Yamaha A3R Are
Description In the A3R acoustic-electric guitar, Yamaha offers a vintage look with enhanced volume in the low-mid ranges, due to new scalloped bracing for the top and shorter bracing on the dreadnought's back. With a solid Sitka spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides, the guitar sounds fantastic. The A3R takes full advantage of Yamaha's acclaimed SRT2 pickup system for recording and stage performance. You get volume, treble, and bass controls (with auto feedback reduction), and blend control allows you to balance between the piezo and SRT2 preamp signals for your own distinctive tone.
Description In the A3R acoustic-electric guitar, Yamaha offers a vintage look with enhanced volume in the low-mid ranges, due to new scalloped bracing for the top and shorter bracing on the dreadnought's back. With a solid Sitka spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides, the guitar sounds fantastic. The A3R takes full advantage of Yamaha's acclaimed SRT2 pickup system for recording and stage performance. You get volume, treble, and bass controls (with auto feedback reduction), and blend control allows you to balance between the piezo and SRT2 preamp signals for your own distinctive tone.
Description In the A3R acoustic-electric guitar, Yamaha offers a vintage look with enhanced volume in the low-mid ranges, due to new scalloped bracing for the top and shorter bracing on the dreadnought's back. With a solid Sitka spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides, the guitar sounds fantastic. The A3R takes full advantage of Yamaha's acclaimed SRT2 pickup system for recording and stage performance. You get volume, treble, and bass controls (with auto feedback reduction), and blend control allows you to balance between the piezo and SRT2 preamp signals for your own distinctive tone.
Description In the A3R acoustic-electric guitar, Yamaha offers a vintage look with enhanced volume in the low-mid ranges, due to new scalloped bracing for the top and shorter bracing on the dreadnought's back. With a solid Sitka spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides, the guitar sounds fantastic. The A3R takes full advantage of Yamaha's acclaimed SRT2 pickup system for recording and stage performance. You get volume, treble, and bass controls (with auto feedback reduction), and blend control allows you to balance between the piezo and SRT2 preamp signals for your own distinctive tone.
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Prices last updated 8 June 2026.
Last updated at 08/06/2026 04:00:03
2016 Model A3R ARE
Delivery $79.56
Yamaha 2016 A3R ARE 2016
Delivery $500.50
Yamaha A3R Natural
Delivery $185.37
YAMAHA / A3R ARE Vintage Natural (VN) Yamaha Acoustic-Electric Guitar
YAMAHA / A3R ARE Tobacco Sunburst (TBS)
Yamaha A3r Electric Acoustic Guitar-01
Delivery $396
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Yamaha A3 Ma Acoustic Guitar
Delivery $360
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Yamaha A3r Natural (no260602)
Delivery $307.56
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Yamaha A3r Tbs Are Tobacco Sunburst Acoustic Guitar
Delivery $250
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Yamaha A3r Natural [hkk080742]
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originally posted on sweetwater.com
Purchased an A3R and received it last week. The guitar was beautiful out of the box and played great. I purchased because I wanted a guitar with solid rosewood back and sides for the tone and this guitar has not disappointed, it sounds great. Sweetwater was the only site that had a new A3R all the others I found were used or returned. Sweetwater was great to deal with and delivery was fast. I have played several more expensive guitars and the A3R holds its own against them. I have played 40 years plus and several different genres, but these days I play only in church and for fun with friends.
originally posted on guitarcenter.com
Originally I play flamenco, which requieres a completely different type of guitar. Last year I decided to buy a cheap steel string acoustic just to play around with at home. Eventually I decided I wanted to buy a real nice professional level acoustic to play certain gigs with. After going to various guitar stores and trying guitars ranging from $600 all the way up to $2500 I ran across the A series guitars by Yamaha. Originally purchased the A1M and it sounded so amazing that after a few days I decid d to return it and do the upgrade to the solid rosewood A3R. This guitar is amazing and it plays like no other out there. If you were looking to buy something with this quality made by Martin/Taylor/Gibson, you would have to spend at least $2000-$3000. The preamp and ... MoreOriginally I play flamenco, which requieres a completely different type of guitar. Last year I decided to buy a cheap steel string acoustic just to play around with at home. Eventually I decided I wanted to buy a real nice professional level acoustic to play certain gigs with. After going to various guitar stores and trying guitars ranging from $600 all the way up to $2500 I ran across the A series guitars by Yamaha. Originally purchased the A1M and it sounded so amazing that after a few days I decid d to return it and do the upgrade to the solid rosewood A3R. This guitar is amazing and it plays like no other out there. If you were looking to buy something with this quality made by Martin/Taylor/Gibson, you would have to spend at least $2000-$3000. The preamp and electronics on it are also fantastic, better than anything I had tried before. If you are looking to get a fantastic acoustic with all solid wood construction, great playability, and professional level electronics, this guitar is the one for you!
originally posted on zzounds.com
Overall:I've been playing and writing songs on an amateur level for 20+ years, but have just gotten serious about booking gigs and making music professionally. I've had a Simon & Patrick S&P6 for those 20 years, and have enjoyed it very much, but I was looking to upgrade to something better.The A3R is amazing in every way. Beautiful to look at, easy to play, a great acoustic sound (I love solid rosewood!), and a best-in-class plugged-in sound thanks to the excellent pre-amp. It's light, loud, shimmery, and does a nice job of getting and staying in tune. It reminds me of the $1,500 Yairi down at the local guitar shop.This is absolutely a pro-caliber gigging guitar. I highly recommend it!Mine came with an unintended factory blemish. I contacted support and sent them ... MoreOverall:I've been playing and writing songs on an amateur level for 20+ years, but have just gotten serious about booking gigs and making music professionally. I've had a Simon & Patrick S&P6 for those 20 years, and have enjoyed it very much, but I was looking to upgrade to something better.The A3R is amazing in every way. Beautiful to look at, easy to play, a great acoustic sound (I love solid rosewood!), and a best-in-class plugged-in sound thanks to the excellent pre-amp. It's light, loud, shimmery, and does a nice job of getting and staying in tune. It reminds me of the $1,500 Yairi down at the local guitar shop.This is absolutely a pro-caliber gigging guitar. I highly recommend it!Mine came with an unintended factory blemish. I contacted support and sent them pics, and they offered a small discount, which I accepted. No complaints on my end--those things happen, and their support was pleasant. They also offered me the option of returning it for a refund or exchange, but this is the best sounding guitar I've ever played (which is what really matters most), so I didn't want to risk sending it back and hoping the next one would sound as good.I'm very pleased with the guitar and with zZounds.
| Finish | Vintage Natural |
| Year | 2010s |
| Back Material | Rosewood |
| Body Shape | Dreadnought |
| Fretboard Material | Ebony |
2016 Model A3R ARE
Delivery $79.56
Yamaha 2016 A3R ARE 2016
Delivery $500.50
Yamaha A3R Natural
Delivery $185.37
YAMAHA / A3R ARE Vintage Natural (VN) Yamaha Acoustic-Electric Guitar
YAMAHA / A3R ARE Tobacco Sunburst (TBS)
Purchased an A3R and received it last week. The guitar was beautiful out of the box and played great. I purchased because I wanted a guitar with solid rosewood back and sides for the tone and this guitar has not disappointed, it sounds great. Sweetwater was the only site that had a new A3R all the others I found were used or returned. Sweetwater was great to deal with and delivery was fast. I have played several more expensive guitars and the A3R holds its own against them. I have played 40 years plus and several different genres, but these days I play only in church and for fun with friends.
Originally I play flamenco, which requieres a completely different type of guitar. Last year I decided to buy a cheap steel string acoustic just to play around with at home. Eventually I decided I wanted to buy a real nice professional level acoustic to play certain gigs with. After going to various guitar stores and trying guitars ranging from $600 all the way up to $2500 I ran across the A series guitars by Yamaha. Originally purchased the A1M and it sounded so amazing that after a few days I decid d to return it and do the upgrade to the solid rosewood A3R. This guitar is amazing and it plays like no other out there. If you were looking to buy something with this quality made by Martin/Taylor/Gibson, you would have to spend at least $2000-$3000. The preamp and ... MoreOriginally I play flamenco, which requieres a completely different type of guitar. Last year I decided to buy a cheap steel string acoustic just to play around with at home. Eventually I decided I wanted to buy a real nice professional level acoustic to play certain gigs with. After going to various guitar stores and trying guitars ranging from $600 all the way up to $2500 I ran across the A series guitars by Yamaha. Originally purchased the A1M and it sounded so amazing that after a few days I decid d to return it and do the upgrade to the solid rosewood A3R. This guitar is amazing and it plays like no other out there. If you were looking to buy something with this quality made by Martin/Taylor/Gibson, you would have to spend at least $2000-$3000. The preamp and electronics on it are also fantastic, better than anything I had tried before. If you are looking to get a fantastic acoustic with all solid wood construction, great playability, and professional level electronics, this guitar is the one for you!
Overall:I've been playing and writing songs on an amateur level for 20+ years, but have just gotten serious about booking gigs and making music professionally. I've had a Simon & Patrick S&P6 for those 20 years, and have enjoyed it very much, but I was looking to upgrade to something better.The A3R is amazing in every way. Beautiful to look at, easy to play, a great acoustic sound (I love solid rosewood!), and a best-in-class plugged-in sound thanks to the excellent pre-amp. It's light, loud, shimmery, and does a nice job of getting and staying in tune. It reminds me of the $1,500 Yairi down at the local guitar shop.This is absolutely a pro-caliber gigging guitar. I highly recommend it!Mine came with an unintended factory blemish. I contacted support and sent them ... MoreOverall:I've been playing and writing songs on an amateur level for 20+ years, but have just gotten serious about booking gigs and making music professionally. I've had a Simon & Patrick S&P6 for those 20 years, and have enjoyed it very much, but I was looking to upgrade to something better.The A3R is amazing in every way. Beautiful to look at, easy to play, a great acoustic sound (I love solid rosewood!), and a best-in-class plugged-in sound thanks to the excellent pre-amp. It's light, loud, shimmery, and does a nice job of getting and staying in tune. It reminds me of the $1,500 Yairi down at the local guitar shop.This is absolutely a pro-caliber gigging guitar. I highly recommend it!Mine came with an unintended factory blemish. I contacted support and sent them pics, and they offered a small discount, which I accepted. No complaints on my end--those things happen, and their support was pleasant. They also offered me the option of returning it for a refund or exchange, but this is the best sounding guitar I've ever played (which is what really matters most), so I didn't want to risk sending it back and hoping the next one would sound as good.I'm very pleased with the guitar and with zZounds.
Definitely designed for the gigging musician. Most players don't show up to gigs with their Martin D-28 for obvious reasons. You want something reliable that looks, plays, and sounds good that can handle a little road wear. Depending on your taste, other comparable guitars might be a Martin D-10 or Taylor 210. Where this one shines over those other guitars is the pickup system. It uses a piezo pickup, but the system has a built in microphone modeler that works really well! It gives a pretty honest mic'd acoustic sound. I use a Boss AD-2 pedal to sooth the harsh piezo sound from my older setup, I don't even need it for this guitar. The pickup system also has built-in feedback removal with the press of a button. It even came with a rubber sound hole cover to further ... MoreDefinitely designed for the gigging musician. Most players don't show up to gigs with their Martin D-28 for obvious reasons. You want something reliable that looks, plays, and sounds good that can handle a little road wear. Depending on your taste, other comparable guitars might be a Martin D-10 or Taylor 210. Where this one shines over those other guitars is the pickup system. It uses a piezo pickup, but the system has a built in microphone modeler that works really well! It gives a pretty honest mic'd acoustic sound. I use a Boss AD-2 pedal to sooth the harsh piezo sound from my older setup, I don't even need it for this guitar. The pickup system also has built-in feedback removal with the press of a button. It even came with a rubber sound hole cover to further help with feedback. Another plus is that it's all solid wood. I even prefer the hard bag it comes with because it's lighter and has backpack straps that free your hands while carrying other gear. The only complaint I can give this guitar was that the action was a little high when I received it (3mm- 6th string/12th fret). That's not really bad, but I prefer lower action. I brought it down to 2.25mm without any buzzing. I'm so happy with this purchase!
Love this guitar! Was a little worried at first thought it might be too tinny but once the strings got broken in it sounds nice and crisp. Stays in tune. Intonation is good out of the box. Can't beat the electronics. Love the look and feel! Might switch out the nut and saddle when it's time to switch out the strings. People have said this guitar punches above its weight and now I see why.
I'm a semi-pro. I've played in various bands, solos and duos for 40+ years. My main gigging guitar has been an Alvarez Yiari for the past 30 years. I finally decided to upgrade the old technology pickups in that guitar and when I started discussing it with my luthier, I decided that the project would require too much plugging of old holes in the guitar and so I decided to purchase a new guitar. I had looked at new acoustics for several years and most of the guitarists I'm around are playing Taylors. Many of the older Taylors have an amplified sound that has too much treble in my opinion, although my rhythm guitarist in my current band has a couple of newer high-end Taylors which sound great! However, they were well beyond my budget for a stage guitar which can get ... MoreI'm a semi-pro. I've played in various bands, solos and duos for 40+ years. My main gigging guitar has been an Alvarez Yiari for the past 30 years. I finally decided to upgrade the old technology pickups in that guitar and when I started discussing it with my luthier, I decided that the project would require too much plugging of old holes in the guitar and so I decided to purchase a new guitar. I had looked at new acoustics for several years and most of the guitarists I'm around are playing Taylors. Many of the older Taylors have an amplified sound that has too much treble in my opinion, although my rhythm guitarist in my current band has a couple of newer high-end Taylors which sound great! However, they were well beyond my budget for a stage guitar which can get knocked around.My new Yamaha A3R is good looking and is solid rosewood back and sides with a sitka spruce top. It has a rich sound unamplified, Plugging it in, I noticed a world of difference between it and my old Yiari. The A3R has beautiful tone plugged in! I especially like the two mic models and the blending switch between mic and piezo. I will predominantly use the mic setting for my acoustic duo and will blend in more piezo in my playing in the full band. I think the piezo will help cut the mix a little bit more. We go from ballads to rockers so with the turn of a single dial, I'll be able to better adjust the output of the guitar based on the type of song we're playing.I was concerned that the A3R would be more difficult to play compared to my Yiari and it is slightly harder to play leads on but it came with Elixir 12s and I usually play 11s. I do plan to take the A3R in to have the action lowered slightly after I've worn out this set of strings and then I feel there will be minimal difference in playablility between my two guitars.Hopefully, this guitar will hold up well. I plan to have it for a long, long time!
Overall:I'm used to a OLD Martin, and several electrics, when playing this for first time, FULL of bad notes, Caused by me of course, but due to such wide string spacing, and I'm a finger picker. But, string spacing is wide enough that my finger memory causes me to have to slow down, to get my left hand in correct place on fingerboard. And, I'm not going to try to waste the money it would cost to have someone do a really pro setup on this thing. So, has to go. But sound is good, electronics are good, For a beginner, or low time player, probably a great guitar, just that this old man, does NOT feel like spending the time with it, to get muscle memory in fingers to the point that it is playable. I'll stay with the Martin. Just intended to use this for something to ... MoreOverall:I'm used to a OLD Martin, and several electrics, when playing this for first time, FULL of bad notes, Caused by me of course, but due to such wide string spacing, and I'm a finger picker. But, string spacing is wide enough that my finger memory causes me to have to slow down, to get my left hand in correct place on fingerboard. And, I'm not going to try to waste the money it would cost to have someone do a really pro setup on this thing. So, has to go. But sound is good, electronics are good, For a beginner, or low time player, probably a great guitar, just that this old man, does NOT feel like spending the time with it, to get muscle memory in fingers to the point that it is playable. I'll stay with the Martin. Just intended to use this for something to write music on, sort of a Beater that I did not have to be so careful of.
Overall:I played a Martin d18 for a few years, then one night it was stolen. I only had around a grand to spend, did a google search, landed here, read the reviews, bought the A3R.. It got to me next day! So when I opened it, the first things I noticed were, the finish is perfect, zero flaws, the bag was nice, then, I tuned it up... What I heard before I plugged it in BLEW my mind! this is without a doubt a guitar im gonna hold on to forever! Clear mids, clear lows, clear highs, low action is perfect, neck feel great, and the best part, it sounds better than my martin ever did! actually for the price, what you get, is a guitar that should cost WAY more! Your not gonna regret buying this guitar! SO at the time of this review, ive purchased, because of the A3R, ... MoreOverall:I played a Martin d18 for a few years, then one night it was stolen. I only had around a grand to spend, did a google search, landed here, read the reviews, bought the A3R.. It got to me next day! So when I opened it, the first things I noticed were, the finish is perfect, zero flaws, the bag was nice, then, I tuned it up... What I heard before I plugged it in BLEW my mind! this is without a doubt a guitar im gonna hold on to forever! Clear mids, clear lows, clear highs, low action is perfect, neck feel great, and the best part, it sounds better than my martin ever did! actually for the price, what you get, is a guitar that should cost WAY more! Your not gonna regret buying this guitar! SO at the time of this review, ive purchased, because of the A3R, another A3R, and A3M, and an AC3R. ive become a Yamaha lifer with just one purchase!
Got this for home studio recording. Sounds good, very bright especially b string. Almost to bright. Strings a little heavy for me 12-53. Got a set of martin 10-50s yesterday but haven't tried them yet. Action a little high, will take it back and let J R lower it a bit. Beautiful workmanship and appointments. Got a fender acoustic 100 yesterday and can't get much volume out of it without feed back if bass turned up. Up front sound of this guitar so loud you have to turn amp up to hear it. Have a 69 Yamaha fg 300 bought new with a fishman humbucker sound hole pick up and an original 65 fender pro reverb amp bought new. Sounds great through this amp. The A3R sounds to bright on this amp no matter how you set the eq's. Have 3 other amps and to bright for them also. ... MoreGot this for home studio recording. Sounds good, very bright especially b string. Almost to bright. Strings a little heavy for me 12-53. Got a set of martin 10-50s yesterday but haven't tried them yet. Action a little high, will take it back and let J R lower it a bit. Beautiful workmanship and appointments. Got a fender acoustic 100 yesterday and can't get much volume out of it without feed back if bass turned up. Up front sound of this guitar so loud you have to turn amp up to hear it. Have a 69 Yamaha fg 300 bought new with a fishman humbucker sound hole pick up and an original 65 fender pro reverb amp bought new. Sounds great through this amp. The A3R sounds to bright on this amp no matter how you set the eq's. Have 3 other amps and to bright for them also. Haven't played it with sound hole plug yet. May eliminate these problems but would recommend playing it through an acoustic amp. So far so good will see how it goes in the future.
Bought this for a second guitar at a summer house. Two summers in just haven't been able to dig it. It was $200 less than anywhere else so can't complain but one thing I can complain is the E string buzzes. I've tried lighter gauge strings. Same thing.
| Finish | Vintage Natural |
| Year | 2010s |
| Back Material | Rosewood |
| Body Shape | Dreadnought |
| Fretboard Material | Ebony |
