YAMAHA / FSX3 Vintage Natural (VN) [09]

○Combining 1960s aesthetics with masterful craftsmanship honed over more than 50 years
○Features the newly developed "Atmosfeel" pickup system
○ faithfully reproduces the acoustic guitar's airy feel and natural resonance
○Yamaha's original folk body shape offers high playability for players who prefer a compact body. Its well-defined, rich sound is ideal for responsive chord strumming and fingerpicking.
○Newly developed scalloped bracing delivers a warm, powerful sound with deep bass and rich harmonics.
○ The top features solid Sitka spruce treated with A.R.E. technology, delivering a mature sound reminiscent of years of playing.
○ Ebony fingerboard and bridge
○ Includes lightweight case

＜Yamaha's Traditional V-Shaped Head＞
The original Yamaha FG headstock shape features a tuning fork-inspired logo. The truss rod cover is engraved with "Since 1966," marking the origin of Yamaha guitars.

＜Solid Sitka spruce Top＞
The top is made of solid Sitka spruce treated with A.R.E. This achieves a rich resonance reminiscent of a well-played instrument despite being new, along with a powerful sound characterized by the warm mid-to-low frequencies unique to mahogany. The cohesive sound is ideal for chord strumming or rhythmic fingerstyle playing.

＜Solid Mahogany for the Sides and Back＞
The sides and back are crafted from solid mahogany. This delivers the characteristic warm, rich midrange unique to mahogany.

＜Newly Developed Scalloped Bracing＞
To achieve an ideal warm tone, we combined virtual prototyping using the latest acoustic analysis simulation technology with physical woodworking prototypes, refining the design through repeated improvements. Compared to the scalloped bracing used in the FG/FS#800 series, this bracing is optimized for the wood's inherent characteristics and the specific FG and FS body shapes, further enhancing the low-end response.

＜A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) Processing＞
Yamaha's proprietary Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.) is applied to the top plate. By precisely controlling temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, it rapidly induces changes similar to those occurring in wood over many years after cutting. This enhances sound transmission and vibration efficiency, promoting extended mid-to-low frequencies, faster attack of high frequencies, and quicker decay.The A.R.E. treatment yields a well-balanced, mature, warm sound with fewer harsh overtones, creating a tone reminiscent of a guitar played for years.

<Featuring the Newly Developed "Atmosfeel" Pickup System>
The newly developed Atmosfeel 3-Way Pickup System employs three distinct pickups to reliably capture each frequency range: an under-saddle piezo sensor for mid-to-low frequencies, a microphone in the preamp for low frequencies, and a proprietary, ultra-thin contact sensor for high frequencies. By adding a contact sensor made of thin, durable piezoelectric synthetic paper inside (near the back of the bridge), it reproduces the cohesive string vibration emerging from the soundhole, the sustain of each individual string, the tactile feel during fingering, and the airy, delicate tones brought by the harmonic components in the high frequencies—sounds that conventional pickups couldn't fully capture.
Accessories: Lightweight case, wrenches, 2 AA batteries
JAN Code: 4957812665810
Serial Number: ILL161550
Weight: 2.06kg
* This item is a store display model and may have minor polishing marks not easily visible in photos.