New Affordable Dreadnoughts from Yamaha

DW-10

January 28, 1999 -- Yamaha Corportation of America smashes the price/performance barrier with the DW Series of Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars-Models DW-6, DW-8, DW-10, DW-20-to be unveiled at the Winter NAMM show. Covering a wide range of price points, all DW series guitars share high-grade materials, excellent construction, attractive styling, and big, resonant sound.

"The DW series offers guitarists traditionally designed, solid-top dreadnoughts that continue to be consistent in quality and sophistication," states David Bergstrom, director of marketing, Combo Group. "With handcrafted inlays of abalone and mother of pearl, these acoustics are sure to turn a few heads."

The series ranges from the simply stated DW-6 all the way to the opulent DW-20; each model has a solid Spruce top, a Nato neck with smooth, satin finish mated to a Rosewood fingerboard and a Rosewood bridge.

The flagship DW-20 is a showpiece worthy of the grand stage, thanks to its premium woods and luxurious appointments: Natural Body Gloss Finish, Abalone and Ivory soundhole inlay and binding, Mother of Pearl fretboard markers, and Gold Tuners.

With a Rosewood back and sides, the DW-20 has the deep, powerful acoustic tone to back up its elegant appearance.

For those who appreciate subtle beauty and bold tone, DW 10 also boasts Rosewood back and sides, Gold hardware, and Mother of Pearl fretboard markers, and offers a distinctive looking Ivory and wood mosaic for soundhole inlay and body binding.

The performance workhorses of the series are the DW-8 and its companion models, the DW-8L (left handed), the DWX-8 (Acoustic/Electric), and the DW-8-12 (12-string). Each model is crafted of Nato wood back and sides, Ivory and Abalone inlay and rosette, Ivory binding, and gold tuners. Available finishes include Body Gloss Natural, Vintage Sunburst and Black.

The most understated stylistically of the series, the DW-6, boasts pro-level construction quality and tone at an ultra-affordable suggested retail price. The DW-6 has the same high-grade solid Spruce top found on its costlier brethern, plus Nato back and sides, Chrome hardware, and Ivory-cell rosette. Finish is Natural Body Gloss.

"Yamaha has been a world leader in the crafting of acoustic guitars," says Gary Cook, product manager, Yamaha Guitars. "Our new DW series is evidence. These guitars have a great sound and feel that will appeal to acoustic guitarists of all styles."

For more information, visit Yamaha's web site at www.yamaha.com.