Yamaha APX600 Thinline Cutaway Acoustic/Electric Guitar

Introducing the Yamaha APX600 Thinline Cutaway Acoustic/Electric Guitar
In the 1980s, electric guitarists faced limited options for playing acoustic on stage. Yamaha revolutionized this in 1987 by introducing the first acoustic guitar that could be easily plugged in, eliminating feedback issues and the hassles of mic placement and sound checks.

The APX600 and APX600FM models feature Yamaha's unique undersaddle piezo pickup and the SRT transducer from the acclaimed A Series, providing a natural tone, feedback rejection, and a mix-friendly sound sought by guitarists.

While the APX guitar's style has evolved, its core essence remains unchanged. The current version offers a more natural appearance, a deeper body for enhanced bass response and volume, and a scalloped bracing pattern for dynamic tone.

It retains the qualities that made the APX500 a bestseller, with added comfort and cosmetic enhancements.

Body Depth and Bracing Pattern
The APX thinline body prioritizes comfort, ease of access to the top frets, and stage-ready sound. The specially designed X-type bracing enhances body resonance for a rich, natural tone.

APX Sound Hole: Oval
The iconic APX sound hole enriches lower-mid response and delivers a pronounced, open low end.

Electric System: Piezo Pickup System for APX600 and APX600FM
This pickup system uses individual elements for each string, producing a clear, wide-band signal with superior dynamic response and tonal accuracy compared to standard piezo pickups.

Electric System: A.R.T. System for APX700II
The A.R.T. pickup features a multi-layer structure with various materials, capturing sound from the guitar's top and body cavity to preserve its natural resonance.

Key Features

• Incorporates all the qualities that made its predecessor, the APX500, one of the most popular acoustic-electric guitars worldwide, while also introducing some improvements in terms of comfort and aesthetics.
  
• While its appearance has undergone changes, the core essence of the APX remains intact.
  
• Features a more organic design, a deeper body to enhance bass response and volume, and a scalloped bracing pattern that produces a vibrant and dynamic tone.
  
• Designed with a thinline cutaway body for exceptional playability, allowing for easy access to higher frets.
  
• Boasts a 25” scale length and narrower string spacing, providing enhanced comfort for players.
  
• Utilizes a bracing pattern that enhances bass response, resulting in a richer and more resonant sound.
  
• Adorned with an abalone sound hole rosette, adding a touch of elegance to the guitar's appearance.
  
• Equipped with a stage-focused pickup system that allows musicians to shape their sound when performing live or in a studio setting.
  
• Enables musicians to have greater control over their sound, ensuring it blends well with other instruments in a mix.
  
• Offers a versatile and customizable sound, making it suitable for a wide range of musical genres and playing styles.

Technical Specifications

General Specifications
Body Shape
Thinline Cutaway
Scale Length
634 mm (25”)
Body Length
490 mm (19 5/16”)
Total Length
1022 mm (40 1/4”)
Body Width
384 mm (15 1/8”)
Body Depth
80-90 mm (3 1/8” - 3 9/16”)
Nut Width
43 mm (1 11/16”)
String Spacing
10 mm
Top Material
Spruce
Back Material
Locally-Sourced Tonewood **
Side Material
Locally-Sourced Tonewood **
Neck Material
Locally-Sourced Tonewood **
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
R400 mm (15 3/4”)
Bridge Material
Rosewood
Nut Material
Urea
Saddle Material
Urea
Bridge Pins
Black ABS with White Dot
Tuners
Die-Cast Chrome (TM29T)
Body Binding
Ivory + Black
Sound Hole Inlay
ABS + Abalone
Pickguard
None
Body Finish
Gloss
Neck Finish
Matte (Gloss for BL, VW Color Variations)
Electronics
SYSTEM65 + SRT Piezo Pickup
Controls
Vol/3-Band EQ/Tuner/Mid FQ
Connections
LINE OUT
Strings
.012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
Accessories
Hex Wrench
Case
None