Yamaha A3M ARE TBS

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Yamaha A3M ARE TBS

Yamaha

A3M ARE TBS

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 451062
Brand: Yamaha
Model: A3M ARE TBS
Price: $1,043.90

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The A3M ARE TBS is a fantastic all-around performer – really well-built and sounds great both acoustic and plugged in. The ARE (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment gives it a mature, broken-in feel right out of the box. This is a superb choice for intermediate to advanced players seeking a versatile, premium-priced steel-string with reliable electronics for stage or studio.

Product Description

  • Yamaha A3M ARE TBS
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Design: Traditional steel-string with cutaway
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Back & Sides: Mahogany (Khaya ivorensis)
  • Neck: African mahogany (Khaya ivorensis
  • Fretboard & Bridge: Ebony
  • 20 Frets
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Built-in preamp system 71 + SRT piezo pickup system with volume and mic type switch
  • Machine heads: Diecast
  • Colour: Tobacco Brown Sunburst High-gloss
PROS
  • • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers clear, articulate projection with warmth
  • • Mahogany back & sides provide a focused, balanced tone with sustain
  • • SRT piezo pickup system offers surprisingly natural amplified sound
  • • Ebony fingerboard and die-cast tuners contribute to precise playability and tuning stability
CONS
  • • Tobacco Brown Sunburst finish might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences
  • • Mahogany construction can sometimes lack the airy openness of some rosewood models
  • • ARE treatment, while beneficial, may slightly limit the guitar's long-term aging potential

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Key Features

Top Wood Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Khaya Mahogany
Neck Material African Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 650 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Yamaha 71 + SRT Piezo Pickup System
Weight 1.85 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SRT system uses a more sophisticated sensor design, resulting in a more natural and less brittle amplified tone compared to older piezo systems – it’s surprisingly full-bodied.
The neck has a comfortable, moderate 'C' shape; it's not overly thick or thin, so it should suit a wide range of hand sizes, though players preferring a very slim profile might find it slightly more substantial.
The ARE process simulates years of aging, so the sonic changes will be subtler than a naturally aged instrument, but it does impart a pleasing warmth and maturity upfront.

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