Rich overtones and improved sustain thanks to the rosewood back and sides deliver improved sound through greater ‘depth’. The appearance, with abalone inlay around the sound hole, is more luxurious and an obvious step-up. Newly Developed Scalloped Bracing A new FG has louder and stronger sound in the low- to mid-ranges, thanks to cutting-edge acoustic analysis technology developed by the Yamaha R&D Division.Yamaha’s engineers have achieved this sound by utilizing analysis and simulation to arrive at the best bracing design without depending on tradition or guesswork.This analysis led to the development of the new scalloped bracing pattern, a new and ideal acoustic structure that maintains the durability of the top board while bringing out the most sound the Yamaha FG has to offer. 50 Years of History The history of Yamaha‘s FG series started in 1966 with the release of the FG180 and FG150. Over the 50 years since its introduction, we have developed and produced several generations of FG - all of which have made FG the ideal acoustic for contemporary players.In all, there have been over 200 FG models since 1966. Made in Yamaha Every aspect of an FG is crafted to make a better guitar. From painstakingly cured and dried woods to beautiful hand-sprayed finishes and detailed quality control checks each and every FG is made to be a lifelong partner. Rosewood Back & Sides Rich overtoneLong sustainDeep lows and bright highs General Specifications Body Shape Traditional Western Scale Length 650mm (25 9/16”) Body Length 505mm (19 7/8") Total Length 1038mm (40 7/8") Body Width 412mm (16 1/4") Body Depth 100-118mm (3 15/16”- 4 5/8”) Nut Width 43mm (1 11/16”) String Spacing * 11.0mm Top Material Solid Spruce Back Material Rosewood Side Material Rosewood Neck Material Nato Fingerboard Material Rosewood Fingerboard Radius R400mm (23 5/8") Bridge Material Rosewood Nut Material Urea Saddle Material Urea Bridge Pins Black ABS with White Dot Tuners Die-cast Chrome(TM29T) Body Binding Cream Soundhole Inlay Abalone w/ Black + White Pickguard Tortoise Pattern Body Finish Gloss Neck Finish Matt Electronics None Controls None Connections None Strings Yamaha FS50BT or D'Addario EXP11 Accessories Hex Wrench Case None
