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Yamaha APX500II (Dark Red Burst)

Item ID: APX500IIDRB

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Nato Body, Nato Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Piezo Pickup System, and Onboard Tuner - Dark Red Burst

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Get Yourself Ready to Play Out Onstage

The Yamaha APX500 is about three things: great sound, a smooth playing feel, and an eye-catching style! This thinline acoustic-electric guitar features a built-in tuner and a piezo pickup system, so you can plug it in at the coffeehouse and get natural acoustic sound through the PA speakers. The spruce top and nato body help the Yamaha APX500 pump out great tone even when you're playing unplugged too. There are multiple color options available, so you can find the Yamaha APX500 that best fits you.

Yamaha APX500 6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • A stylish, thin body so it fits right up close to your body
  • Big sound and presence with choice tonewoods
  • The piezo pickup system means you can plug in and record or play onstage

A stylish, thin body so it fits right up close to your body
The Yamaha APX500 is considered a "thinline" acoustic-electric guitar. The thinline descriptions means the APX500's body has a thinner profile that fits up close to your body, so it's easy and comfortable to play. Even with the Yamaha APX500's diminutive size, it still puts out big sound.

Big sound and presence with choice tonewoods
Just because the Yamaha APX500 has a thinner body doesn't mean it isn't thick on great sound. It features a spruce top, a nato body and neck, and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge - this one sounds great unplugged. You'll love the complex sounds and tonal colors that the APX500 produces.

The piezo pickup system means you can plug in and record or play onstage
Of course, when you do want to plug in your Yamaha APX500, you'll be ready. It has a piezo pickup system, which helps to give it a truly realistic, natural acoustic voice when it's pumping through a PA system. Another cool touch: you've got an onboard tuner, so you can always get your APX500 right in tune.

Yamaha APX500 6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:
  • Comfortable smaller body and gig ready electronics
  • Spruce top and nato back and sides for rich acoustic tone
  • 3-band EQ to dial in your perfect acoustic sound
  • Great-feeling and playing neck and fingerboard

The Yamaha APX500 is a great acoustic guitar for anyone interested in playing out onstage!
Specification Detail
Number of Strings 6
Body Style/Shape APX Thinline
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Color Dark Red Burst
Finish Gloss
Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Wood Nato
Neck Wood Nato, Set
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay Dot
Binding White/Black
Number of Frets 22
Scale Length 25"
Tuning Machines Diecast
Bridge Material Rosewood
Nut Width 1 11/16"
Body Depth 3 1/8" - 3 9/16"
Electronics System 55T 1-way, Onboard tuner, 3-band EQ
Case Included No Case Included
Manufacturer Part Number APX500II DRB

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Yamaha APX500II

by Graceann Case from Plymouth, MA
March 12, 2013
Music Background: Been taking lessons just over a year. ALWAYS wanted to play. I am HOOKED!
I had seen this guitar at another music store. I played it a little, and was blown away by the sweet tone it had. I didn't buy it at that time. When I went back to look at it again, it was gone. I was... read more [+] turned on to Sweetwater by then, and bought it through them. For the sound I get from it, I would have expected it to cost a ton more than it did. I LOVE IT, and if you haven't worked with Sweetwater people, your missing out on superior service and high quality products. They are the only way to go. I LOVE THIS GUITAR! close [-]

Awesome Acoustic

by Zane Ringler from Bridgeport, WV
January 18, 2013
Music Background: Live band performance
I received this guitar for Christmas and I was very impressed. The build quality is exceptional. The onboard tuner is excellent and I compared it to my boss tuner and the were both the same. The slim ... read more [+]style doesn't give up any sound quality. The electronics are excellent as well. I recommend this product. Very versatile and looks amazing! close [-]

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Yamaha APX500II (Dark Red Burst)

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