Yamaha A3R ARE TBS

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Yamaha A3R ARE TBS

Yamaha

A3R ARE TBS

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Product Info

Article Number: 451166
Brand: Yamaha
Model: A3R ARE TBS
Price: $1,263.90

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The A3R ARE TBS is a seriously impressive dreadnought – Yamaha’s ARE treatment really does something special, opening up the sound and making it feel much more seasoned than its price point suggests. It’s a fantastic all-around guitar, ideal for intermediate to advanced players looking for a balanced tone and comfortable playability with a built-in pickup for amplified performance.

Product Description

  • Yamaha A3R ARE TBS
  • Steel String Guitar
  • Dreadnought body shape with cutaway
  • Top: Sitka spruce
  • solid
  • Bottom and sides: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Fretboard and bridge: Ebony
  • 20 Frets
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Built-in preamp system 71 + SRT piezo pickup
  • Volume / Mic knob
  • Soundhole inlay: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
  • Colour: Tobacco brown sunburst
  • Gig bag included
PROS
  • • Solid Sitka top delivers a responsive, articulate voice with excellent projection
  • • ARE (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) process yields a remarkably mature, aged tone
  • • Rosewood back and sides provide a rich, complex low-end and sustain
  • • Ebony fingerboard and nut offer smooth playability and enhanced note definition
CONS
  • • Tobacco Brown Sunburst finish might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences
  • • The SRT pickup system, while functional, isn’t a top-tier boutique solution
  • • Dreadnought size can be unwieldy for smaller players or travel

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Key Features

Top Wood Sitka Spruce, Solid
Back & Sides Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 650 mm (25.59 in)
Frets 20
Electronics Yamaha 71 + SRT Piezo Pickup System (Volume/Mic control)
Weight Approximately 5.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ARE process accelerates the aging process, softening the high-end and adding warmth and complexity, resulting in a more mature and resonant tone.
The SRT piezo system is adequate for basic amplification, but a more discerning player might prefer an external pickup for critical recording applications.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, slightly fuller than some Yamaha models, offering a good grip for players with larger hands while remaining manageable.

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