B-STOCK - Opened or returned but in excellent condition. There are few, if any scratches and the electronics are in working order. The A1M offers quality build and materials, such as a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany neck, back and sides, an ebony bridge and a neck profile that is a thrill to play for hours on end. It has built in tuner and 3-band EQ. Great feel and tone for playing around the house or out for performances. This A-series delivers it all.
B-STOCK - Opened or returned but in excellent condition. There are few, if any scratches and the electronics are in working order. The A1M offers quality build and materials, such as a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany neck, back and sides, an ebony bridge and a neck profile that is a thrill to play for hours on end. It has built in tuner and 3-band EQ. Great feel and tone for playing around the house or out for performances. This A-series delivers it all.
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Prices last updated 22 June 2026.
Yamaha A1M-VN Folk With Electronics Vintage Natural
B-STOCK - Opened or returned but in excellent condition. There are few, if any scratches and the electronics are in working order. The A1M offers quality build and materials, such as a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany neck, back and sides, an ebony bridge and a neck profile that is a thrill to play for hours on end. It has built in tuner and 3-band EQ. Great feel and tone for playing around the house or out for performances. This A-series delivers it all.
B-STOCK - Opened or returned but in excellent condition. There are few, if any scratches and the electronics are in working order. The A1M offers quality build and materials, such as a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany neck, back and sides, an ebony bridge and a neck profile that is a thrill to play for hours on end. It has built in tuner and 3-band EQ. Great feel and tone for playing around the house or out for performances. This A-series delivers it all.
Last updated at 22/06/2026 16:39:42
Yamaha A1M//02- Vintage Natural Finish
Free delivery between 26 June – 3 July
Yamaha A1M/02
Delivery between 24–30 June $295.74
Yamaha A1M Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar in Vintage Natural
Delivery $15
originally posted on musiciansfriend.com
In the past decade or so I have owned a 12-string A/E Yamaha and an FG730S Series 6-string, which remains my go to acoustc for beautiful sweet tones from the solid rosewood sides, and back.The sustain and resonance from the Yamaha X-brace type construction is on par with that from any of the great guitar companies according to those of us who have discovered these. I wanted another acoustic with a different set of tonal response that could "cut through" better when needed, especially live, and I found that in this A1M. The mahogany back, sides, and neck imparts just the right amount of forward presence, with more attack than a mostly rosewood model. I don't know if there have been some changes in production, but my instrument has an ebony fretboard with a rosewood ... MoreIn the past decade or so I have owned a 12-string A/E Yamaha and an FG730S Series 6-string, which remains my go to acoustc for beautiful sweet tones from the solid rosewood sides, and back.The sustain and resonance from the Yamaha X-brace type construction is on par with that from any of the great guitar companies according to those of us who have discovered these. I wanted another acoustic with a different set of tonal response that could "cut through" better when needed, especially live, and I found that in this A1M. The mahogany back, sides, and neck imparts just the right amount of forward presence, with more attack than a mostly rosewood model. I don't know if there have been some changes in production, but my instrument has an ebony fretboard with a rosewood bridge and headstock overlay, which is VERY thick. Vintage sized, nickel silver frets on an ebony fingerboard are a perfect match feel great on your fingers; this is unmistakable and unique! The bleached mahogany binding on the fingerboard and the inlay on the rosette are understated and elegant; if you play well, the sound will speak for itself. These are great instruments and very under-rated. I think that Yamaha acoustic's above this price point are equally nice, but don't seem to represent as high a level of value as the A1's , the LL's, and even the top end FG's.
originally posted on guitarcenter.com
I'm back to Yamaha...they just feel right.I've been playing cheap Yamaha acoustics for years...a red label made in Japan, a cheap F335, a cheaper F01. I tried "better" guitars...I own a Martin dreadnought and a Martin 000...don't get me wrong...they're good guitars...but I like the Yamaha necks the best.This A1M feels like you're playing an electric...you can almost shred on it.The ONLY thing I don't like about it are the tuners...they're the cheapest feeling thing on the guitar. The neck/frets are nice and smooth/rounded. The action is low...almost electric guitar low.This is my new favorite acoustic guitar.
originally posted on zzounds.com
Overall:Every so often I have to at least pretend I need a new Guitar. While pretending last month, I decided on a Yamaha TransAcoustic, and ordered a red one in Buffalo NY. Since I currently own Taylor, DN-3, and 214 CE, Godin, 5th ave Kingpin and A6Ultra, TaK EF381SC 12 String, and Current Favorite Epiphone Masterbuilt 500MCE, I had a great group to base a comparison with. The Yamaha's built in Chorus and Reverb quickly became a non factor, and the Tone and Feel of the TransAcoustic, made me want to return the Guitar, which I did after about 4 weeks. I went back in the Acoustic room for 2 hours, and surprise, came back out with the Yamaha A1M. Reason for this choice was based on 75% Playability and feel. It was pretty much the only guitar in the Less expensive ... MoreOverall:Every so often I have to at least pretend I need a new Guitar. While pretending last month, I decided on a Yamaha TransAcoustic, and ordered a red one in Buffalo NY. Since I currently own Taylor, DN-3, and 214 CE, Godin, 5th ave Kingpin and A6Ultra, TaK EF381SC 12 String, and Current Favorite Epiphone Masterbuilt 500MCE, I had a great group to base a comparison with. The Yamaha's built in Chorus and Reverb quickly became a non factor, and the Tone and Feel of the TransAcoustic, made me want to return the Guitar, which I did after about 4 weeks. I went back in the Acoustic room for 2 hours, and surprise, came back out with the Yamaha A1M. Reason for this choice was based on 75% Playability and feel. It was pretty much the only guitar in the Less expensive Area, other than Epiphone 500mce that had the correct set-up and "Feel" of a more expensive Taylor or Martin. I have done Open Mic and this guitar is close to the more expensive guitars I have in plugged in tone and equal in Playability. Great value!
| Finish | Vintage Natural |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | China |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Right / Left Handed | Right Handed |
Yamaha A1M//02- Vintage Natural Finish
Free delivery between 26 June – 3 July
Yamaha A1M/02
Delivery between 24–30 June $295.74
Yamaha A1M Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar in Vintage Natural
Delivery $15
In the past decade or so I have owned a 12-string A/E Yamaha and an FG730S Series 6-string, which remains my go to acoustc for beautiful sweet tones from the solid rosewood sides, and back.The sustain and resonance from the Yamaha X-brace type construction is on par with that from any of the great guitar companies according to those of us who have discovered these. I wanted another acoustic with a different set of tonal response that could "cut through" better when needed, especially live, and I found that in this A1M. The mahogany back, sides, and neck imparts just the right amount of forward presence, with more attack than a mostly rosewood model. I don't know if there have been some changes in production, but my instrument has an ebony fretboard with a rosewood ... MoreIn the past decade or so I have owned a 12-string A/E Yamaha and an FG730S Series 6-string, which remains my go to acoustc for beautiful sweet tones from the solid rosewood sides, and back.The sustain and resonance from the Yamaha X-brace type construction is on par with that from any of the great guitar companies according to those of us who have discovered these. I wanted another acoustic with a different set of tonal response that could "cut through" better when needed, especially live, and I found that in this A1M. The mahogany back, sides, and neck imparts just the right amount of forward presence, with more attack than a mostly rosewood model. I don't know if there have been some changes in production, but my instrument has an ebony fretboard with a rosewood bridge and headstock overlay, which is VERY thick. Vintage sized, nickel silver frets on an ebony fingerboard are a perfect match feel great on your fingers; this is unmistakable and unique! The bleached mahogany binding on the fingerboard and the inlay on the rosette are understated and elegant; if you play well, the sound will speak for itself. These are great instruments and very under-rated. I think that Yamaha acoustic's above this price point are equally nice, but don't seem to represent as high a level of value as the A1's , the LL's, and even the top end FG's.
I'm back to Yamaha...they just feel right.I've been playing cheap Yamaha acoustics for years...a red label made in Japan, a cheap F335, a cheaper F01. I tried "better" guitars...I own a Martin dreadnought and a Martin 000...don't get me wrong...they're good guitars...but I like the Yamaha necks the best.This A1M feels like you're playing an electric...you can almost shred on it.The ONLY thing I don't like about it are the tuners...they're the cheapest feeling thing on the guitar. The neck/frets are nice and smooth/rounded. The action is low...almost electric guitar low.This is my new favorite acoustic guitar.
Overall:Every so often I have to at least pretend I need a new Guitar. While pretending last month, I decided on a Yamaha TransAcoustic, and ordered a red one in Buffalo NY. Since I currently own Taylor, DN-3, and 214 CE, Godin, 5th ave Kingpin and A6Ultra, TaK EF381SC 12 String, and Current Favorite Epiphone Masterbuilt 500MCE, I had a great group to base a comparison with. The Yamaha's built in Chorus and Reverb quickly became a non factor, and the Tone and Feel of the TransAcoustic, made me want to return the Guitar, which I did after about 4 weeks. I went back in the Acoustic room for 2 hours, and surprise, came back out with the Yamaha A1M. Reason for this choice was based on 75% Playability and feel. It was pretty much the only guitar in the Less expensive ... MoreOverall:Every so often I have to at least pretend I need a new Guitar. While pretending last month, I decided on a Yamaha TransAcoustic, and ordered a red one in Buffalo NY. Since I currently own Taylor, DN-3, and 214 CE, Godin, 5th ave Kingpin and A6Ultra, TaK EF381SC 12 String, and Current Favorite Epiphone Masterbuilt 500MCE, I had a great group to base a comparison with. The Yamaha's built in Chorus and Reverb quickly became a non factor, and the Tone and Feel of the TransAcoustic, made me want to return the Guitar, which I did after about 4 weeks. I went back in the Acoustic room for 2 hours, and surprise, came back out with the Yamaha A1M. Reason for this choice was based on 75% Playability and feel. It was pretty much the only guitar in the Less expensive Area, other than Epiphone 500mce that had the correct set-up and "Feel" of a more expensive Taylor or Martin. I have done Open Mic and this guitar is close to the more expensive guitars I have in plugged in tone and equal in Playability. Great value!
I wanted to replace my Guild 260CE and tried to buy a couple of used Takamine's and they both had major issues so I went to the acoustic room and started trying guitars. Really liked the Taylor 110e until my salesman Bill said "here, try this". Normally I only buy used guitars and had no idea I was trying a new guitar until after I'd made the decision to purchase this one. The tone and playability were obvious instantly. I've never enjoyed an acoustic so much and after having owned it for a while still in love with playing it and keep reaching for it. A guitar you keep wanting to play is a keeper and this Yamaha punched all the features. To me, the laminated sides and back are a plus and expect this guitar to play well year round and keep it hydrated anyway so it ... MoreI wanted to replace my Guild 260CE and tried to buy a couple of used Takamine's and they both had major issues so I went to the acoustic room and started trying guitars. Really liked the Taylor 110e until my salesman Bill said "here, try this". Normally I only buy used guitars and had no idea I was trying a new guitar until after I'd made the decision to purchase this one. The tone and playability were obvious instantly. I've never enjoyed an acoustic so much and after having owned it for a while still in love with playing it and keep reaching for it. A guitar you keep wanting to play is a keeper and this Yamaha punched all the features. To me, the laminated sides and back are a plus and expect this guitar to play well year round and keep it hydrated anyway so it keeps sound great! Try it and just listen, I dare you!
I have been playing this guitar for about 2 1/2 years now. On it's own it has a bright tinny sound to it, which is fine of you like that sound. However, I plugged it into an acoustic amp and was able to dial in some bass and take some of the top end out and it is incredible!!!! The star of the show is definitely the amp. I would probably look for something else in the future with a deeper tone. But, I do like it and it plays well!
Went to local GC to try and auditon an LL6M or an LL16M and got shown this A Series by the store manager, who had both a dread and a concert size in stock. I immediately went for the dreat cutaway and was more then impressed with the tone quality and what I saw in the construction of the guitar. Basically a huge step up from the FG and FGX models, but not that much additional cost. Better tone woods, amazing combination of wood and plastisol binding, solid satin finished mahogany headstock with MOP logo inlay, and in my case, a striped ebony fingerboard with polished mahogany binding, white position markers on the side and abalone dots on top. More pronounced bottom end, and faster decay from this instrument when compared to one with rosewood sides and back, but the ... MoreWent to local GC to try and auditon an LL6M or an LL16M and got shown this A Series by the store manager, who had both a dread and a concert size in stock. I immediately went for the dreat cutaway and was more then impressed with the tone quality and what I saw in the construction of the guitar. Basically a huge step up from the FG and FGX models, but not that much additional cost. Better tone woods, amazing combination of wood and plastisol binding, solid satin finished mahogany headstock with MOP logo inlay, and in my case, a striped ebony fingerboard with polished mahogany binding, white position markers on the side and abalone dots on top. More pronounced bottom end, and faster decay from this instrument when compared to one with rosewood sides and back, but the sweetness of tone remains. Tinted top conjurs up images of older Martins and Guilds with cedar or Adriondak spruce tops. Best to change out the plastic nut and saddle, which for this caliber of instrument, makes no sense and is the only negative. A.R.T electonics and a sophisticated piezo under saddle pickup produce a clear and genuine sound of the guitar. Unmatched value in a guitar that, with just a couple of minor changes, will hold it's own with Martins and Taylors costing twice as much or more!
Set out to find a low/mid range Taylor or Martin as a treat to myself in July 2018. I was prepared to spend up to $2K on a guitar (which I'd never done before). After playing several dozen guitars - many of which fell in the $1K-$2K+ range - at 1/2 dozen places, I was unable to find one I thought gave better or more consistent sound than what became my new (and current) guitar. I play my A1M CE every day and have done open mic's (in Austin) with some regularity; as well as casual pick/sing-alongs with friends and family.Tuning is never an issue. Action is great. No concerns about how well it has held up (still beautiful). I routinely get compliments on both the look and sound of my guitar (plugged and unplugged).Since I've had the A1M, I had not suffered from ... MoreSet out to find a low/mid range Taylor or Martin as a treat to myself in July 2018. I was prepared to spend up to $2K on a guitar (which I'd never done before). After playing several dozen guitars - many of which fell in the $1K-$2K+ range - at 1/2 dozen places, I was unable to find one I thought gave better or more consistent sound than what became my new (and current) guitar. I play my A1M CE every day and have done open mic's (in Austin) with some regularity; as well as casual pick/sing-alongs with friends and family.Tuning is never an issue. Action is great. No concerns about how well it has held up (still beautiful). I routinely get compliments on both the look and sound of my guitar (plugged and unplugged).Since I've had the A1M, I had not suffered from guitar envy at any time (and I was keeping some fairly talented company in Austin) until last week when my brother brought home a mid-level Taylor (wow). That said, I'm very content with my guitar and feel quite proud of it when I'm playing with folks who know what's what with a guitar. I don't expect to "upgrade" any time soon.
I've played for 20 years, largely electric, gigging around Boston with a 50-50 covers-originals band. I started on a flamenco beginner, and only had an entry level no-name for the last 7 years, so decided to upgrade to something I could gig with in small clubs, outdoor gigs, and record with both the out jack & placing a mic on the sound hole to complement our largely electric rock gigs.I had been thinking about the lower end Martin's, Taylors, and D'Angelico, but after another reviewer mentioned the bang for your buck factor & quality you get from Yamaha vs. lower end Martin/Taylor, I did my own research on Premier Guitar, independent reviews & YouTube, only to be super impressed with the sound & build quality. Since I'm (technically) a millennial & stuck inside ... MoreI've played for 20 years, largely electric, gigging around Boston with a 50-50 covers-originals band. I started on a flamenco beginner, and only had an entry level no-name for the last 7 years, so decided to upgrade to something I could gig with in small clubs, outdoor gigs, and record with both the out jack & placing a mic on the sound hole to complement our largely electric rock gigs.I had been thinking about the lower end Martin's, Taylors, and D'Angelico, but after another reviewer mentioned the bang for your buck factor & quality you get from Yamaha vs. lower end Martin/Taylor, I did my own research on Premier Guitar, independent reviews & YouTube, only to be super impressed with the sound & build quality. Since I'm (technically) a millennial & stuck inside during COVID, I went for it via online purchase and was not let down in any way.Super impressed with the bass and top end, plugged in and purely acoustic. I'm a big fan of the scooped mids (habit from playing a fender tube amp for years). Great upper fret access, great quality of woods, and i haven't tuned the thing since I got it in the mail. Love the onboard tuner and EQ, and have to say the Trans Black color is ridiculously cool (although it's definitely more Black-brown than the black-blue the pictures portray, at least in natural light (non-flash). But you can see the woodgrain in a good light, reminiscent of a Gibson finish on an electric - which is why i was drawn to it initially.Overall happy as a clam after a couple weeks -- happy jamming to all!
I was looking for a good steel string acoustic guitar but didn't want to spend $1000 dollars on one . Went to my local Guitar Center and played a lot of different brand name guitars in the $500 dollar range . I finally narrowed my search down to 3 possible guitars , 2 Yamaha's and a Seagull . The 2 Yamaha's are the same model but one of them had a better sound and awesome sustain . I must say though that I very nearly chose the Seagull S6 Original , very nice guitar . This Yamaha I chose has a slightly better sound and the sustain could not be beat . Not only does it sound great but the playability of it is like that of a much more expensive guitar . The action is incredibly low without any buzz. I do have one complaint but it's not really a bad one because I love ... MoreI was looking for a good steel string acoustic guitar but didn't want to spend $1000 dollars on one . Went to my local Guitar Center and played a lot of different brand name guitars in the $500 dollar range . I finally narrowed my search down to 3 possible guitars , 2 Yamaha's and a Seagull . The 2 Yamaha's are the same model but one of them had a better sound and awesome sustain . I must say though that I very nearly chose the Seagull S6 Original , very nice guitar . This Yamaha I chose has a slightly better sound and the sustain could not be beat . Not only does it sound great but the playability of it is like that of a much more expensive guitar . The action is incredibly low without any buzz. I do have one complaint but it's not really a bad one because I love this guitar . The tag on the guitar said it had "solid" mahogany back and sides . I looked up the guitar on Guitar Centers site and the description said the same . I bought this guitar thinking it was solid wood but it's actually a mahogany laminate. This was kind of a let down for me but nevertheless it's really all about how it sounds and plays . One more thing on the sustain, it just rings for the longest time , really beautiful. As it's ringing it has a sort of slight reverb effect and I can feel it through the back up against my abdomen. I have not found many guitars in this price range that do that .
I've had it about a year...replaced the tuners with locking...I didn't like the originals...they were the cheapest thing about this guitar. It's got it's own sound. It doesn't sound like my Martin...nor my friends Taylor...it sounds like this Yamaha.I got it because of the neck...it's thin...like my electric guitars. I play this like my electric guitars...lots of notes. If you're looking for an acoustic that has a neck closer to an electric...this is a good choice. I put 9s on mine...not loud...not a lot of bass...but boy...does it play nice.I'd replace it if stolen/destroyed.
| Finish | Vintage Natural |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | China |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Right / Left Handed | Right Handed |
