Inspiring the Heart and Spirit. WH37180 Printed in China As it passes the quarter century mark, the L-Series undergoes a major revision resulting in 16 all new models. In redesigning the series, our master craftsmen have produced instruments that deliver robust low-end response even when using light gauge strings. Excellent playability, outstanding quality and a their unique Yamaha sound are sure to satisfy all. ^йТ7;и"Е^;и^1>'у'о§т/с&ш^Ш91б"Е^;к»ё±1Т'То »CÏ3£T1Ë^eiHcy7W>èft£.New V'yU-Xti,^ W-'уЪЪ'уЪЬ ХШ&'йЪ&ШШЩЪ hZ>s ШШЪ&Ъ ^-T'Toíin/z';i#|4.T¥&í±i(f.g^(f6n/z“L”'>U- Z¿:¿:,li'STo 2 New Bracing Designs All L-series guitars benefit from a new non-scalloped bracing design that delivers tone that is thick and well focused.The #36 and #26 model instruments feature a square bracing design which utilizes side braces to connect the top brace with its opposite brace on the back. This arrangement transmits string resonance to the back much quicker, causing the entire instrument to come alive with bass response, which the player feels as well. Sixiuy-fM*/';? ± “L” ->U -Xt, 7- Sy-p>a>«if№S'to 4 Caring For Your Yamaha Guitar Wood is a living material, and this fine acoustic instrument, being made from wood, will naturally react to changes in humidity, by contracting and expanding. For this reason, humidif ication is a very important issue in caring for your guitar. When making guitars we pay very close attention to the wood’s moisture content, carefully managing it throughout the entire manufacturing process. After purchasing the wood, we allow it to dry naturally until its moisture content reaches 12% to 13%.The wood is then moved into a seasoning room where further drying brings the moisture content down to a level somewhere between 6% and 8%. From this point we start manufacture of the instrument, and maintain moisture content at 8% until the instrument is complete, to keep the wood stable all through production. So, after creating an instrument in optimum conditions such as these, we ask that you, the owner of this fine instrument, consider the environment in which you keep your guitar and provide it with adequate humidification. When the guitar is not being used, keep it in its hard case, and store it in a location that varies little in temperature, has a low humidity level, and is not exposed to direct sunlight. Optimum humidity in the room should be between 40% and 50%. In areas or seasons in which humidity is low, we recommend that a humidifier be used to control the humidity. If you do choose to use a humidifier for this reason, please control the humidity level carefully. Sudden variations in temperature or humidity can cause irreparable damage to the guitar. Never leave the guitar in an automobile for a long period of time, likewise never leave the instrument in the car trunk. And when traveling by air we recommend that the instrument be carried onto the plane rather than checking it in as baggage at the counter. Taking the time to follow the advice given above will extend the life and ensure the quality of your guitar. * Please be forewarned. You may notice a white, powder-like substance in the finish on the instrument’s rosewood sides or back. This is lime found naturally in the wood’s grain (from the soil in which the tree grew) and it will not have any effect on the instrument’s sound or quality. Caring for your guitar’s lacquer finish (#36 models) The lacquer coating is thin and delicate making it an optimum finish for fine instruments such as ...
