All-Solid Mahogany Stage Guitar, Right Out of the Box
Some guitars feel like they need a few years of gigging before they really open up. Yamaha built the A3M ARE to skip that wait entirely. The solid Sitka spruce top is treated with Yamaha's proprietary A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) process — a high-heat wood torrefaction that mimics years of playing in, right from the factory. The result is a top that responds with warmth and complexity from the moment you plug in or strum acoustically.
Pair that with all-solid mahogany back and sides and the A3M ARE delivers the focused, warm midrange that mahogany is known for, with a clarity and sustain that laminate bodies simply can't match. Scalloped bracing pushes the low-mids forward and adds volume without sacrificing note separation. And the single cutaway dreadnought body keeps the upper frets accessible whenever you want them.
Whether you're running it through a PA on a weekend gig or playing it quietly at home, the A3M ARE is the kind of guitar that earns its place as an everyday companion.
This item is a B-Stock guitar sourced directly from the manufacturer. It is new and has never been previously owned. The photos shown are of the exact instrument you will receive. Before shipment, our licensed technician will inspect and professionally set up the guitar to ensure it is playing its best. During our inspection, we noticed Micro dents on front near EQ, scratch on front top. (see pictures) Please note, these may not be the only cosmetic imperfections. As a B-Stock instrument, there may be additional minor blemishes that are small in nature and do not affect playability or performance.
A Spruce Top That Sounds Played-In From Day One
The solid Sitka spruce top is treated with Yamaha's exclusive A.R.E. wood-torrefaction technology, which applies high heat to remove moisture and volatiles from the wood. This gives the top greater physical stability and an aged, vintage character right out of the box. The scalloped bracing pattern, developed through Yamaha R&D acoustic analysis, drives more energy into the low-mid frequencies and produces a louder, richer acoustic voice than conventional bracing designs.
The Tobacco Brown Sunburst gloss finish complements the warmth of the tonewoods and gives the guitar a classic, stage-ready look. Wood binding on the body reinforces the organic aesthetic — this is a guitar that looks as good as it sounds.
All-Solid Mahogany Back and Sides
Solid mahogany back and sides are a genuine differentiator at this price range — many competing guitars rely on laminate for the body, which limits resonance and long-term tonal development. The A3M ARE uses all-solid mahogany, which produces that characteristic warm, focused midrange with quick attack and a clean, punchy low end. Players switching from electric often find mahogany's response familiar and forgiving.
The High-Comfort mahogany neck features a straight taper profile and hand-rolled fingerboard edges, giving it a played-in feel without any breaking-in period. The ebony fingerboard and bridge add brightness and articulation that balances the warmth of the mahogany body. Nut width is 43mm (1 11/16"), scale length is 650mm (25 9/16"), and the die-cast chrome tuners keep tuning stable night after night.
SRT2 Electronics: Stage-Ready Plugged-In Sound
The SRT2 pickup system is Yamaha's own design, developed specifically for performance on stage. It combines a piezo SRT pickup — using individual elements under each string for precise dynamic response — with a sophisticated preamp that gives you volume, treble, and bass controls along with auto feedback reduction. The Blend control lets you mix between the piezo signal and a studio-mic simulation, so you can dial in anything from a bright, cutting mix-friendly tone to a warmer, more natural acoustic sound.
The SRT2 mic simulation on the A3M draws from studio-quality reference microphones, letting you choose between two mic characters to suit your playing style and room. For gigging players who want acoustic tone without fighting feedback, this system delivers practical flexibility that's genuinely useful on a live stage.
Product Features:
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Body: Dreadnought-style cutaway, single cutaway
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Top: Solid Sitka Spruce with A.R.E. wood-torrefaction treatment and scalloped bracing
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Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany
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Neck: Mahogany, High-Comfort straight taper profile, hand-rolled fingerboard edges
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Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony
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Scale Length: 650mm (25 9/16") | Nut Width: 43mm (1 11/16")
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Electronics: SRT2 System — piezo SRT pickup with 3-band EQ, auto feedback reduction, and Blend/Mic Type control
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Tuners: Die-cast Chrome
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Finish: Gloss Tobacco Brown Sunburst with wood body binding
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Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
Brand: Yamaha
Model: A3M ARE
SKU: A3M TBS-3RD|IIY220698
Condition: B-Stock
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