Where to buy Yamaha A.R.T./S.R.T. pickup systems?

[joeguam]

Posting this for a good friend, she has an older APX900 thinline that was purchased way before they invented their A.R.T./S.R.T. systems. We've heard really good things about this system, and considering they are a drop-in with the cutout in the upper bout, she's looking to upgrade.

We've searched online, but have been unsuccessful in finding a dealer who sells just the systems. Does anyone know where we can purchase these models?

If it helps, we're looking specifically for the System 62/63/64, not any other model. More information can be found here on the differences: http://europe.yamaha.com/en/products...es/catalog.pdf

Thanks in advance!

[Kip Carter]

I would imagine any authorized Yamaha Service Center could order the parts for you, but I don't believe that Yamaha sells it as a post production add in.

[joeguam]

Thanks Kip, unfortunately, the manufacturer-direct pricing is fairly comparable to a new guitar itself, and not priced in comparison or competition with similar products on the market. Was just hoping to see if there were any other sources out there, or maybe some options that AGF sponsors might know of?

[Kip Carter]

Well we'll have to wait and see if one of the sponsors have some insight. I agree the new modeling preamp is pretty awesome stuff and it would be nice to be able to pop that in other guitars.