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Yamaha CSF3M TBS All-Solid Parlor Size Acoustic Guitar, Old Violin Sunburst,Tobacco Brown Sunburst
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Brand | Yamaha |
Color | Tobacco Brown Sunburst |
Top Material Type | Spruce |
Body Material | Mahogany |
Back Material Type | Mahogany |
Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
Fretboard Material Type | Mahogany Wood |
Hand Orientation | Right |
Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
Number of Strings | 6 |
About this item
- The Yamaha csf Series takes parlor-size acoustic guitars to a new level
- The 600mm Scale Length, 34mm shorter than a standard full-size acoustic, feels and sounds like a full-sized Guitar, just more comfortable
- Mahogany and Sitka Spruce construction, with all-solid woods on Csf3 provide a rich, full, inspiring tone
- The passive Zero impact pickup provides gig-ready flexibility with natural, dynamic plugged-in tone
- Includes a durable, Hard Gig Bag.Elixir strings
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Product information
Item Weight | 8 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 37.75 x 13.5 x 4.5 inches |
ASIN | B0795V15RB |
Item model number | CSF3M TBS |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #40,058 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #129 in Steel-String Acoustic Guitars |
Date First Available | January 25, 2018 |
Back Material | Mahogany |
Body Material | Mahogany |
Color Name | Tobacco Brown Sunburst |
Fretboard Material | Mahogany Wood |
Top Material | Spruce |
Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
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Product Description
The Yamaha csf series takes smaller-size acoustic guitars to a new level. The 600mm scale length, 34mm shorter than a standard full-size acoustic, feels like a regular acoustic, just more comfortable. Mahogany and Sitka spruce construction, with all-solid woods on Csf3, coupled with an all-new bracing pattern lend the csf a rich, full, inspiring tone. The passive zero impact pickup provides gig-ready flexibility with natural, dynamic plugged-in tone. The included hard bag makes transporting csf a breeze. Whether you play at home, on stage or on your travels, csf gives you a new level of acoustic inspiration.
From the manufacturer
A Modern Parlor Guitar
The Yamaha CSF1M combines the portability of a travel guitar with the focused tonal characteristics of a parlor guitar—making it ideal for both the road and the destination. Special forward-shifted scalloped bracing enhances bass response while increasing the overall resonance of the solid Sitka spruce top, resulting a surprisingly big acoustic and amplified sound.
- CSF is available as a solid-top CSF1M and CSF-TA (TransAcoustic), or all-solid CSF3M.
- All models feature solid Sitka spruce mopboards, and mahogany back & sides.
- Guitars come with a durable deluxe gig bag for easy transport.
For the Road and the Destination
CSF series guitars can be inspiring alternatives to full-size dreadnought guitars when recording, providing a full, rich, and resonant sound that can stand alone even on recordings where the acoustic guitar is prominently featured.
CSF guitars feature passive undersaddle pickups that utilize the same sensor found in Yamaha L-Series acoustic-electrics—enabling players to easily plug into an amplifier or PA system when performing live.
With their compact size and included deluxe gig bags, CSF series guitars make ideal travel companions.
Compact body, full-size sound
Despite their compact size, which some guitarists find more comfortable to play than larger instruments, CSF series guitars feature an all-new design that increases bass response and overall loudness, resulting in a surprisingly full, rich, and vibrant sound.
CSF series guitars utilize newly-designed scalloped bracing that delivers rich, full-bodied resonance comparable to that of a full-size guitar. Additionally, the use of a forward-shifted construction maintains the strength of the body while maximizing the resonance of the guitar top.
Passive Undersaddle Pickup
CSF1M and CSF3M are equipped with undersaddle piezo pickups. With an individual sensor under each string, these pickups deliver superb sound when connecting to an amplifier or PA system. The passive design, inspired by our L-Series acoustics, doesn’t require batteries. It’s a simple and convenient solution for the studio or stage.
From the brand
Let Your Soul Sing, Make Waves
We at Yamaha want to inspire peoples' passion and help them take a step forward to express their individuality, emotion and creativity.
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The Yamaha Difference
The perfect combination of traditional craftsmanship and leading edge technology.
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Value for money | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 3.6 |
Craftsmanship | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 5.0 | — |
Comfort | 4.7 | 4.2 | — | 3.6 | 4.5 | — |
Sold By | The Music Zoo | Amazon.com | Instrumentpro | Calido Guitars | Pineville Music | Sam Ash |
hand orientation | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right | Ambidextrous |
number of strings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
fretboard material | Mahogany Wood | Ebony Wood | Walnut Wood | Rosewood | Mahogany Wood | Rosewood |
back material | Mahogany | Mahogany | Basswood | Rosewood | HPL Koa | Mahogany |
top material | Spruce | Spruce Wood | Basswood | Spruce | Spruce Wood | Spruce |
string material | — | Phosphor Bronze | Nickel | — | — | Bronze |
body material | Mahogany | Sitka-Spruce;Mahogany | Basswood | Wood | HPL (High-Pressure Laminate) | Spruce |
neck material | Mahogany | Mahogany | Basswood | Mahogany | Wood | Mahogany |
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Customers like the sound quality, appearance and quality of the guitar. For example, they mention that it sounds great for the size, it's well crafted and that it'll be perfect for learning on. That said, they say that it has a beautiful satin finish and that the neck is perfect for their hands.
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Customers like the sound quality of the guitar. They say it sounds great for the size, has a pronounced midrange, and is surprisingly loud for a little guitar. The tone is great and has s good voice. The inlay around the sound hole is impeccable and looks like an antique right out of the box. It's a pure pleasure to hear and projects well.
"...The inlay around the sound hole is impeccable. It almost looks like an antique right out of the box...." Read more
"...I could not be happier. Great guitar in every way. Looks, plays and sounds wonderful. Very big sound for a small body guitar...." Read more
"...And most importantly, it sounds GREAT!It is also well crafted and looks elegant, so highly recommended." Read more
"...The sound is beautiful, and the parlor size is convenient, especially for those with smaller hands. btw, It comes in a nice bag...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the guitar. They mention it's beautiful, has a satin finish, and has no sharp or out of place features.
"...I’ve come to the conclusion that this guitar, while gorgeous in appearance and sound, just isn’t right for me as a beginner's guitar and I have..." Read more
"...I could not be happier. Great guitar in every way. Looks, plays and sounds wonderful. Very big sound for a small body guitar...." Read more
"...It is also well crafted and looks elegant, so highly recommended." Read more
"...It's very pretty and the fit and finish are very nice for a $500 range guitar. I'll update after it's setup and settles in a bit." Read more
Customers appreciate the quality of the guitar. They mention it's a true quality instrument, well-crafted, and elegant. Some say it'll last a lifetime and has a very solid tone without amplification.
"...CSF1M TBS Parlor Size Acoustic Guitar on it’s merits as a true quality instrument while keeping my two personal critiques in mind." Read more
"...I could not be happier. Great guitar in every way. Looks, plays and sounds wonderful. Very big sound for a small body guitar...." Read more
"...Both high quality build. Yes they are Chinese made, but the Chinese are doing some darn fine work one these Yamaha guitars...." Read more
"...And most importantly, it sounds GREAT!It is also well crafted and looks elegant, so highly recommended." Read more
Customers find the size of the guitar to be comfortable and perfect for their hands. They also say the fit and finish are nice for a $500 range guitar.
"...The neck is a satin finish and feels great to me. Nothing seems sharp or out of place. Not a drip, smudge, run or spot in the gloss finish...." Read more
"...Sounds great, but also so snuggly like a dreadnought. A bit weak on the bass, obviously, but clear on the higs...." Read more
"...However I love the size. it's about 3 to 4 inches shorter than my Yamaha FS800...." Read more
"...The sound is beautiful, and the parlor size is convenient, especially for those with smaller hands. btw, It comes in a nice bag...." Read more
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Delivery Day!!! - Today I received my Yamaha CSF1M TBS Parlor Size Acoustic Guitar. I should mention I know very little about playing music (mess with harmonicas and very basic keyboards) and even less about guitars. I am writing this review over the course of 30 days. I figure that is the only way I can do justice to the guitar. I’m a later in life beginner and picked this Yamaha CSF1M TBS Parlor Size Acoustic Guitar to start on. We shall see.
Since I can’t play, I can’t speak to the performance of the guitar. Yet. I can speak to the appearance. Beautiful. The fade from the edges to the center of the body is stunning. The black edging (binding?) just sets off the gorgeous browns of the sides and back. The inlay around the sound hole is impeccable. It almost looks like an antique right out of the box. Tie an old leather string to it as a strap and you can just imagine that delta blues player from the 30’s placing his hat on the sidewalk for some coins. The neck is a satin finish and feels great to me. Nothing seems sharp or out of place. Not a drip, smudge, run or spot in the gloss finish. Really, really nice. While I have larger than average hands, this parlor size guitar seems a perfect size for me to learn on. Everything is right there. No massive stretches or strains. And it doesn’t seem as if I will be too big for it either. I ain’t Goldilocks, but this parlor size seems just right as a beginner. Certainly folks of a smaller stature would enjoy this size. And it’s more than loud enough for couch playing or front porch strumming. (passive pickup if you need more volume) It might cost a bit more than some guitars you could pick to begin with, but to me, the most important attribute of any instrument is that when you look at it, you want to pick it up and touch it. You kinda imagine yourself actually playing it. Maybe this is cliché, but the thing should sort of speak to you. That’s how I feel about this guitar. Now, does the guitar offer enough to keep me interested? Time will tell.
As time has passed I’ve come to the conclusion that this guitar, while gorgeous in appearance and sound, just isn’t right for me as a beginner's guitar and I have since purchased a cheap Telecaster style electric guitar for learning and practicing. My two main reasons for this are 1) The Yamaha CSF1M TBS Parlor Size Acoustic Guitar is loud. In my small house with hardwood floors it seems I get concert hall acoustics. In the hands of an experienced player it would sound beautiful. In my hands it makes the dog whine and my daughter put on headphones. 2) The action on the acoustic, while probably typical, is just too difficult at this stage. I really don’t want to spend the money to have the action lowered (is that possible on an acoustic?) at this time and I’m not confident enough in my ability to try adjusting it myself. The electric is far easier to handle and if I were asked which to start off with as a beginner, I’d advise against the acoustic and go with an electric.
Neither of these things are reasons to reject this guitar. These are personal preferences (of a beginner) and should not be taken as a knock on the instrument. I do my scales and lessons on the electric and once a week I work with the Yamaha. I absolutely love the guitar and hope to one day be able to play it comfortably. I plan to eventually pass it on to one of my kids or perhaps a future grandchild. Yes, it is heirloom quality in my very humble (and mostly uninformed) opinion.
In conclusion - Beautiful instrument that in the hands of someone experienced is just a pure pleasure to hear. (I have friends that can play and they really enjoy it) The bag it comes with is very nice and well padded. Seriously, I have no complaints as far as the guitar itself is concerned. And as to my earlier stated belief that an instrument should make you want to pick it up and play, even with knowing that it isn’t right for me at this stage, I dream of being able to play it well enough to do it justice as I progress as a student. I can and do absolutely recommend the Yamaha CSF1M TBS Parlor Size Acoustic Guitar on it’s merits as a true quality instrument while keeping my two personal critiques in mind.
This Yamaha model was a bit smaller compared to the electric one we had (PRS SE Standard 24), and it is much lighter which is much easier for my son to play when standing up.
And most importantly, it sounds GREAT!
It is also well crafted and looks elegant, so highly recommended.
I wish I had this guitar as a beginner a long time ago.
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Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2023