Yamaha A3R, LL26, AC3R, A3M, AC3M User Manual

Every second spent playing my 6-string is pure pleasure,
Its tone resonates throughout my body.
Clear and pure acoustic sound connects with my soul.

In our pursuit for the perfect sound, we have gone beyond looking for a better way to simply “amplify” acoustic tone,
and focused on delivering true tone, without alteration, directly from the line out jack.
With this, we’ve added a newly developed pickup system to our electric acoustic guitar lineup. This new system is fea­tured mostly on our LL series guitars, which is highly acclaimed for its rich, expressive tone and high quality sound.
Our A.R.T. pickup system, which lets you adjust the amount of body resonance present in the sound, offers the
most natural, dynamic and expressive electro-acoustic tone possible. We’ve also added our new SRT pickup system,
which offers studio quality tone, without alteration, directly from the line out jack. Both of these advanced systems
deliver beautiful acoustic tone that can be utilized even while playing live with a band.

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Model

Top

Back / Side

Neck

Soundhole Rosette

Body Binding

Preamp

A3R AC3R A3M AC3M A1R AC1R A1M AC1M

Solid Si tka Spruce

Rosewood Mahogany Rosewood Mahogany

Mahog any

Wood Black & W hite Multi

Mahogany Binding

System 63 SRT Sys tem66

A SERIES

A Series electric acoustic guitars deliver tone quality and playability suprassing any-

thing in their class. The series is available in two body shapes with a choice of rosewood

or mahogany back and sides so you can select the blend that best fits your tone and

performance needs. Details such as string height, string spacing, neck shape, neck finish,

and neck taper designs focus on providing the left hand with the utmost in playability

and comfort. All wood binding and a uniquely shaped pickguard offer a touch of class

while Yamaha’s advanced SRT pickup system delivers outstanding tone (A3 series).

TRADITIONAL WESTERN BODY CUTAWAY & Sma Body Cutaway

A3M A3R AC1R

Natural (NT) Natural (NT) Vintage Sunburst (VS)

A Colors

Natural (NT)

Vintage Sunburst (VS)

*A3R,AC3R,A3M,AC3M
Natural Only

NEW

*About SRT, please refer to page 21-22 for more details.

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LLX26C

*A.R.E. stands for Acoustic Resonance Enhancement. Please refer to page 40 for more details. *A.R.T. stands for Acoustic Resonance Transducer. Please refer to page 23-24 for more details.

Natural (NT) Natural (NT)

LLX Colors

Natural (NT)

Tobacco Brown Sunburst (TBS)

Brown Sunburst (BS)

Black (BL)

*LLX36,LLX26,LLX26C
Natural Only

3Way

A.R.T.
3Way

A.R.T.

LLX16

3Way

A.R.T.

LLX36C

BrownSunburst (BS)

Model

Top

Back / Side

Neck

Soundhole Rosette

Body Binding

Preamp

LLX36 C LLX2 6C / 26 LLX16 LLX6A

Solid En gelman Spr uce A.R.E* Solid En gelman Spr uce

Solid Rosewood Rosewood

Mahog any, Padauk ( 5ply) Mahog any, Rosewood ( 3ply)

Abalone & Wood Wood(Black & White)

Maple & Ab alone Maple Ivory

System6 0 3-way A.R .T. System 57CB 3way A.R.T.

LLX SERIES

Based on our original jumbo body shape, our flagship acoustic-electric LLX Series

guitars enjoy great popularity among professional recording artists. Matching an

A.R.T. pickup system to these LL series instruments delivers faithful reproduction of

the wide dynamic range and balance characteristic of LL guitars, along with its clear,

beautiful tone. Tops on the LLX36C/26C/26 are treated with Yamaha’s exclusive

A.R.E.* (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment that gives new instruments a

mature sound right out of the box. The series offers cutaway and non-cutaway models.

ORIGINAL Jumbo Body

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Model

Top

Back / Side

Neck

Soundhole Rosette

Body Binding

Preamp

LSX36C LSX26C

Solid En gelman Spr uce A.R.E*

Solid Rosewood

Mahog any, Padauk ( 5ply)

Abalone & Wood Wood(Black & White)

Maple & Ab alone Maple

System 60 3-way A.R .T.

3Way

A.R.T.

Model

Top

Back / Side

Neck

Soundhole Rosette

Body Binding

Preamp

LJX36C LJX26CP LJX26C LJX16CP LJX6CA

Solid En gelman Spr uce A.R.E*

Solid En gelman Spr uce

Solid Rosewood Rosewood

Mahog any, Padauk ( 5ply) Mah ogany, Rosewo od (3ply)

Abalo ne & Wood

Wood(Bl ack & Whit e)

Abalone

M aple & Abalone Maple Ivory

Sy stem60 3-wa y A.R.T.

System 62 SRT

System 60 3-way A. R.T.

System62 SRT

System 57CB 3way A.R.T.

LSX SERIES

Outstanding tonal balance and smaller dimensions are just a couple of reasons why

this acoustic-electric version of the LS series is so popular among finger style guitarists.

While the instrument produces excellent acoustic volume it is also equipped with our

ground-breaking A.R.T. 3-way pickup system (System 60), which provides control of

overtones and resonance for premium quality sound amplification. Tops on the LSX36C

and LSX26C feature Yamaha’s A.R.E.* (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment.

3Way

A.R.T.

LSX26C

3Way

A.R.T.

LSX36C LJX6CA

LJX SERIES

The LJX body is designed to provide playing comfort when seated. The LJX26CP and

16CP both incorporate Yamaha’s newly developed SRT system (see page 21 for further

information). The LJX36 utilizes Yamaha’s exclusive A.R.T. technology and a 3-way

configuration to deliver strong low-end tone with outstanding presence. Strummed or

playing lead, it delivers a wide dynamic range, clear sound, and excellent response.

Tops on the LJX36C, LJX26C/CP and LJX16CP feature Yamaha’s A.R.E* (Acoustic

Resonance Enhancement) treatment.

LJX16CPLJX26CP

LJX Colors

Natural (NT)

LSX Colors

Natural (NT)

Sma Body Cutaway Medium Jumbo Cutaway

*A.R.T. stands for Acoustic Resonance Transducer. Please refer to page 23-24 for more details.*About SRT, please refer to page 21-22 for more details.*A.R.E. stands for Acoustic Resonance Enhancement. Please refer to page 40 for more details.

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Model

Top

Back / Side

Neck

Inlay

Binding

Preamp

CPX15II CP X15EII CPX15WII CPX15SII CPX15NII

Solid Spruce

Indian Rosewood Quilted Mahogany Wal nut White Sycamore

Mahog any

RW, Afri can MH,PD, EOP PD,MH,African MH,RW MH,PD, EB,RW,Afr ican MH PD,MH,African MH,RW Abalo ne, Orange Ac rylic

Ivory

System59 3way A .R.T.

Model

Top

Back / Side

Soundhole Rosette

Body Binding

Preamp

CPX1200 CPX1000 CPX700II / 700II -12 CPX500II

Solid Spru ce Spruc e

Solid R osewood F lamed Maple Nato

Ma hogany Abalone Black & White Multi Abalone

M ahogany Ivory

S ystem62 SRT Sys tem63 SRT S ystem64 1 way A .R.T. System6 5

CPX15II SERIES CPX SERIES

The CPX15II series instruments are high-quality, hand crafted electric-acoustic gui-

tars. The lineup consists of five instruments that are cosmetically themed, four for

the four points of the compass, north, south, east, and west, and the fifth carrying

a nautical theme. The CPX15II is the base model in the Compass series and features

Yamaha’s A.R.T. (Acoustic Resonance Transducer) 3-way pickup System.

3Way

A.R.T.
3Way

A.R.T.
3Way

A.R.T.
3Way

A.R.T.
3Way

A.R.T.

Blond White (BW)Natural (NT) Antique Violin Sunburst (AVS) Miami Ocean Blue (MOB)Sand Burst (SDB)

*A.R.T. stands for Acoustic Resonance Transducer. Please refer to page 23-24 for more details.

CPX is great for any purpose. It satisfies your need in acoustic guitar anywhere from

living room, studio to stage. It plays naturally unplugged and it screams when lined out.

The deep body CPX produces rich acoustic tone and resonance. Great tonal range, from

deep low to silky high, this is a loud, boomy, yet sensitive acoustic guitar. Even with ter-

rific body resonance, feedback is well-controlled. Because of the special bracing pattern

and new Yamaha’s original calibrated preamp, you will never experience feedback.

CPX1000

CPX700II CPX500II

1Way

A.R.T.
1Way

A.R.T.

Vintage Sunburst (VS) Dark Red Burst (DRB)

CPX700II-12

CPX15II

An image of sailing vessels in search
of new worlds is the theme used on the
CPX15II. Signal flag position markers
adorn the neck while beautiful inlay
work depicting three billowing ags sur­rounds the sound hole.

CPX15EII

East Version

Mystical scenes of ancient Egypt are the
theme for the East model. The 12th fret
position marker is an exquisite Eye of
Horus design done in blue. The sound
hole is surrounded by ancient hiero­glyphic inlay work.

CPX15WII

West Version

The West model evokes images of dry
winds blowing across broad American
landscapes. Fret markers are based on
designs of Native American concho orna­ments and long horn inlay surrounds the
sound hole.

CPX15SII

South Version

The South model depicts Caribbean seas
with its deep ocean blue hue. Position mark­ers create a scene of coconut leaves shining

with the light reected off of the waves.

Inlay around the soundhole depicts a beach
scene changing from evening to night.

CPX15NII

North Version

The North model evokes images of frozen
north. Fret markers are whale’s tails
rising above the water’s surface, which is
represented by the frets.
Intricate inlay work around the sound­hole features exquisite images of the
midnight sun and aurora.

CPX1200

CPX Colors

Translucent Black Black Ultramarine Dusk Sun Red Dark Red Burst Old Violin Sunburst Vintage Sunburst Brown Sunburst Sand Burst Tinted Natural
(TBL) (BL) (UM) (DSR) (DRB) (OVS) (VS) (BS) (SDB) (T) (NT)

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Translucent Black (TBL) Ttinted (T)

*Some models may not be available in some countries.

*A.R.T. stands for Acoustic Resonance Transducer. Please refer to page 23-24 for more details.*About SRT, please refer to page 21-22 for more details.

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Back / Side

Soundhole Rosette

Body Binding

Preamp

A P X 1 2 0 0 A P X 1 0 0 0 A P X 7 0 0 II / 7 0 0 II - 1 2 / 7 0 0 II L A P X 5 0 0 I I A P X 5 0 0 I I F M

Solid Sp ruce Spruce Flamed M aple

Solid Rosewood

Flam ed Maple Nato

Aba lone APX RI NG

Rosewo od & Abalone

Rosewo od & Mahogan y MOP APX RING

Mahog any Ivory

Syst em62 SRT Sys tem63 SRT System64 1wa y A.R.T. Sys tem65

APX SERIES

Since its introduction in 1987, the APX series has always been at the heart of the

electric-acoustic guitar scene. Its great playability makes it perfect for performing

and an excellent gigging guitar. Thin-line bodies make them comfortable and easy

to play while cutaway designs offer greater access to high frets. Their designs also

make the transition from playing an electric guitar smoother than ever. Specially

designed non-scalloped X-type bracing allows the guitar’s top to sing and maximizes

the resonance of the unique body shape for a full, natural tone. The line also offers

some stunning color variations.

APX1000

Pearl White (PW)

APX700II

APX700II-12

APX700IIL APX500II

APX500IIFM

Old Violin Sunburst (OVS)Red Metallic (RM)Translucent Black (TBL)

APX1200

*A.R.T. stands for Acoustic Resonance Transducer. Please refer to page 23-24 for more details.*About SRT, please refer to page 21-22 for more details.

Natural (NT)

APX Colors

Translucent Black Mocha Black Black Oriental Blue Burst Red Metallic Crimson Red Burst Old Violin Sunburst Vintage Sunburst Brown Sunburst Sand Burst Natural Vintage White Pearl White
(TBL) (MBL) (BL) (OBB) (RM) (CRB) (OVS) (VS) (BS) (SDB) (NT) (VW) (PW)

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APX500II
APX500IIFM

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1Way

A.R.T.

1Way

A.R.T.

1Way

A.R.T.

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FGX SERIES

The FGX730SC is the acoustic-electric version of the FG730S. Features inherited from the L Series, such as non-

scalloped X bracing and a reverse L block neck attachment, make it an instrument of high quality. Equipped with

an A.R.T. 1-way pickup system (System 56), it delivers a clear, bright tone, typical of FG guitars, and performs

just as well whether playing accompaniment or lead. Onboard electronics that include a 3-band equalizer with an

adjustable mid-range frequency and a tuner make it a perfect instrument for performing live.

FX370C

FGX730SC

Natural (NT)

Tobacco Brown Sunburst (TBS)

FX SERIES

This model inherits the design philosophy of the FG and

FGX guitars to deliver excellent sound quality at a rea-

sonable price.

1Way

A.R.T.

*A.R.T. stands for Acoustic Resonance Transducer. Please refer to page 23-24 for more details. *Sold as the FX325 (same spec) in the U.S.

*FX310A Natural Only

Model

Top

Back / Side

Preamp

FX370C FX310A*

Spruce

Nato Meranti

System58 System53

FGX Colors

Natural (NT)

Brown Sunburst (BS)

Black (BL)

FX Colors

Natural (NT)

Tobacco Brown Sunburst (TBS)

Black (BL)

Model

Top

Back / Side

Soundhole Rosette

Body Binding

Preamp

FGX730SC FGX720SCA

S olid Spruce

Rosewood Nato

Abalone

Ivory Black & White Multi

System 56CB A.R.T. 1-way

System55T

TRADITIONAL WESTERN BODY CUTAWAY

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