GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE SELECTS YAMAHA LS500 ACOUSTIC
FOR "EDITORS’ PICK" AWARD
–Fine Instrument Captures Top Recent Roundup–

BUENA PARK, CA–Yamaha Guitar products have again earned accolades with the recent naming of the LS500 acoustic as Guitar Player magazine’s "Editors’ Pick" in the February 2000 issue. The LS500 competed in a recent roundup which also included the Alvarez-Yari FY-200 and Takamine F-360.

The editors were impressed with the outstanding playability of the LS500, citing its exceptional lead sound, great single-note style and tone. "They thought that for an acoustic instrument with traditional styling, it had the savage playability usually reserved for an electric ‘lead’-type guitar," stated Gary Cook, Yamaha Guitar product manager, Pro Audio & Combo Division.

The LS500, according to Cook, has roots in the early history of guitar building. Solid Indian Rosewood sides and back pieces produce a bright tone, and an aesthetically pleasing rich color and grain. The LS500 also features a bound fingerboard and headstock, and natural abalone embellishments. "The real beauty," adds Cook, "is in details like the fine fretwork, individually located bridge, and hand-scalloped bracing that will set the LS500 apart from even more expensive guitars."

Guitar Player noted that with its classic lines and smaller size, the LS500 is comfortable to hold and makes an ideal choice for fingerstyle players, including those in the bluegrass, country, folk and new "jam band" genres.

"The LS500 was compared against other high quality products and deemed to be the best," stated David Bergstrom, director of marketing, Combo Group, Pro Audio & Combo Division. "That speaks well for Yamaha Guitar Development’s 10-year history of designing fine instruments. We’re honored."

For more information on the Yamaha LS500 Acoustic Guitar, visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM 2000, Los Angeles Convention Center, Petree Hall; write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Guitar Products, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail info@yamaha.com or visit http://www.yamahaguitars.com on the Web.

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