NEW COMPASS SHOWS ART DECO STYLE
—Outstanding Performance, Sound and Signature
Design—
ANAHEIM, CA—The Art Deco style has long been considered
the pinnacle of sophistication and elegance, and those qualities
are on full display in the newest addition to the popular Yamaha
Compass line, the CPX15AD Limited Edition acoustic/electric
guitar.
Using natural materials which include Abalone, Mother of Pearl
and Turquoise, Yamaha's craftsmen have made yet another
bold visual statement while maintaining the characteristics
that make the Compass the choice of professionals: outstanding
playability and tone, plus the sophisticated electronics to
bring that tone to the audience in vivid detail.
"The Compass is unique among guitars in that it offers
custom shop looks and features in a package that's accessible
to the working musician," notes David Bergstrom, director
of marketing, Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio &
Combo Division, Combo Group. "These instruments are at
home on stage, in the studio, and in the collector's display
case." Each of the 300 limited edition instruments will
carry a certificate of authenticity.
The handmade CPX15AD starts with traditional materials, including
a solid Spruce top over Rosewood back and sides, a Mahogany
neck with an Ebony fingerboard, and an Ebony bridge. The clear
natural finish, highlighted by Gold hardware and tasteful eye-catching
inlays, make this limited edition a must-have for collectors
and players looking for an unforgettable visual statement.
The CPX15AD succeeds beneath the surface, too. The Compass
body shape is among the most comfortable in the business, and
gives outstanding access to the entire neck, while the sophisticated
combination piezo/microphone electronics system (with blender
preamp) captures the guitar's natural tone.
"The Compass is one of the few guitars that can capture
the eyes as well as the ears," says Gary Cook, product
manager, Yamaha Guitars. "But the best part happens when
you pick one up. These are truly ‘players' guitars."
The Compass CPX15AD includes a professional hard shell case,
and is currently available.
For more information on the CPX15AD Limited Edition guitar,
visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM 2002 in the Marquis Ballroom of
the Anaheim Marriot Hotel; write Yamaha Corporation of America,
Pro Audio & Combo Division, Guitar Products, P.O. Box 6600,
Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; email infostation@yamaha.com;
or visit www.yamaha.com or www.yamahaguitars.com.
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