Yamaha APX600 Black
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A Yamaha Benchmark Built for Live Performance
Part of a lineage that has become essential over the years, the APX600 carries the DNA that made the APX series successful: a compact and contoured body for comfort, an instantly recognizable style, and a design optimized to minimize feedback on stage. In this version, Yamaha updates the gear with a more efficient under-saddle pickup system and improved equalization to maintain a present and controlled sound in a mix.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
The Yamaha APX600 is aimed both at beginners looking for an easy-to-handle electro-acoustic and at intermediate guitarists who juggle rehearsals, gigs, and home sessions. Its thin body and cutaway ease the transition from electric to acoustic, while remaining very comfortable in pop, rock, variety, folk, and vocal accompaniment settings, where precision and clarity are paramount.
Sound Characteristics
With a spruce top, the APX600 targets clarity and responsiveness at the attack, ideal for strumming as well as more nuanced playing. The nato back and sides contribute to a balanced response, while the thin body emphasizes definition and control, especially appreciated when amplified. The X bracing is designed to maximize resonance despite the compact format, enhancing presence in the mid and upper-mid frequencies. Plugged in, the combination of System 65 and SRT Piezo pickup delivers a dynamic and precise sound, with a 3-band equalizer and a mid frequency control to quickly adapt to PA systems, acoustic amps, or interfaces.
Technical specifications
| Format | Mini Guitar | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Left handed | No | Nbrs of frets | 22 |
| Cutaway | Yes | Neck Type | Glued |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Black |
| Top | Spruce | Finishing | Glossy |
| Back&Sides | Nato | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electro-acoustic guitar | Nuts | composite |
| Back and sides | nato | Bridge pins | ABS |
| Rosette | ABS + abalone | Tuners | chrome oil-bath (TM29T) |
| Binding | ivory + black | String spacing | 0.39" / 10 mm |
| Body finish | gloss | Factory strings | 12-53 gauge |
| Body length | 19.29" / 490 mm | System | System 65 + SRT Piezo pickup |
| Body width | 15.12" / 384 mm | Controls | volume |
| Body depth | 3.15" to 3.54" / 80 to 90 mm | Output | line out |
| Scale length | 25.0" / 634 mm | Total length | 40.24" / 1022 mm |
| Nut width | 1.69" / 43 mm | Included accessories | truss rod wrench, 2 AA batteries |
| Neck finish | matte | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Yamaha APX600 Black comfortable for beginners?
Thanks to its slim body measuring 80 to 90 mm in depth and its cutaway, this model is easy to handle. The 634 mm scale length and 43 mm nut width contribute to ergonomics suited for learning.
What sound does the APX600's slim body produce?
The spruce top provides a clear attack and quick response. The nato back and sides promote present mids with clear highs. The reduced depth favors controlled bass and balanced projection.
What connectivity and controls are available?
The System 65 with SRT Piezo pickup delivers the signal via a line out output. The onboard electronics include a 3-band EQ, a mid-frequency control, and a volume control.
What strings should be installed on this guitar?
The original strings are gauge 12-53; a steel folk set of the same gauge maintains the intended setup.
Are batteries included with the APX600?
Its preamp is powered by two AA batteries, included with the guitar. A truss rod wrench is also provided.
