Yamaha CPX900 User Manual

Every second spent playing my 6-string is pure pleasure,
Its tone resonates throughout my body.
Clear and pure acoustic sound connects with my soul.
In our pursuit for the perfect sound, we have gone beyond looking for a better way to simply “amplify” acoustic tone,
and focused on delivering true tone, without alteration, directly from the line out jack.
With this, we’ve added a newly developed pickup system to our electric acoustic guitar lineup. This new system is fea-
tured mostly on our LL series guitars, which is highly acclaimed for its rich, expressive tone and high quality sound.
Our A.R.T. pickup system, which lets you adjust the amount of body resonance present in the sound, offers the
most natural, dynamic and expressive electro-acoustic tone possible. We’ve also added our new SRT pickup system,
which offers studio quality tone, without alteration, directly from the line out jack. Both of these advanced systems
deliver beautiful acoustic tone that can be utilized even while playing live with a band.
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Yamaha CPX900 Specifications

General

Top Material	Solid Spruce
Neck Material	Nato
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Bridge	Rosewood
Number of Frets	20
Finish	Gloss
Category	Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Type	Acoustic-Electric
Scale Length	650mm
Tuners	Die-cast
Controls	Volume, Tuner
Nut Width	1 11/16" (43mm)
Fingerboard Radius	R400mm (15 3/4")

Summary

A Series Guitars

A Series Features and Design

Details on A Series tone quality, playability, body shapes, and aesthetic features.

LLX Series Guitars

LLX Series Description

Flagship LLX Series guitars for professional recording artists, featuring A.R.E. treatment.

LSX Series Guitars

LSX Series Description

Compact LSX Series guitars for finger-style players, featuring A.R.E. treatment.

LJX Series Guitars

LJX Series Description

Medium jumbo LJX Series guitars for comfort and wide dynamic range.

CPX15i Series Guitars

CPX15i Series Features

Themed CPX15i Series guitars with A.R.T. pickup system, offering unique aesthetic designs.

CPX Series Guitars

CPX Series Description

Versatile CPX Series for all playing situations, known for rich tone and resonance.

APX Series Guitars

APX Series Features and Design

Performance-oriented APX Series with thin-line bodies, cutaways, and A.R.T. pickup.

FGX Series Guitars

FGX Series Features

FGX Series guitars with A.R.T. 1-way pickup, equalizer, and tuner for live performance.

FX Series Guitars

FX Series Design Philosophy

FSX Series Guitars

FSX Series Features

FJX Series Guitars

FJX Series Features

Silent Guitar Series

Silent Guitar Concept

SRT Series Features

Advanced Recording and Live Features

Details on mic types, mic positions, body resonance, and blending sources for SRT.

Feedback Control System

Explanation of the A.F.R. (Auto Feedback Reduction) system for controlling feedback.

Pickup and Preamplifier Systems

A.R.T. Pickup Technology

Details on the newly developed contact pickup with multilayer structure.

A.R.T. Preamp System Configurations

Explanation of 3-way and 1-way A.R.T. preamp system configurations.

Specific Preamp System Models

LL Series Guitars

LL Series Description and Features

LS Series Guitars

LS Series Description and Features

LJ Series Guitars

LJ Series Description and Features

FG Series Guitars

FG Series Features and Construction

FS Series Guitars

FS Series Description and Features

F Series Guitars

F Series Design and Features

JR Series Guitars

JR Series Concept and Features

L Series Common Features

L Series Body Styles

A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement)

Explanation of A.R.E. wood reforming technology for vintage tonal richness.

Yamaha Acoustic Guitars Essential Knowledge

Elements of Sound: Bracing

Explains the influence of bracing on guitar volume, tone, and overall performance.

Craftsmanship in Guitar Production

Quality Control Process

Yamaha Quality Control Phases

Outlines the 6 phases of Yamaha's quality control from concept to player.

Severe Quality Testing Procedures

Describes physical testing and controlled 'abuse' to ensure performance and reliability.

Yamaha Artist Services (YASB)