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As a guitar tech my first suspect in single string issues was the string itself and I would immediate replace same . More times than not, problem solved.
Before news of the FG9 came out, I had ordered a new LL-26 from Sweetwater. They’re backordered until mid June. Now I’m wondering if I should reconsider and maybe go for the FG9 (which would cost $1600 more) I’ve only played one LL-26. What appealed to me was its distinctive tonal character. Quite different from Martin. But I have several fine Martins. |
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I am going to check out an FG9 M today at my local guitar shop. It's WAY above my budget, but I am hearing that these models are some of the best acoustics that Yamaha has ever made. I will report back, lol.
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I think the tone of the Engelmann and (straight braces?), along with the slightly wider body shape is going to make for a different tone than the FG9, which sort of sounded like a boutique luthier made D-18. I love the sound of the higher end LL series. But I suspect the LL will not be as loud.
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Congratulations on the new Yamaha FG9 M.
I was curious about these guitars and so looked them up online. About $4100 new from a place like Sweetwater. Here is a video on the M and R versions of these guitars. They seem to be a little light on the bass end of the spectrum, but many people prefer that. - Glenn
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If the Adirondack woods for the tops are new to Yamaha, I can see why they haven't ARE treated it yet. They use already dried, old stock wood to ARE treat from what I thought.
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I tried out an FG9 M at my local favorite guitar shop today, and that is a glorious guitar, balanced, loud, soulful, beautiful construction, and felt wonderful in my hands. I have not personally played a nicer Yamaha. They really knocked it out of the park with this one. If I had the money, I would have walked out of that store with the guitar. I have always loved Yamahas anyway, but this one truly appeals to me as a flatpicker/strummer. I am sure it would be great for fingerstyle as well, but I don't have those skills. Anyway, it's a beast.
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Re ARE treatment or any type of cooking, I've suspected that the economics of the treatment are that manufacturers could use fresher less seasoned wood and cook it and save some serious cash when doing quantity.
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The Kiso Suzuki Violin Company is one of the oldest guitar makers in Japan.
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It made me really question my recent purchase of a Martin D-42, until I got it in my hands again, anyway. A used FG-9 is on my wishlist list down the road when they aren't so new anymore. |
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Why did they create the FG9? Is it braced differently than the LL? I know it has Adi instead of Engelmen. The LL36 or so appeals much more to me but I think it's cool they're offering more high end stuff.
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Yeah the FG3, FG5, (sitka/sapele, 25" scale) are scalloped bracing, a stronger bass and mids, and sound kind of like a good modern Gibson Hummingbird or similar. The EQ is definitely tilted to the low side.
The FG-9 has an adi top and 25.5" scale, and to me sounded like a boutique builder's dread, as someone else suggested in this thread. Whereas the LL-26, 36, and 56 are tapered straight bracing, 25.5" scale, and Engelmann spruce and rosewoodwith a more balanced and lush sound, I'm not sure it's similar to anything I've played exactly but beautiful-sounding guitars. Good frequency response from low to high, lots of overtones, probably due to the Engelmann which is a fairly soft wood more similar to western redcedar than to sitka/adi in my opinion. If you're shopping for a really nice dread under $1000, the FG3 and LL-16 are hard to beat, just very different takes on the dread concept. LL series tapered bracing FG series scalloped bracing (left side) Last edited by SRL; 05-07-2023 at 11:31 PM. |