Yamaha A-Series All Solid Wood Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar with SRT Preamp/Pickup Mahogany Back & Sides
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Concert size, great playability, and cutting-edge electronics.
Designed for performers, Yamaha A-series guitars share many things in common including a stunning fresh look, amazing playability, and the cutting edge S.R.T. (Studio Response Technology) piezo/pickup. They are distinguished by their body style (either dreadnought or concert), the combination of woods, and their preamp configurations.
The Yamaha AC3M Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar with SRT Preamp/Pickup is part of the A-series line of Yamaha acoustic-electric guitars.
The AC3M concert-size cutaway is designed for today's player who requires a reliable workhorse that looks, feels, and sounds amazing in all applications.
It represents excellent value with quality build & materials such as; Solid Sitka Spruce Top, Mahogany Neck, Solid Mahogany Back/Sides, Ebony Fingerboard/Bridge and a neck profile that is a thrill to play for hours on end.
SRT System
Bringing Back Lost Ambience; Yamaha's new proprietary Studio Response Technology (SRT) brings back the natural, ambient sound of an acoustic guitar, and it does it with the signal from the output jack. Using a sound modeling technique that utilizes data obtained through extensive analysis of four acoustic elements that are missing from conventional pickup systems— string and body resonance, ambience, vintage microphone characteristics, and professional micing techniques, SRT delivers The same tone that, until now, was only attainable by professional recording engineers in the world's finest studios is now easily usable by any player, on-stage or in the studio.
Using a sound modeling technique that utilizes data obtained through extensive analysis of four acoustic elements that are missing from conventional pickup systems— string and body resonance, ambience, vintage microphone characteristics, and professional micing techniques, SRT delivers a natural, studio-quality acoustic guitar tone. The same tone that, until now, was only attainable by professional recording engineers in the world's finest studios is now easily usable by any player, on-stage or in the studio. A sound that guitarists have long dreamed of is now a reality.
SRT Functions
The new SRT system lets you choose from three different high-end mic types as well as two mic positions that let you use techniques similar to those used in a recording studio. The system provides a total of six setting patterns. Click the buttons below the photos to hear the differences between various sound settings. The system also allows mixing of pickup and mic sound elements using the BLEND knob, and control of body resonance with the RESONANCE knob to create a wide range of rich, natural sounds.
Features
- Concert-size with cutaway Body
- Solid Sitka Spruce Top
- Solid Mahogany Back & Sides
- Mahogany Neck
- Ebony Fingerboard
- Ebony Bridge
- Rosewood / Mahogany Sound hole Rosette
- Rosewood Fingerboard Binding
- Mahogany Body Binding
- SRT System 63 Modeling Preamp
- SRT Saddle/Piezo Pickup
Make this solid wood guitar yours. Order today.
A-Series All Solid Wood Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar with SRT Preamp/Pickup Specifications:
- Nut Width: 43mm (1.69")
- String Length: 650mm (25.59")
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Comments about Yamaha A-Series All Solid Wood Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar with SRT Preamp/Pickup:
I have been playing guitars for a long time and went to a large music store (again) with sufficient cash to purchase an above average all-solid electric acoustic guitar (another guitar - I have bad G.A.S.). After extensive research on the internet and some previous hands-on tests at other stores, I had narrowed my search to concert/grand auditorium size guitars from Taylor, Yamaha and Martin.
These manufacturers produce great guitars for fingerstyle players, with good quality control and sound projection.
Unfortunately, guitars from Taylor and Martin cost 3 times more than similar ones from Yamaha manufactured in Asia. Taylor and Martin make great guitars but their instruments are overpriced. The consumer is paying for salaries, benefits, overhead costs in the US, which are significantly higher than in other parts of the world. QA/QC is still the same, as companies such as Yamaha and Ibanez are well known for their quality control and wonderful instruments. Actually, a friend of mine went to a store a few months ago to purchase a 3K Gibson Les Paul but turned it down after we noticed a big finishing flaw at the cutaway (something you would expect from a very cheap guitar). Just because it is US made it does not mean that you are getting the same quality control offered to the stars that endorse the products and make you think that you are getting the same thing.
However, I had already decided to purchase the guitar based on sound, playability and materials, not price. And I tested numerous guitars, unplugged and plugged, one after the other, comparing the sound projection, action, neck profile, mid range, highs and lows, sustain, and so on.
The AC3M had the original strings from Yamaha (FS50BT) and I chose the mahogany back and sides to give me a better projection for the mids and a more balanced sound throughout all registers. The open pore neck feels like an old guitar, or an old friend. The guitar comes with a relatively low action and it is a pleasure to play. The sound projected very well with the original strings and I was thinking how much better it could get with a brand new set of the right strings for this instrument. To my ears and playing style, the Yamaha sounded slightly better and had better sustain when compared to the Taylors and Martins. However, this is a personal preference and the other guitars also sounded very good.
Each manufacturer has its own characteristics, dynamics and feel. I am a big fan of all three of them but could not justify paying 3 times more for a similar instrument simply because it was made in the US. I purchased the AC3M. Great playability, great sound, quality and what a beautiful instrument. The big surprise happened when I changed the strings. I installed a new set of Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze, gauge 12-53, and the guitar came to life, with a huge projection, sustain and dynamics. WOW. I couldn't be happier. The guitar also came with a case, manual, wrench and two batteries.
My advice is that you take your time and give Yamaha a try. The A3-series is a serious all-solid instrument for the serious player. A friend who plays with his band in local venues also bought an AC3M and is extremely satisfied with this guitar. Famous guitarists like Joe Bonamassa, Lee Ritenour and others play Yamaha high end guitars. There are videos of Don Alder and Lee also playing the A3-series on stage.
Try one and you won't regret it. As previously mentioned, sound is a personal preference but one can not deny the fact that Yamaha is rocking the world with high quality instruments at affordable prices. Kudos to them and lucky us!
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