Representing the pinnacle of Yamaha’s A Series of electro-acoustic guitars, the Yamaha A5R ARE in Vintage Natural will please the most discerning of guitarists. Designed from the ground up for stage performance, the A5R is first of all a stunning acoustic guitar, but it is the pickup system designed to amplify this acoustic excellence which puts Yamaha in a league of its own. The exclusive SRT2 System allows you a choice of either a piezo pickup, or one of two emulated vintage studio microphones. The latter are truly impressive, faithfully reproducing the sound you’re used to hearing acoustically, but plugged into any venue’s system.
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YAMAHA A5R ARE IN VINTAGE NATURAL WITH VINTAGE MICROPHONE SRT2 SYSTEM
Made in Japan, the A5R is the flagship model in Yamaha’s renowned A-Series acoustic guitars. Featuring high-quality binding on both the head and body, the A5R comes 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.
A new sound has been developed for the A-series that is louder and stronger in the low-mid ranges, thanks to cutting-edge acoustic analysA new sound has been developed for the A-series that is louder and stronger in the low-mid ranges, thanks to cutting-edge acoustic analysis technology developed by the Yamaha R&D Division. Their analysis led to the development of the new 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 it up.
Features:
- Traditional Western Body Cutaway
- Solid Sitka Spruce Top with A.R.E.
- Solid Rosewood 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