A.R.T. Pickup System (for NX2000,1200,900,700)
Our A.R.T. pickup system is used on a number of our steel string guitars and has received high acclaim for its superb sound quality, incredible dynamics, and outstanding feedback rejection. Our engineers designed the A.R.T. System 61 especially for the NX Series, to faithfully reproduce the tone and dynamics of nylon strings. Combining a number of exclusive technologies, the A.R.T. system affords the NX Series the versatility to accommodate an incredible range of playing styles from fingerstyle to pick to percussive flamenco, all while retaining the natural tone of the guitar.
Newly Developed Contact Pickup
A conventional contact pickup mounted underneath the saddle vibrates freely allowing it to pick up the natural body sound. On the other hand, it can pick up too much body sound resulting in feedback making positioning difficult.
By comparison the A.R.T system used on the NX Series guitars utilizes a multilayer damper in order to absorb excessive vibrations and control feedback. System 61 consists of two pickups mounted on the high and low sides of the guitar, each with its own control to provide the NX Series guitars with flexible tone tailoring.
Newly Developed Preamp System
Complementing the characteristic warmth and full mid-range tone of the nylon string guitar, the System 61 preamp uses Yamaha's class-leading technology to offer an easily controllable, wide tonal range, making the sound of the NX perfect for any show or playing style.
The preamp offers individual volume control for both pickups, delivering a totally natural sound with robust lows and clear highs. A built-in 3-band EQ offers powerful sound shaping while an on-board tuner provides excellent usability during performance.
Under-saddle Piezo Pickup (for NX500)
Yamaha exclusive under-saddle pickup with the SYSTEM73 preamp provide solid and cut-through plugged-in sound in a band.
NCX Line
Classical Style
Classical, Flamenco, Latin, or Pop, whatever your style, these guitars play and sound great thanks to a traditional design ready to accommodate a wide range of playing styles.
12th Fret Neck Joint
The neck shape is identical to that on a classical guitar. The fingerboard measures 52mm at the nut and 62mm at the joint.
Standard Depth
Standard 94-100mm body depth and round sound hole produce rich tone.
Headstock Design
The striking head design blends traditional design with contemporary cues and powerful imagery setting the NX Series apart from the rest.
High precision machine heads offer tuning ease.
Warm Wood Rosette
The sound hole is decorated with an original inlay design of mahogany, padauk, and abalone. The NCX Series uses a round hole shape (left) while the NTX Series is elliptical (right).
Smiling Bridge
This distinct bridge design is atrait of the NX series.
NTX Line
Contemporary Style
Perfect for playing Latin , Jazz, Pop or Rock, these guitars feel more like a steel-strung acoustic guitar and are ready for anything you can throw at them!
14th Fret Neck Joint
Thinner neck shape like that on a steel string acoustic.
The fingerboard measures 48mm at the nut and 57mm at the joint.
Thin Body
An 80-90mm body depth and elliptical soundhole deliver a clear, smooth high-end response.
Headstock Design
The striking head design blends traditional design with contemporary cues and powerful imagery setting the NX Series apart from the rest.
High precision machine heads offer tuning ease.
Warm Wood Rosette
The sound hole is decorated with an original inlay design of mahogany, padauk, and abalone. The NCX Series uses a round hole shape (left) while the NTX Series is elliptical (right).
Smiling Bridge
This distinct bridge design is atrait of the NX series.
