Yamaha
Yamaha STORIA II Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Natural
Warm solid mahogany tone in a stylish, easy-to-play concert body
- Solid mahogany top with mahogany back and sides for warm, vibrant tone
- Compact concert body with a 634 mm (25") scale, designed for first-timers
- Natural top with an ultramarine interior and abalone-and-ivory rosette
- Yamaha passive under-saddle SRT piezo pickup with a line output
- Champagne-gold open-gear tuners, brass bridge pins and semi-gloss finish
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Yamaha STORIA II Acoustic-Electric Guitar
The Yamaha STORIA II is a concert-size acoustic-electric guitar from Yamaha's STORIA series, a range designed to turn the acoustic guitar into a statement piece for your home. It combines a solid mahogany top with mahogany back and sides, a natural semi-gloss finish and an ultramarine-coloured interior.
Yamaha created STORIA with first-time players in mind, so it is comfortable to hold and easy to play, and a passive under-saddle pickup lets you plug in when needed. It is a great choice for beginners, home players and songwriters who want a warm-sounding guitar that looks as good as it sounds.
Key Features
Solid Mahogany Top on the STORIA II
The STORIA II has a solid mahogany top with mahogany back and sides, which Yamaha describes as giving vibrant, warm tones. That warm character suits relaxed strumming, gentle fingerpicking and songwriting at home.
Designed with First-Time Players in Mind
Yamaha created the STORIA range with first-timers in mind. Its illustrations point to a shorter scale, a smaller body that is comfortable to hold, a neck that is easy to grip and a comfortable string height. The idea is a guitar that feels approachable from the very first chord.
Compact Concert-Size Body
The concert-style body measures 497 mm long, 380 mm wide and 90–110 mm deep, with an overall length of 1021 mm. It pairs with a 634 mm (25") scale, a 43 mm (1 11/16") nut and 10.0 mm string spacing at the bridge pins. The nato neck has a walnut fingerboard with a 400 mm (15 3/4") radius.
Natural Top with an Ultramarine Interior
STORIA II pairs a natural-coloured top with an ultramarine-coloured interior that shows through the soundhole. The rosette is an abalone and ivory inlay. Yamaha designed the STORIA family as statement pieces that brighten up a room, so the guitar looks good on a stand as well as in your hands.
Rounded Top Edges and Semi-Gloss Finish
Instead of binding on the top, the STORIA II has a rounded 5 mm edge on the top board, while the back has mahogany and black binding. Both the body and neck have a semi-gloss finish. There is no pickguard, which keeps the clean look of the mahogany top.
Passive Under-Saddle Pickup for the STORIA II Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Yamaha fits a passive SRT piezo pickup under the saddle, with a line output for connecting to an amplifier or PA. There are no onboard controls, so the body stays free of a control panel. Adjust volume and tone on the amplifier or mixer you plug into.
Champagne-Gold Tuners and Brass Bridge Pins
Champagne-gold open-gear tuners and brass bridge pins give the STORIA II its warm, distinctive accents. The bridge is walnut, and the nut and saddle are urea. These details carry the STORIA styling right through to the headstock and bridge.
Watch & Hear It
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the STORIA II different from the FS820?
Both have a concert body with the same dimensions, a 634 mm scale and 10.0 mm string spacing, plus mahogany back and sides. The STORIA II has a solid mahogany top, semi-gloss finish, champagne-gold open-gear tuners, brass bridge pins and a built-in passive pickup. The FS820 has a solid spruce top, gloss finish, cream binding, die-cast chrome tuners and no electronics.
Does the STORIA II need batteries?
No. Yamaha specifies a passive SRT piezo pickup with no onboard controls, so there is no preamp and no battery to change. You simply connect a cable to the line output and set the volume and tone on your amplifier or mixer.
Is the STORIA II good for beginners?
Yes. Yamaha says STORIA was created with first-timers in mind, with a smaller, comfortable body and a neck that is easy to grip. It also suits experienced players who want a compact, good-looking guitar to keep out and play at home.
What comes with the STORIA II?
Yamaha lists a hex wrench as the included accessory, and a case is not listed, so you may want to add a gig bag or case for transport and storage. The guitar comes strung with Yamaha FS50BT or D'Addario XT strings.
Which colour is this listing?
This listing is the STORIA II in its Yamaha colour scheme: a natural-coloured top with an ultramarine interior and abalone-and-ivory rosette, finished in semi-gloss.
Why Buy from YMS?
- Authorised Yamaha Premium Retailer
- Genuine stock with full manufacturer warranty
- Demo units at our Bengaluru and Mangaluru stores
- Secure delivery across India
- Free domestic shipping on all orders
Specifications
Overview
| Model | STORIA II |
|---|---|
| Series | STORIA |
| Type | Steel-string acoustic-electric guitar |
| Body Shape | Concert Style |
| Colour (this listing) | Natural top, ultramarine interior |
Body
| Top | Solid Mahogany |
|---|---|
| Back | Mahogany |
| Sides | Mahogany |
| Body Length | 497 mm (19 9/16") |
| Body Width | 380 mm (14 15/16") |
| Body Depth | 90–110 mm (3 9/16"–4 5/16") |
| Total Length | 1021 mm (40 3/16") |
| Body Binding | Top: none, R5 mm (3/16") rounded edge; Back: Mahogany + Black |
| Soundhole Inlay | Abalone + Ivory |
| Pickguard | None |
| Body Finish | Semi-Gloss |
Neck & Fingerboard
| Scale Length | 634 mm (25") |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 43 mm (1 11/16") |
| Neck | Nato |
| Neck Finish | Semi-Gloss |
| Fingerboard | Walnut |
| Fingerboard Radius | R400 mm (15 3/4") |
Electronics
| Pickup | SRT piezo pickup (passive) |
|---|---|
| Controls | None |
| Connections | Line out |
Hardware
| Bridge | Walnut |
|---|---|
| Nut | Urea |
| Saddle | Urea |
| Bridge Pins | Brass |
| Tuners | Open Gear, Champagne-Gold |
| String Spacing | 10.0 mm (bridge-pin centre to centre) |
Strings & Accessories
| Strings | Yamaha FS50BT or D'Addario XT |
|---|---|
| Accessories | Hex Wrench |
| Case | None |
Specifications from Yamaha India's STORIA overview and specifications pages; subject to change by Yamaha.
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