Overview
Yamaha A5M ARE Electro-Acoustic Guitar In Vintage Natural Finish
The A5M ARE, traditional western body cutaway guitar, features all-solid mahogany back and sides with hand-selected sitka spruce top with Yamaha's original A.R.E. wood-torrefaction technology. Natural, dynamic plugged-in tone from the SRT2 pickup system perfectly suit your performance on the stage and the made-in-Japan premium build quality will gratify advanced players' desire.
- Traditional Western Body Cutaway
- Solid Sitka Spruce Top with A.R.E.
- Solid Mahogany Back & Sides
- New Scalloped Bracing for Louder, Richer Acoustic Sound
- Natural, Dynamic Plugged-in Sound by SRT2 System
- High Comfort Neck Profile
- Simple and Distinctive Looks
- Elixir Strings
- GOTOH Open-gear Tuners
- TUSQ Nut and Saddle
- Hardshell Case Included
- Made in Japan
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Features
Studio Response Technology 2 Electronics
SRT2 is a new pickup system developed independently by Yamaha, and optimized for stage performance. From a piezo sound that cut through when in a mix to a warm, pure acoustic sound that is like recorded by using the vintage microphone in the recording studio, SRT2 allows you to reproduce a sound that you can really use on stage. With SRT2 you can mix these two sounds to attain the exact balance you want to achieve a distinctive tone
What's more, the ability to select from two different mic types lets you choose the optimal sound for your playing style and for the song you are performing. (SRT2 is applied to the A5 and A3 only.)
SRT Pickup
Yamaha's proprietary SRT pickup design uses individual elements for each string to give an ultra-clear, ultra-wide bandwidth signal with far better dynamic response and tonal accuracy than a regular, ribbon-type piezo pickup.
High Comfort Neck Profile
Extensive research with players, luthiers and guitar techs has given A series the feel and playability that today's acoustic-electric players want, whether switching from electric to acoustic on-stage, recording a session with intricate open tunings, or practicing at home. These superb guitars feature a straighter neck taper for easier high-fret playing, and hand-rolled fingerboard edges to achieve a played-in feel.
A5 Grade Available
Made in Japan, the A5 is the flagship model in Yamaha's renowned A series acoustic guitars. Featuring high-quality binding on both the head and body, all A5 instruments come equipped with Gotoh's renowned open gear tuners, delivering the accuracy and reliability that professionals demand. From cut-through piezo sound to warm, pure acoustic sound, which is like recorded with vintage microphones in the professional studio, SRT2 allows you to reproduce a sound that you can really use on stage.
Simple and Distinctive Looks
The simple, organic design features wood binding and other techniques that capture the warmth of wood. The distinctive shape of the pick guard, which stands out when performing, is a revival of the N1000 guitar that Yamaha released in 1975.
Specs
- Body Shape ~ Traditional Western Body Cutaway
- Scale Length ~ 650mm (25 9/16”)
- Body Length ~ 505mm (19 7/8")
- Total Length ~ 1046mm (41 3/16")
- Body Width ~ 412mm (16 1/4")
- Body Depth ~ 100-118mm (3 15/16”- 4 5/8”)
- Nut Width ~ 43mm (1 11/16”)
- String Spacing * ~ 11.0mm
- Top Material ~ Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. w/Scalloped Bracing
- Back Material ~ Solid Mahogany
- Side Material ~ Solid Mahogany
- Neck Material ~ African Mahogany 3ply
- Fingerboard Material ~ Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius ~ R400mm (15 3/4")
- Bridge Material ~ Ebony
- Nut Material ~ TUSQ
- Saddle Material ~ TUSQ
- Bridge Pins ~ Black ABS with White Dot
- Tuners ~ Open Gear Chrome(Gotoh)
- Body Binding ~ Mahogany + Cream
- Soundhole Inlay ~ Rosewood + Mahogany + Black + White
- Pickguard ~ Tortoise Pattern
- Body Finish ~ Gloss
- Neck Finish ~ Matt
- Electronics ~ SRT2 (SYSTEM71)
- Controls ~ Vol/Mic Select(2 types)/Treble/Bass/SRT-Piezo Blend/AFR
- Connections ~ LINE OUT
- Strings ~ Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
- Accessories ~ Soundhole Cover, Hex Wrench
- Case ~ Hardshell Case
