Yamaha Announces CPX15N Compass North
Guitar
 February 6, 2000
Yamaha announces the debut of the CPX15N Compass North at Winter
NAMM 2000, the final entry in the distinguished Handcrafted Compass Series
of acoustic/electric guitars. Representing the highest point on the compass
rose, the limited edition Compass North completes the circle traced by
the Compass West, South and East models previously introduced.
Drawing its aesthetic inspiration from the Far North, the CPX15N is
a stunning beauty that epitomizes Yamaha’s age-old tradition of craftsmanship
and luthery, augmenting it with the finest materials and techniques currently
available. With a solid Sitka Spruce top, back and sides of Bleached Sycamore
and a White "Snowburst" finish, the guitar invokes scenes of
snowy tundra. Exquisite appointments including whales tail abalone inlays
on the bound Ebony fingerboard, and a mother-of-pearl and abalone rosette
reflecting the never-setting Midnight Sun complete the image. The bound
Rosewood headstock features gold machines and a compass logo in exotic
materials.
"This new, final point on the Compass Series, the CPX15 North,
rounds out Yamaha’s offering of Handcrafted acoustic/electric masterpieces
for the serious professional," states David Bergstrom, director of
marketing, Combo Group, Pro Audio & Combo Division. "The finish
is subtle and beautiful, one of Yamaha’s finest, and the guitar sounds
extraordinarily natural when amplified or recorded. Fans of totally unique
guitars will love this one."
The CPX15N offers the unique single-cutaway body shape characteristic
of the Compass Series and delivers transparent sonic quality–articulate
highs and rich, resounding lows. The guitar features an in-bridge L.R.
Baggs bar sensor piezo pickup with a condenser microphone mounted under
the bridge plate, Yamaha’s exclusive two-way design, giving the guitar
a bright, clear electric sound which is ideal for the[ professional touring
or recording musician. The CPX15N began delivery in January, 2000.
"With a solid Sitka Spruce top, this guitar is designed to sound
great acoustically, as well as when plugged in," comments Gary Cook,
Guitar product manager. "More and more professionals are turning
to Yamaha for a great look and sound. The built-in blend control allows
players to mix the L.R. Baggs piezo pick-up and condenser mic."
In related Yamaha news, the Compass North guitar will be prominently
featured in the January 2000 issue of Acoustic Guitar Magazine, helping
to launch its 10th Anniversary Celebration. Two special edition models
have been commissioned by the magazine to be specially built by Yamaha.
One is destined for Acoustic Guitar’s own museum-quality collection.
The other will find its way into the hands of a very lucky reader who
wins it in a contest sponsored by the magazine.
The CPX15N will be limited in production for the U.S. Less than 100
guitars will be offered in 2000 so the guitar is sure to become a highly
prized collectable.
For more information, visit Yamaha's web site at www.yamaha.com. |
