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Yamaha CSF1M ”Old Violin” Parlor A/E Guitar w/ Case - $350 (Near Annapolis)
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Yamaha
model name / number:
CSF1M
size / dimensions:
Parlor (smallish)
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THIS GUITAR IS AVAILABLE NOW! I WILL REMOVE THE AD PROMPTLY WHEN IT HAS BEEN SOLD.
ONLY RESPONSES WITH AT LEAST A FIRST NAME AND A WORKING NORTH AMEICAN PHONE NUMBER WILL BE ANSWERED. SCAMMERS, SCAM ELSEWHERE!
THIS INSTRUMENT IS OFFERED FOR CASH SALE ONLY AND LOCAL PICKUP IN THE ANNAPOLIS AREA IS REQUIRED. SHIPPING, CREDIT CARDS, CHECKS, SAVINGS-BONDS-HELD-TO-MATURITY AND RETAINERS OF NIGERIAN ROYALTY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
This little Yamaha puts to rest the idea that a parlor size guitar has to have a tiny sound. With careful construction and high end tonewoods, this parlor punches above its weight. It simply sounds like a much bigger guitar, especially in the mid- and treble ranges.
And, like a bigger guitar, it has a 14-fret neck to allow easier access to the frets above the octave point.
With a Sitka spruce top in a thin, subtle burst finish that Yamaha calls “Old Violine” and laminated mahogany back and sides, the tone is excellent. The neck is perfectly straight and all frets play clean and true, with no buzzes, doubles or “wolf notes.” After a pro setup with new strings (phosphor bronze11s) the action is set to the practical minimum height for an acoustic. It is very easy to play. A compensated natural bone saddle adds to the tone quality and sustain.
This guitar also has a factory installed passive under-saddle pickup, allowing amplified play without a lot of buttons, sliders or holes in the side of the body. Just plug it in and adjust the tone from the amp.
The outfit comes with the original Yamaha branded, heavily padded soft case…too nice to be called a gig bag. It has the best shoulder strap setup I’ve ever seen as well as large and small pockets and a neck rest to protect the guitar while being carried.
These guitars sell on line for over $600 including freight and tax. Stores like G.C. will charge a premium of up to $60 to do the setup and upgrade the strings. The quality of their luthier work varies widely.
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