Yamaha A5R ARE Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Vintage Natural)

Made with the discerning professional guitarist in mind, the A5R ARE is crafted in Japan for superb build quality. If you need an acoustic-electric guitar with plenty of sonic horsepower and a rich, full-bodied tonal response, the Yamaha A5R ARE Acoustic-Electric Guitar is an excellent choice. The A5R ARE features a Traditional Western cutaway body made from solid rosewood and a solid Sitka spruce top featuring updated A-Series scalloped bracing and Yamaha's original A.R.E. wood-torrefaction treatment. The larger body makes the A5R ARE ideal for powerful strummers who crave volume, projection, and rich tone. It sports an ergonomic High Comfort mahogany neck, an ebony fingerboard with comfortably hand-rolled edges, and an ebony bridge. The A5R comes equipped with onboard SRT2 System electronics featuring a piezo SRT pickup, EQ controls, and Blend control/Mic Type switch for incredible plugged-in sound and performance.  Comes with A5 upgrades including pro-quality Gotoh tuning machines, a Tusq nut & saddle, and a hardshell case. A5 Grade 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. SRT2 Electronics SRT2 is a pickup system developed independently by Yamaha, and optimized for stage performance. From a piezo sound that cuts 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. 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. Their analysis led to the development of the updated scalloped bracing for the top board and shorter bracing than normal for the back board. Also, treating the tops with Yamaha's exclusive A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) process gives the instrument a rich, vintage quality tone, making it sound as though you'd been playing it for years from the very first moment you pick an A-series guitar up. 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. 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. Elixir Strings A-series guitars are equipped with Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light strings to deliver a lively tone together with extended tone life that players have come to expect from Elixir Strings. Get your Yamaha A5R ARE Acoustic-Electric Guitar today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy. It is in perfect working condition with Virtually no Cosmetic Imperfections.