Yamaha FG9 X and FS9 X Acoustic-Electric Guitar. New Lineup of Yamaha's Flagship Acoustic Guitars that Provide Expressiveness Ideal for Singer-Songwriters
Yamaha Corporation announces the release of its FG9 X and FS9 X acoustic-electric guitar.
FG9 RX
FG9 MX
FS9 RX
FS9 MX
Yamaha began sales of guitars in earnest with the release of its FG150 and FG180 acoustic guitars in 1966, and has since continued to expand its lineup to include everything from entry-level models to high-end models designed for professional musicians. Throughout its long history, the FG lineup of acoustic guitars has continued to exhibit quality improvements and technological innovation, leading to the release of the FG9 flagship model in 2023 and the FS9 in 2024. Since their initial release, these guitars have facilitated the musical expression of many players in a wide variety of situations.
The new FG9 X and FS9 X are acoustic-electric guitars based on the FG9 and FS9, which were developed with an uncompromising design that strives to achieve expressiveness ideal for singer-songwriters. For the pickup system, these models employ the AtmosfeelTM 3-way pickup system, which collects the sound components of the guitar that cannot be picked up by conventional pickups. This allows the natural live sound of the guitar to be expressed through the amplifier, even on stage. These models bring a new performance experience to the performers through a line out of the true sounds of FG9 and FS9, which provide expressiveness ideal for singer-songwriters.
Product Name
Yamaha Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Model Name
FG9 RX
FG9 MX
FS9 RX
FS9 MX
* Body type; FG9:Dreadnought style, FS9:Concert style
* R and M indicate sides/back wood type; R:Rosewood, M:Mahogany
Atmosfeel Pickup System
The Atmosfeel three-way pickup system reproduces the sound components of a guitar with natural nuances that cannot be picked up by conventional pickups. The piezo sensor under the saddle captures the vibration of the strings, the condenser microphone mounted inside the body captures the airiness of the body, and the contact sensor pickup made of thin, durable piezoelectric synthetic paper attached to the back side of the top board collects the high frequencies from the vibration of the top board. The combination of these three sounds reproduces the natural acoustic sound of the guitar in its entirety.
In addition, sound creation can be easily accomplished by simply operating the three knobs located on the side of the body. The Master Volume adjusts subtle tonal expression, and the Mic Blend adds a body feel. Moreover, by controlling the peak EQ with the Bass EQ, you can create a sound that adapts to any usage scenario.
* Atmosfeel is named by combining the words "Atmosphere" and "Feel." The contact sensor used was jointly researched and developed by Yupo Corporation, Kobayasi Institute of Physical Research, and Yamaha Corporation.
Position of three pickups
Control knobs for easy sound creation