Getting In Tune - And Staying There
ANAHEIM, CA Yamaha brings more innovation to its FG acoustic guitar line with the addition of an onboard tuner built into the preamp of the FGX720SCA. The built-in tuner eliminates the hassle of plugging into stand-alone tuners, which can be misplaced, stolen, or difficult to use onstage.
This improvement builds on the recent across-the-board upgrade to the entire FG acoustic guitar line, which provides quality, affordable instruments for every player. The FG line has made a large impact on consumers despite the existence of higher-profile and much higher-priced-competitors, thanks to quality construction, playability, virtual indestructibility and superior tone.
"Adding a tuner to a guitar, especially an FG, makes so much sense and eliminates so much aggravation," says Bryan Savage, marketing manager, Yamaha Guitars. "It adds a lot of value to instruments that are already great bargains for consumers and profitable products for dealers."
In addition to the tuner, the FGX720SCA, a cutaway model, features solid Sitka Spruce construction, a Rosewood fingerboard, die-cast tuners and a System 55 preamp. It comes with a limited lifetime warranty and is available in Black, Natural, and Brown Sunburst finishes.
The entire FG series features solid Spruce tops, die-cast Chrome hardware and a unique, non-scalloped X-bracing. An inverted L-block creates a tighter connection between the body and the neck, and also provides a full, deep low end. In addition, customers now have options that include Rosewood and Sycamore back and side woods, acoustic-electric cutaways, left-handed versions and 12-strings.
"All of the new FG acoustics have been very successful, which isn't surprising, given their superior construction, sound and looks," says Savage. "Built-in tuners are generally included on mid-priced models. It's rare to find them on a great instrument at this price point."
The FGX720SCA will ship in March 2006.
For more information on FGX720SCA, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Guitar Products, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com.
 Yamaha FGX720SCA Guitar |
"Adding a tuner to a guitar, especially an FG, makes so much sense and eliminates so much aggravation," says Bryan Savage, marketing manager, Yamaha Guitars. "It adds a lot of value to instruments that are already great bargains for consumers and profitable products for dealers."
In addition to the tuner, the FGX720SCA, a cutaway model, features solid Sitka Spruce construction, a Rosewood fingerboard, die-cast tuners and a System 55 preamp. It comes with a limited lifetime warranty and is available in Black, Natural, and Brown Sunburst finishes.
The entire FG series features solid Spruce tops, die-cast Chrome hardware and a unique, non-scalloped X-bracing. An inverted L-block creates a tighter connection between the body and the neck, and also provides a full, deep low end. In addition, customers now have options that include Rosewood and Sycamore back and side woods, acoustic-electric cutaways, left-handed versions and 12-strings.
"All of the new FG acoustics have been very successful, which isn't surprising, given their superior construction, sound and looks," says Savage. "Built-in tuners are generally included on mid-priced models. It's rare to find them on a great instrument at this price point."
The FGX720SCA will ship in March 2006.
For more information on FGX720SCA, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Guitar Products, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com.
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