Yamaha Delights Again! The New Yamaha FG9 R

[@kenmyak2620]

This is why I prefer Alamo. I can't drive the 3,000 miles to test play the guitar that I want to purchase. I put my trust in Chris, Cooper and my salesman Jon to throughly inspect, play and maybe even do a video with it. The videos are especially nice and informative. Thanks.

[@gui-texzan7477]

Cooper is as humble as he is a beastly freaking slayer.

[@PaulGAckerman]

I bought my first of four guitars from Alamo on the day I left Texas. I dealt with Cooper and two other Alamo staff. Everyone was very helpful. Cooper even offered to keep it in the box. I no longer live in Texas but I would still order from Alamo.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Yep, no pretentious “look at how good I am” horse shit either

[@elvistech77]

I wish more people got to experience such a great store. I drive 2 hours just to go shop there. Its worth the drive

[@rickwebermusic]

That is one of the best sounding guitars I've ever heard! So rich, full, and articulate! A true tone and volume monster.

[@41PH4B3TS0UP]

Man I have to agree. It’s absolutely amazing. We’re only getting it through the video. I can’t even imagine how it sounds in person.

[@arthurlove1002]

Bought a Fg 180 red label in 1967 when I was 12 for 100 dollars new. Still have it and it just keeps getting better and better! Yamaha makes great musical instruments. I feel blessed to have one.

[@jamesfyffe2610]

What year did Yamaha start making acoustic guitars ?

[@foobarmaximus3506]

@@jamesfyffe2610 A LONG long time ago. My guess is 100 years. Yamaha started out making instruments, not motorcycles. LOL

[@jamesfyffe2610]

@@foobarmaximus3506 Well I looked it up, Yamaha enter the global guitar market with the FG 180 in 1966-1969, I have one too, my brother-in-law bought it used in the early 70s. I’m 60 years old and have been playing it since seventh grade. I upgraded the tuners and put a baggs pick up in it 😉

[@user-ml8tm5bi4e]

Wow, those notes vibrate deeply in my heart! Your performance just blew my mind, I could listen to you playing the whole day! Thank You! I even prefer listening to Alamo's reviews to Yamaha's official videos, sorry, Yamaha! Kind Regards from Brazil.

[@teladan5]

Sounds amazing. I have the FSX5, which I think is killer. As Cooper mentioned, would love to see a smaller FS9.

[@mayorofthenonsense]

I like that about Yamaha guitars - you could walk right past them in the shop because they are so understated. It’s only when you get up close and start playing it that you see the incredible fine finish and detailing, the quality components, and of course they also tend to sound as good as their far more expensive competition.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

@@holzhausholz8215 Not everyone can afford a world-class instrument. You need to buy a guitar from the pawn shop and stop looking at these. If you had real talent, you'd buy the high-end instrument. You don't because you don't have the need.

[@sircusboy351]

@@foobarmaximus3506 don't need to shame people. I've played every yamaha out there. I own most. 3 vintage red labels, ll-ta, cg-ta, ll-36, and I have an fgx800c. The 800c at 350 dollars kills the LL-36 in sound. It's not always about money.

[@hythlobaeus5477]

I've played an LL36 for years - incredible craftsmanship, and after 15 minutes of playing each session, the guitar opens up to a realm of resonance and harmonics achieved only by guitars 3-4k more expensive.

[@arkadyromanov7803]

Same. I have a LS26. Yamaha does make great "high end" acoustics, you just never hear about them! Only complaint I have is that some of the appointments are cheap. Same plastic bridge pins in an LS/LL as their bottom budget models. 😅

[@dlj1285]

LL56 here. Mind blown.

[@6thwatergateplumber]

These two guitar they've made can stack up with a lot of $6,000 + instruments out there in the market no doubt. They do sound quite good, and I'm really wanting to hear that mahogony as well. Thanks for playing this one through.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

You can buy them for less than that, if you can find one. It's a great value and a great instrument.

[@lhvent]

A quick word on how Yamaha does the laminate Rosewood back and sides on some of their other models. There are three plys of all Rosewood. No filler of mystery wood.

[@jamesfyffe2610]

The grass is always greener…. 30 guitars later I’m still looking over the fence 😀

[@Tigerex966]

I love the story on how they researched and developed this guitar between american and Japanese luthiers and players..a lot of new techniques bolt on and glued at the same time different thicknesses in the top for better volume like a speaker . Crisp sweet piano like highs, powerful clean clear midrange, and deep rich powerful non boomy bass. Each note is separate and distinct in the chord, yet harmonizes effortlessly with the other notes, that's hard to pull off. I would love to see a martin taylor yamaha shootout in this price range. The good thing is this technology will trickle down to the lower cost guitars over time. Not as good but close for us with not much money.

[@Rotceh-r4g]

I'm a diehard Martin guitar afficionado .... I currently own two lovely examples: a 000-17 and a D-28 with Adi top & Madagascar back and sides .... Great guitars, worth every penny. But I also love Yamahas, particularly the vintage FG series from Japan. I'm very excited about these instruments, and can't wait to play one. Yamahas have been played by the greatest singer-songwriters & guitarists of the past: John Denver, James Taylor, .... Thanks for making this video. BTW, great playing!

[@neal_laugman]

Im a huge fan of Yamaha - period.

[@douglaswesson2458]

Since buying my FGX5 I also have become a Yamaha fan.

[@texhaines9957]

Yes, those Yamahga FG9 guitars are nice. I thought there were others you liked. And some coming to a show room near you. Thanks, Cooper.

[@Sdarmstrong1]

Thanks Cooper, great review. I have an AR800 as my beater guitar and a FSX5 as my dream guitar. The Red Labels punch far beyond their weight class. Great to see so excited about the new Yamaha…

[@ektalon1]

Beautiful guitar sound and looks.

[@bongocuba]

Big Yamaha fan. FGX800C, AC5R and my most recent FG5 Red Label. I’d love to own an FG9 but have to count my pennies first.

[@rixrocker165]

I currently have my father‘s 1971 Yamaha red label, and I just love it! Been waiting to see Yamaha come out with something like this FG9 and I would love to hear it in mahogany. So that being said, looking forward to when you can show us a video of the FG9M in Clay!

[@foobarmaximus3506]

What's a "red label"? Never heard of it. I've owned lots of Yamaha guitars.

[@jacobwillis4937]

​@foobarmaximus3506 lol its a label colored red

[@JS-nf1sn]

That guitar sounds great. Has the deep yet hollow reverb sound that a good acoustic has.

[@raymondreeder3274]

WOWSERS 😮..both you n the git fiddle.. I have one of the red label Yamahas and I absolutely love it..this yamaha is top shelf. You're one of the best players I've ever seen

[@dxcman1]

I'm conflicted when people say this is Yamaha's attempt at high end guitars. the L series 26, 36, 56 are higher end for me at least :-) I tell you what my local shop has one of these new ones and I'm dying to play it.

[@dlj1285]

People who are saying that are clueless. The LL26 through 56 are insane guitars.

[@mylerism]

Nice to hear something other than bluegrass played on these. The NAMM show highlight videos made me want to fork my ear drums.

[@rorystorm4284]

😂

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

Well, that’s why the dreadnaught guitar was invented...for Bluegrass. This is why I play smaller bodied guitars. I will never understand folks who want a HUGE boomy dred, when they do not play Bluegrass music.

[@SkipPlaysStrings]

@@JackTheRabbitMusic Eh, the earliest dreads pre-date Bluegrass music - they were sold for, get this, Hawaiian playing! The precursor to Bluegrass, which would be traditional Old-Time music, often used smaller guitars as that's what most people had.

[@mylerism]

@@JackTheRabbitMusic I see. In my mind, it’s how a player approaches whatever guitar they’re playing. That’s the thing about bluegrass. Hats off to their talent. But it seems more about flex and less about dynamics.

[@jacobwillis4937]

​@@mylerismsais the guy who cant pull it off

[@paulkline3011]

I have a 1972 Yamaha FG200, FG800 and FG3. I will probably never have this FG9 but it would be nice.

[@festushaggen2563]

I’m a huge Yamaha acoustic fan and have a few of their low and mid tier guitars. I’d be all over this if it weren’t for the top tier price. I’d love to try one out though.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

I agree, except that I am old and I'm going to splurge on this one. Just because I won't be playing much longer due to illness, and because I can. I love Yamaha instruments, and I have never had a bad one. Not at any price point.

[@41PH4B3TS0UP]

I have an FG5 and trust me, for a mid range guitar it can’t be beaten. The amount of times I’ve seen people double take with astonishment when I strum fat open chords just puts a smile on my face man.

[@festushaggen2563]

@@41PH4B3TS0UP I believe it. I have an FGX3 and if the name on the headstock were Martin, Taylor or Gibson, it would've cost 2 to 3 rimes more.

[@41PH4B3TS0UP]

@@festushaggen2563 Right on!

[@margiesplace259]

Very clear, distinct sound and probably very good for recording. Used to own a Yamaha I loved it I don't know if it was an FG red label but it sure sounded good and it kinda reminds me of it I own Martin guitars but I wouldn't mind only one of these guitars either. Can't wait to get the mahogany and would like to hear that one as well. Thank you so much for your pic and you're one of the best.

[@robarnold6998]

Just purchased my first Yamaha and am anxiously awaiting its arrival. Great review. Very helpful! Very inciteful.

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

I have an LS16 Yamaha, and love it to death. I have been lusting after a Yamaha LS56 for about a year now, but I really like these new F series guitars. Once they come out with a concert (FS9) I will definitely be purchasing one. Peace. 🐰🇺🇸💙🗽🎸🎶🤝✌️

[@foobarmaximus3506]

You don't need a concert guitar. It won't make you play better.

[@robertforbes6502]

That was a Great Demo, loved those progressions and the new Yamaha really sounds good

[@tbsschiro1393]

That's a special guitar.

[@Abzilla11]

Can’t wait for the FS9 M

[@timothymills733]

Yamaha has been making world class concert classical guitars for decades, so it always seemed odd that they stopped short of building top of the line steel string guitars; nice to finally see.

[@Wobbz9413]

They have been making high end guitars for many years. Some just dont seem to know about them look at the L series, for instance. Fine guitars.

[@patrickmeaney6743]

I have the FG5, UNREAL SOUND-GOT IT ON REVERB FOR $800!! also have a Yamaha Parlor guitar, really nice-p

[@revisionist3824]

Japanese craftmenship at it's best. Brilliant demo and so amazing to hear this great guy.

[@richardstones6445]

Thanks for the great review Cooper. Can you describe the neck profile? I played a Yamaha FG5 and I loved the look and sound of it, but the neck just didn't feel right in my hand. It was a little too chunky for me. Does this FG9 have the same profile as the 5?

[@lhvent]

I am sold on Yamaha Guitars period. I have the FG830 and LL6M ARE. They are my go-to guitars. Yamaha has that secret sauce.

[@maciejpatek2141]

Just like me :) Yamaha fg830 & LL6 R instead of M ;) Are there better guitars?? Yeap! But what realy means better since these two Yammies tunes,playes really well ;)

[@echoguitarist]

I played one today for the first time. Not going to lie, there was some serious sticker shock at first, especially for a Yamaha. That being said. It probably had the best fit and finish of any acoustic I've ever seen. As for the sound, wow! So articulate and responsive. If I could afford one, I'd get one. However, the resissue red labels are still the best bang for the buck. Shockingly good.

[@ret264]

I'm on board with the looks of this one Cooper, it's beautifully under-stated...I dig that!

[@happytrails1963]

FS9 would be awesomesauce

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Beautiful! I may get one. If you ever get some in stock! lolol Awesome. I sold my Martin D-35 20+ years ago. This is a guitar I would rather have now, no joke.

[@Tigerex966]

I have been waiting for this one thanks🥰

[@shutterKeebs1127]

I'm contented in my AC3R.

[@philipdeppen3189]

Man I’d absolutely love to play a fg9 to check out the tone in person. I just recently got a solid deal on a ll16m new for 500 bucks that sounds absolutely incredible for strumming. Seems Yamaha is a very solid choice no matter if it’s made in China or Japan. The ll16m I got is a unique mahogany tone because it has some characteristics of rosewood in the highs but maintains the thicker drier tone of mahogany in the mids and lows with great clarity and punch. Very good stuff indeed and great review as always

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Everything Yamaha makes a absolutely rules…I bought a Rev Star standard last yr w/p90s and it’s SO damn good

[@mckindo64]

I have FG720S, FG800 and FG850 Mahagony. This FG9 R might have to be an xmas present to myself.

[@Wobbz9413]

You know good guitars my friend. Hats off!

[@bammbamm1961]

I would have been curious to hear your feelings about the difference between the FG 5 and the FG 9... Given that they both come from the same Japanese manufacturing

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Watch the damned video.

[@bammbamm1961]

@@foobarmaximus3506 and...........?? there was no direct comparison. Q: Why spend $4,000 to get the 9 when the 5 is $1,400

[@sgtmac62]

Maybe that weird one, but I had a "red label." Nothing but trouble. Played Yama since 70s. Customer service tried to return it after logging the problems over 2 yrs. Japan said no. Sold it at a fraction to a lutheir. Went to Martin. Closest to my Yama. I hope they fixed things. I'm sure they did. True story, not propaganda.

[@debbieroberts2616]

I love my AC5R. What are your thoughts on the AC line?

[@phanhuyduc2395]

Very good line with sweet sound. Very good for finger picking but for generic play the L series and F5 series are better

[@coreymihailiuk5189]

What is the neck profile and is it a good size? How does it taper? This looks like a lovely dreadnought!

[@robertforbes6502]

Man! I want one, What can I sell? Great demo Cooper!

Cooper, please do a Guild D-55 vs Martin HD-28 vs Yamaha FG9 R comparison! Enjoy your posts as well as Chris''s! You guys Rock!

[@anodyneforever3996]

I think Cooper knows what he wants for Christmas ----LOL

[@tleek]

I love my Red Label FS5. I put an LR baggs hifi in it and wish I just bought the x version, but I’ll never part with that guitar. This seems like an amazing guitar as well!

[@walterstreet1467]

It’s a very mellow sounding guitar. My first experience with Yamaha was when a friend brought a 12 string back around 1970 it was great. How many acoustic guitars do you have and what your favorite body shape 15:30

[@Iron-and-strings]

Great guitar, but at this price point, why would i choose this over a martin d-41 that's not that much more and holds it value really well?

[@seayak]

Because in future years the Yamaha will start to appreciate in value once people who care about such things realize how well made they are, and how good they sound, especially as they age and open up. I bought a Martin 000-18 brand new in 1970 for $350.00 - they did not always cost thousands. Smart people would buy a well-made Yamaha now at an affordable price.

[@RadGuitarDad]

They’re amazing guitars. Can’t beat that price. Am I the only one that hates that pick guard though? Minor gripe.

[@Bob-dz9kn]

I bought a FGX5 and it’s the best sounding instrument I’ve ever owned. Made in Japan Yamahas for life.

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

I just purchased one and it will be here Wednesday.

[@bend1499]

How is it?

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

@@bend1499 The spruce top cracked within the first 3 days. I believe the reason is that the outer perimeter is thinner than the actual spruce top. Go with a Martin d28 modern deluxe.

[@bend1499]

@@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241 Meh, I've returned 4 Martin D-18s due to bad fit/finish/qc issues, not looking back at Martin

[@howlinhog]

I've got a DW with solid spruce top and rosewood sides and back, it plays and sounds great. Cost me less than $200 used. I'm certainly not trying to downplay the FG9, my point would be that Yamaha has always made high quality at a lower price.

[@warranfawcett7010]

Any chance of you guys doing a comparison? D-28 v FG9-R?

[@SixstringLately]

Would really like an educated opinion on this guitar compared with the LL56.

[@cosmonaut9942]

The LL56 is Yamaha's top of the line acoustic

[@stevebernard221]

need to see some vids comparing this with other brand guitars that this competes with, and then really see how it can compete. No comparison vids on the net yet from what I can tell.

[@PaulGAckerman]

Great video, as always. What is the name of the song played beginning around 8:50, and are there tabs for it? It is beautiful and I would love to hear it on more demos!

[@ronmoore1219]

IIRC, some tabs are offered to their Patreons.

[@bostonbesteats364]

How would you compare it to a Yamaha LL26/36/56? Similar price to 56.

[@anthonylane9547]

The L series guitars are great as well Copper.

[@Paulk276]

As a lefty, I'd sure like to some some lefty red label models. I think the only thing available is the LL16. Nothing from Japan.

[@vnvtraining7203]

From the video it sounds amazing! Up there with Boucher and Martin but pricey 6k CDN…

[@Wobbz9413]

Lol. Boucher, maybe, but superior to modern Martin for sure....

[@jasper_north]

Why do I always buy Martin, maybe it is the funny shaped Yamaha pick guard, the plastic truss rod entrance on the headstock or that strangely shaped saddle? I feel spoiled with a D18 and a reimagined HD28. Perhaps the FG9 sounds “better” or maybe it is cheaper; something about that name on the headstock when you reach the 4000+ regions. I just love Martin and I love your channel!!

[@leoscomputerandguitarrevie978]

This guitar compares to a Guild D55, Martin HD28, Taylor 814ce class of guitars. Wow. Yamaha isnt playing around this time. The sound on this guitar just blows me away. My Yamaha FG840 sounds really good, but it comes nowhere close to this beast. Wow. I hope this model doesnt stay limited for long and that they can keep this guitar in some steady production. This is definitely a guitar i would consider. Now, if they would only make a 12 string guitar.......I guarentee a FG9-12 would compete with the Guild F512. Yes it wouldnt have the full sound of a Jumbo, but i bet it will come close. Great Job to Yamaha to such a great guitar.

[@LifeWideOpen780]

CaN you tell me why the L series is not scalloped?

[@jacinthdebbarma3]

@Almomusiccenter please do a comparison video between fg9r and ll36 are(or lineup)

[@ramspencer5492]

The very top shelf Yamaha would be a Yamaha LL56 custom, made before Kazuo Yairi's death in 2014.... But this is still definitely a top shelf Yamaha.... Hits above any factory guitar of any brand... Easily way better than an HD28

[@casuallycovered2437]

4k holy cow

[@Joe-m6p6b]

Gott one!🎸💪

[@mullraerae299]

Just wonder if Cooper has ever played an LL11 and what he thinks of them.

[@whitemat76]

someone should do a head to head with this and a d-28 authentic 37

[@venturaVlogger]

I'm contented with the Yamaha A1M

[@crypto_bull]

W A N T

[@brfam1977]

They should have expanded the red label as their premium line. There is no way this is going to be able to compete at that price, and I’m a Yamaha fan boy.

[@phanhuyduc2395]

Well in this clip he said this series sold out already it is very hard to get 1 atm. Obviously being a 4k guitar , they can not produce it with great number. Maybe they will do a little water down mass production series that have better prices

[@Wobbz9413]

They are selling out fast man. How is that "not competing?"

[@Tigerex966]

This will be sold out for years

[@dalefuller5507]

As much as I love Yamaha I think they're worth every penny that's going to be a tough sell at $4,000

[@dlj1285]

For anyone who knows guitars they will not be.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

I have never owned a bad Yamaha instrument. Keyboards, guitars - they were all great. Yamaha supports their products. That is also huge these days.

[@rexrathtar3893]

I wouldn't be able to jusitfy spending that money. Sounds great though and looks nice.

[@LifeWideOpen780]

Ll56 shoot out

[@1scooterpilot1]

Didn't know these have bolt on necks. Yamaha followed Taylor on construction.

[@flylippfantom8425]

It's over $4,000 😮

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

it’s worth every penny

[@Wobbz9413]

Yes. Very cheap for such a quality guitar!

[@brianlreynolds]

Hard to think about paying 4K for a guitar with a bolt on neck. Not feeling it.

[@temjenwabang6576]

The right person behind the instrument will make a $200 guitar sound like a martin or more

[@phanhuyduc2395]

So how about the right person behind a 4k guitar like this =))

[@teodelnorte]

Is there any difference between this and the FG5 apart from it being adirondack? This is over two grand more. I mean come on. Fender, Gibson and Martin are bordering on price gouging and now Yamaha too?

[@Wobbz9413]

This guitar is hand made top quality everything, with the finest craftsmanship and quality control. If it was a martin or other(inferior quality American) guitar it would be costing quite a few thousand more for some inexplicable reason. This is a lifetime guitar, and I dream of owning one!

[@teodelnorte]

@Mark High I dont doubt anything you're saying at all but my point is that the Yamaha FG5 is also an extremely high quality guitar with what seem to be virtually identical specifications save for a few, like the adirondack top, but 2.3k more seems very excessive

[@phanhuyduc2395]

@@teodelnorte FG5 is still like a high quality factory made guitar, like Martin D28, while this guitar is in the luthier made guitar , thus the hefty price tag. This guitar will not be available in high number , Cooper said in the video that it is very hard for them to have the Mahogany version to show with this one

[@teodelnorte]

@Phan Huy Duc ah ok, gotcha! Thanks for explaining ☺️

[@douglaswesson2458]

​@@teodelnorteI've had my FGX5 for a couple of years now. Bought it w/o playing it when they were $1200. It's turned out to be a very good decision. There sound is very well balanced with and clear mid range and an excellent guitar. I've played with J-45's and and we thought the FGX5 was a nice complement to the J-45. I'd guess it would be somewhat the same with a D-18. The one thing I did notice though was that my FGX5 isn't quite as rich and deep in tone as the J-45. IMO you can't beat the price of the FG5's for the quality you get.

[@kylebarcomb6192]

Everyone always calls spruce hardwood bawhaha

[@VernonKnight-qq2sq]

Guild D 55 looks and Sounds better at about the same price

[@mind2adaptor]

Not better, but different. I like them both.

[@phanhuyduc2395]

Yamaha bought Cordoba which owns Guild recently. 😂So from now your Guild is an Yamaha in disguise

[@sdfswords]

Sounds like a Martin.

[@flylippfantom8425]

When do your guys getting bobblehead dolls of yourselves???

[@bauman921]

If I was spending 4K on an acoustic it would be a Martin

[@timwaterlow3702]

Well… i felt the same until the day i had £4k i went into a shop played about 5 martins and bought a gibson j200. Forget the brand buy the sound your unique ears hear

[@TommySG1]

Wasn’t quite 4 grand but it was 3,600, close enough and it was a Martin, no regrets, it’s a canon. Agreed.

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

Yamahas (the ones made in the custom shop in Hamamatsu) make higher quality instruments than Martin.

[@TommySG1]

@@JackTheRabbitMusic and Martin also makes extremely high Custom Shop guitars as well. The ceiling can go as high as you wish it.

[@twowheelssixstrings6094]

Agreed. I know Yamaha has their fans and they make some really good guitars at the lower end of the price range but why would I buy this over and HD-28?

[@dakiboi607]

First

[@AllSpace]

sounds ok.. still a yamaha that lacks low end bass, solid or not will never have the mojo

[@Emberesque]

These are certainly wonderful guitars, but I feel like the big problem is the price. Aesthetically and aurally, this undoubtedly competes with the D28, but the price suggests otherwise. It sits between the D35 and the D41, and in that space, the FG9 lacks quite a bit. Not only is the FG9 aesthetically inferior, but it lacks the heritage, which I feel might make it a difficult sell over the D35, D41, and maybe even the Gibson Songwriter or the Guild D55 among others. All of those guitars are better appointed, and have a better brand reputation in the high-end acoustic market. If they brought down the price to the $3000-$3500 range, then I feel Martin, Gibson, and Guild would have some seriously strong competition.

[@mda2103]

It is a matter of taste. The Yamaha has wood binding, tastefull and understated woorden fret markers and a high class workmanship. I personally do not like the abalone bling of for instance a D45. The Yamaha is more in line with a boutique guitar like a Collings D1 or D2, also in how it is made, but at a lower price. Each its own however.

[@Jkaterchannel]

You didn't come close to it if you say it is esthetically inferior to a dreadnought with plastic binding and dot inlay. A D-28 is a fine guitar but I'm pretty sure it is slightly inferior in many ways to a FG9 made by the finest japanese luthiers at Yamaha. Dollar for dollar, it's even less of a contest

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

Comparing these to a Martin is a fools errand. The correct way to view these amazing instruments is more along the lines of a true boutique guitar. Collings, Bourgeois, Maestro, Boucher, etc...

[@Jkaterchannel]

@@JackTheRabbitMusic Very true. The mid-priced Martins like the d-28 have a run-of-the-mill feel to them albeit very well made. the FG9, LL56 and such top end hand made Yamahas acoustics are built painstakingly by world class luthiers with extremely low tolerances and with grades of material few can procure as well as Yamaha’s gigantic power of purchase. Even new high end Martins don’t have Adirondack Spruce top anymore (I checked). I think especially the lutherie is at the level of Collings, Larrivées, Bourgeois and the like.

[@Emberesque]

​@@Jkaterchannel Let me clarify what I was intending to say. The FG9 is not aesthetically inferior to the D28. I said it was a competitor to the D28 aesthetically, but I will agree with you upon a closer look at the adornments of the FG9 that compared to the D28, the FG9, although understated, is actually fancier for sure, but it's price also reflects that. Therefor, I think it's market position is more in the D35 and D41 area, and it's in that realm that I believe the FG9 is aesthetically inferior.

[@DrunkenRhinoceros]

Sounds a bit weak in the bass an midrange to me.

[@Wobbz9413]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@rogerrtewwr4723]

stick the demo in front, no one wants to hear 5+ minutes of talking first on a guitar video

[@dlj1285]

Wow, you must be a busy man. There’s always the option of fast-forwarding. There’s a novel idea.

[@michaelyolch79]

If you ever see me handing someone $4,000 for a Yamaha acoustic guitar, you have my permission to swiftly kick me in the flipper...repeatedly. Thank you in advance.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Cooper, that shirt….yikes dude