Yamaha AC3M Vintage Natural Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Yamaha AC3M Vintage Natural Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Concert Comfort & All-Solid Mahogany Warmth

$1,299.99

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A professional-grade concert-body acoustic-electric built for players who want warm mahogany character, balanced articulation, and dependable stage-ready performance.

All-solid mahogany back and sides deliver warmth, focus, and strong midrange clarity
Solid Sitka spruce top with A.R.E. treatment provides a more open and responsive feel
Concert-style cutaway body offers comfortable playability with controlled projection
SRT2 pickup and preamp system delivers natural amplified tone with flexible live control
Vintage Natural finish gives the AC3M a clean and timeless professional appearance

The Yamaha AC3M ARE is designed for players who prefer the comfort and balance of a concert-style acoustic while still wanting the upgraded construction and professional-level performance features found higher in Yamaha’s A Series lineup. Built for live use, recording, and serious everyday playing, the AC3M combines all-solid tonewoods, player-focused ergonomics, and Yamaha’s advanced electronics platform into a highly versatile stage acoustic.

The solid Sitka spruce top features Yamaha’s A.R.E. Acoustic Resonance Enhancement treatment, helping the guitar feel more open and responsive from the start. Paired with all-solid mahogany back and sides, the AC3M produces a warm, focused voice with strong mids, excellent note separation, and controlled projection that works especially well for singer-songwriters, fingerstyle players, and vocal accompaniment.

The concert-style cutaway body provides a more compact and comfortable feel compared to larger dreadnought-style acoustics, while still maintaining enough fullness and dynamic range for strumming and live performance. Its balanced response and controlled low end also help the guitar sit naturally in live mixes and recording environments.

For stage performance, Yamaha’s SRT2 pickup and preamp system delivers a more natural amplified response with onboard microphone modeling and blend controls designed to preserve the guitar’s acoustic character when plugged directly into a PA or recording setup. The controls remain intuitive and performance-focused without becoming overly complicated.

The overall construction, fit, and finish reflect Yamaha’s reputation for consistency and reliability since 1959. With its all-solid mahogany build, ebony appointments, and advanced electronics platform, the AC3M ARE is built for players looking for long-term dependability and strong real-world performance.