I recently bought an used AC3R and is by far the best guitar that I have owned, I've been playing it constantly, and the sound keeps getting better and better, I'm totally in love with it, much much better than a Martin and Taylor at this and double or triple price tag.
I’ve had the 1st generation of the AC1M for 6 years and it’s been great. Love the feel of the neck and overall fit. A superior built guitar in my pocket range. The new Generation 2 is said to be louder and slightly better sounding compared to 1 st Generation but not having tried it I can only go by reviews & Yamaha info. Any of these A series will prove to be excellent choices. Enjoy. Thanks for the review.
Incredible tone. Probably the best I have heard in a guitar under $1200. I just wish it was around 1/4" thinner at the lower bout. Also, the newer versions do not have the same electronics.
That strap button placement is very odd. Martins and Taylors have their buttons installed on the same side of the heel but closer to the fretboard, so when you play higher it gets cupped by the left hand palm. I can see how that Yamaha placement can dig into the side of your hand easily. My Maton has the button on the back of the heel as you prefer, but I find it causes the guitar to tip forward while standing, which introduces tension into the right hand as you need to push the guitar toward your body to fight it from tipping forward. Just a thought. Excellent review by the way.
I own the newer version with a simpler pre amp, same features. It's a very nice guitar that plays like much higher end acoustics. My only complaint is the limited battery life. I get 2 sets in and if I didn't unplug it, poof. It goes from beautiful to crappy in 15 seconds. I use rechargeable now and change out every 3rd set..... or else. Surprised that I don't hear many complaints about it. My favorite guitar, yes, over my Martin D18.
@@nacienlos70 well, it's not as much as my Dreadnought, acoustically, but very defined and focused. Plugged in, it's the best acoustic sound compared to my Martin X Special, or the somewhat equal build of my Breedlove Concert. It's right under the bass of a dread.
I agree about the strap button. When I am standing the guitar tries to rotate away from me. I also have an old Washburn that i installed a button where you indicated and I like that much better.
A neck will "gloss up" as you "love your guitar" however , intonation is Priority! Thanks, I love the presentation. The SRT DSP samples do though stand on their own. Nice to see prior to purchase.Thank You
Just try it today.Very nice build quality,comfortable neck for playing.Witouth amp,really like mids and treble but as i espected bass is muted .When u plug this guitare,it starts to sing.One of the best electroacoustic systems for stage(srt).
@rchamb9839 Thinking the only difference is place of build and material used in top right? Anyway, I recorded this tune with the AC5R if you wanna hear how it sounds recorded DI th-cam.com/video/vt4RuUM7iWg/w-d-xo.html You will notice at times the sound becomes muffled when the playing is quite percussive. This is the pickup placement issue I was talking bout. At least I think it is, maybe someone can shed some light on it? I'm no engineer 😂 Thanks for the vid anyway Pal
good review. well done. i have been playing this guitar for a year or so, i didn;t get such a lovely case! my electro parts had to be replaced which yamaha did. do you use an acoustic combo with it.
According to specs I've seen, this has a slightly wider nut width than many guitars. Any comment on that? Easier to fret chords without bumping the next string? Easier to fingerpick without bumping the next string?
...Before you make that rash statement, better check- out the Martin DCX1KE which is a laminate....I have one and would put it up against any solid wood guitar for tone quality....
I can't compare it to a Taylor because i haven't got much experience with them, but the action is pretty good out of the box. really low without fret buzzing
I recently bought an used AC3R and is by far the best guitar that I have owned, I've been playing it constantly, and the sound keeps getting better and better, I'm totally in love with it, much much better than a Martin and Taylor at this and double or triple price tag.
I’ve had the 1st generation of the AC1M for 6 years and it’s been great. Love the feel of the neck and overall fit. A superior built guitar in my pocket range. The new Generation 2 is said to be louder and slightly better sounding compared to 1 st Generation but not having tried it I can only go by reviews & Yamaha info. Any of these A series will prove to be excellent choices. Enjoy. Thanks for the review.
Hey Rod great review
I just purchased one the AC3R
The electronics is a 4 Round buttons style.
Great review and excellent playing. Thank you.
Best review of this guitar ever! Thanks a lot, Rodrigo!
Incredible tone.
Probably the best I have heard in a guitar under $1200.
I just wish it was around 1/4" thinner at the lower bout.
Also, the newer versions do not have the same electronics.
I use this guitar since 4 years. A top product. THE NECK IS THE BEST, and I used a lot of guitars.
Information:This guitar is $1,199 in Canada. :) I have a Taylor and i'm buying this.Cheers!A Taylor of this quality would easily cost $3,000+.
you are right. I am in toronto and 3 years ago I bought this guitar from cosmo music after debating between taylor and yamaha and its amzing.
Thanks great English too.
Very thorough review, Rod. Thanks for the info. Was a pleasure to listen to - both your playing skills and your voice (like your accent, man!)
Thanks for the review, I've been looking at these and I'm thinking it will be my next guitar.
That strap button placement is very odd. Martins and Taylors have their buttons installed on the same side of the heel but closer to the fretboard, so when you play higher it gets cupped by the left hand palm. I can see how that Yamaha placement can dig into the side of your hand easily. My Maton has the button on the back of the heel as you prefer, but I find it causes the guitar to tip forward while standing, which introduces tension into the right hand as you need to push the guitar toward your body to fight it from tipping forward. Just a thought. Excellent review by the way.
sounds great ! I have the A3 dreadnaught = fantastic ..... thinking of buying acr or acm. for the ssize.
I own the newer version with a simpler pre amp, same features. It's a very nice guitar that plays like much higher end acoustics. My only complaint is the limited battery life. I get 2 sets in and if I didn't unplug it, poof. It goes from beautiful to crappy in 15 seconds. I use rechargeable now and change out every 3rd set..... or else. Surprised that I don't hear many complaints about it.
My favorite guitar, yes, over my Martin D18.
Hi, looking into buying this guitar. How do you find the bass response?
@@nacienlos70 well, it's not as much as my Dreadnought, acoustically, but very defined and focused. Plugged in, it's the best acoustic sound compared to my Martin X Special, or the somewhat equal build of my Breedlove Concert. It's right under the bass of a dread.
I´ll have one of these one day.
I agree about the strap button. When I am standing the guitar tries to rotate away from me. I also have an old Washburn that i installed a button where you indicated and I like that much better.
A neck will "gloss up" as you "love your guitar" however , intonation is Priority! Thanks, I love the presentation. The SRT DSP samples do though stand on their own. Nice to see prior to purchase.Thank You
Just try it today.Very nice build quality,comfortable neck for playing.Witouth amp,really like mids and treble but as i espected bass is muted .When u plug this guitare,it starts to sing.One of the best electroacoustic systems for stage(srt).
The best review
very nice vid. BTW, Yamaha saved us some money by having it made in P.R.China. If that is made in the USA. that will be $2,500 easy.
It's made in Japan
@rchamb9839 yep, my mistake Pal. I just purchased AC5R. Beautiful sound but some issues with recording due to the pickup placement inside the guitar.
@rchamb9839 Thinking the only difference is place of build and material used in top right? Anyway, I recorded this tune with the AC5R if you wanna hear how it sounds recorded DI th-cam.com/video/vt4RuUM7iWg/w-d-xo.html
You will notice at times the sound becomes muffled when the playing is quite percussive. This is the pickup placement issue I was talking bout. At least I think it is, maybe someone can shed some light on it? I'm no engineer 😂 Thanks for the vid anyway Pal
@rchamb9839 thanks Pal
That's really kind. It's at certain parts but overall I think the guitar sounds great recorded and that was the main point 🌈🙏
Make a review for your last guitar too! I have the same Fender, and it's the fist time I've seen it in someone' s videos!
very nice review !!!!
Great review! Thank you. What strings do you prefer on the AC3R?
good review. well done. i have been playing this guitar for a year or so, i didn;t get such a lovely case! my electro parts had to be replaced which yamaha did. do you use an acoustic combo with it.
Do not put the strap button at the base of the heel - it will split the heel!
According to specs I've seen, this has a slightly wider nut width than many guitars. Any comment on that? Easier to fret chords without bumping the next string? Easier to fingerpick without bumping the next string?
Actually the nut width is 43 mm. The average width, other guitars have 44 or more, like the eastmans ac122
why don u just use screwdriver to remove the strapbottom?
amazing sound...how much ???
I just need the sound.
my batteries don't stand any long time in my ac3r
...Before you make that rash statement, better check- out the Martin DCX1KE which is a laminate....I have one and would put it up against any solid wood guitar for tone quality....
can i just use a srewdriver to remove the strapbotton? is it save to do that without any damage to the guitar?
Yes you can but of course be careful.
Yes, no problem at all
Do you have a brother has the FPSRussia TH-cam channel?
nope, never heard of that channel
What mic are you using ?
Rode NT1-A
hello, how was the action of this guitar out of the box? is it like the taylor guitars? please really need your help!!!
I can't compare it to a Taylor because i haven't got much experience with them, but the action is pretty good out of the box. really low without fret buzzing
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Thank you for the review ^^
Play more, different things. talk less is my advice.
+eulogiocastano Thanks :) I'm aware I ended up talking too much...sorry about that, but thanks for the tip anyway! :)
+Rod Inatie I liked how you talked a lot because I'm listening to a review and I want the information. Very nice review imho
Please play it so I can hear it... Please Please.. geuss not :-(