Yamaha FSX3 NT
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Yamaha
FSX3 NT
Product Info
Article Number:
465495
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
FSX3 NT
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,406.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The FSX3 NT is a beautifully crafted guitar, especially impressive given its price point. The A.R.E. treatment really matures the tone quickly, making it sound like a much older instrument. It's ideal for gigging singer-songwriters or intermediate players seeking a comfortable, well-voiced guitar with reliable amplified capabilities.
Product Description
- Yamaha FSX3 NT
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Concert
- A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment of the top
- Back and sides: Solid mahogany
- Top: Solid spruce
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- 20 Frets
- Nut width: 44 mm (1.73")
- Scale: 634 mm (25")
- Pickup: Atmosfeel
- Preamplifier: Vol / Bass EQ / Mic Blend
- Ebony bridge
- Black pickguard
- Gotoh open-gear machine heads
- Colour: Natural
- Includes hard bag
PROS
- • Solid spruce top with A.R.E. treatment delivers a mature, responsive tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides contribute warmth and focused mid-range presence.
- • Atmosfeel pickup system offers surprisingly natural amplified sound and blending options.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience with excellent note definition.
CONS
- • Solid mahogany construction might lack the ultimate projection of a rosewood alternative.
- • The black pickguard feels a bit visually stark against the natural finish.
- • While versatile, it's best suited for fingerstyle and lighter strumming; not a full-on bluegrass powerhouse.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
634 mm (25 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Atmosfeel System (Vol/Bass EQ/Mic Blend)
Weight
Approximately 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Atmosfeel is a significant upgrade, offering a more natural and nuanced amplified tone with better feedback rejection compared to previous Yamaha systems.
The neck has a comfortable 'C' shape profile; while the nut width is 44 mm, it's not overly wide and should be manageable for most hand sizes.
Yes, the A.R.E. process stabilizes the top, making the guitar less susceptible to changes in humidity and temperature, improving overall consistency.
