level of finishing and material selection. Its visual details, such as the wood rope-pattern rosette, black and cream purfling and tortoiseshell pickguard, combine classic elegance with subtle influences from Japanese design.

This dreadnought prioritizes an all-solid construction, featuring a Sitka spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides. It is intended for guitarists looking for the power and projection of a traditional folk guitar without sacrificing the refinement in response essential to modern and expressive playing.

An Inspiring Folk Guitar for Singer-Guitarists and Demanding Acoustic Playing

The Yamaha FG7 R is particularly well suited to intermediate, advanced and professional musicians seeking an acoustic guitar capable of accompanying vocals with authority. Its dreadnought body delivers a generous presence in rhythmic playing, while its tonal balance maintains excellent clarity when chords become more complex.

It is ideal for singer-songwriter music, folk, acoustic pop, blues, country and solo accompaniment. Its 44 mm / 1.73" nut width leaves more room for the left hand, a valuable advantage for arpeggios, open voicings, fingerpicking and more elaborate playing techniques. The absence of electronics makes it primarily an instrument dedicated to natural acoustic response, whether in the studio, at home or on stage with suitable microphone amplification.

A Full, Detailed Tone Rich in Harmonics

The solid Sitka spruce top gives the FG7 R a clear attack, excellent dynamic headroom and a fast response to changes in playing intensity. The sculpted X-bracing encourages the soundboard to vibrate freely: chords played with energy gain projection, while lighter nuances retain definition and articulation.

The solid Indian rosewood used for the back and sides enriches the bass register, extends the high-end response and develops complex harmonics. Combined with Sitka spruce, it produces a broad tonal spectrum, with full lows, balanced mids and clear highs without harshness. The dreadnought body naturally enhances volume, sustain and depth, creating a guitar that supports the voice while retaining enough dimension for instrumental passages.

The ebony key and bridge contribute to precise attack and a responsive feel under the fingers. The bone nut and saddle optimize vibration transfer, helping produce notes that are well defined and long-lasting. Originally fitted with Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light strings, the Yamaha FG7 R offers a bright, comfortable and immediately usable response.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To protect the guitar, the supplied hard flight case is the most suitable transport solution. When changing strings, light-gauge 80/20 bronze acoustic folk guitar strings are recommended to preserve the original balance and tension. An acoustic guitar humidifier can also be useful during dry periods, particularly to protect the solid wood used for the top, back and sides.

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 eastern Indian rosewood	Hardware	Black

Type	acoustic folk guitar	Scale length	650 mm / 25.59"
Soundboard	solid Sitka spruce top	Nut width	44 mm / 1.73"
Bracing	sculpted X bracing	Key radius	400 mm / 15.75"
Back	solid Indian rosewood	Neck finishing	semi-gloss polyurethane
Sides	solid Indian rosewood	Bridge	ebony
Body length	505 mm / 19.88"	Nut	bone
Body width	412 mm / 16.22"	Saddle	bone
Body depth	100 to 125 mm / 3.94 to 4.92"	String spacing	11 mm / 0.43"
Binding	black and cream	Bridge pins	ebony
Rosette	wood rope pattern	Tuners	Gotoh SXN510 Cosmo Black
Pickguard	tortoiseshell pattern	Factory-fitted strings	Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
Body finishing	high-gloss polyurethane	Electronics	none
Neck	one-piece African mahogany	Controls	none
Key	ebony	Connections	none