FS720S Packs Big Sounds in a Small Body

BUENA PARK, CA — Responding to many inquiries from players and dealers who loved the full-scale guitars in the highly-successful FG line, but wanted something more compact, Yamaha has introduced the FS720S, a smaller-body version of the FG720S.

“Learning to play guitar can be a frustrating experience if the instrument isn’t proportional to the player’s frame,” says Bryan Savage, marketing manager, Yamaha Guitars. “Capitalizing on our 40 years of guitar-building experience, the FS720S features all of the same great specs found in the wildly successful FG720S but in a smaller, more comfortable body style.” Read more

Yamaha presents new limited edition SBG3000

The Yamaha SBG3000 solid-body electric guitar is a masterpiece of musical instrument craftsmanship. To commemorate the 40th year that Yamaha began selling guitars in the United States, Yamaha is issuing only 40 of these limited edition collector’s items, a model that has never before been available in this country. Each guitar is serialized and comes with a special glass display case (a $400 value).

Originally issued in the mid-1970s, the SBG line became famous for its incredible sustain after legendary artists like Carlos Santana and Bob Marley popularized the models. In 2007, Yamaha reissued the SBG2000 and SBG1000 with faithful reproductions of these two classic six-string beauties.

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