Yamaha APX600 Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Oriental Blue Burst

Yamaha APX600 Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Oriental Blue Burst

The Yamaha APX600 in Oriental Blue Burst is a thinline acoustic-electric guitar designed for live performance, practice, recording, and players who prefer a comfortable slim-body acoustic. Its cutaway APX body provides easy upper-fret access, while the 634 mm scale length and narrower string spacing support comfortable chord playing and smooth transitions from electric guitar.

The APX600 features a spruce top, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, and Yamaha’s SYSTEM65 electronics with SRT piezo pickup. The onboard preamp includes volume, 3-band EQ, adjustable mid-frequency control, and a built-in tuner, providing practical tone shaping for amplified performance.

Key Features

• Thinline APX Body: Slim cutaway body provides excellent comfort and easy access to upper frets.
• Spruce Top: Supports clear acoustic projection and balanced tonal response.
• Non-Scalloped X-Type Bracing: Designed to improve body resonance and provide a fuller bass response.
• 634 mm Scale Length: Shorter 25-inch scale provides comfortable string tension and playability.
• 43 mm Nut Width: Narrower string spacing makes chord stretches easier for many players.
• Rosewood Fingerboard: Provides a smooth playing surface with a familiar acoustic-guitar feel.
• Rosewood Bridge: Traditional bridge material supports efficient string vibration transfer.
• SYSTEM65 Electronics: Integrated Yamaha preamp provides convenient amplified tone control.
• SRT Piezo Pickup: Captures each string clearly for stage and recording applications.
• 3-Band EQ: Allows bass, middle, and treble shaping directly from the guitar.
• Adjustable Mid Frequency: Helps fine-tune the midrange to suit different amplifiers and mixes.
• Built-In Tuner: Provides convenient tuning during practice and performance.
• Oriental Blue Burst Finish: Distinctive blue burst finish gives the APX600 a modern stage-ready appearance.

Specifications

Why Choose the Yamaha APX600?

• Comfortable Thinline Body: Slim dimensions make it especially comfortable for standing and seated playing.
• Stage-Ready Electronics: SYSTEM65 electronics and SRT piezo pickup provide practical amplified sound control.
• Easy Playability: Shorter scale and narrower string spacing are well suited to players transitioning from electric guitar.
• Flexible Tone Control: 3-band EQ and adjustable mid frequency help the guitar sit effectively in a live mix.
• Distinctive Styling: Oriental Blue Burst gives the APX600 a recognizable modern appearance.

Thinline Acoustic-Electric Guitar Built for Comfortable Stage Performance

The Yamaha APX600 OBB – Oriental Blue Burst combines comfortable thinline construction, a spruce top, smooth 634 mm scale, SRT piezo pickup, SYSTEM65 preamp, built-in tuner, and flexible EQ controls. It is suitable for live performance, rehearsals, songwriting, recording, home practice, and players looking for a slim acoustic-electric guitar with easy playability.