In the ’80s, if you wanted to play acoustic on stage there were few options available. In 1987, Yamaha made the first acoustic guitar that could be taken from a guitar rack, plugged in and played at volume, problem free; no more howling feedback, misplaced mics or dreaded extended sound checks.
The latest APX600 features a unique under-saddle piezo pickup. The Yamaha proprietary SRT transducer is featured in the highly-acclaimed A Series range. It has a natural tone and the feedback rejection and mix-friendly sound guitarists crave.
Although its style has evolved, the essence of the APX remains the same. Today, it boasts a more natural look, a deeper body for better bass response and greater volume, and a new non-scalloped bracing pattern for a responsive, dynamic tone. It combines all the attributes that make it one of the world’s best-selling acoustic-electric guitars.
Features
- Thin Body and Cutaway For Excellent Playability
- 634mm Scale Length for Enhanced Comfort
- Narrower String Spacing Makes Stretching for Chords Easier
- New Bracing Pattern For More Powerful Bass Response
- Stage-focused Pickup Sound to Cut Through a Mix
- Inlaid Soundhole Rosette
Specs
Type | Acoustic |
Colour | Black |
Orientation | Right Handed |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Body Shape |
APX |
Body Binding |
Ivory + Black |
Body Material |
Spruce/Locally Sourced Tonewood |
Body Finish |
Gloss |
Body Depth |
80-90mm (3 1/8″ – 3 9/16″) |
Neck Material |
Locally Sourced Tonewood |
Neck Finish |
Matt (Gloss for BL, VW color variation) |
Fretboard Material |
Rosewood |
Fretboard Radius |
R400mm (15 3/4″) |
Nut Material | Urea |
Nut Width | 43mm (1 11/16”) |
Bridge | Rosewood |
Electronics |
SYSTEM65 + SRT Piezo Pickup |
Controls | Vol/3-band EQ/Tuner/Mid FQ |
Tuners | Die-cast Chrome(TM29T) |
Strings | .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053 |
Accessories | Hex Wrench, 2 x AA Batteries |