A comfortable concert-body acoustic-electric built for players who want warm mahogany character, balanced response, and dependable stage-ready performance.

  • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers clarity, responsiveness, and balanced projection
  • Mahogany back and sides produce warmth, focus, and strong midrange definition
  • Concert-style cutaway body offers comfortable feel with controlled articulation
  • SRT piezo pickup system built for reliable live performance
  • Tobacco Brown Sunburst finish adds a classic stage-ready visual character

The Yamaha AC1M is designed for players who prefer the comfort and balance of a concert-style acoustic while still wanting enough projection and fullness for live performance and general-purpose playing. As part of Yamaha’s A Series lineup, the AC1M combines practical stage-ready functionality with a clean and musician-focused acoustic voice.

The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity and responsiveness, while the mahogany back and sides add warmth, focused mids, and strong note definition. The tonal balance feels controlled and articulate, making the AC1M especially well suited for fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and musicians looking for a more balanced acoustic response that sits naturally alongside vocals.

The concert-style body offers a slightly more compact and comfortable feel compared to larger dreadnought-inspired designs, while still maintaining enough projection and fullness for dynamic strumming and live use. The cutaway also provides easier upper fret access for players who move beyond traditional open-position playing.

For stage performance, Yamaha’s original SRT piezo pickup system delivers a clean and natural amplified signal that works well in real-world live environments without unnecessary complexity. The controls remain simple, functional, and easy to work with during performance situations.

Since 1959, Yamaha has earned a reputation for strong fit and finish, dependable quality control, and practical musician-focused design. The AC1M continues that tradition with a versatile concert-body platform built around comfort, usability, and long-term reliability.

Key Features
  • Concert-style cutaway acoustic-electric body
  • Solid Sitka spruce top with scalloped bracing
  • Mahogany back and sides
  • SRT piezo pickup system
  • Comfortable concert-body feel
  • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
  • Easy upper fret access
  • Built for live performance and versatile everyday playing
Full Specifications
  • Body Shape: Concert Cutaway
  • Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16")
  • Body Length: 497 mm (19 9/16")
  • Total Length: 1046 mm (41 3/16")
  • Body Width: 380 mm (14 15/16")
  • Body Depth: 100–120 mm (3 15/16"–4 3/4")
  • Nut Width: 43 mm (1 11/16")
  • String Spacing: 11 mm
  • Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce with Scalloped Bracing
  • Back Material: Mahogany
  • Side Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Material: African Mahogany (3-Ply)
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: R400 mm (15 3/4")
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Nut Material: Urea
  • Saddle Material: Urea
  • Bridge Pins: Black ABS with White Dot
  • Tuners: Die-Cast Chrome (TM29T)
  • Body Binding: Mahogany + Cream
  • Sound Hole Inlay: Black + White
  • Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Neck Finish: Matte
  • Electronics: SRT Piezo Pickup
  • Strings: Elixir Strings

Why Buy From Rain City Guitars

  • Authorized Yamaha Canadian Dealer
  • Curated by musicians
  • Professionally inspected before shipping
  • Fast secure shipping across Canada

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • AC1M-TBS Solid Sitka Spruce/Mahogany Concert Cutaway with Electronics
Categories
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Body Shape
  • Concert
Top Material
  • Spruce
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Number of Frets
  • 20

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