{"product_id":"b-stock-crimson-red-burst-parlor-guitar-solid-sitka-spruce-top-mahogany-back-and-sides-srt-passive-pickup-rough-cut-binding-scratches-on-top-body","title":"Yamaha CSF1M Crimson Red Burst Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar B-Stock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Parlor Guitar That Punches Way Above Its Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something genuinely satisfying about picking up a parlor guitar and discovering it sounds nothing like you expected — full, resonant, and with real presence. The Yamaha CSF1M in Crimson Red Burst is exactly that kind of pleasant surprise. It's compact enough to grab off the stand and play for twenty minutes between other things, but it has enough voice to hold its own when you're serious about a session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamaha's CSF series was reintroduced in 2018 to answer a real demand for well-built parlor guitars that don't ask you to sacrifice tone for portability. The CSF1M delivers a solid Sitka spruce top, newly designed forward-shifted scalloped bracing, and a passive SRT undersaddle piezo pickup — so you're covered whether you're playing unplugged at home or patching into a PA at an open mic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is a B-Stock unit in the eye-catching Crimson Red Burst finish. It's a great opportunity to get into a genuinely capable small-body acoustic-electric at a better price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is a B-Stock guitar sourced directly from the manufacturer. It is new and has never been previously owned. The photos shown are of the exact instrument you will receive. Before shipment, our licensed technician will inspect and professionally set up the guitar to ensure it is playing its best. During our inspection, we noticed small amount of rough cut binding, very fine finish scratches on top body. (see pictures) Please note, these may not be the only cosmetic imperfections. As a B-Stock instrument, there may be additional minor blemishes that are small in nature and do not affect playability or performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSolid Top, Smarter Bracing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation of the CSF1M's sound is its solid Sitka spruce top — and Yamaha didn't stop there. The bracing underneath uses a forward-shifted scalloped design specifically engineered to increase bass response and overall volume for a body this size. The result is a guitar that players often find has more low-end presence than you'd expect from a parlor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe laminate mahogany back and sides contribute warmth and a bit of midrange softness, balancing out the spruce's natural clarity and punch. It's a combination that works well for fingerpicking, light strumming, and anything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort Scale, Easy Feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CSF1M runs a 23 5\/8\" (600 mm) scale length — notably shorter than a standard full-size acoustic. That shorter string length means less string tension, which makes fretting easier and bending more forgiving. Players who find full-size guitars fatiguing after long sessions often appreciate what a shorter-scale parlor can do for their playing comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nut width comes in at 1 11\/16\" (43 mm), the rosewood fingerboard sits flat and smooth, and the rosewood bridge rounds out the tonal picture with added depth and sustain. Die-cast tuners keep things in tune reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlug In Without the Battery Hassle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe passive SRT Zero-Impact piezo pickup is one of the more thoughtful features on the CSF1M. Inspired by the sensor design in Yamaha's L Series acoustics, it places an individual sensor under each string for a natural, balanced amplified tone — and because it's passive, you never need a battery. No compartment to check, no 9-volt to swap mid-gig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're running into an acoustic amp, a DI box, or straight into a PA, the CSF1M gives you a clean, dynamic signal that holds up well on stage and in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Sitka spruce with forward-shifted scalloped bracing for enhanced bass response and projection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laminate mahogany for warm, balanced tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parlor (Yamaha CSF body)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 5\/8\" (600 mm) short scale for comfortable playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 11\/16\" (43 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard \u0026amp; Bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive SRT Zero-Impact undersaddle piezo — no battery required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crimson Red Burst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Die-cast chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamaha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e CSF1M CRB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e CSF1M CRB-2ND|ILX171236\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e B-Stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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