Yamaha love

[martingitdave]

Originally Posted by redi

This is the way.

Yamaha's system is one of the three or four best factory analog pickup systems worldwide. If I could buy it loose, I would drill the holes in my D-18. As it is, it's only available at the time of purchase. If you play out more than once a week, it can be very useful. Otherwise, a K&K is fine.

[Rosette]

Originally Posted by redi

I suppose a quick fix would be a 1” piece of clear tape.

If you removed the entire pick guard I’d be curious if theres tan lines on the F series. Any pics?

I haven’t felt the need for a pickguard as I don’t use a pick with this guitar. No, I didn’t have any tan lines, and removed the replacement guard after 3 years. Here is a recent photo

[davidd]

Originally Posted by redi

This is the way.

The K&K isn't going to sound any where near as good as the stock pickup the FSX5 has. One of the best out there IMO.

[davidd]

Originally Posted by Rosette

I haven’t felt the need for a pickguard as I don’t use a pick with this guitar. No, I didn’t have any tan lines, and removed the replacement guard after 3 years. Here is a recent photo

You have me now deciding if I should take off the black one I have on mine.

[bls82261]

Originally Posted by Pickcity

I do plug in, but am also torn between the X or not…I understand these models sound very good plugged in, but I despise extra holes in the body and being stuck with a certain system. I am thinking about the FS5 or FG5 and adding a K&K.

I have a FG3 and added a K & K and love it

[redi]

Originally Posted by Rosette

I haven’t felt the need for a pickguard as I don’t use a pick with this guitar. No, I didn’t have any tan lines, and removed the replacement guard after 3 years. Here is a recent photo

Yeah, I think I will take mine off. I use fingers only anyway. Super easy to put a stock one on too if there becomes a need as Yamaha has replacements for < $15.

…

Done. No tan lines on a 3 yo guitar.

[Rosette]

[QUOTE=davidd;7431785]You have me now deciding if I should take off the black one I have on mine. [\QUOTE]



Whatever you decide, I think the finish on yours is superior to mine (looks less orange) so that’s an improvement Yamaha maybe made on this model. Mine is a 2020 model. I also think the black plastic guard looks a lot better than the fake wood pickguard (the original pickguard on mine didn’t have the black plastic one underneath the faux wood)

[doctone]

Originally Posted by redi

I suppose a quick fix would be a 1” piece of clear tape.

If you removed the entire pick guard I’d be curious if theres tan lines on the F series. Any pics?

https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...2&postcount=35



https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...1&postcount=27

[JanS]

Just added a K and K to my new FG9. The beauty of the K and K is that is totally passive. No knobs, batteries or electronics in the guitar to someday break down and reduce the value of the instrument. I like my electronics to all be outboard so I can upgrade and repair as needed with no effect on the guitar.

[View From Afar]

Hi have an LJ-16 that I have permanently out on a stand in the house. I use at as my 'couch guitar' and it is fantastic for it's price.

I did hear that they were going to be discontinued as they are too good for the money and are stopping people buying the more expensive models. Not sure how true that is though...

[67goat]

Originally Posted by Rosette

I haven’t felt the need for a pickguard as I don’t use a pick with this guitar. No, I didn’t have any tan lines, and removed the replacement guard after 3 years. Here is a recent photo

Not saying you need it if you don't want it, but they protect from more than picks. Willy didn't put that hole in Trigger with a pick. That was all fingernail.

[ytse43]

What follows is what has been on the Japanese Yamaha website since, well, October 6, 2022. Translation follows.
https://jp.yamaha.com/products/music...ies/index.html

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対象品番：LL86CUSTOM ARE、LL56CUSTOM ARE、LJ56CUSTOM ARE、LS56CUSTOM ARE、LL36ARE、LJ36ARE、LS36ARE、 LL26 ARE、JL26 ARE、LS 26ARE、LLX36C ARE、LJX36C ARE、LSX36C ARE、LLX26C ARE(NT/BL/TBS)、LJX26C ARE(NT/BL/TBS)、LSX26C ARE(NT/BL/TBS)Notice of suspension of orders for domestic models of acoustic guitar L series

October 6, 2022

Yamaha Music Japan Inc.

Thank you very much for your continued patronage of our products.

Regarding the domestic model of the acoustic guitar L series, we received a lot of inquiries from customers, and the production was unable to keep up. We are actively producing for recovery, but we will stop accepting orders because we are unable to answer the delivery date even if we receive your order now.

We will continue to work on a stable supply of products throughout the company. Thank you for your understanding.

Target number: LL86CUSTOM ARE, LL56CUSTOM ARE, LJ56CUSTOM ARE, LS56CUSTOM ARE, LL36ARE, LJ36ARE, LS36ARE, LL26 ARE, J L26 ARE, LS 26ARE, LLX36C ARE, LJX36C ARE, LSX36C ARE, LLX26C ARE (NT/BL/TBS), LJX26C ARE (NT/BL/TBS), LSX26C ARE (NT/BL/TBS)

[redi]

Originally Posted by ytse43

We will continue to work on a stable supply of products throughout the company.

Thanks for the info.

Having spent a lot of time in my career unwinding carefully crafted "non-position statements", I am not sure how to interpret the 2022 announcement as it doesn't really commit to anything except not taking new orders. Could well mean they will continue to produce these MiJ L models... or maybe or not. Relatively new L models are still in the supply chain, at least in some places online and in small numbers.

Alas.

[Tleek]

Originally Posted by 67goat

Not saying you need it if you don't want it, but they protect from more than picks. Willy didn't put that hole in Trigger with a pick. That was all fingernail.

I’ve heard that too, and Willy probably put Trigger through what any normal guitar could only dream of, but in a short YouTube doc about Trigger Willy says the hole formed because he played with a pick.

I didn’t rewatch the whole thing, but I think it’s this one.
https://youtu.be/b6IB0trJoJU?si=fxcLsprqAtSdfntP

In another video his luthier says the hole formed because pieces of wood get stuck under his nails when he plays.

Probably both.

[67goat]

Originally Posted by Tleek

I’ve heard that too, and Willy probably put Trigger through what any normal guitar could only dream of, but in a short YouTube doc about Trigger Willy says the hole formed because he played with a pick.

I didn’t rewatch the whole thing, but I think it’s this one.
https://youtu.be/b6IB0trJoJU?si=fxcLsprqAtSdfntP

In another video his luthier says the hole formed because pieces of wood get stuck under his nails when he plays.

Probably both.

The luthier one is the one I watched. Interesting.

I liked the part in the luthier video where they talked about the exact replica they made so they wouldn't have to work on Trigger any more. And he was like, "isn't that special?" (not actual words)