Welcoming a new guitar

Well, there has been a new addition today to the guitar family!

I purchased this beautiful tobacco sunburst Yamaha F370 from Peter Norris Music in Douglas.

A few years ago I would have struggled to part with any guitar, but I said goodbye to two today to bring this new one into the fold.

I am a huge fan of Yamaha guitars, they are excellent value for money and the F310 that I bought 15/16 years ago still gets regular use. To this day I still get comments on its tone yet I paid just £80 for it new at the end of the 1990s.

This F370 has a great sound, lovely highly playable neck and superb action – three qualities which seem to be the hallmark of every Yamaha guitar I have ever played . Plus the tobacco sunburst looks amazing.

The company is currently celebrating its 125th anniversary, here’s to another 125 years!

(So, Yamaha, how about an endorsement deal?)

In other news I will soon be providing a section on this website about things to consider when buying guitars, with particular reference to your first or second guitar.

In the meantime, happy playing and thanks for visiting,

 

John