The A1M Mk II features a traditional cutaway dreadnought body with a solid sitka spruce top, scalloped bracing and mahogany back and sides. We’ve included an original Studio Response Technology (SRT) piezo pickup to ensure excellent amplified performance.
Powerful Acoustic Sound
A-series has louder and stronger in the low-mid ranges thanks to cutting-edge acoustic analysis technology developed by the Yamaha R&D Division.
Their analysis led to the development of the new scalloped bracing for the top board and shorter bracing than normal for the back board.
Comfortable Neck Profile
Extensive research with players, luthiers and guitar techs has given A-Series the feel and playability that today’s acoustic-electric players want, whether switching from electric to acoustic on-stage, recording a session with intricate open tunings, or practicing at home.
These superb guitars feature a straighter neck taper for easier high-fret playing, and hand-rolled fingerboard edges to achieve a played-in feel.
Elixir Strings
A-series guitars are equipped with Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light strings to deliver a lively tone together with extended tone life that players have come to expect from Elixir Strings.
Simple and Distinctive Looks
The simple, organic design features wood binding and other techniques that capture the warmth of wood.
The distinctive shape of the pick guard, which stands out when performing, is a revival of the N1000 guitar that Yamaha released in 1975.
Electric System
System72 features an under-saddle piezo pickup developed by Yamaha. Controls include a 3-band EQ, an adjustable mid-range frequency control, and a precision chromatic tuner for optimum sound tailoring. The system is powered by easy to obtain AA-size batteries that provide a stable power supply for improved sound quality.
Body Shape Traditional Western Body Cutaway
Scale Length 650mm (25 9/16”)
Body Length 505mm (19 7/8″)
Total Length 1046mm (41 3/16″)
Body Width 412mm (16 1/4″)
Body Depth 100-118mm (3 15/16”- 4 5/8”)
Nut Width 43mm (1 11/16”)
String Spacing * 11.0mm
Top Material Solid Sitka Spruce w/Scalloped Bracing
Back Material Mahogany
Side Material Mahogany
Neck Material African Mahogany 3ply
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius R400mm (23 5/8″)
Bridge Material Rosewood
Nut Material Urea
Saddle Material Urea
Bridge Pins Black ABS with White Dot
Tuners Die-cast Chrome(TM29T)
Body Binding Mahogany + Cream
Soundhole Inlay Black + White
Pickguard Tortoise Pattern
Body Finish Gloss
Neck Finish Matt
Electronics SYSTEM72 + SRT Piezo Pickup
Controls Vol/3-band EQ/Tuner/Mid FQ
Connections LINE OUT
Strings Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
Accessories Soundhole Cover, Hex Wrench
Case None

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