Yamaha APX600 Oriental Blue Burst Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Back in the 1980s, electric guitarists faced a nightmare when they needed to switch to acoustic on stage - until Yamaha revolutionised the game in 1987 with the first acoustic guitar that could be grabbed from a rack, plugged in, and played at full volume without the usual headaches of feedback, misplaced microphones, or endless sound checks.

The APX series was designed specifically with electric players in mind, featuring everything from sleek finishes to the familiar cutaway body shape and slim neck profile that made the transition seamless. Every detail was crafted to make stage performance effortless for guitarists already comfortable with electric instruments.

At the core of any quality electro-acoustic lies the marriage between natural acoustic tone and pickup technology. The current APX600 showcases Yamaha's proprietary Pickup-R transducer - an undersaddle piezo pickup that's also found in their acclaimed A Series guitars. This system provides exceptional dynamic range, authentic tone, and the crucial feedback rejection that performing musicians demand. Combined with Yamaha's renowned active preamp, built by their audio-visual division, the sound quality meets the exacting standards you'd expect from the world's leading audio manufacturer.

While musical styles have shifted since 1987, the fundamental APX philosophy remains unchanged. Today's models feature a more organic aesthetic, a body that's 5mm deeper for enhanced bass response and volume, plus an updated non-scalloped bracing pattern that creates a more responsive and dynamic tonal character.