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This document is printed with Vegetable Oil Ink. LAG1401MW Printed in Japan Inspiration that lasts Inspiration is essential, both in music and in life, and it’s built into every element of a Yamaha acoustic as standard—sustaining your notes, your tone, your music, and your creativity. Owning a Yamaha guitar is to experience a new level of inspiration that builds and endures from the moment you feel it in your hands. L Series Tradition that inspires Crafted using time-honored techniques and construction, the L Series builds on Yamaha’s enduring heritage of acoustic instrument design to create instruments that meet and exceed the demands of today’s . Featuring a classic shape and exquisite mother- of-pearl inlays, these possess the unique combination of well-rounded tone, superb playability and excellent dynamic range exemplified by the L Series. For stage performances, high-quality pickups capture every nuance of your playing, giving you the perfect vehicle to harness your inspiration and let your creativity flow. Original Jumbo Body / Small Body / Medium Jumbo Body Model LL16D LL16 LL16-12 LL16L LS16 LJ16 LL6 LS6 LJ6 Original Jumbo Body / Small Body Model LL16M LS16M LL6M LS6M L Series

Top Solid Engelmann ARE treated Top Solid Engelmann Spruce ARE treated [Rosewood Back/Side] [ Back/Side] L16D/16/6 Back / Side Solid Rosewood Laminated Rosewood L16M/6M Back / Side Solid Mahogany Laminated Mahogany Incorporating some of the refinements found on our high-end instruments, such as tops treated with our Neck Mahogany & Rosewood 5ply Back and sides of mahogany give these L16 and L6 models a rich low to mid-range tone and faster response. Neck Mahogany & Rosewood 5ply exclusive A.R.E. processing, a new bracing pattern, and 5-ply necks with a thinner, more comfortable taper Soundhole Rosette Shell Double Stripe Shell Single Stripe Both the 16 and 6 models instruments are available in LL and LS body versions so you can choose the body Soundhole Rosette Shell Single Stripe enhances the sound quality and playing ease of the L16 and L6 models. Rosewood back and sides delivers style that best fits your sound and playing requirements. The newly developed SRT Zero Impact Pickup greater high to low frequency balance and the newly developed SRT Zero Impact Pickup system makes these Abalone + system is also incorporated in both versions letting you amplify the instrument when needed. Body Binding Mahogany + Black Ivory + Black Body Binding + Maple + Black Ivory + Black instruments equally at home in the studio or on stage. Black Electronics SRT Zero Impact PU (Passive) Electronics SRT Zero Impact PU (Passive)

LL16D ARE LL16 ARE LL6 ARE LJ6 ARE LL16M ARE LS16M ARE LL6M ARE LS6M ARE

Black (BL) Natural (NT) Dark Tinted (DT) Natural (NT) Natural (NT) Natural (NT) Natural (NT) Natural (NT)

L16/6 Colors Black Dark Tinted Brown Natural (BL) (DT) (BS) (NT) Natural (NT)

LL16D l - - - - l LL16/LS16/LJ16/LL6/LS6/LJ6 - - - - l l LL16-12/LL16L ------l LL6 l l l l *A.R.E. stands for Acoustic Resonance Enhancement. Please refer to page 48 for more details. L Series L Series 5 6 L Series - preamplifier in the guitar body. Connect the pickup system to an external preamp via the output jack in the endpin. 5-Ply Necks 5-Ply New 5-ply neck designs are construct ed of rosewood and mahogany plies. The design integrates the neck, head, and body into a single unit creating a powerful, rich sound. This approach also creates a strong, stable neck that resists twisting and warping. SRT Zero Impact Pickups The SRT Zero Impact Pickup system is a newly developed passive type pickup configuration designed to minimize the pickup’s impact on the tone and traditional appearance of the instrument. The system piezoelectric elements individual utilizes for each string to faithfully reproduce the dynamic sound of the L Series and give the outstandinginstrument presence when playing in a band. * The system does not incorporate controls or - 8 L Series Choice of Rosewood or Mahogany or Mahogany Choice of Rosewood The lineup now includes models with back and sides of ma Back and Sides Back hogany (LL16M/6M, LS16M/6M) letting you choose according to your playing style and tonal needs. Rosewood models offer well-balanced tone from low to high, while mahogany provides rich low-end with quick response. - Beautiful Abalone Binding (LL16D) Based on the LL16, the new LL16D features intricate abalone work around the body and sound hole. The inlays look particularly attractive on stage where they beautifully reflect the stage lights. In addition to the natural finish, black is also available. Neck and Fingerboard Neck A reevaluation of string spacing, string height, fingerboard binding, and neck taper led a to newtraditional-style neck shape that better fits players. today’s The new design offers stable grip and smooth playability over the full length of the neck. A.R.E. & New Bracing A.R.E. & New Body Selection Body Whether you prefer a full-sized LL original jumbo, small sized LS body, or medium jumbo-sized LJ, the choice is yours. Each of these body styles is represented in each class letting you choose the instrument that meets your requirements for sound, style, affordability.and A modified non-scalloped bracing design retains the L series’ characteristic bright tone while enhancing the low end. Treating the tops with Yamaha’s ex clusive A.R.E. process*gives the instrument a rich, vintage quality tone make it sound as though you’d been playing it for years, from the very first moment you pick it up. * See page 48 for more details on A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement). L16/6 COMMON FEATURES COMMON L16/6 — — LJ LJ16, LJ6 dynamic range, range, dynamic guitarists with a with a guitarists designed to provide provide to designed The LJ body shape is shape body The LJ comfortable fit when a low-enda with strong seated. While volume While volume seated. range of playing styles of playing range Mahogany series Mahogany from lead to strumming. to lead from output is a little less than little less than is a output Body) (Medium Jumbo presence, and a crisp tone tone a crisp and presence, the LL, the LJthe LL, offers wide a that accommodates a wide that accommodates LS LS6M (Small Body) fingerstyle guitarists. size, yet also ideal for for ideal also size, yet LS16, LS6, LS16M, confident sound for its for sound confident delicate passages, and and passages, delicate highly recommended for for highly recommended Featuring excellent tonal tonal excellent Featuring balance, it delivers big, a balance, long history with Yamaha. historylong with Yamaha. The small-bodied LS has a a has LS The small-bodied Rosewood series Rosewood ) LL6 LS6 LJ6 LL6M LS6M LL BodyLL Body LS LJ Body Body LL Body LS LJ Body LL16D LL16 LS16 LJ16 LL16M LS16M

7 LL L Series #16 : #16 / LL16M, LL6M Body shape dynamic range, and and range, dynamic LL16D, LL16, LL6, LL16D, its rich volume, a wide a its rich volume, body style is known for for style is known body is the result of a design design of a is the result This traditional Yamaha Yamaha This traditional that has been refined by refined been that has artists the globe. around beautiful transparent tone tone transparent beautiful #6 : Solid Top #16D All Solid excellent tonal balance. Its balance. tonal excellent (Yamaha Original Jumbo Body Original Jumbo (Yamaha Grade Grade L16/L6 SPECIFICATIONS L16/L6 L Series (L56, L36, L26) Pure inspiration in every note Our finest acoustic guitars, these premier L Series models draw on Yamaha’s celebrated history of crafting acoustic instruments, which spans more than a century, exemplifying Yamaha’s dedication to producing instruments that inspire artists and audiences alike. Individually handmade by veteran craftsmen for players who won’t settle for anything less than perfection, L Series guitars possess outstanding projection, a warm, well-defined tone, enduring sustain, and a striking upper register. Featuring unique A.R.E. (acoustic resonance enhancement) technology and a flawless neck, these exquisite instruments will satisfy the demands of even the most seasoned professional. L Series

LS26 Maple / None Solid Rosewood (Black White) & LS26 ARE Natural (NT) Natural LS36 Maple Abalone & Wood & Abalone Maple Abalone & / Solid Engelmann Spruce ARE treated

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ARE CUSTOM /36/26 LS56 Small Body Small Natural (NT) Natural CUSTOM CUSTOM LS56 LS56 Yamaha’s small-bodied LS series acoustic guitars have enjoyed a long and fruitful history. While recent recent While history. fruitful and long a enjoyed have guitars acoustic small-bodied series LS Yamaha’s refinementsto the neck a shape and newprovided greater havebracing playability, performance design and their from volume greater even produce to instruments the allow A.R.E. process exclusive Yamaha’s use of detailed most the even express you LS lets the balance, tonal excellent its for small bodies. Known relatively playing. style fingerstyle of nuances LS56/36/26 Colors Natural (NT) Natural

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ARE CUSTOM /36/26 LL56 Natural (NT) Natural Original Jumbo Body Jumbo Original CUSTOM CUSTOM LL56 LL56 Natural (NT) Natural LL56/36/26 Colors Yamaha’s Yamaha’s original LL Series are known with the again has evolved LL series the for globe, the their around rich professionals of volume, favorite A balance. tonal wide superior dynamic range, and by crafted is individually model each decorated, Ornately line LL56 Custom. the of top the of introduction craftsmen. skilled our of hands the L Series - 56 Custom— The L Series Flagship Model The L Series’ flagship models, the LL56 Custom, LS56 Custom, and LJ56 Custom, are crafted us ing only the finest hand select materials, the most advanced designs, the highest level of skills and technologies. Each model is adorned with gold pegs abalonetuning every and making binding instrument a beautiful piece of art. 14 L Series Lacquer Finish (56/36 Models Only) Lacquer finish is carefully applied in multiple layers using a technique cannot be “skilled”. This approach results in a finish that does not inhibit the wood’s ability tovibrate delivering outstanding response and rich tone. Specially formulated to bring the best in tone, this lacquer (nitrocellulose lacquer) is used on the L56 and L36 lines. 5-Ply Necks 5-Ply The 5-plyneck of mahogany and rosewood is designed with a volute at the headstock, plus a double-action adjustable rod, creating a neck with excellent strength and stability. Neck and Fingerboard Neck A reevaluation of string spacing, string height, fingerboard binding, and neck taper led a to newtraditional-style neck shape that better fits players. today’s The new design offers stable grip and smooth playability over the full length of the neck. Selection Body Whether you prefer a full-sized LL original jumbo, small sized LS body, or medium jumbo-sized LJ, the choice is yours. Each of these body styles is represented in each class letting you choose the instrument that meets your requirements for sound, style, and affordability. A.R.E. & New Bracing A.R.E. & New Hand select Engelmann spruce tops are treated with Yamaha’s exclusive A.R.E. processing*, and feature a new brace design low-end richer delivers tone. resonance, enhances and that * See page 48 for more details on A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement). L56 CUSTOM/36/26 FEATURES CUSTOM/36/26 L56

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ARE the series features a new bracing bracing a new features series the , CUSTOM /36/26 LJ56 Natural (NT) Natural Medium Jumbo Body Jumbo Medium CUSTOM LJ56 LJ56 Natural (NT) Natural LJ56/36/26 Colors pattern and utilization of Yamaha’s exclusive A.R.E. process to bring out more low-end and mid-range and mid-range low-end more out bring to A.R.E. process exclusive Yamaha’s of and utilization pattern LJ is a versatile the lead, playing or strumming For instrument. the of sound overall the improving tone, does it all. that instrument The size and shape of the LJ body offers guitarists greater playing comfort when seated. Known for its wide wide its for Known seated. when comfort playing greater guitarists bodyLJ the offers of shape and size The presence strong and tone, clear low-end resonance, crisp dynamic range, A Series Power and performance From the studio to the stadium, A Series guitars are ideal for players who demand great acoustic guitar sound with serious power and projection. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and available in two body shapes with a choice of rosewood or mahogany back and sides, the A Series delivers full, resonant tone and excellent playability. Any will feel right at home with the sleek neck while Yamaha’s advanced SRT pickup system captures the A Series’ classic full-body tone, for a guitar that sounds as great as it feels. A Series AC1M A1M System66 Mahogany Black White & Multi A1M Vintage SunburstVintage (VS) Mahogany Solid Sitka Spruce Sitka Solid Mahogany Binding AC3M Wood System63 SRT Solid Mahogany A3M AC3M Preamp Top Neck Body Binding Back / Side Soundhole Rosette Model Natural (NT) Natural 18 A Series A3M [MahoganyBack/Side] Natural (NT) Natural Traditional Western Body Cutaway & Small Body Cutaway Body & Small Cutaway Body Western Traditional A SERIES A Vintage Sunburst (VS) A3M/AC3M/A1M/ AC1M Colors Excellent build quality, tone and playability that surpass anything in their class, the A Series acoustic acoustic Series A the class, their in anything surpass that playability and tone quality, build Excellent guitars provide working musicians with instrument a that performance-oriented amazing offers sound. The “M” models feature back and sides of mahogany giving these instruments a characteristic bright high-end. the from straight tone guitar acoustic quality studio delivers system pickup S.R.T. state-of-the-art Yamaha’s sounds. as it as great it look make pickguard Yamaha classic and that binding All wood jack. output Natural (NT) Natural AC1R AC1R System66 Rosewood Black White & Multi A1R Natural (NT) Natural Mahogany Solid Sitka Spruce Sitka Solid Mahogany Binding AC3R Wood System63 SRT Solid Rosewood A3R AC3R Model Top Back / Side Neck Soundhole Rosette Body Binding Preamp Vintage SunburstVintage (VS) 17 A Series

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Natural (NT) Natural [Rosewood Back/Side] Traditional Western Body Cutaway & Small Body Cutaway Body & Small Cutaway Body Western Traditional A SERIES A Designed with the gigging musician in mind, Yamaha’s A Series guitars deliver tone quality and playability and playability quality tone deliver guitars A Series Yamaha’s in mind, musician gigging with the Designed that outshines anything in its back class. feature models and “R” sides of to rosewood a deliver sound rich in harmonics and outstanding balance across all frequencies. String height and spacing, neck shape, taper and pickup finishsystemsupplies Yamaha’s areadvanced forwhiledesigned S.R.T. exceptionalplayability tone. natural amazingly Vintage Sunburst (VS) *About SRT, please refer to page43 -44 for more details. more -44 page43 for to refer please SRT, *About A3R/AC3R/A1R/AC1R Colors (NT) Natural A Series 20 SRT Pickup Yamaha’s proprietary SRT pickup design uses individual elements for each string to give an ultra-clear, ultra-wide bandwidth signal with far better dynamic response ribbon-type pickup. piezo regular, and a tonalthan accuracy Pickup & Preamp & Pickup audio into insight real-world and Processing Signal Digital advanced Using and – a pickup SRT developed have Yamaha techniques, and recording technology acoustic studio-quality natural, an amazingly delivering of capable system preamp recording professional by attainable only now, until were, that Sounds tone. guitar engineers using expensive vintage microphones in world-class acoustic spaces are studio. in the or on stage player, any by recreated easily now SRT does not artificially create a guitartone, rather it creates afaithful reproduction of ambience subtle the – sound guitar great a up make that elements other the of of EQ voicing characteristic the and microphone, instrument between space real the a move you when captured resonances different vintagemic, the sounding a great mic around a And guitar. because SRT uses your guitar’s natural tone as a basis for of character acoustic of the full and realistic is phenomenally result the this process, guitars. your A Series Mahogany back & sides: A warm, rich tone with silky mids and lows Neck finish: Yamaha’s exclusive Semi-open Pore Finish allows the player to feel the natural surface of the wood while still offering a smooth, fast finish. Neck profile: Each A Series neck is shaped, refined, finished and checked by experienced craftsmen– people who understand feel and exactly what it means. Rosewood back & sides: frequency smooth wide, for choice ultimate The response with striking lows and sparkly highs Scratchplate: Originally used on N1000, first released in 1975, the A Series scratchplate is a revival of a classic look.Yamaha Top board: Top Solid Sitka Spruce was selected for its naturally bold tone and excellent projection Bracing: Yamaha’soriginal non-scalloped X-bracing design gives deep yet strong, powerful attack response low-frequency and controlled Feel neck A wood. finished perfectly of feel natural The shape that feels like you’ve known it for years. An effortless, still rewarding. that is somehow action yet that feels a guitar to things that add up the are These Series an A make that things the are These right". "just it does. way the feel Extensive research with players, and techs that playability and feel the Series A the given has need acoustic-electric and players want, today’s on- acoustic to electric from transitioning whether tunings open with intricate a session recording stage, practicing at home. or Sound thing with one designed was construction A Series The detailed open, an lows, rich Deep, tone. – mind in music your give highs musical clear, and midrange with an sound your underpinning while breathe to room unmistakable, timeless character. Yamaha’s trademark ultra-thin finish and hand-selectedtonewoods combine guitar a create to construction intricately-crafted with A Series The and personality. resonance with incredible it has life. tone, have just doesn’t Look Compromise was never an option with the A Series. you one the be to built is guitar this level, every –on inlays, wood original binding, wood Real own. to want scratchplate a and headstock, distinctive and new a with a The history. look of the A Series is the definition powerful. but – simple, elegance of 19 A Series AC Mahogany series Mahogany defined lows and lows defined exceptional comfort exceptional (Small Body Cutaway) (Small Body Articulate highs, and mids AC3R, AC1R, AC3M, AC1M Rosewood series Rosewood A1R AC1R A1M AC1M A3R AC3R A3M AC3M A Body Body AC A Body Body AC A A3R, A1R, A3M, A1M with full body resonance with full

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Grade Grade A SERIES SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SERIES SERIES A A FG Series The start of something beautiful Featuring non-scalloped X-bracing and reverse L block neck joints originally developed for Yamaha’s flagship L Series, as well as a headstock with a mother-of-pearl inlay, FG Series guitars offer a rich, resonant sound and quality feel unmatched in their price range. The comprehensive lineup also includes acoustic-electric models with Yamaha’s renowned pickup system and a three-band equalizer and on-board tuner. Perfect for guitarists who are just starting out, an FG Series guitar will inspire you to keep playing for years to come. FGX/FSX/FJX/FX/FG/FS/F Series FJX720SC 1Way A.R.T. FJX730SC System66 Nato / Okume Black White & Multi Brown Sunburst (BS) Brown FSX720SC Ivory Solid Spruce Solid FJX730SC Abalone Rosewood System64 1way A.R.T. FSX730SC 1Way A.R.T. FJX730SC Preamp Soundhole Soundhole Rosette Body Binding Top Back / Side Model Black (BL) 24 FGX/FSX/FJX/FX/FG/FS/F/ Series 1Way A.R.T. FSX730SC for more details. more for Natural (NT) Natural FSX/FJX SERIES FSX/FJX Small Body Cutaway / Medium Jumbo Body Cutaway Body Jumbo / Medium Cutaway Body Small Natural (NT) Natural Sunburst (BS) Brown Black (BL) 45-46 page to refer Please Transducer. Resonance Acoustic stands for *A.R.T. FSX/FJX Colors The The FSX and FJX Series guitars offer great and acoustic playability, and effortless amplified performance, superior durability at an price. The affordable small body FSX730SC is an excellent instrument folk that FJX730SC The is a medium that delivers acoustically. jumbo-bodied big cutaway when tone played delivers a well-defined low-end, clearresponse, and wide dynamicrange. The instruments 730SC incorporate pickup Yamaha’s A.R.T. system with a contact pickup while the 720SC uses a piezo saddle. the underneath type bar sensor System66 FGX720SC Nato / Okume Black White & Multi FGX720SC Ivory Solid Spruce Solid Black (BL) Abalone Rosewood FGX730SC System64 1way A.R.T. Model Top Back / Side Soundhole Soundhole Rosette Body Binding Preamp 23 1Way A.R.T. FGX730SC FGX/FSX/FJX/FX/FG/FS/F/ Series Natural (NT) Natural Traditional Western Body Cutaway Body Western Traditional FGX SERIES FGX Black (BL) Natural (NT) Natural Sunburst (BS) Brown FGX Colors Cutaway Acoustic-electric FG guitars feature a classic cutaway The cutaway. body style Venetian access fret upper enhanced offer models classic style. and tone with full-bodied Dovetail Neck Joint Dovetail Neck is essential and neck body joint between The sta- physical for just Not guitar. an acoustic to bility, but also for sound – the efficient- trans crucial is body to neck from vibrations of fer All Yamaha tone. balanced a full, in creating acoustic guitars a feature hand-fitted dovetail uses joint crafted precisely This joint. neck parts metal no best the guitar the gives and tone outstanding for contact neck-to-body stability. and strength with incredible along The FGX730SC is the acoustic-electric version of the FG730S. Features inherited from the L from Series, such inherited of the FGX730SC version is FG730S. Features The the acoustic-electric as non-scalloped X bracing and a reverse L block neck make attachment, it an instrument of high quality. pickup 1-way 64), (System system Equipped with it a an delivers bright clear, typical tone, A.R.T. of FG include that Onboard electronics accompaniment. or lead playing whether well, equally and performs guitars, a 3-band equalizer with an adjustable mid-range and frequency, a tuner, make it a perfect instrument for live. performing FGX/FSX/FJX/FX/FG/FS/F Series ral l l l l l - - (NT) Natu Natural (NT) Natural

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Yamaha Essential Knowledge

In addition to factories in Japan, Yamaha operates guitar guitar operates Yamaha Japan, in factories to addition In factories in China and Indonesia that are run in the same way. From raw materials to production processes, Yamaha factories all at demanding standards same maintains the logo that bears instrument Yamaha the that every ensure to the fitdelivers and finish that plus thesound and playability expect. to come have customers and our intend we Worldwide Standard, “Made in Yamaha” Worldwide

Even with the advanced manufacturing technology available today, today, available technology manufacturing advanced with the Even it simply isn’t possible to entirely automate the production of first class acoustic guitars. The complexity of the task in addition to and used being materials the of awareness constant for need the of scope the is beyond variations for adjust minutely ability to the technology. available skill the for is no substitute there but a vital role, play do Machines and sensitivity of experienced craftsmen at many stages of the instruments. musical fine of production Made In Yamaha Made SILENTYamaha GUITAR EssentialTM Knowledge 52 Yamaha Essential Knowledge Yamaha’s Yamaha’s goal is to create guitars that ideally meet the real cooperating and world from, directly feedback Acquiring art, needs enjoyment. and livelihood, their for instruments their on depend of professional and amateur musicians who with players in the development of designs and features is providing and players the with communicating on emphasis most great places Yamaha meaningful, understanding, that With produce. effective we way to refine the instruments opportunities for them to evaluate instruments and suggest For improvements. this, Yamaha has established three global with artists world. the in touch can get around designers where and technicians L.A.,locations, and Tokyo, London, those as well as needs own their of aware artistsMost keenly are evaluate to happy usually and are them, around musicians other of can instruments how on opinions and ideas share and prototypes of quality the Thus opportunity arises. the whenever improved be designers, the on craftsmen, dependent only guitars is not Yamaha and support staff guitar divisions at and but Yamaha’s factories, also them. use who players on the degree a large to Artist Relations Artist

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Keeping the Craft Alive the Craft Keeping Because of the heavy reliance on skilled craftsmanship in craftsmanship in skilled on reliance heavy the of Because ensure to way only the guitars, acoustic fine of making the the pass to is future the into quality continued consistent, this process makes craftsmen. young on to Yamaha know-how This process. manufacturing “official” guitar an part the of person to person on passed fully be only can skill of kind through involved hands-on apprenticeship. Craftsmen come basic the that ensuring to dedicated is Yamaha but go, and the along developed innovations many the as well as skills that so on passed effectively are way evolve. guitars to can continue Yamaha

There is innovation and considerable skill behind the the behind skill considerable and innovation is There for used jigs and the of Most well. craftsmanship as and purpose, the for hand by made be to making guitars have many are created specifically for a single model and won’t jigs that make and tools Inventing else. anything for used be perfect produce consistently staff to factory the for easy it shapes and assemblies is an important element of Yamaha’s and craftsmanship. and jigs can wear to tools But approach to taken is care special so use, with alignment of out go at all condition in perfect and maintained them working keep control. quality times–a vital part overall of Crafting the Tools Crafting Specifications SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

L Series FGX/FSX/FJX/FX/FG/FS/F Series FGX730SC FGX720SC FSX730SC FSX720SC FJX730SC FJX720SC FX370C FX310A FG750S FG740SFM FG730S FG720S FG720S-12 FG720SL FG700S FG700MS FS720S F370 F310 LL56 CUSTOM ARE LS56 CUSTOM ARE LJ56 CUSTOM ARE ARE LL36 LS36 ARE LJ36 ARE ARE LL26 LS26 ARE LJ26 ARE ARE LL16D ARE LL16 ARE LL16L ARE LL16-12 ARE LL16M LS16 ARE LS16M ARE LJ16 ARE ARE LL6 ARE LL6M LS6 ARE LS6M ARE LJ6 ARE

Top Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. llllllllllllllllllllll Solid Spruce l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Top Spruce l l l l Solid Indian Rosewood l l l l l l Rosewood l l l l Solid Rosewood l l l l l l l l l Flamed Maple l l Back & Side Rosewood l l l Back & Side Nato / Okume l l l l l l l l l Solid Mahogany l l Nato l l

Mahogany l l Meranti l l 5ply (Mahogany, Rosewood) + Neck Volute + l l l l l l l l l Neck Nato lllllllllllllllllll Rosewood Veneer on back of headstock Neck Fingerboard/Bridge Rosewood lllllllllllllllllll 5ply (Mahogany, Rosewood) lllllllllllll 100-125 mm (3 15/16”- 4 15/16”) l l Ebony lllllllllllllllll Fingerboard/Bridge 100-120 mm (3 15/16”- 4 3/4”) l l l Rosewood l l l l l Body Depth 100-118 mm (3 15/16”- 4 5/8”) l l l l l l l l l l 100-125 mm (3 15/16”- 4 15/16”) l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l 96-116 mm (3 3/4”- 4 9/16”) l l l l Body Depth 100-120 mm (3 15/16”- 4 3/4”) l l l l l l l 43 mm (1 11/16”) llllllllllll l l l l l l Nut Width 44 mm (1 3/4”) llllllllllll l l l l l l l l l 46 mm (1 13/16”) l Nut Width 650 mm (25 9/16”) l l l l l l l l l l l 46 mm (1 13/16”) l String Lengh 634 mm (25”) l l l l l l l l 650 mm (25 9/16”) llllllllllll l l l l l l l l l String Lengh Die-cast with Vintage Plastic Pegs l 634 mm (25”) l Die-cast Chrome (TMW-28) l Tuning Machine Die-cast Gold (TM-67G) l l l Die-cast Chrome (TM-29T) l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l

Die-cast Gold (SG-301-Y22) l l l Covered Chrome l l

Tuning Machine Open Gear (Vintage Finish) (SE700XG) l l l NT, DSR, OBB, BS, BL l

l Die-cast Gold (TM-29G) l l l l l l l l l l l l NT, DSR, CBA, TBS, BL NT, TBS, BL l l Die-cast Gold (TMW-28) l NT, TBS, VCS l NT l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Color NT, TBS, CS l NT, BL l NT, BS, BL l l l l l l Color NT, BS l l l l l VCS l

NT, BS, DT, BL l NT l l l l l l

Gloss (Nitrocellulose Lacquer) l l l l l l Gloss lllllllllllllll l l l Finish Finish Satin l Gloss (Urethan) llllllllllllllll System66 l l l Electronics SRT Zero Impact Pickup (Passive) lllllllllllll System64 1way A.R.T. l l l Hard Case l l l l l l l l l Preamp l Standard Accessory System58 Hard Bag lllllllllllll System53 l

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APX Series CPX Series SLG130NW SLG110N SLG110S A3R AC3R A3M AC3M A1R AC1R A1M AC1M Top Solid Sitka Spruce l l l l l l l l Body Maple l l l Solid Rosewood l l Maple/Rosewood l Frame Solid Mahogany l l Maple l l APX1200II APX1000 APX700II APX700II-12 APX700II-L APX500II APX500II FM CPX15II CPX15NII CPX15WII CPX15EII CPX15SII CPX1200II CPX1000 CPX700II CPX700II-12 CPX500II Back & Side Rosewood l l Neck Mahogany l l l Solid Spruce l l l l l Solid Spruce l l l l l l l l l Top Mahogany l l Ebony l l Fingerboard Spruce l l Top Spruce l Neck Mahogany l l l l l l l l Rosewood Indian Rosewood l Bridge Rosewood l l l Fingerboard / Ebony l l l l Flamed Maple l l White Sycamore l l Bridge 52 mm (2 1/16”) Rosewood l l l l Nut Width 50 mm (2 15/16”) l Solid Rosewood l Walnut l 100-118 mm (3 15/16”-4 5/8”) l l l l Body Depth 43 mm (1 11/16”) l 100-120 mm (3 15/16”-4 3/4”) l l l l Back & Side Flamed Maple l Back & Side Quilted Mahogany l Gold with Vintage Plastic Pegs (Classical Type) l l Nut Width 43 mm (1 11/16”) l l l l l l l l Tuning Machine Solid Rosewood l Gold with Vintage Plastic Pegs l Nato l l l l l String Lengh 650 mm (25 9/16”) l l l l l l l l 650 mm (25 9/16”) l l Flamed Maple l Tuning Machine Die-cast Chrome l l l l l l l l String Lengh Mahogany l 634 mm (25”) l Neck Nato l l l Color NT, VS l l l l l l l l LAB l Nato l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Color Mahogany l l l l l l Finish Gloss NT, BM, TBS l l Neck System63 SRT l l l l l Nato l l l l B-BAND l l Ebony Preamp Pickup Fingerboard/Bridge System66 l l l l L.R.BAGGS l Ebony l Rosewood l l l l l l page 17 17 18 18 17 17 18 18 Page 40 40 40 Fingerboard/Bridge Indian Rosewood l l l l l Body Depth 80-90 mm (3 1/8”-3 9/16”) l l l l l l l Rosewood l l l l NX Series Compact Size Series 43 mm (1 11/16”) l l l l l l Body Depth 95-115 mm (3 3/4”-4 1/2”) l l l l l l l l l l Nut Width 46 mm (1 13/16”) l 43 mm (1 11/16”) l l l l l l l l l Nut Width CX2000R APXT2 JR2 JR2S GL1 46 mm (1 13/16”) l N NCX2000FM NCX1200R NTX1200R NCX900R NCX900FM NTX900FM NCX700 NTX700 NCX700C NTX700C 650 mm (25 9/16”) l l l l Solid Hokkaido Spruce A.R.E. l l l String Lengh 650 mm (25 9/16”) l l l l l l l l Solid Spruce Solid Sitka Spruce l l l Top 634 mm (25”) l l l String Lengh Spruce l l l 634 mm (25”) l l Top Solid Engelmann Spruce l l Mahogany Finish UTF (Ultra Thin Film) l l Die-cast Gold (TM-29GB) l Die-cast Gold (TM-29GB) l Solid Spruce l l Back & Side Solid American Cedar l l Meranti l l Diecast Gold (TM-29G) l Die-cast Gold (SG-301) l l l l l Solid Rosewood l l l Nato or Mahogany l l l Tuning Machine Neck Tuning Machine Die-cast Gold (TM-29G) l Solid Flamed Maple l Die-cast Chrome (TMW-28) l Mahony l Back & Side Rosewood l l l Die-cast Chrome (TM-29T) l l Fingerboard/Bridge Rosewood l l l l Die-cast Chrome (TM-29T) l l l l Flamed Maple l l l l Die-cast Chrome (TMW-28) l Nato l l 80-90 mm (3 1/8”- 3 9/16”) NT, TBL l VS, TBL l African Mahogany l l l l Body Depth 70-70 mm (2 13/16"-2 13/16") l Neck Nato l l l l l l l 65-75mm (2 5/8”- 3”) l NT, MBL, PW, CRB l NT, TBL, BS, UM l Ebony l l 43 mm (1 11/16”) l l l NT, BL, DSR, SDB, T l l l l Fingerboard Rosewood+Ebony Nut Width NT, BL, SDB, BS, VS 48mm (1 7/8”) l l l l l l l l NT, BL, OVS, DRB l Rosewood Color NT, BL, OBB, OVS, VW, RM, DRB l Rosewood l l l l l l l 580mm (23.2”) l Color NT l l Bridge Rosewood+Ebony l l l l String Lengh 540 mm (21 1/4”) l l l NT BW l 94-100 mm l l l l l l l Body Depth 433 mm (17") l 80-90 mm l l l l NT, BL l AVS l Opened Chrome l l 52mm (2 1/16”) l l l l l l l Nut Width SDB l Tuning Machine YTM-01 l OVS l 48 mm (1 7/8") l l l l MOB l String Lengh 650 mm (25 9/16”) lllllllllll Covered Chrome l Finish Gloss l l l l l l l 35G1800-BB l l NT, BL, OVS, DRB l Finish Gloss l l l l l l l l l l Tuning Machine RM1388HGB-7B l l l l l Color NT, TBS, BL, PB System63 SRT System59 3way A.R.T. l l l l l RM1188HNB-7B l l l l l l l NT, TBS l l NT l l l l l l l l Preamp System64 1way A.R.T l l l System63 SRT l l Preamp NT, BL l Gloss l l System64 1way A.R.T l l Color System65 l l NT, BS l Finish Satin l NT, BL, SDB l System65 l Top:Gloss Back&Side:Satin l Standard Accessory Form Case l Finish Gloss lllllllllll Standard Accessory Form Case l Preamp System68 l Preamp System 61 2Way A.R.T. lllllllllll Page 31 31 31 31 31 32 32 Page 33 33 33 33 33 34 34 34 34 34 Standard Accessory Form Case l l l l Standard Accessory Gig Bag l l l l page 37 37 37 38 37 37 38 37 38 37 38 Page 41 42 42 42

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