YAMAHA / FS3 Vintage Natural [11]

A matured sound as if it has been played for many years!

♦1960's aesthetics combined with the expert craftsmanship that has been refined over the past 50 years.
Yamaha's original folk body shape offers high playability for players who prefer a smaller body. The full, rich sound is ideal for responsive chord strokes and fingerpicking.
The newly developed scalloped bracing produces a warm and powerful sound with deep bass and rich overtones.
The front board is made of solid Sitka spruce with A.R.E. treatment. A matured sound as if it has been played for many years.
Fingerboard and bridge are ebony.
Lightweight light case included

<Yamaha's traditional V-shaped head>.
The original Yamaha FG head shape is decorated with a tuning fork logo. The truss rod cover is engraved with "Since 1966", which indicates the origin of Yamaha guitars.

<Solid Sitka spruce is used for the front board.
The top is made of solid Sitka spruce with A.R.E. The top is made of solid Sitka spruce. The top is made of solid Sitka spruce with A.R.E. The rich sound of a brand new instrument, as if it has been played for many years, and the warm mid-low range of mahogany wood give it a powerful resonance. The cohesive sound is ideal for chord strokes or rhythmic fingerstyle playing.

<Solid mahogany is used for the side backboard.
The side and back are made of solid mahogany. The side and back are made of solid mahogany for a warm and rich midrange that is unique to mahogany.

<Newly developed scalloped bracing
The scalloped bracing used in the FG/FS#800 series has been improved through a combination of pseudo prototyping using the latest acoustic analysis simulation technology and prototyping by woodworkers. The scalloped bracing used in the FG/FS#800 series has been optimized to match the characteristics of the wood itself and the FG and FS models to achieve further expansion of the low frequency range.

<A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) processing
Yamaha's proprietary Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.) process is applied to the surface plate. By precisely controlling temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, the same changes that occur over time in lumber after it has been milled are produced in a short period of time, thereby improving sound transmission and vibration efficiency. The A.R.E. treatment produces a warm, mature sound with a good balance and fewer harsh overtones, making the guitar sound like it has been played for years.
Accessories: light case, wrenches

JAN: 4957812665834

Model: FS3
Body type: Fork type
Body length: 497mm
Maximum body width: 380mm
Body thickness: 100-110mm
String length: 634mm
Total length: 1021mm
Fingerboard width at upper bridge/body joint: 44mm/55mm
Top Board: Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E.
Bracing: Scalloped bracing
Backboard: Solid Mahogany
Sideboard: Solid Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony or Striped Ebony
Pieces: Ebony or striped ebony
Pillow for bridge: Urea
Spool: Crewson open gear (Y1D)
Upper bridge: Urea
Finish: Semi-gloss

specs

Model
FS3

Body type
fork type

body length
497mm

maximum body width
380mm

body thickness
100-110mm

string length
634mm

Total length
1021mm

Fingerboard width at upper bridge/joint on body
44mm/55mm

Front Planks
Solid Sitka spruce A.R.E.

Bracing Shape
Scalloped bracing

Back Board
Solid Mahogany

Sideboard
Solid mahogany

neck
mahogany

Fingerboard
ebony or striped ebony

Pieces
ebony or striped ebony

Pillow for lower bridge
ebony or ebony striped ebony

Spool of thread
Crewsong open gear (Y1D)

Upper Piece
Urea

Paint
Semi-gloss finish