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The Yamaha A-Series A1R Dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar. This innovative dreadnought blends vintage appeal with modern playability, pairing a solid Sitka spruce top and rosewood back and sides with Yamaha's cutting-edge SRT pickup system for an unparalleled acoustic-electric experience. The hand-rolled fingerboard edges and straight taper neck make the A1R an absolute joy to play, while the custom-designed scalloped bracing provides a rich, expressive tone with powerful projection.

Revolutionary SRT Pickup System Delivers Pristine Plugged-In Tone

At the heart of the A1R lies Yamaha's acclaimed SRT piezo pickup, which captures the nuances of your playing with stunning accuracy. The 3-band EQ and midrange frequency control slider provide precise tonal shaping, allowing you to cut through the mix in any live setting. An onboard chromatic tuner ensures you're in tune before stepping into the spotlight.

Timeless Style Meets Modern Playability

The A1R's tobacco sunburst finish and abalone rosette pay homage to vintage Americana, while the cutaway body and narrow 1-11/16" nut width cater to contemporary playing styles. The hand-rolled fingerboard edges create a smooth, worn-in feel right out of the case, allowing intricate solos and complex chords to flow freely over the rosewood fingerboard.

Powerful Projection and Dynamic Response

The A1R's solid Sitka spruce top and scalloped bracing produce a broad tonal range with stunning clarity and projection. The rosewood back and sides add warmth and depth, creating a balanced dreadnought tone equally suited to delicate fingerpicking or aggressive strumming.

Road-Ready Durability

Yamaha's legendary quality control ensures the A1R is ready to handle the rigors of the stage and studio right out of the box. The dovetail neck joint and adjustable truss rod provide stable, reliable performance for years to come.

Yamaha A-Series A1R Cutaway Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst
Yamaha A-Series A1R Cutaway Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst
Yamaha A-Series A1R Cutaway Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst

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Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: Single
  • Top wood: Solid Sitka spruce
  • Back & sides: Rosewood 
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Info not available
  • Nut width: 1.69 in. (43 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: African Mahogany 3-Ply
  • Scale length: 25.6 in.
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Matte
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Yamaha
  • Configuration: Sidemounted preamp
  • Preamp EQ: 3-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Info not available
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast chrome
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle & nut: Tusq
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Pickup System
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: China

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4.85

13 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

yes I would buy this guitar again
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Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing7
  2. Jamming6
  3. Small Venues6
  4. Recording4
  5. School Bands3
Cons
  1. No Batteries Included:)1
  2. Input jack is extremely tight on mine1
  3. Tiny bit of buzzing on 4th string1
  4. Tone knobs feel very cheap1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced7
  2. Novice2
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Good Audio10
  2. Good Feel10
  3. Consistent9
  4. Fun To Play9
  5. Stays In Tune9

Reviewed by 13 customers

  • Buy it!!!

    5

    submitted19 days ago

    byElmer

    fromFort Worth , Texas

    I was going to buy a Martin, but it looked so basic. Then I grabbed this one, and I was blown away... Yo, this guitar plays nice!!! 600 was my price range and it was worth it

  • yes I would buy this guitar again.

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byRobert

    fromcolumbia sc

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great sounding guitar. I am enjoying playing it.

  • Can't stop Playing This Guitar!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byMicky D

    fromNew England

    Ordered a Takamine which arrived in rough shape so I went to the acoustic room and started playing guitars. I prefer used guitars and kind of liked the Taylor 110CE until my salesman Bill handed me the Yamaha A1M which I immediately loved. The playability and action of this guitar was wonderful! The craftsmanship was immediately apparent and it had an onboard tuner and EQ. The sound was so good I don't think I even plugged it in for a week. I opted for the rosewood A1R which I felt had slightly better lows, but both this and the mahogany had great mids and clear highs. It is a laminate sides and back so the rosewood doesn't add as much to the sound as a solid wood guitar does so if you want to save $100 get the A1M, but the A1R is amazing and I am so happy to have tried this. Beat the Taylor, Takamine and the Guild D260CE that I ended up trading for this. I'm okay with laminate sides and back and that will help with temperature changes since I play it all the time anywhere and everywhere! I'm sure the higher priced A series with solid back and sides also sound amazing, but this guitar is a steal at this price!

  • A excellent and reasonably priced guitar

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byJim D

    fromMemphis, TN

    I dropped into GC to grab some strings and ended up buying this guitar. It's just that good. The build quality is excellent, the finish is flawless, the tuners are high ratio (and feel like butter), and the frets are all leveled and polished with no sharp ends. The neck is fairly thin and narrow, and is very playable and comfortable. Sound-wise it has a clear open voice with a tight, well-defined bottom. I also have a Taylor 814CE and the two guitars sound VERY similar with the difference being that the Taylor sounds a tad more full, but just a tad. If the Taylor sound is something that appeals to you, then you will be pleased with this Yamaha. In closing, the one draw-back I found was that there was a TON of relief in the neck. Fortunately the truss rod is easily accessible (a 4mm hex fits perfectly) and after a few tweaks the playability was top-notch. For a budget guitar, Yamaha has knocked it out of the park.

  • Awesome!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byHeck

    fromChattanooga TN

    Purchased for a gift. After Santa comes I will update more.

  • I would buy this again.

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byx

    fromMichigan

    Great guitar for the money. I played on several Martin guitars there that were double the cost and none of them played or sounded as good as this one.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byTJ

    fromAnchorage, Alaska

    Does the Yamaha A1R have a glued-on neck? Or does it have a bolt-on neck?

    Does the Yamaha A1R have a glued-on neck? Or does it have a bolt-on neck?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Glued.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byGeorge

    fromColorado

    What gauge of strings are installed on a brand new Yamaha A1R?

    What gauge of strings are installed on a brand new Yamaha A1R?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    They come stock with light gauge strings. 12's.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJ

    fromundisclosed

    What does "RESTOCK" mean?

    What does "RESTOCK" mean?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Open-Box items have been returned to our distribution center under the Guitar Center Return Policy. They are in "Blemished" condition if they are removed from the factory packaging and show cosmetic signs of use.