A.R.T. Preamp Systems
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Master Volume
2
Bass
System56/56CB
System64
VOLUME
OUTPUT
VOLUME
MAIN PICKUP
OUTPUT
VOLUME
VOLUME
MAIN PICKUP
System58/46N/48
One-way system includes a 3-band
equalizer with an adjustable midrange
frequency control and master volume.
System 46N/48 are optimized for use
with nylon string guitars. The functions
are the same as those of System58.
System53 for FX310A
One-way active preamp and piezo pickup
system includes separate bass and tre-
ble tone controls plus a gain control for
flexible sound shaping. Battery check
switch and indicator also included.
System65/66
System 65/66 features an under-saddle
piezo pickup developed by Yamaha.
Controls include a 3-band equalizer, an
adjustable mid-range frequency control,
and a precision chromatic tuner for
optimum sound tailoring. The system is
powered by easy to obtain AA-size bat-
teries that provide a stable power supply
for improved sound quality.
System55T
This is a tuner-equipped version of Sys-
tem55. The chromatic tuner is accurate,
easy to use and easy to view. You can use
the tuning mode by pressing a single but-
ton even if you have no cable connected.
Turning the tuner on or off will not affect
the output in any way.
The tuner also comes with a one-minute
auto-off timer to save battery power.
This configuration features one main pickup system con-
sisting of two pickups underneath the saddle. The 3-band
equalizer gives the ability to control the mid-range for
versatile sound creation that meets the musician’s needs.
The system is also equipped with an onboard tuner for
optimum usability.
System 64 is an original preamp system newly designed
and developed by Yamaha’s guitar development team. The
1-way system incorporates two contact pickups mounted
inside of the body underneath the saddle. Best matching
between guitar and pickup was obtained through numer-
ous trials using a number of voice variations in order to
produce the most authentic acoustic tone possible. The
system is powered by easy to obtain AA-size batteries that
provide a stable power supply for improved sound quality.
The system also includes a high-precision tuner.
A.R.T.(Acoustic Resonance Transducer) technology
Newly developed contact pickup
Unique multilayer structure achieves optimum dynamic balance.
3-way configuration
System60
System59
System57/57CB
The main pickups are controlled via the master volume,
while the bass and treble pickups are controlled inde-
pendently. The system is also equipped with a 3-band
equalizer for versatile sound production that fully satis-
fies the musician’s creative demands.
The onboard tuner is easy to view on stage, even under
low light conditions.
MASTER
VOLUME
MAIN PICKUP
BASS
SUB PICKUP
(BASS SIDE)
SUB PICKUP
(TREBLE SIDE)
MAIN TREBLE
OUTPUT
MAIN PICKUP
BASS
SUB PICKUP
(BASS SIDE)
SUB PICKUP
(TREBLE SIDE)
MAIN TREBLE
MASTER
VOLUME
MAIN PICKUP
SUB PICKUP
(BASS SIDE)
SUB PICKUP
(TREBLE SIDE)
OUTPUT
MASTER
VOLUME
MAIN PICKUP
SUB PICKUP
(BASS SIDE)
SUB PICKUP
(TREBLE SIDE)
OUTPUT
MASTER
VOLUME
BASS
BASS
BASS
BASS
TREBLE
TREBLE
TREBLE
TREBLE
SUB PICKUP
(BASS SIDE)
SUB PICKUP
(TREBLE SIDE)
OUTPUT
SUB PICKUP
(BASS SIDE)
SUB PICKUP
(TREBLE SIDE)
MAIN PICKUP
BASS
BASS
MASTER
VOLUME
MAIN
MAIN
TREBLE
TREBLE
This system offers individual controls for the main pickup
and two sub pickups (bass and treble). It also has a 3-band
equalizer and Master Volume for fine tone tailoring.
Offers separate controls for main and the two sub pickups
(bass and treble). It also has a Master Volume control for
final output level adjustment.
The preamplifier has only four controls on the body side
so as to minimize impact on body resonance. These push-
push knobs fit into the body when not in use.
Push-Push Knob
Models: LX36C/26C/26/16
Models: CPX15II
Models: FGX730SC,FJX730SC
Models: CPX700II,700II-12,
APX700II,700II-12,700II-L
Non-A.R.T. models
Controls
Piezo Pickup
Battery Box
Controls for the under bridge mounted piezo pickup are mounted on the instru-
ment’s side for optimum access. The battery compartment is also located on the side,
close to the neck, to provide easy replacement.
Yamaha electric acoustic guitars have consistently used piezo pickups to reproduce the pure sounds of the
acoustic guitar. But piezo pickups tended to overreact to changes in attack, which in turn caused distortion. To
achieve ideal playability, we had to improve the way that these dynamics were controlled.
To provide a solution to this issue, the new pickup was designed with a multilayer structure consisting of
six layers of different materials. This dampens excessive vibration from the topboard while picking up small
resonances to achieve ideal sensitivity and outstanding dynamic balance. Also, because the pickup is fitted
directly beneath the topboard, it functions as a transducer attached to the body.
In addition to two main pickups
mounted under the saddle, this
system has one each on the
bass and treble sides to capture
the vibrations of the entire
length of the strings and body,
as well as the sound’s bass and
treble components. The pickups
are laid out in such a way as to
achieve clear reproduction even
during high-position soloing.
A.R.T. Pickup System
Preamp Systems
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2
3
4
Pickup/Preamplifier System for Electric Acoustic Guitars
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Main
4
Treble
3-way configuration
1-way configuration
Models: LLX6A, LJX6CA
Contact Pickup
Cover
Piezo Crystal
Multilayer damper
Back Side of Top Board
Pickup System
Yamaha Pickup/Preamplifier System
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Yamaha Pickup/Preamplifier System
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