Yamaha CSF1M Vintage Natural

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The tone is boxy, and there are certainly better options in terms of tonal quality, but that’s to be expected from a low-end model, like this one. Pros I’ve included some of the best parlor guitars in my roundup that won’t cost you a small fortune, but if you can afford them, high-end parlor guitars will sound and age better than most budget options. Final Thoughts

Brand: When it comes to Parlor guitars, we’ve seen that the more experienced and reputed the maker, the better the craftsmanship and sound. Because Parlor guitars are so small in size, the brand crafting it has to be very smart about its design, components, bracing, and overall craftsmanship to get the loudest projection and the best tone possible out of it. And we’ve seen that experienced brands are well-versed in this department, as are some of the up and coming, passionate young boutique brands. This makes for butter-smooth playing with minimal exertion. In contrast, large body guitars like dreadnoughts require fingerstyle players to exert a lot of force to be able to get the same volume.Credit subject to status and affordability. Terms & Conditions Apply. Guitar Guitar Limited is a credit broker and is Authorised While travel guitars are shaped like regular acoustics but in a smaller size, Parlor guitars are longer and thinner in comparison to acoustic guitars. These body designs were deliberately chosen to maximize the volume produced by these guitars without compromising on their small size. Aside from their functional significance, such designs also give that classic vintage look to Parlor guitars that are quite a sight to behold. That being said, you probably won’t have any complaints with the sound. It’s surprisingly rich and full for a laminated body. Additionally, it’s drop-dead gorgeous and relatively easy to play. Good stuff. What I don’t like Overall Build and Design: The PM-2 is a guitar that you can tell has been designed with a lot of thought and care. The classic Parlor shape is adorned with natural brown finish and deep red scratchplate. At 42 inches long, it sure does fall into the larger end of the spectrum for a Parlor guitar’s size, but since it bears the distinctly narrow, pear-shaped Parlor body (and Fender themselves call it so), we’d love to group it under this category.

Whether a high-end dreadnought or an affordable travel guitar, you can always rely on Yamaha to have a model to offer – and the parlor guitar market is no different. Part of the newly released CSF Series, the CSF1M is an affordable electro-acoustic parlor guitar that is well on its way to becoming one of the most popular parlors on the market. Let’s see why. The system utilises individual piezoelectric elementsfor each string to faithfully reproduce the rich sound of the CSF1M

Not everybody agrees on the definition of a parlor guitar, but even though it is debatable, most luthiers consider a guitar smaller in dimensions than a 0-size concert a parlor sized guitar. When you wrap your arms around it, you’ll notice that it is a tad longer than usual guitars. The performance and build rise above any niche concept and it could be an instrument you keep returning to both at home and away, albeit something you may treasure too much to risk denting at that campfire sing-along.

You’ll also find some lower-end guitars made out of agathis too. This tonewood is inexpensive but still sounds decent enough. It’s not just the aesthetics; the sound is also a nod to classical acoustic guitars. It’s punchy, sparkly, and immaculately clean. The tones are well-rounded, far better than vintage acoustics. What I don’t like Not only will the volume be more than enough to travel across the room, but the clear, balanced, resonant tone you’ll get will be unparalleled in such a small size. The Yamaha CSF1M electro-acoustic guitar, seen here in a great looking Vintage Tint, defies expectations you have of smaller-size acoustic guitars and comes at a great price. Great Playability, Great Value My Review: Luna’s Gypsy series of Parlor guitars carry forward their well-known tradition of crafting beautiful-looking guitars, along with offering quite an earthy distinct overall tone. The Muse Parlor acoustic with its dark, mystical hue and narrow body has a striking aesthetic that, indeed, looks like a vintage guitar that was played by the creative, musical nomads of yore. Thanks to the all-mahogany build, it has a deep, warm tone with a solid midrange.With individual piezo-electric elements for each string, the rich sound of the CSF is reproduced faithfully so you sound great whether you’re playing plugged-in or unplugged. But there’s another thing that distinguishes Parlor guitars from other small acoustic guitars, and that is their pear-like structure that’s wider at the bottom than at the top. Some Parlor guitars are also designed as an elongated, figure-of-eight body.