FGN ILIAD EXPERT EILT-EW3-HS-MR Madagascar Rosewood Top

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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GUITAR MODEL : EILT-EW3-HS-MR / NTF
FGN ILIAD Expert
New ''Exotic Wood Thinline'' Collection
COLOR : Natural Flat
Made in Japan by FUJIGEN
 
SPECIFICATIONS
 
CONSTRUCTION : Bolt-On
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BODY : Madagascar Rosewood Top
on Mahogany Thinline
* Madagascar Rosewood grain may vary on every unit.
 
NECK : 1pc Roasted Maple U-Shape
with Luminous Side Dots
 
FINGERBOARD : ''Rolled Edge'' Marbled Rosewood
(250-350 mmR Compound Radius)
* Marbled Rosewood patterns may vary.
 
FRETS : 22F Jumbo Stainless Steel  
Rounded / Hand-filed Xpert Fret Edge Treatment 
(C.F.S / Circle Fretting System)
 
SCALE : 25.5" (648mm)
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PICKUPS : Original FGN
Custom Made in Japan
Neck : Alnico 3 Humbucker
Bridge : FGN52T-HOT-R (Alnico 5)
             
CONTROLS : 1Vol, 1Tone, 3Way Lever SW,
with Coil Tap Mini Swith
 
TUNERS : Gotoh SG381-07 MG-T  
Magnum Lock
with FGN Three String Tree
 
BRIDGE : Gotoh GTC201
6-Saddle
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PARTS COLOR : Gold
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FINISH : Gloss 
 
STRINGS : D'Addario EXL110 (.010-.046) 
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ACCESSORIES :
Original Hard Case
Fret Guard
Set-up Keys 
 
SPECIAL FEATURES
 
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.
 
FGN employs a specific Compound Radius ratio on the fingerboard, representing advanced fingerboard technology. The neck radius gradually increases over the finger board's length, starting out rounded near the headstock and flattening out toward the neck joint. A diameter of 250mm (10 inch) was selected for the radius at the nut for optimal comfort and grip for chords. A 350mm (14 inch) radius at the heel has proven to be ideal in eliminating any unwanted buzz of string bending that may be caused by over-tightened fingerboard radius traditionally countered by high string action. The Compound Radius affords comfortable and easy bends even with string action below 1.9mm and ensures smooth fingering when playing solo passages high on the neck, while allowing for much easier chord playing at lower frets.
 
Rolled edge fingerboard with Jumbo Stainless frets & Xpert fret edge treatment.
FGN craftsmen are meticulous in ensuring fret edges are rounded to perfection for a smooth feel on the neck. Position changes are seamless and the aesthetic is flawless.
 
FGN Alnico 3 Humbucker & 52T-HOT Single coil pickup with 3-way lever & Coil-tap mini switch
 
Roasted maple neck and Moonsault heel cutaway joint to offer stress-free high fret access.
Neck joint and plate are beautifully contoured.
Luminous side dots to glow on the dark stage. 
 
FGN's unique and original neck-joint system improves the overall resonance of the guitar. The angle of the neck and body joint is a critical factor in the set-up of a stringed instrument. While string height is adjustable at the bridge, FGN's neck-joint system not only improves the overall resonance of the guitar it also supports extra low string action.
The combination of Gotoh GTC201 Bridge and Low Setting Set up makes clean sound and tight vintage tensions for all guitar players.