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Product Ref: 113818
The Yamaha A3R LTD features a solid sitka spruce top which produces a versatile sound that is able to accommodate numerous genres and techniques with ease; from lighter fingerpicking styles, to heavier more aggressive strumming patterns. In addition, its stunning sitka spruce top also yields a crisp and articulate tone with a broad dynamic range, and a focused, clear sound of deep lows, warm mid-range, and bright singing highs. The Yamaha A3R's solid top is also treated with Yamaha's A.R.E. treatment for an enhanced tone that projects the rich, full and resonant sound of vintage guitars. Furthermore, the A3R's versatile solid top is accompanied by solid rosewood back and sides, which combined with its sitka spruce top provides players with an incredibly balanced and versatile palette of tones. The rosewood back and sides also produce a deep rich-warmth with superb resonance and volume.
With a traditional western dreadnought cutaway body, the Yamaha A3R LTD projects an enormous acoustic voice, yet still maintains overall tonal balance. Its big body and combination of tonewoods give the A3R LTD a powerful bass response that is balanced with articulate highs, offering a truly sonically pleasing tone that is one of the 'must-haves' for every guitarist. The well-rounded and balanced tone produced is able to accommodate numerous genres and playing styles with ease, from rock, pop, indie, folk and country. Furthermore, the big and bold dreadnought body offers a comfortable playing experience, although it is better-suited to players more comfortable with bigger-bodied guitars, and those with a longer reach. For added comfort, the A3R LTD features a smooth venetian cutaway profile which provides easy access to upper frets and more challenging chords.
Constructed from a 3-ply African mahogany neck, the player is certain to benefit from the A3R's quick and dynamic response. African mahogany's sonic-footprint falls on the warmer end of the tonal spectrum whilst its nature allows it to respond superbly to numerous playing styles and techniques, perfect for unleashing creativity and receiving a sonically pleasing tone in response. In addition, for added comfort throughout each position up and down the neck, the A3R LTD features a high comfort neck profile, preventing the likeliness of a cramping hand. Furthermore, the neck is topped with a rosewood fingerboard that adds warmth and clarity to the guitar's overall sound whilst providing a smooth and energetic playing experience. Lastly, the fingerboard also has rolled edge for extra comfort and an extremely smooth playing experience.
The Yamaha A3R comes equipped with the new SRT2 pickup system, allowing the player to simply plug-in and play right out the box, perfect for added volume at larger events as well as studio use. In addition, this quality system from Yamaha projects an incredibly natural and dynamic amplified tone, perfect for the performing musician that craves a reliable instrument that has been built for the stage and life on the road. Furthermore, the SRT2 system features controls for volume, treble, bass, mic blend, mic select and AFR.
The Yamaha A3R features a new scalloped bracing design, custom made by Yamaha. Bracing is extremely important for the guitar's durability as it reinforces the structure and prevents it from collapsing under string tension. Additionally, whilst the bracing provides a secure and stable top, it also enhances the guitar's tonal output by allowing the top to vibrate more freely. Scalloped bracing also adds more emphasis to the bass response of the guitar, and has been rewarded for enhancing the guitar top's production. Furthermore, Yamaha's new scalloped bracing also provides the guitar with a loud, richer acoustic sound and incredibly powerful, expressive tone.