Yamaha Unveils Handcrafted Acoustic/Electric
Guitar
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LLX500C Dreadnought Acoustic/Electric Guitar
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January 23, 2001Yamaha Corporation of America will debut a new handcrafted acoustic guitar
at Winter NAMM 2001, the LLX500C dreadnought. This new model, representing the
ideal fusion of technology and craftsmanship, interfaces seamlessly with Yamaha's
entire line of high-tech recording and technology products.
"Like our Compass Series guitars which have made a mark on professionals
looking for unique-looking, great-sounding acoustic/electrics, the LLX500C provides
a similar great sound, while keeping a more traditional look," says David
Bergstrom, director of marketing, Combo Group, Pro Audio & Combo Division.
The LLX500C is handcrafted at the world famous Yamaha Music Craft workshop
using the finest materials available. A solid Spruce top and solid Rosewood back
and sides provide superior tone and timeless aesthetic beauty, while the Mahogany
neck and Rosewood fingerboard offer the supple playing surface professionals expect.
Other design touches like the abalone ring rosette, Rosewood bridge and beautiful
gloss finish add to the instrument's traditional appeal.
Yamaha's exclusive proprietary preamp design captures every nuance of the tone—deep,
warm and bright—with the openness and clarity that make the acoustic guitar
unique. Like the Compass series, the LLX500C also features an adjustable condenser
microphone mounted directly inside the soundhole and an in-bridge piezo crystal
pickup. The results are nothing short of stunning. Gone are the harsh effects
of other commercially available pickup systems.
"The LLX500C provides the most realistic representation of the acoustic
guitar to date," notes Gary Cook, product manager, Yamaha Guitars. "This
instrument would be a real asset to any home recording studio. For instance, guitarists
could record this great acoustic-electric directly into a Yamaha AW4416 digital
audio workstation. The results would be truly amazing."
The LLX500C dreadnought offers guitarists a professional body style for both
studio and stage. The guitar is set to deliver in March 2001.
For more information, visit their web site at www.yamaha.com. | 
