Yamaha A1R Vintage Natural Acoustic-Electric Guitar

The Yamaha A1R Vintage Natural is an acoustic-electric guitar from Yamaha’s A Series, featuring a traditional Western dreadnought cutaway body designed to deliver powerful projection, rich resonance and balanced tonal response. Its solid Sitka spruce top produces clear highs and a responsive acoustic sound, while the rosewood back and sides contribute warmth, depth and rich overtones. The cutaway design provides convenient access to the upper frets, making it suitable for strumming, fingerstyle playing, songwriting and live performances.

The A1R features scalloped bracing designed to enhance body resonance and produce a louder, richer acoustic sound. Its 650 mm (25 9/16-inch) scale length, 43 mm nut width and comfortable neck profile support smooth fretting and extended playing sessions. For amplified performance, Yamaha’s SYSTEM72 electronics combine an undersaddle SRT piezo pickup with onboard sound-shaping controls. The three-band equaliser and adjustable mid-frequency control allow players to shape their amplified tone, while the integrated tuner provides convenient tuning adjustments.

The guitar features a solid Sitka spruce top, rosewood back and sides, and a three-piece African mahogany neck. Its rosewood fingerboard and bridge complement the Vintage Natural gloss finish, while mahogany and cream body binding, black-and-white soundhole inlay and a tortoise-pattern pickguard complete its appearance. Die-cast chrome TM29T tuning machines provide reliable tuning adjustment. The SYSTEM72 preamp includes volume, three-band EQ, tuner and mid-frequency controls, with a LINE OUT connection. It comes fitted with Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light strings.

Key Features

• Traditional Western dreadnought cutaway body
• Solid Sitka spruce top
• Rosewood back and sides
• Scalloped internal bracing for enhanced resonance
• Full-bodied acoustic tone with rich projection
• 650 mm (25 9/16-inch) scale length
• 43 mm nut width
• 11 mm string spacing
• Three-piece African mahogany neck
• Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
• Yamaha SRT undersaddle piezo pickup
• Yamaha SYSTEM72 preamp
• Three-band equaliser for tone adjustment
• Adjustable mid-frequency control
• Integrated digital tuner
• Dedicated volume control
• LINE OUT connection for external amplification
• Die-cast chrome tuning machines
• Tortoise-pattern pickguard
• Vintage Natural gloss finish
• Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light strings

Specifications

• Type: Acoustic-Electric Guitar
• Series: A Series
• Model: A1R
• Body Shape: Traditional Western Dreadnought Cutaway
• Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back Material: Rosewood
• Side Material: Rosewood
• Neck Material: African Mahogany 3-Ply
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: R400 mm (15 3/4 inches)
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Nut Material: Urea
• Saddle Material: Urea
• Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16 inches)
• Body Length: 505 mm
• Total Length: 1046 mm
• Body Width: 412 mm
• Body Depth: 100–118 mm
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• String Spacing: 11 mm
• Bracing: Scalloped Bracing
• Pickup System: Yamaha SRT Piezo Pickup
• Preamp: Yamaha SYSTEM72
• Controls: Volume, 3-Band EQ, Tuner and Mid-Frequency Control
• Connectivity: LINE OUT
• Tuners: Die-Cast Chrome (TM29T)
• Bridge Pins: Black ABS with White Dot
• Body Binding: Mahogany and Cream
• Soundhole Inlay: Black and White
• Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
• Body Finish: Gloss Vintage Natural
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
• Included Accessories: Soundhole Cover, Hex Wrench and 2 AA Batteries
• Case: Not Included

The Yamaha A1R Vintage Natural is well suited to intermediate and advanced guitarists, performing musicians and serious acoustic guitar enthusiasts. Its solid spruce top, rosewood construction, dreadnought body and versatile onboard electronics make it a dependable choice for studio recording, rehearsals, songwriting and live performances.