Inspired by the oceans of the world, the CPX15A is the first in a line of thematically designed acoustic electrics. Handcrafted by Yamaha's master luthiers using quality woods and materials, the entire Compass Series features Solid Spruce tops, Ebony fingerboards, and a unique preamp system that includes a piezo pickup and condenser microphone. The Compass Series is an ideal place to launch your acoustic journey.

Features:
Nautical Design

Solid Spruce Top

Rosewood Back and Sides

Mahogany Neck with Ebony Fingerboard

Gold Tuners

System 45 Preamp w/ Piezo Pick-up + Microphone

Natural Finish

Limited Lifetime Warranty

The excellent 2-way piezo/mic system -- the mic mounted in fixed position underneath the bridge plate -- allows both signals to be blended for the ultimate in acoustic-like realism, while the 4-band EQ includes presence for added sparkle and a variable midrange (300Hz - 2kHz) for extended tonal adjustment. The supplied soundhole cover helps prevent feedback in high-volume situations.

CPX15 Controls
The CPX15 features a 2-way pickup system consisting of a piezo pickup mounted in the bridge and a condenser microphone attached to a gooseneck mounted inside the body. While the piezo system reproduces string vibration, the microphone is used to pickup the guitar`s acoustic tone produced within the body.

The CPX15's preamp incorporates a Blend Control to mix Ribbon Transducer pickup's tight electric-acoustic sound with that of the condenser microphone`s rich… read more and warm acoustic tone. The 4-band equalizer equipped with an Adjustable Midrange Frequency (AMF) control offers precise sound tailoring of the overall tone.

Bracing
Bracing is a critical factor in the overall tone produced by the guitar. The Compass series`s use of an X bracing design with placement closer to the sound hole affording greater bass response from the instrument.

Sound Hole Cover
The sound Hole cover supplied with the CPX15 prevents feedback from the condenser microphone when performing live. read less