Early Model MIJ | System-41 Dual Source Pickup | Pro Setup
For your consideration is a professional-grade Yamaha CPX-15 Compass. This early MIJ model is highly sought after for its superior System-41 electronics, which allow you to blend a Piezo pickup with an internal Condenser Microphone. This specific version features the rare "Presence" control, offering an ethereal, studio-quality airiness that later models lack.
Built with a Solid Spruce top and Rosewood back/sides, the CPX-15 delivers a rich, balanced acoustic tone. The slim V-shape neck and ebony fingerboard provide effortless playability, especially with the low action setup (2.3mm at 12F). Whether you are a fingerstyle soloist or a live performer, this "Compass" is an incredibly versatile stage companion.
💡 YUKI'S TIP: The early CPX-15 electronics are a masterpiece of analog design. As an electrician, I've confirmed that the critical electrical path for the condenser mic blend—the heart of the legendary Kozo Murashita tone—is immaculate. Finding a MIJ model with a neck this stable and action this low is a genuine rare find.
I’m YUKI, a gear specialist and Certified Electrician based in Japan. I approach professional instruments with technical rigor and care. I have personally vetted the electronic health and hardware stability of this Yamaha CPX-15.
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