Yamaha Fs9R

A "Made in Japan" acoustic designed for clarity and expressiveness

The FS 9R embodies the spirit of high-end handcrafted acoustics, with a recognized selection of tonewoods and lutherie focused on performance. The reinforced neck-body joint and nitrocellulose finish demonstrate a pursuit of vibration and resonance, aiming to deliver a responsive instrument capable of remaining clear and musical at any volume.

For which guitarists and styles?

Thanks to its precise response and projection, the FS 9R is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an instrument sensitive to nuances. The Concert body shape highlights both pick and finger playing: folk, pop, chanson, fingerstyle, open chord arrangements, and vocal accompaniment. Its clarity also helps singer-songwriters maintain clear definition in attacks and arpeggios.

Sound

The solid Adirondack spruce top delivers a lively attack, excellent projection, and a wide headroom before saturation: the harder you play, the more the guitar "opens up" with authority. The Indian rosewood (back and sides) enhances the depth of the lows, enriches the harmonics, and supports sustain, while preserving clear and sparkling highs. The scalloped X bracing promotes a more responsive top, resulting in better dynamic sensitivity and an immediate response feel, particularly appreciated in nuanced playing.

Recommended compatible accessories

To preserve its tone and tuning stability, the FS 9R is compatible with acoustic folk guitar string sets (steel) with ball-ends, for example phosphor bronze for a balanced warmth/brightness. A tuner and a capo for folk guitar are also relevant choices for accompaniment and stage use.

Technical specifications

Shape	FS Concert	Neck-body joint	reinforced
Top	solid Adirondack spruce	Fingerboard	ebony
Back	Indian rosewood	Bridge	ebony
Sides	Indian rosewood	Nut	bone
Bracing	scalloped X bracing	Saddle	bone
Body finish	nitrocellulose	Manufacture	Made in Japan
Wood	mahogany