Yamaha APX600 Thin Body Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Thin body acoustic-electric, right-handed, black
- SYSTEM65 + SRT piezo under-saddle pickup system
- 1/4 inch (6.35mm) output jack for amp or PA
- Spruce top, mahogany back, body and neck
- 25 inch scale, rosewood fretboard
- 6 nickel strings on a fixed bridge
- 5.9 lb, 40.25 x 19.31 x 15.12 inches
- 1 year warranty via authorized Yamaha US retailers
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A stage-friendly thin body acoustic that plugs straight into an amp or PA with strong feedback control. No case or cable is listed, so plan those separately.
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ASIN: B078WXWNBTModel: APX600Category: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
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Overview
An electric player who needs an acoustic sound on stage gets a thin body guitar that plugs in like an electric. Yamaha's SRT piezo is mounted under the saddle and feeds a jack on the body, built for feedback rejection at volume.
Plugged-in reliability is the point: a thin body and under-saddle piezo let the guitar run at stage volume without howling feedback. The listing names no case, strap or cable, so those extras have to come from elsewhere.
Who it's for
Stage players switching between electric and acoustic sets get a plug-and-play guitar that tolerates loud rooms. Lefties and those seeking a deep, boomy unplugged guitar should keep looking.
Pros and cons
- Under-saddle SRT piezo resists feedback
- Thin body built for stage playing
- Spruce top over mahogany body
- Standard quarter-inch jack output
- Case and cable not listed
- Right-handed only in this version
- Piezo-only pickup configuration
- Warranty limited to authorized US retailers
Performance notes
An under-saddle piezo reads string vibration through the saddle instead of air in the body, which is why it resists feedback at stage volume. Non-scalloped bracing shapes a responsive, dynamic unplugged tone, and Yamaha says the newer body is deeper for more bass. Amp or PA EQ then decides the final plugged sound.
Specifications
| Brand | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Model | APX600 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 25 inches |
| Item weight | 5.9 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 40.2 × 19.3 × 15.1 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Instrument Size | Thin Body |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Spruce Wood |
| Body Material Type | Mahogany |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| Color | Black |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | SYSTEM65 + SRT Piezo Pickup |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Piezoelectric, SYSTEM65 + SRT Under-Saddle |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch (6.35mm) audio jack |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect the Yamaha APX600 to an amp or PA?
Plug a standard instrument cable into the 1/4 inch (6.35mm) jack. The signal comes from the under-saddle SRT piezo, and no cable is listed as included.
Does the Yamaha APX600 come with a case?
No case is listed. The included components name only the SYSTEM65 + SRT piezo pickup system.
Will the Yamaha APX600 feed back on a loud stage?
Yamaha says the SRT under-saddle transducer gives feedback rejection and a mix-friendly sound, the goal of the APX line since 1987.
Does the thin body of the APX600 cost it bass?
Yamaha says the latest version has a deeper body for better bass response and greater volume, plus non-scalloped bracing for a responsive tone.