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Yamaha

Yamaha CSF3M All-Solid Parlor Acoustic Guitar

  • Parlor size, 600mm scale
  • 34mm shorter than a full-size acoustic
  • Sitka spruce and mahogany, all non-laminated woods
  • Passive Zero Impact pickup
  • Hard gig bag included
  • 1 year manufacturer warranty

Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A rich sounding compact guitar for travelers and couch players who want full size feel and a stage ready pickup. Its smaller body still gives less bass than a dreadnought.

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ASIN: B0795S9WS7Model: CSF3MCategory: Steel String Acoustic Guitars

Colors Available

Crimson Red BurstTobacco Brown SunburstTranslucent BlackVintage Natural

Styles Available

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Overview

A traveler or home player gets a parlor guitar that feels close to full size thanks to a scale only slightly shorter than standard. Sitka spruce and mahogany build the body, and a passive pickup delivers natural plugged in tone.

Full guitar feel in a small body is the case: the scale is barely shortened, so chords feel familiar. A parlor body still produces less low end than a large acoustic.

Who it's for

Players who take a guitar on trips or keep one by the couch, and who gig small rooms. Bass heavy strummers should look at a larger body.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Non-laminated spruce and mahogany
  • Near full size scale
  • Passive pickup needs no battery
  • Hard gig bag included
Cons
  • Less bass than larger bodies
  • Nut width not listed

Performance notes

Tone comes from the spruce top and mahogany body working with a new bracing pattern, giving a full voice for the size. The passive pickup has no preamp to power, so plugged in tone depends on the amp or PA.

Specifications

BrandYamaha
ModelCSF3M
Dimensions & fit
Instrument SizeParlor size
Scale Length600mm
Item weight8 pounds
Hand OrientationRight
Construction & materials
Top Material TypeSitka spruce
Back Material TypeMahogany
Body Material TypeMahogany
ColorVintage Natural
Neck Material TypeMahogany
Included components
Included ComponentsHard gig bag
Warranty & support
Warranty Description1 year manufacturer
Other details
Guitar Pickup ConfigurationPassive Zero Impact
Number of Strings6

Frequently asked questions

Does the Yamaha CSF3M pickup need a battery?

It uses a passive Zero Impact pickup. Plug a cable into the guitar and run it to an amp or PA.

How short is the CSF3M scale?

600mm, which is 34mm shorter than a standard full-size acoustic.

What case comes with the Yamaha CSF3M?

A durable, hard gig bag.

Is the CSF3M top laminated?

No. The CSF3 uses all non-laminated Sitka spruce and mahogany.