Yamaha APX600 Natural Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Electric guitarists in the 1980s faced a nightmare when switching to acoustic on stage�until Yamaha revolutionised the game with the APX series in 1987. This groundbreaking acoustic-electric guitar eliminated the common problems of feedback, microphone placement issues, and lengthy sound checks that plagued performers. The APX was specifically designed as the first acoustic guitar that could be grabbed from a rack, plugged in, and played at full volume without complications.

The APX600 continues this legacy with Yamaha's proprietary Pickup-R transducer system, the same undersaddle piezo pickup found in their acclaimed A Series range. This advanced pickup delivers exceptional dynamic range and natural tone while maintaining the feedback rejection and mix-friendly sound that performing guitarists demand. Combined with Yamaha's renowned active preamp�engineered by their audio-visual division�the sound quality meets the high standards expected from the world's leading audio manufacturer.

While maintaining the core philosophy of the original APX, today's models feature refined aesthetics with a more natural appearance and a 5mm deeper body for improved bass response and volume. The new non-scalloped bracing pattern enhances the guitar's responsive, dynamic tone. The APX600 builds upon the success of the APX500, one of the world's best-selling acoustic-electric guitars, incorporating comfort improvements and cosmetic upgrades while retaining the thin-line cutaway design, 25" scale length, and narrower string spacing that made the series famous among electric players making the switch to acoustic performance.