Yamaha have an ever-increasing reputation in the world of acoustic guitar. Often mentioned among the top manufacturers in the world Yamaha has further cemented this accolade with their new travel folk acoustic the Yamaha CSF1M VN. This compact form but big attitude acoustic boasts passive electronics for lightly amplifying your sound for micro crowds were the music needs to compliment the vocals. Take your songs anywhere The Yamaha CSF1M is constructed from a laminate layered Mahogany back and sides stained for a more elegant look. The Yamaha CSF1M VN body is styled to Yamaha's own unique design for the most comfortable playing position. The sound hole is finished with an Abalone Rosette while the body and neck are finished with black binding. The neck is made from mahogany and the profile is very similar to other Yamaha acoustics being a C shape. The top is Sitka Spruce and the combination of tonewoods gives the Yamaha CSF1M VN a full bright sound. Piezo Pickup for Amplified Sound The Yamaha CSF1M VN is fitted with a Piezo passive pickup. There are no external controls for the Piezo pickup to minimise fuss and keep the guitar as streamlined as possible. The lower output power is ideal for singer songwriters. The 1/4” jack input is the only visible sign that the guitar is an electro-acoustic. Compact, Well-Toned Travel Guitar. The choice of woods, unique shape and size of the Yamaha CSF1M VN adds up to a world of shimmering tone. The Sitka Spruce top will age and evolve with your playing and the mahogany back and sides provide a balanced warm sound. The travel folk size is perfect for festivals or parties and with the Piezo pickup you can play to small crowds with an amp or PA.
Yamaha have an ever-increasing reputation in the world of acoustic guitar. Often mentioned among the top manufacturers in the world Yamaha has further cemented this accolade with their new travel folk acoustic the Yamaha CSF1M VN. This compact form but big attitude acoustic boasts passive electronics for lightly amplifying your sound for micro crowds were the music needs to compliment the vocals. Take your songs anywhere The Yamaha CSF1M is constructed from a laminate layered Mahogany back and sides stained for a more elegant look. The Yamaha CSF1M VN body is styled to Yamaha's own unique design for the most comfortable playing position. The sound hole is finished with an Abalone Rosette while the body and neck are finished with black binding. The neck is made from mahogany and the profile is very similar to other Yamaha acoustics being a C shape. The top is Sitka Spruce and the combination of tonewoods gives the Yamaha CSF1M VN a full bright sound. Piezo Pickup for Amplified Sound The Yamaha CSF1M VN is fitted with a Piezo passive pickup. There are no external controls for the Piezo pickup to minimise fuss and keep the guitar as streamlined as possible. The lower output power is ideal for singer songwriters. The 1/4” jack input is the only visible sign that the guitar is an electro-acoustic. Compact, Well-Toned Travel Guitar. The choice of woods, unique shape and size of the Yamaha CSF1M VN adds up to a world of shimmering tone. The Sitka Spruce top will age and evolve with your playing and the mahogany back and sides provide a balanced warm sound. The travel folk size is perfect for festivals or parties and with the Piezo pickup you can play to small crowds with an amp or PA.
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Yamaha CSF1M Acoustic Guitar Vintage Natural
Yamaha have an ever-increasing reputation in the world of acoustic guitar. Often mentioned among the top manufacturers in the world Yamaha has further cemented this accolade with their new travel folk acoustic the Yamaha CSF1M VN. This compact form but big attitude acoustic boasts passive electronics for lightly amplifying your sound for micro crowds were the music needs to compliment the vocals. Take your songs anywhere The Yamaha CSF1M is constructed from a laminate layered Mahogany back and sides stained for a more elegant look. The Yamaha CSF1M VN body is styled to Yamaha's own unique design for the most comfortable playing position. The sound hole is finished with an Abalone Rosette while the body and neck are finished with black binding. The neck is made from mahogany and the profile is very similar to other Yamaha acoustics being a C shape. The top is Sitka Spruce and the combination of tonewoods gives the Yamaha CSF1M VN a full bright sound. Piezo Pickup for Amplified Sound The Yamaha CSF1M VN is fitted with a Piezo passive pickup. There are no external controls for the Piezo pickup to minimise fuss and keep the guitar as streamlined as possible. The lower output power is ideal for singer songwriters. The 1/4” jack input is the only visible sign that the guitar is an electro-acoustic. Compact, Well-Toned Travel Guitar. The choice of woods, unique shape and size of the Yamaha CSF1M VN adds up to a world of shimmering tone. The Sitka Spruce top will age and evolve with your playing and the mahogany back and sides provide a balanced warm sound. The travel folk size is perfect for festivals or parties and with the Piezo pickup you can play to small crowds with an amp or PA.
Yamaha have an ever-increasing reputation in the world of acoustic guitar. Often mentioned among the top manufacturers in the world Yamaha has further cemented this accolade with their new travel folk acoustic the Yamaha CSF1M VN. This compact form but big attitude acoustic boasts passive electronics for lightly amplifying your sound for micro crowds were the music needs to compliment the vocals. Take your songs anywhere The Yamaha CSF1M is constructed from a laminate layered Mahogany back and sides stained for a more elegant look. The Yamaha CSF1M VN body is styled to Yamaha's own unique design for the most comfortable playing position. The sound hole is finished with an Abalone Rosette while the body and neck are finished with black binding. The neck is made from mahogany and the profile is very similar to other Yamaha acoustics being a C shape. The top is Sitka Spruce and the combination of tonewoods gives the Yamaha CSF1M VN a full bright sound. Piezo Pickup for Amplified Sound The Yamaha CSF1M VN is fitted with a Piezo passive pickup. There are no external controls for the Piezo pickup to minimise fuss and keep the guitar as streamlined as possible. The lower output power is ideal for singer songwriters. The 1/4” jack input is the only visible sign that the guitar is an electro-acoustic. Compact, Well-Toned Travel Guitar. The choice of woods, unique shape and size of the Yamaha CSF1M VN adds up to a world of shimmering tone. The Sitka Spruce top will age and evolve with your playing and the mahogany back and sides provide a balanced warm sound. The travel folk size is perfect for festivals or parties and with the Piezo pickup you can play to small crowds with an amp or PA.
The lowest price we last saw for Yamaha CSF1M Acoustic Guitar Vintage Natural was $499.00 at Music Workshop, compared across 22 retailers (last seen 14 May 2026). Prices may have changed since.
The all-time low we recorded was $375.00 on 8 Mar 2026.
Prices last updated 14 May 2026.
Last updated at 14/05/2026 23:19:17
CSF1M VINTAGE NATURAL
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Yamaha CSF1M - Vintage Natural
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Yamaha CSF1MVN Folk Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Natural
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Yamaha CSF1MVN Folk Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Natural
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Yamaha CSF1M Vintage Natural
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Yamaha CSF1M - Vintage Natural
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I wanted a smaller guitar than my dreadnaughts but I wanted something that sounded great and played great. This guitar grabbed me the first time I strummed a G chord on it. Articulate notes. Easy on the finger joints and downright sexy. I played it in an unplugged segment of my show last Friday night and got several positive comments from other musicians. I've always upgraded nuts, saddles and bridge pins on stock guitars but I'm not touching anything on this one. I can't imagine it sounding any better. Bought it at Nashville Guitar Center.
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Mostly I work as a performing musician but I keep a few students, and I was helping one of them shop for a small-body acoustic guitar. I'd suggested she avoid inexpensive parlor guitars because they usually sound especially small and boxy. (Not *all* small guitars do.) She picked this up anyway while we were at a Guitar Center store and we were immediately impressed. It had a surprisingly sweet tone, more low end than I expected from a low end parlor guitar, it was easy to play and attractive and a little unique -- I love that asymmetrical bridge. Just remember that guitars are individual. They had two at this store and one was set up well, the other one was not -- of course that's fairly easily remedied by a competent tech.
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I was pleasantly surprised by this guitar. The sound is full and rich. It sounds larger than it is. The setup was good right out of the box and it plays very well. It came with a very nice gig bag. I have not tried the pickup yet. I've become a fan of Yamaha guitars. I also own a Yamaha Silent Guitar that I'm very happy with. This is a very goodvalue for money.
| Orientation | Right Handed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body Shape | CSF |
| Neck Material | Nato |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
CSF1M VINTAGE NATURAL
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Yamaha CSF1M - Vintage Natural
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YAMAHA CSF1M VINTAGE NATURAL
Delivery between 20–29 May $12.50
Yamaha CSF1MVN Folk Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Natural
Delivery $10
Yamaha CSF1MVN Folk Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Natural
Delivery between 21–29 May $55
I wanted a smaller guitar than my dreadnaughts but I wanted something that sounded great and played great. This guitar grabbed me the first time I strummed a G chord on it. Articulate notes. Easy on the finger joints and downright sexy. I played it in an unplugged segment of my show last Friday night and got several positive comments from other musicians. I've always upgraded nuts, saddles and bridge pins on stock guitars but I'm not touching anything on this one. I can't imagine it sounding any better. Bought it at Nashville Guitar Center.
Mostly I work as a performing musician but I keep a few students, and I was helping one of them shop for a small-body acoustic guitar. I'd suggested she avoid inexpensive parlor guitars because they usually sound especially small and boxy. (Not *all* small guitars do.) She picked this up anyway while we were at a Guitar Center store and we were immediately impressed. It had a surprisingly sweet tone, more low end than I expected from a low end parlor guitar, it was easy to play and attractive and a little unique -- I love that asymmetrical bridge. Just remember that guitars are individual. They had two at this store and one was set up well, the other one was not -- of course that's fairly easily remedied by a competent tech.
I was pleasantly surprised by this guitar. The sound is full and rich. It sounds larger than it is. The setup was good right out of the box and it plays very well. It came with a very nice gig bag. I have not tried the pickup yet. I've become a fan of Yamaha guitars. I also own a Yamaha Silent Guitar that I'm very happy with. This is a very goodvalue for money.
Was looking for a smaller bodied acoustic to keep out all the time that I can pick up a noodle on for 5-10 mins throughout the day / evening. After hours of research online, a couple of hours in the quiet room, was set on either of the venerable Taylor GS-Mini or Martin DRJ.To justify the cost of one of these two finalists, I took down a Recording King, Alvarez, Breedlove and Yamaha Parlor / Small Body options to compare, To my surprise, the Yamaha was the one for sound, feel play-ability, finish and fit.I never thought I would buy a Yamaha Guitar, but ironically my first guitar 30 years ago was a Yamaha (RBX bass). While this model is not manufactured in their prestigious Japanese factory, I have since learnt Yamaha have their own plant, not an outsourced ... MoreWas looking for a smaller bodied acoustic to keep out all the time that I can pick up a noodle on for 5-10 mins throughout the day / evening. After hours of research online, a couple of hours in the quiet room, was set on either of the venerable Taylor GS-Mini or Martin DRJ.To justify the cost of one of these two finalists, I took down a Recording King, Alvarez, Breedlove and Yamaha Parlor / Small Body options to compare, To my surprise, the Yamaha was the one for sound, feel play-ability, finish and fit.I never thought I would buy a Yamaha Guitar, but ironically my first guitar 30 years ago was a Yamaha (RBX bass). While this model is not manufactured in their prestigious Japanese factory, I have since learnt Yamaha have their own plant, not an outsourced process. It shows in the quality of the set up and finish of this guitar.I have had this guitar for a month now, played it daily and highly recommend you go play one and see for yourself.
I am a late life user and lover of Yamaha guitars. I own Martin and Taylors and love them also but man, are they expensive! I wanted a little guitar to have out in living room to grab and play. This CSF1M is now my absolute favorite. I grab to learn and write new songs and also play the ones from many years ago. Sounds amazing. Has a great deep voice and an open sound to it. Sounds great for folk, blues or country and super great for finger picking. If you are looking for a guitar for little ones, beginners and even late pickers like me, don't look any further unless you have a 1000.00 or more to spend.
I'm a geezer who has been playing since the 70s. I wanted a small body "couch" guitar to grab when I get a song idea. I'm impressed with the playability and sound from this little guy. It has a very mid-range sound but it has more tonal depth than I was expecting. The body is deep enough to produce some low end to go with that sweet mid range. Great for recording when you need a mid range acoustic but no low end mud to eq away. Fit and finish are outstanding for a guitar at this price. I ordered the CSF1M in sunburst and it was set to play with straight neck and nice frets.
I was disappointed in this guitar. Having owned many Yamaha acoustics over the past 25 years, I found the quality to be lacking. The tuners were cheap, the intonation was bad, and the sound was very boxy. Even at the £330 sale price, it felt like a toy guitar. I was looking for something smaller than my FG5 and LJ16 to use on a casual basis and travel about. This did not fit the bill.
I was on my way to the Texas State Fiddle Championship in Halletsville where I would be backing up my son's fiddle with the constantly moving bass-chunk swing chords that the tradition demands. I had wanted to get a decent J45 before we left Va but couldn't swing it, so to speak.So before the fest, I had a day in Houston to go to Guitar Center with a budget of $2500 and the pleasure of picking a nice guitar that was genuinely for my son's contest so my wife couldn't even complain! I played new J45s, J50s, and other J-family Gibsons but was unimpressed. I needed big, dry, chunk, expected Gibson would have my back, but the new models just left me hanging. A dry, middy, punchy arch top without the arch is what Texas music demands and, after wasting a bit more time ... MoreI was on my way to the Texas State Fiddle Championship in Halletsville where I would be backing up my son's fiddle with the constantly moving bass-chunk swing chords that the tradition demands. I had wanted to get a decent J45 before we left Va but couldn't swing it, so to speak.So before the fest, I had a day in Houston to go to Guitar Center with a budget of $2500 and the pleasure of picking a nice guitar that was genuinely for my son's contest so my wife couldn't even complain! I played new J45s, J50s, and other J-family Gibsons but was unimpressed. I needed big, dry, chunk, expected Gibson would have my back, but the new models just left me hanging. A dry, middy, punchy arch top without the arch is what Texas music demands and, after wasting a bit more time playing standard Martins and a few V-class Taylors, I was in a pickle. Nothing was working. There was a custom shop Martin that I liked for bluegrass but it was twice my budget and not right for Texas.Frustrated, I started playing instruments in the main section of the acoustic room with the laminate Asian guitars that I don't usually spend much time in. And that is where I found this little surprise. I wasn't looking for a parlor, and didn't give a darn if it plugged in or if it came with a nice case. But this did all of that in addition to costing a small fraction of what I intended to pay and being the only guitar in the shop to sound right. Sure, it was a Yamaha and no one looked at it in lust at the contest. And no, it is not my go-to for any genre that needs sustain and ring. But for an all around comfortable, great sounding, easily portable and playable guitar that cost less than a neck reset on some of my other guitars, this thing is unbeatable.I still haven't plugged it in so no thoughts on that. But I have taken it camping, to the beach, and on long car trips. A few years on now, the neck definitely is ready for a turn of the truss rod but that is normal. 5-star guitar.
My ability to stretch my hand to finger chords is severely limited by dupuytren's contracture (google it for some depressing light reading). I hadn't owned an acoustic for five years as a result. I got the itch to own one again, and when I saw 23.5 inch scale, (excellent) gigbag included at this price, I went for it. And I'm glad I did. While the sound is not huge, it is good and the feel, fit and finish are outstanding. It has inspired me to play a lot more than I was playing, which was already over two hours a day. And that's really the best compliment that you can pay a guitar, isn't it?
I've owned several acoustics and have gone through the GS minis and Martin travel. Just stop with those. The brand name can only take the instrument so far. If you're looking for a better made and sounding instrument, consider this Yamaha! This is by far one of the best guitars you can buy in the price range. The sound is full and sensitive. Plenty of low end and balance. The tuning is consistent throughout and stays true after several days. Haven't really used it plugged in much but appreciate the option when needed for live or studio. I'm so impressed and have been eyeing some of their L series.
| Orientation | Right Handed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body Shape | CSF |
| Neck Material | Nato |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
