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Old 05-06-2024, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by darylcrisp View Post
Sweetwater shows four right now available online. An interesting note, one weighs in at 4lb 10oz, the other three all weigh 4lb 9oz.

Typical of Japanese quality and detail.

OP, would you mind measuring the string spacing at the saddle on your(outer to outer E strings) and posting that spec here.

Also, what is the neck profile shape?
My LS36 is a smooth sleek C shape and i love that.

thank you in advance, and enjoy your new amazing Yamaha
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Yes, I'll be happy to measure tonight after work. Thanks for asking!

As to the neck shape, it's most similar to my Larrivee OM-40. Not nearly as thick/chunky as a Taylor 517 (which I'm now selling). More like an enhanced version of the ubiquitous Martin performance profile. There's enough width and depth to support the fretting hand. Which means, medium profile with no hint of a V, but more like a smooth, flat C. My hands are quite small, but I cannot abide the tiny pencil neck of the FS-830, for example.
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