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Yamaha Guitars – # 1 In U.S. Sales

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Yamaha Guitars is ringing in its 40th anniversary this year, and to celebrate, Yamaha received a very nice present. According to MI Sales Trak, Yamaha Guitars moved past U.S. competitors Martin and Taylor to take the top sales spot in the U.S.

Yamaha has led the field in the number of acoustic guitar units sold for some time, but just one year ago, Yamaha ranked fourth behind Martin, Taylor, and Ibanez in dollar volume, according to Dennis Webster, marketing manager for Yamaha Guitars. Not anymore.

“The easy part is over,” Webster, said, “we want to celebrate our 40 years in the U.S., but now comes the tough work of staying competitive in the future.”

The Yamaha FG series is one of the best selling acoustic guitars, according to Webster, a feat that is not lost on Yamaha’s guitar marketing team. For its 40th anniversary, Yamaha has commissioned a limited-edition FG to celebrate, and only 40 guitars were made. Each will include a plaque on the back of the headstock and be individually numbered.

For information on Yamaha guitars and other musical instruments, visit www.AndysMusicOnline.com, or call Andy’s Music at 251-633-8944.

(Reprinted from Music Inc. Magazine, July 2009).

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New Yamaha NX Nylon String Guitars

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Yamaha guitars has announced a new series of acoustic electric nylon string guitars – the NX Series. With the NX range, Yamaha has created something new from the oldest and most traditional guitars, to show that nylon string guitars are no longer just for nylon string players.

The NX Series has six models and includes a choice of NT contemporary thinline or NC traditional body styles, traditional classical or crossover neck profiles, body wood options and spec levels, from the workhorse NTX700 to the handcrafted NCX2000, complete with Yamaha’s Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (ARE) technology. This technology gives guitars a more matured sound (as in aged), right out of the box!

Benefiting from Yamaha’s class-leading construction including premium tonewoods, ultra-thin finishes and professional setups, the NX range also features the latest version of the exclusive ART (Acoustic Resonance Transducer) pickup system, in a truly nylon-specific configuration.

Yamaha NX guitars were created to provide a range of performance instruments that not only prove nylon strings are a tone every guitarist should have in their palette, but makes those tones more accessible and usable than ever before.

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Yamaha Basses

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

For more than 20 years, the Yamaha BB Series electric bass guitars have been the workhorse for great bass players like Nathan East, Tony Kanal, Michael Anthony, and Lee Sklar. Through the years, these players have relied on Yamaha’s BB basses to deliver that deep, warm thump that has become the hallmark Yamaha bass sound.  Let’s take a closer look at these great Yamaha basses.

The Yamaha BB614 4-string electric bass guitar features an active 3-band EQ system with a ceramic soap bar-style bridge pickup, and a split coil neck pickup to give you the versatility of sound that is required in professional gigs. Speed knobs for master volume and master tone, a pickup balancer and a toggle selector switch complete the package. 

The BB614 also has a beefy alder body with a bolt-on maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. It features the classic characteristics of the original BB series electric basses, from the distinctive big body design and bolt-on neck to the vintage-style hardware and soap bar and split-coil pickups. With the addition of state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques. The BB615 is the 5-string version in the 6 series.

A step down in price – but not in quality – is the BB415 5-string electric bass.  It features a beefy alder body with a bolt-on maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. Electronics include a ceramic soapbar-style bridge pickup, a split coil neck pickup, a toggle selector switch and speed knobs for master volume and master tone. The BB414 is the 4-string version of this model.

The Yamaha BB series basses are not new, the BB1000 and BB2000 professional model basses were introduced in 1977 as the flagship models of this new line.  For more information about Yamaha guitars and basses, visit www.AndysMusicOnline.com.

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Yamaha YDP140 and YDP160 Digital Pianos

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

Almost everyone is on a budget during these tough economic times, whether it’s groceries, entertainment, or eating out. But when it comes to a major purchase like a piano, the budget gets really tight! That’s were the very popular and well made Yamaha digital pianos come in; you can have your cake and eat it too. Yamaha electronic keyboards are well made, sound very good, and are affordable. Let’s take a look at a two of our best sellers.

In addition to the 88-key weighted keyboard action, the Yamaha YDP140 digital piano features duet-friendly twin headphone jacks, a choice of six voices, and a high-efficiency 6W x 2 stereo amplifier for the two internal speakers, and four types of reverb capable of making a small room sound as big as a concert hall.

The Yamaha Arius YDP140 digital piano features Yamaha’s sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) with Dynamic Stereo Sampling for the ultimate in instrument realism. Taken at different 3 levels of soft, medium and loud each key is comprised of multiple stereo recordings of an actual grand piano. This provides subtle differences in volume and timbre depending on how you play the keys, and gives you full expressive control over the sound. In other words, you get a great piano sound! The next step up from the YDP 140, is the Yamaha YDP160. Let’s take a look.

The Yamaha YDP160 digital piano is perfect for students and experienced players alike, and provides true piano sound and feel. The GH keyboard and 3-level AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling voices deliver remarkably authentic sound and natural expressiveness, making it a true joy to play, both in practice and in performance. The damper pedal includes a half-damper effect, giving you nuanced expressive control over the sustained sound. Dual voice capability lets you play two different instrument sounds at the same time, while a 1-track song recorder allows you to capture your original musical ideas and performances.

Both the YDP160 and YDP140 digital pianos are part of the new Yamaha Arius Digital Piano series. These digital pianos provide exceptionally natural, grand piano-like touch, with realistic weight gradations – heavy in the lower end, and light in the upper. The premium Graded Hammer Effect (GHE) action of the YDP160 provides even greater expressive control than GHS. In addition to its quieter mechanism, GHE features an extra key sensor capable of reproducing fast repetitive playing of a single note with perfect articulation. So Graded Hammer Effect keyboards suit skill levels from Chopsticks to Chopin Etudes and everything in between.

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Vinny Valentino Guitar Clinic

Friday, December 12th, 2008

 

Jazz guitarist and Yamaha guitar clinician Vinny Valentino presented a well attended seminar on Wednesday evening December 10, at Andy’s Music.  Both professional and amatuer guitarist were in attendance, as well as young students with their teachers and parents.

Vinny performed many jazz favorites, and answered questions during his performance. He performed on various Yamaha guitars during the presentation, starting with the FGX720SC, which is a solid top dreadnought acoustic electric guitar with the System 55 preamp. He  also played the APX700, CPX900, and the LLX6 from the handcrafted series.

All in attendance where impressed with Vinny’s playing, as well as his ability to communicate with his audience. If you’re ever presented with the chance to hear Vinny Valentino play, don’t miss it. You’ll be well rewarded – we were!

Additional information about Yamaha guitars is available at www.AndysMusicOnline.com, or call Andy’s Music, 251-633-8944.

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GUITAR WORKSHOP FEATURING VINNY VALENTINO

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Recording artist and Yamaha guitar clinician Vinny Valentino will present a free guitar workshop at Andy’s Music, 1412 Hillcrest Road at 7:00 p.m., December 10. Admission is free, but tickets are required and advance reservations are recommended since seating is based on space availability. Call 251-633-8944 for details.

Vinny is a native Virginian and has been playing guitar since age six. He is the newest member of the Jazz and Fusion super group Vital Information.

Vinny earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies at Howard University. He began his musical studies at Northern Virginia Community College and continued them at George Mason University before concentrating on jazz at Howard. In 1988, he released his first solo recording entitled Vinny Valentino, and now has five recordings to his credit.

His international debut recording, The Distance Between Two Lines, shot straight up the charts to #2 and stayed on the national charts for more than 14 weeks – an unprecedented achievement for a first international release. Paul Anthony of Jazz Unlimited called it “one of the top five albums of 1993.”

Based in New York City, Vinny tours extensively, playing concerts, festivals, and club engagements around the world. Currently in addition to performing with his own bands, Vinny is performing with Bill Evans as well as Steve Smith and Vital Information.

This workshop is presented in association with Yamaha Guitars. For more information about Vinny, visit www.Vinny.com and www.VitalInformation.com.

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Yamaha Guitars Receive FREE Accessories

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Yes folks, you can get something for nothing at Andy’s Music. For a limited time – until they run out – we’re offering a free Yamaha Axe Pack with each Yamaha Guitar or electric bass purchase.  The Axe Pack is an accessory pack that includes a gig bag, guitar stand, and an instructional DVD. It has a retail value of $79.95.

Eligible Yamaha guitars include the FG and CG series, and electric guitars and basses. The guitar and bass packs are excluded (they already include the gig bag and other accessories).

So don’t stare there gawking at the screen, click this link – Yamaha Guitars – and claim your free Axe Pack. It’s not often you get something for nothing!.

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Classical Guitars

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Making a classical guitar requires a high level of sensitivity and a deep dedication to the art of guitar making, and Yamaha master craftsmen posses those qualities.

Yamaha classical guitars are made using extensive analysis, research, and experimentation and Yamaha guitar craftsmen have succeeded in blending the best and most critical aspects of traditional Spanish guitar making techniques with modern manufacturing processes.

Processes that include a comprehensive quality check system that ensures each classical guitar is of the highest standards possible. The result of this effort is a classical guitar that delivers outstanding quality and performance at an affordable price.

For information and prices on Yamaha classical guitars, visit the  music instrument music store at www.AndysMusicOnline.com.

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October Is Yamaha Music Month

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

Yamaha has designated October as Yamaha Music Month, and in each product category of music instruments – i.e. digital pianos, synths, guitars, etc. – they are providing Special Offers. For instance, if you buy a Yamaha YDP223 digital piano, you receive a free Home Companion Kit. If you purchase a Yamaha guitar – some models excluded – you get a free Yamaha Axe Pack.

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Yamaha Guitars

Monday, April 9th, 2007

For more than twenty years, Yamaha has been making electric acoustic guitars, dedicated to creating natural, rich tone captured through innovative pickup and preamp combinations.

Now Yamaha has revisited pickup technology again to achieve another milestone in the path to perfection. Their unique A.R.T (Acoustic Resonance Transducer) system uses purpose-specific multi-layer contact pickups and powerful new preamps to produce clear, natural amplified sounds.

The small-bodied, performance-focused APX, and the fuller-bodied CPX guitars fitted with A.R.T systems provide exceptionally organic amplified tone – closer than ever before to the natural acoustic sound of the guitar.

With a solid spruce top, the Yamaha APX700 projects a warm, mature tone with rich, ringing sustain both acoustically and amplified. The small body and slim neck ensure that, like all Yamaha APX guitars, the performance experience is perfect.

The 1-way A.R.T pickup system in combination with the System 56 preamp delivers a clear, controllable sound thanks to its ultra-musical EQ and adjustable mid frequency control for precise tone shaping.

The Yamaha APX500 electric acoustic guitar is steeped in the family tradition of superb playability, stunning looks and strong amplified tone. With a spruce top and nato back and sides, the APX 500 is the ideal guitar for those looking for a solid, reliable performance electro-acoustic.

A simple, effective 1-way under-saddle pickup system provides the tone, complemented by the System 55TA preamp with 3-band EQ and built-in tuner.

To produce its warm tone and even bass response, the Yamaha CPX700 acoustic electric guitar features a unique body size, slightly smaller than a full-size jumbo, for the perfect combination of sound, looks and comfort. The guitar features a solid spruce top and nato back and sides and produces a bright, richly textured sound – one that, thanks to the solid spruce top, will mature with age.

The 1-way pickup is matched to the System 56 preamp, featuring our ultra-musical 3-band EQ and adjustable mid frequency control for powerful, versatile tone-shaping. Like all the other CPX and APX guitars, an integrated tuner is always available.

At the top of the APX range, the Yamaha APX900 is equipped with the new 3-way A.R.T. pickup system, the result of years of experience in electro-acoustic design and the key to the most natural electro-acoustic sound imaginable. With a high-grade flamed maple back and sides and a solid spruce top, it delivers a bright, mature tone, with a punchy projection and powerful sustain.

The Yamaha unique 3-way pickup system is coupled with the System 57 preamp that allows independent control over the main, bass and treble pickups and features our performance tuned 3-band EQ and on-board chromatic tuner.

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