Description

Acoustic Artisanry
Handcrafted in Japan, the extraordinary projection, clarity and responsiveness of our flagship FG/FS9 steel-string acoustic guitars make them ideal instruments for singer-songwriters.

Strong Projection and Clear Top End
The FG/FS9 models deliver the outstanding projection, while providing exceptional clarity and detailed articulation—a unique combination especially suited for accompanying vocals.

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Jordan Tice sitting and playing FG9
Adirondack Spruce Tops with Tapered Edges
FG/FS9 models feature Adirondack spruce top boards with tapered edges, providing structural strength while allowing the body to vibrate more efficiently—a combination that contributes to both power and sensitivity.

Close-up of Adirondack spruce top of the FG9 guitar.
Bolt-On Neck Joint
The 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.

illustration of bolt-on neck joint
Elegant, Understated Japanese Aesthetic
The 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.

Close-up of the distinctive fingerboard inlay resembling traditional Japanese Kumiki woodworking
Close-up of soundhole with inner label
Rope pattern inlay and purfling on the rosette is a motif that is deeply rooted in Japanese culture
Scientific Approach Integrated with Luthier Techniques
When 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.