{"product_id":"yamaha-a3m-electric-acoustic-guitar-vintage-natural","title":"Yamaha A3M Electric Acoustic Guitar Vintage Natural","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" style=\"font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height:1.65; color:#111; max-width:900px; margin:auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Title --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 .25rem; letter-spacing:.02em;\"\u003eA SERIES — THE NEXT LEVEL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Responsive Video --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:1rem 0 1.25rem; aspect-ratio:16\/9; width:100%; overflow:hidden; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cWtIZKm_xf8?si=PTKoDcjiiLGja79P\" title=\"Yamaha A Series Overview\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width:100%; height:100%; border:0; display:block;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Intro --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 1rem;\"\u003e\n    Designed to be the ideal performance acoustic guitar, the Yamaha A Series is crafted from the ground up for life on the road. Expect a natural, dynamic plugged-in tone and stage-ready simplicity from the new SRT2 pickup system; played-in comfort out of the box thanks to hand-rolled fingerboard edges on a straight-taper neck; and a custom scalloped bracing pattern that unlocks a powerful, expressive acoustic voice—backed by Yamaha’s legendary road-ready construction.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SRT2 Electronics --\u003e\n  \u003csection aria-label=\"SRT2 Electronics\" style=\"margin:1.25rem 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:.25rem 0 .5rem;\"\u003eSRT2 Electronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 .75rem;\"\u003e\n      SRT2 is Yamaha’s stage-optimized pickup \u0026amp; preamp system. Blend a cutting piezo tone with a warm, studio-mic’d character to dial in a distinctive, usable sound for any mix.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:.25rem 0 .75rem 1.25rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMix piezo “cut” with vintage-mic warmth to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTwo selectable mic types to suit your style and song.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAvailable on A5 and A3 models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; gap:.5rem; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); margin:.75rem 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:.75rem; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"margin:.25rem 0 .5rem; font-size:1rem;\"\u003eControls\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cdl style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"min-width:1.25rem; font-weight:600;\"\u003eA:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eVolume\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"min-width:1.25rem; font-weight:600;\"\u003eB:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eTreble\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"min-width:1.25rem; font-weight:600;\"\u003eC:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBass \/ AFR (Auto Feedback Reduction) \u003cem\u003e[PUSH]\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"min-width:1.25rem; font-weight:600;\"\u003eD:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBlend \/ Mic Type Switch \u003cem\u003e[PUSH]\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/dl\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:.75rem; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"margin:.25rem 0 .5rem; font-size:1rem;\"\u003eSRT Pickup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n          Individual string elements deliver ultra-clear, wide-bandwidth signal with superior dynamics and accuracy vs. ribbon-type piezos.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:.75rem; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius:10px; margin:.75rem 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4 style=\"margin:.25rem 0 .5rem; font-size:1rem;\"\u003eMic Types by Model\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; gap:.75rem; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 .25rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA5R \/ AC5R \/ A3R \/ AC3R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul style=\"margin:.25rem 0 0 1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eMic 1: Neumann U67 (LDC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eMic 2: Royer R122 (Active Ribbon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 .25rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA5M \/ AC5M \/ A3M \/ AC3M\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul style=\"margin:.25rem 0 0 1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eMic 1: Neumann KM56 (SDC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eMic 2: Royer R122 (Active Ribbon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdetails style=\"margin:.75rem 0 0;\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\"\u003eMic Characteristics\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"margin:.5rem 0 0 1.25rem;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeumann U67:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide frequency \u0026amp; dynamic range; silky highs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeumann KM56:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate, smooth high frequency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoyer R122:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced with warm mids; gentle highs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Acoustic Sound \u0026 Bracing --\u003e\n  \u003csection aria-label=\"Acoustic Voice \u0026amp; Bracing\" style=\"margin:1.25rem 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:.25rem 0 .5rem;\"\u003ePowerful Acoustic Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;\"\u003e\n      A new A Series voice emphasizes stronger low-mid presence, informed by Yamaha R\u0026amp;D’s acoustic analysis. A custom scalloped top bracing and shorter back bracing enhance projection and harmonic richness.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      Select models (A5\/A3) feature Yamaha’s A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) top treatment for a rich, “played-in” vintage character from day one.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Neck \u0026 Playability --\u003e\n  \u003csection aria-label=\"Neck \u0026amp; Playability\" style=\"margin:1.25rem 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:.25rem 0 .5rem;\"\u003eHigh-Comfort Neck Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:.25rem 0 0 1.25rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eStraighter neck taper for easier high-fret access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHand-rolled fingerboard edges for an instantly “broken-in” feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDesigned with input from players, luthiers, and techs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- A5 Flagship --\u003e\n  \u003csection aria-label=\"A5 Flagship\" style=\"margin:1.25rem 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:.25rem 0 .5rem;\"\u003eA5 Grade — Flagship, Made in Japan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:.25rem 0 0 1.25rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePremium binding (head \u0026amp; body) and Gotoh open-gear tuners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSRT2 system delivers mix-ready piezo or mic’d studio character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBuilt for professional accuracy, reliability, and tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Design --\u003e\n  \u003csection aria-label=\"Design\" style=\"margin:1.25rem 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:.25rem 0 .5rem;\"\u003eSimple \u0026amp; Distinctive Looks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      An organic aesthetic with wood binding and a distinctive pickguard shape inspired by Yamaha’s 1975 N1000.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Strings --\u003e\n  \u003csection aria-label=\"Factory Strings\" style=\"margin:1.25rem 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:.25rem 0 .5rem;\"\u003eElixir Strings, Factory-Equipped\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      Outfitted with Elixir NANOWEB 80\/20 Bronze Light strings for lively tone and extended string life.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" style=\"font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height:1.55; color:#111;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;\"\u003eYamaha A3M ARE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 .75rem;\"\u003e\n    Traditional Western (dreadnought) cutaway with a solid Sitka spruce top featuring Yamaha’s A.R.E. torrefaction technology and all-solid mahogany back and sides. The SRT2 pickup system delivers natural, dynamic stage tone, while the high-comfort neck and elegant design make it ideal for performance.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:.25rem 0 0 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDreadnought cutaway body\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSolid Sitka spruce top with A.R.E. treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll-solid mahogany back \u0026amp; sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNew scalloped bracing for louder, richer sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNatural, dynamic SRT2 pickup system\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh-comfort neck profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSimple, distinctive aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFactory-equipped with Elixir strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes hard bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis item can only be shipped within Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n  Return \u0026amp; Exchange Policy\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 1.25rem;font-style:italic;\"\u003e\n  Last updated: May 9, 2025\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col style=\"padding-left:1.25rem;margin:0 0 1.25rem;line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAll Sales Are Final\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Except as noted below, we do not accept returns or exchanges under any circumstance.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eDefective or Damaged Instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    We stand behind every instrument we sell. If your instrument arrives with a manufacturer defect\n    or is damaged in transit (e.g., a broken pickup on an electric guitar),\n    please contact us immediately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n    \u003cu\u003eEligibility\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.25rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe defect \/ damage must be reported within \u003cstrong\u003e7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou must provide clear photographs or video showing the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cu\u003eInspection Requirement\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n    Submission of photos or video alone does \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e guarantee a return or repair.\n    All claims are subject to a physical inspection by our certified technician.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n    \u003cu\u003eProcess\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003col style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.25rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEmail \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@solschoolofmusic.ca\"\u003esupport@solschoolofmusic.ca\u003c\/a\u003e\n          with your order number, a description of the problem, and the visual evidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWe’ll review and, if preliminarily approved, issue a prepaid shipping label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eShip the instrument back to us for inspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAfter inspection:\n        \u003cul style=\"margin:0.25rem 0 0 1.25rem;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eIf approved, we’ll repair the instrument at no cost or replace it with an equivalent model (subject to availability).\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eIf not approved, the instrument will be returned to you unrepaired and return shipping will be charged to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRepairs \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Beyond initial defects, we offer ongoing \u003cem\u003estring replacement and repair services for Tar and Setar\u003c\/em\u003e.\n    These services follow our standard repair rates and turnaround times.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eNon-Defective Instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Instruments that are undamaged and functioning as intended—regardless of buyer’s remorse or change of mind—are\n    \u003cstrong\u003enot eligible\u003c\/strong\u003e for return, exchange, refund, or credit.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Reach Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Email: \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@solschoolofmusic.ca\"\u003esupport@solschoolofmusic.ca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Phone: 905-508-7888\u003cbr\u003e\n    Hours: Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 6 PM (EST)\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44061794926703,"sku":null,"price":1249.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2992\/8815\/files\/9016a7ca3c74b01b6e700fb92ac674d1494217c4-803x2000.jpg?v=1768245001","url":"https:\/\/sol-school-of-music-and-instrument-store-2.myshopify.com\/products\/yamaha-a3m-electric-acoustic-guitar-vintage-natural","provider":"Sol School of Music and Instrument Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}