Yamaha AC5R ARE
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Yamaha
AC5R ARE
Product Info
Article Number:
451177
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
AC5R ARE
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,011.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AC5R ARE is a seriously impressive instrument, especially for players wanting a refined, vintage-inspired acoustic. The ARE treatment really matures the sound quickly, and the built-in pickup system is surprisingly good for stage work. It's a great choice for intermediate to advanced players seeking a premium-priced, all-around performer with a warm, articulate voice.
Product Description
- Yamaha AC5R ARE
- Steel String Guitar with Pickup
- Build: Concert with cutaway
- Top: Solid Sitka spruce
- Back and sides: Solid rosewood
- Neck: African mahogany
- Fretboard and bridge: Ebony
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 20 Frets
- Rosewood soundhole inlay
- Built-in preamp system 71 + SRT piezo pickup with volume / mic control
- Gotoh open gear machine heads
- Colour: Vintage natural high gloss
- Case included
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Solid ARE spruce top delivers a responsive, aged-in tone.
- • Rosewood back/sides provide rich overtones and sustain.
- • Gotoh open-gear tuners offer smooth, precise tuning stability.
- • System 71 preamp with SRT piezo offers surprisingly natural amplified sound.
CONS
- • Rosewood can be a bit 'woody' initially; requires break-in.
- • Vintage natural high gloss finish may show fingerprints easily.
- • Scale length might feel slightly longer for players with smaller hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement)
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
African Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
650 mm (25.59 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
System 71 Preamp + SRT Piezo Pickup
Weight
5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ARE process mimics years of natural aging, softening the initial stiffness and adding a sweeter, more complex overtone response – a richer, more mature sound.
The SRT piezo system is surprisingly clean and natural; it's certainly usable for recording, though a dedicated mic would always provide the ultimate fidelity.
The neck profile is generally described as comfortable, medium-slim, and well-suited for both strumming and fingerstyle playing – a good balance for versatility.
