Yamaha A5R ARE Dreadnought ‘Vintage Natural’ Acoustic Electric Guitar

The Yamaha A5R ARE is a premium, stage-ready dreadnought built for professional players who demand powerful acoustic tone, refined craftsmanship, and reliable amplified performance. Handcrafted in Japan, this traditional western cutaway guitar features Yamahas exclusive A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment on a solid Sitka spruce top, delivering a mature, broken-in response with enhanced warmth, projection, and dynamic range straight out of the case.

Paired with solid rosewood back and sides, the A5R ARE produces a rich, full-bodied voice with deep bass, clear highs, and excellent note separation. New scalloped bracing boosts volume and resonance, while the SRT2 pickup system provides natural, studio-quality plugged-in tone for live performance. With a comfortable neck profile, premium hardware, and a supplied hardshell case, the A5R ARE is built to perform night after night on stage or in the studio.

Features

• Solid Sitka spruce top with Yamaha A.R.E. torrefaction for mature, open tone

• Solid rosewood back and sides for depth, clarity, and strong low end

• Traditional western dreadnought body with cutaway

• SRT2 pickup system for natural, dynamic amplified sound

• Handcrafted in Japan with premium components and hardshell case

Specs

• Body Shape Traditional Western Dreadnought Cutaway

• Top Solid Sitka Spruce with A.R.E.

• Back & Sides Solid Rosewood

• Bracing New Scalloped Bracing

• Neck High Comfort Profile

• Nut & Saddle TUSQ

• Tuners GOTOH Open-Gear

• Strings Elixir

• Electronics Yamaha SRT2 Pickup System

• Finish Vintage Natural

• Case Hardshell Case

• Country of Origin Japan