Detail 01
SRT piezo pickup with 3-band EQ and midrange slider
Onboard controls allow tonal shaping in a live setting.
Product detailSKU #1500000038855
YamahaA-Series A1R Cutaway Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Tobacco Sunburst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Yamaha’s right-handed A1R pairs a cutaway dreadnought body with a solid Sitka spruce top, rosewood back and sides, and a tobacco sunburst finish. The SRT piezo system provides an onboard 3-band EQ, midrange-frequency slider, and chromatic tuner for live tonal adjustment. Hand-rolled fingerboard edges and the straight-taper neck are intended to give the rosewood fingerboard a smooth, broken-in feel, while the cutaway supports solo work higher on the neck.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live acoustic-electric sets where onboard EQ, midrange adjustment, and a built-in tuner are useful.
- Players moving between complex chords and higher-neck solos on a cutaway dreadnought.
- Stage or studio work needing an acoustic guitar with Yamaha’s SRT piezo pickup system.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players, as this is listed with a right-handed orientation.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Onboard chromatic tuner
Tuning can be checked from the guitar before going onstage.
Detail 03
Cutaway dreadnought body
The cutaway is described as supporting intricate solos higher on the fingerboard.
Detail 04
Hand-rolled fingerboard edges and straight-taper neck
Designed for a smooth, worn-in playing feel.
Detail 05
Custom scalloped bracing
Paired with the solid Sitka spruce top for a broad range, clarity, and projection.
Detail 06
Dovetail neck joint and adjustable truss rod
Yamaha describes these as supporting stable, reliable performance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the right-handed orientation.
- 02The guitar has six strings and a 1-11/16-inch nut width.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the A1R have onboard electronics?
Yes. It uses Yamaha’s SRT piezo pickup system with a 3-band EQ, midrange-frequency slider, and onboard chromatic tuner.
02What woods are used for the body?
It has a solid Sitka spruce top with rosewood back and sides.
03Is the body cutaway?
Yes. It is a cutaway dreadnought body.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6-string
- Scale Length
- 25.6
- Neck Shape
- Info
7 detailsBody & build
- Top Material
- Solid Sitka spruce Back &
- Color
- Brown
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Body Type
- Dreadnought
- Country of Origin
- China
- Color Finish
- Sunburst
- Neck Wood
- African Mahogany 3-Ply
