2018- Yamaha CSF3M Guitar Review in Singapore
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Upgraded Unbleached Bone Saddle and full setup done up by Jarvis Wong of THE GUITAR SPA SINGAPORE
guitarsaddle@hotmail.com
Compact body, full-size sound
The compact size of CSF makes it outstandingly comfortable to play and easy to transport; it’s the perfect guitar to take your music with you wherever you go. And thanks to an all-new design, the compact body packs a sound that’s rich, vibrant and full.
The secret to great resonance
The design of the CSF series utilizes newly-designed scalloped bracing that delivers rich, full-bodied resonance. The use of a forward shifted construction maintains the strength of the body while maximizing the vibration of the guitar’s top.
Two different configurations
Each CSF series guitar boasts a top made from a single sheet of Sitka spruce and mahogany sides and back. The CSF3M uses solid-wood back and sides for even better resonance.
All CSF guitars come with a durable hard bag that you can sling over your shoulder for safe, easy transport.
Pickups for great live performance
CSF series guitars are equipped with the Zero Impact passive pickup, allowing you to plug in to an amplifier or PA system for natural, dynamic acoustic sound when playing live. - Hudba
Thanks Jarvis! Bought one, had the setup done incl. change of saddle and nut. Now it is easier to play, which is great because I am a beginner. Very happy with this beautiful guitar.
Once i had my fav gadget reviewer when i want to buy a new one, i realized that as a musician i never found the instrument review as detail, transparent and comprehensive as yours
Thanks !!
Alexander Wirianata thanks
Bought the csf1m 10 months ago, love it so much that a month ago I took delivery of the csf3m
Great playing!
Love your reviews, playing and energy! Thank you!
thanks man
I'm buying a 2nd hand one today. Good solid wood construction
Zelia Tan good lah
Thanks Jarvis for this review!🤗 I only got to know about this guitar from this review. Very pleased with this guitar so far. Feedback given about a week ago. I tend to prefer smaller guitars.
sure
I’m impressed by this guitar. I was about to get the gsf1m. Glad I took the time to watch your excellent reviews. Great playing. I think it sounds better than the Taylor.
whayneneal yes very very woody
Strange that there are no comments here yet about this CSF3M guitar so I’ll be the first one to start. Bought this guitar on 12 June 2018. Like it very much as it is small n compact, also love the vintage coloured top n beautiful Mahogany wood grain on its back n sides. Very impressive tone n loudness for such a small guitar; able to match my GS Mini. Downside is that when I strum hard, it sounds a little bit “jarring”. Strings are very far (high) from the fingerboard and I had to adjust the neck of the guitar to straighten it as much as possible without it buzzing. I changed the strings to .11 guage and although it is softer, the jarring tone is gone and it sounds more balanced. Hopefully as this guitar ages, its tone will improve even more since it is all solid Mahogany. :)
Great review, love the scale length of the guitar.
One suggestion, massive pincushion distortion in image, too wide angle lens IMO.
I’ve got a Mexico Made Martin DRS1, which was my first guitar (Nov 2017) because I had to have a Martin. I almost stopped playing...and then I bought my Yamaha FSX700SC as a “couch” guitar and haven’t really picked up my Martin much since! I love Yamaha. These videos have me thinking Yamaha where before I wouldn’t have. Keep the great reviews coming, and man Jarvis I LOVE your playing.
Take care! Safe travels.
David Carter I bought a Yamaha fs820 for 270 usd as a beater and compared it to Martin's and Taylor's under 2000$. I'd pick the Yamaha any day.
Strange, because the drs1 is an extremely playable guitar. Have it set up!
@@bartdumolyn1262 it might have been a better option. I loved the sound, look and smells of my Martins but the only thing I have now is my Yamaha. If this plandemic ever goes away (fat chance even if the fear mongering gets everyone 100% get vaccinated) I’ll take my stash of emergency fund “cash” and buy another 000-18 for sure lol!
(I ended up selling my DRS1 and bought a 2011 000-18, then sold it also, back in March 2020).
Have watched a few of your reviews now and really like them. I purchase the APX 1000 NT Feb/9/2019 for my 61st birthday and watched you review on it a few times while waiting for it to arrive. I love Love that guitar. The same day i went to pay for her i tried an FSTA in Vintage color and with one strum fell in love with that too so i put one on layaway. Soon as that is paid for I want a parlor guitar and i know this is gonna be it all solid. Gonna put it on layaway soon as the FSTA is paid for,the guy has it on order for me now.. You Play Awesome and i like trying some of your style there on this one. Yamaha IMO is Top Shelf Product all around. Can't affort Gibson,Taylor or Martin so Yamaha is my choice and will get 3 guitars for the price of one of their high end models so i am truly happy. Thanks for sharing your reviews Young Man .They have made my journey to getting back into guitar very easy
Wayne Stacey Grear
Wayne Stacey great my friend
so good!will buy one for my girl
Hi. Hope you would do review on CORT AS 06. Can't wait. Thanks
Virgil J Inding yes I will
Hi Jarvis, i'm a fan, can i ask how bone saddle and bridge can affect the sound compared to the standard TUSQ, i decided to buy a Martin DJr After watching your review, thank you
awesome review. picked one up at the store with amazing sound and also noticed that it had flaming all across the top (similar to flamed maple but less pronounced) as beautiful to look at as it sounds
Hey Jarvis, wonderful review as always. What song were you playing while fingerpicking? beautiful .
Augustine O all my own compositions
This yamaha, the Martin djr, Taylor gs mini? What would you prefer and why? Please help me choose between these guitars..
compare with Martin D.junior. which one is better sound. ? Thank you.
Hi Jarvis, which do you prefer Taylor Big Baby Mahogany or this one?
This guitar have body depth different. It is seen when I look at the side in the horizontal position. The difference is about 20mm between right and left side. I think it is strange because I have never seen guitar body like this. May be it is a yamaha inovation to get best sound and efficient construction at parlor guitar. I hope it is not error production.
12: 38 that's a great feel and sound
Which specific type of bone nut and saddle did you install? I just ordered a CSF3M so considering this upgrade. I guess I can also upgrade my A3M from Yamaha as well right?
Harry Maes FMI saddle
when you play that your head triples in size for me
It is very hard not to click the sub button. Great presentaion and peformamce. Would be very nice if I could know the name of the sonf at 12:24. Quite touching.
J P that’s my composition and it’s on one of my tutorial I teach look for it on my channel
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Thanks for your quick response. It is such a nice song. Good to know. Keep it up the good work!
Hi Jarvis,I have been on the lookout for a Martin 00-18 to add to my arsenal, wonder how this CSF3M would compare sound?I know Yamaha's are very well built.
Different tone .. martin drier tone more towards vintage .. yamaha is bright modern
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Thanks again Jarvis,You're the best
Hi I have this guitar . I haven´t upgrade saddle and bone .Its still in factory settings. Is it really worth to make these upgrades and how do you see is possible to lower action also from factory settings.
Well it’s plastic saddles to start with so the tone will be just a normal tone .. upgrade it and you will get clearer trebles , more responsive sounding and louder guitar . It’s worth the extra
I just purchased a fs800 and had to exchange it because the straight edge on the fretboard hit the bridge..it seems Yamaha sets their necks low..In the store I measured 4 and only one cleared and only on the center of the bridge between 3 and 4 strings the straight edge still barley hits the bridge with the straight edge placed next to the outer strings..waiting on bone nut saddle and pins to set her up..
I wish they made these in Rosewood
me too
I’ll give you my honest sound review only , it is good. With regards to looks maybe it is still nice. The only person who could decide on a very good review is you my friend because you hug and play the guitar, feel every frets of it, and hear the real sound next to your ear. So let us know is it worth buying, or does it really impress you? Thanks.
Harold Rull i say buy this
It's bad ass!
I choose it over the taylor koa gs mini and martin. Csf3m all solid wood. Gig bag is sturdy and light. I adjusted the truss rod a 1/2".
I played one at Guitar Center the other day. It looks like a little toy. I strummed it just for a laugh, but that tone is nothin to laugh about. I bought one immediately. Unreal.
MoTone GearChannel about to buy one. I can’t wait.
Hey Jarvis. Would you recommend the CSF3M or gs mini?
Theresa Seah the CSF3m is very stable and won’t swell as compared to the GS MINI .. take the Yamaha and get it setup well and you have a long term guitar
The Guitar Spa Singapore By setting up do you mean upgrading guitar parts like the bridge?
Theresa Seah it comes with a plastic saddle - so change the saddle to a FMI
saddle and also the plastic pins to dyed bone pins and you will be amazed at the improvements plus dynamics
Hey Jarvis, Who's better CSF3M or GS Mini e Koa Plus ?
yamaha has less bass and gs
mini more bass
tks for ur advice jarvis
Why do i think its an excellent guitar for fingerpicking than strumming?
Cox it’s small and the tone is articulate/. The bass is more contain so you won’t get a big tone
how much the price sir
Benjie Cabatic it’s on the website
No stock in Malaysia
Too bad
Csf3m guitars are Japanese made?
China
Yamaha CSF3M vs Martin Djr-10 burst, which one would you choose?
The Martin would be louder and more martin tone .. the yamaha a more modern tone
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore They're both so nice although construction wise I think the Yamaha offers more, (solid mahogany back/sides, mahogany binding, rosewood fingerboard, solid spruce top, sound wise they both sound great, really like the Martin tone although the Yamaha projects well, looks I think go to the Yamaha. Today I'm leaning more toward the Yamaha. Tomorrow who knows...
@@tuttdc yamaha is more stable especially the top .. the way they are made and sound
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Thanks for the reply Jarvis. Going to GC tomorrow to pick up or order the Yamaha, however, a local shop is selling a 2015 Breedlove Stage Parlor LTD so going to check it out first, ever review this guitar?
12:37what is sound!? 🙏
It is a song composed by him. :D
ผจญภัย หน้าเซเว่น my own composition
Hey jarvis please review Martin Ed Sheeran Divide edition
monk mania I have two of them but no time
monk mania yes the review already out on my channel
Csf3M or LL16??
two different guitars two diff purpose...LL16 will be a loud strummer and CFS3m great for home song writing or being alone
Buy both. Totally different guitars. I have an LL16. I played one of these a few days ago at my fave guitar shop and I really want one now. The sunburst one looks SO classy, and they sound sweet. Typical beautiful yamaha fit and finish.
Sounds similar with ls or fs ta....... ummmm
WHO WOULD THUMBS DOWN JARVIS?...WOW! SAD PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD..
Runnningonempty most of the time people thumbing down is because of miss hit the button