Yamaha CSF3M Tobacco Brown Sunburst Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Yamaha CSF3M Tobacco Brown Sunburst Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Compact All-Solid Warmth & Expressive Tone

$849.99

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A compact all-solid parlor-style acoustic-electric built for players who want expressive tone, comfortable playability, and rich acoustic warmth in a timeless vintage-inspired finish.

All-solid mahogany back and sides deliver warmth, focus, and strong midrange character
Solid Sitka spruce top with scalloped bracing provides clarity and responsive dynamics
Compact parlor-style body offers exceptional comfort and portability
Passive pickup system allows simple and natural amplified performance capability
Short scale feel creates a relaxed and highly approachable playing experience

The Yamaha CSF3M is designed for players who want the comfort and portability of a compact acoustic without sacrificing tonal depth or overall musicality. Unlike many smaller-body acoustics that lean heavily toward travel-guitar territory, the CSF3M feels like a fully realized instrument with strong projection, balanced response, and surprising fullness for its size.

The solid Sitka spruce top delivers clarity and articulation, while the all-solid mahogany back and sides add warmth, focused mids, and excellent note separation. The result is a controlled and expressive acoustic voice that works especially well for fingerstyle playing, songwriting, vocal accompaniment, and more nuanced playing dynamics.

The shorter 600 mm scale length creates a relaxed feel under the fingers, making the CSF3M especially comfortable for long playing sessions, travel, or casual everyday use. The compact body shape also responds quickly and evenly, giving the guitar an intimate and highly playable character that encourages creativity and relaxed playing.

Despite its smaller footprint, the CSF3M maintains impressive projection and resonance thanks to Yamaha’s scalloped bracing design and all-solid construction. It avoids the thin or boxy response often associated with compact acoustics and instead delivers a mature, balanced tonal character with real depth and warmth.

For amplified use, Yamaha includes a passive undersaddle pickup system that keeps the controls simple while preserving the guitar’s natural acoustic character. The Tobacco Brown Sunburst finish gives the CSF3M a warm vintage-inspired appearance that pairs naturally with its intimate and expressive acoustic voice.

Combined with Yamaha’s long-standing reputation for consistency and strong fit and finish since 1959, the CSF3M delivers a compact acoustic platform built for genuine everyday musicianship.