FGN ILIAD JIL2-DU-EW2-R Acacia Koa 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.
 
GUITAR MODEL : JIL2-DU-EW2-R / KNB
FGN ILIAD J-Standard
Exotic ''Acacia Koa'' Top
COLOR : Koa Natural Burst
Made in Japan by FUJIGEN
 
SPECIFICATIONS
 
CONSTRUCTION : Bolt-On
 
BODY :  Black bound Acacia Koa veneer top
on Contoured Swamp Ash body.
 
NECK : 1pc Hard Maple w. Soft U-Shape
 
FINGERBOARD : Rosewood
Compound Radius (250-350 mmR) 
 
PARTS COLOR : Chrome & Nickel
 
FRETS : 22F Medium
(C.F.S / Circle Fretting System)
Rounded with advanced Fret Edge Treatment 
 
SCALE : 25.5" (648mm)
 
CONTROLS : 1Volume, 1Tone
Push-pull coil tap on tone pot
3Way Lever SW
 
PICKUPS :
Direct mounted Tele-Gib style Seymour Duncan pickups
Neck: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2n
Bridge: Seymour Duncan TB-4(JB)
 
TUNERS :
GOTOH vintage style Magnum Lock tuners.
SD91-05M MG
 
BRIDGE : FGN FJIL-JFB
Updated Fixed Bridge with side walls
 
FINISH : Gloss
 
STRINGS : D'Addario EXL110 (.010-.046)
 
ACCESSORIES :
Original Gig Bag
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.
 
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.
 
Direct mounted Seymour Duncan JB & Jazz Humbucking pickups with 3-way switch and push-pull coil tap on tone pot. 3-way lever switch and a coil tap mini switch.
 
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.
 
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 for Neck 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.