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The ILIAD (IL) series was created based on our expertise producing the traditional T-style guitars. 

Keeping the traditional feel in mind, the IL comes with various modern features that meet a wide range of player's needs across all genres.

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FGN ILIAD J-STANDARD

JIL-AL-R 

Black

FGN ILIAD J-STANDARD

JIL-AL-R

SPECIFICATIONS

Made in Japan by FUJIGEN

since 1960

CONSTRUCTION : Bolt-On

BODY : American Alder with Contoured Back

NECK : 1pc Canadian Hard Maple Soft U-Shape 

FINGERBOARD : Rosewood (250mmR)

PARTS COLOR : Chrome & Nickel (Tuners)

FRETS : 22F Medium High

(C.F.S / Circle Fretting System)

Rounded to perfection with Fret Edge Treatment

SCALE : 25.5" (648mm)

CONTROLS : 1Volume, 1Tone, 3Way Lever SW
                   

PICKUPS : Seymour Duncan 

Neck: STR-1 

Bridge: APTL-3JD (Jerry Donahue)

STRINGS : D'Addario EXL110 (.010-.046) 

TUNERS : Vintage Style Gotoh SD91-05M

stress-free tuning and stability 

BRIDGE : FJIL-6WSTD

adjustable saddle for string height, radius and intonation.

COLOR : BK (Black)

FINISH : Gloss 

ACCESSORIES : FGN Original Gig Bag

                    Set-up Keys  

FGN ILIAD JIL-AL-R

Demo & Review With Geno McManus

Circle Fretting System

All FGN guitars and basses come with a unique Circle Fretting System (C.F.S.). It was created by FGN based on an idea to offer better pitch and articulation than conventional guitars and basses. All frets are installed on fingerboard in slightly curved shape, so that every string crosses all the frets in 90 degrees, i.e. to offer a minimum contact of string on a fret, and it makes the scale length of every string even while it actually varies on conventional fretting. The C.F.S. is a solution of fretting on a traditional guitar and bass and it offers clearer articulation and tones which give dimension when you play a cord and also cut through the mix when you play single notes.

 

*The frets we use aren't special. You can ask your nearest repair shop to hit them from the edge of the fingerboard when refret.

Smooth Fret Edge

FGN craftsmen are meticulous in ensuring J-Standard Smooth Fret Edges are rounded to perfection for a smooth feel on the neck, Position changes are seamless and the aesthetic is flawless.

Natural Satin Neck
Many people said the neck coated with gloss finish is very slippery and very difficult to hold it from sweating. 
We finally developed FGN original natural satin finish and it can make you feel very smooth and comfortable like the illusion of touching the natural wood. 

The original neck finish can improve your playability and the resonance from the neck to the body material.

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