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Yamaha

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One of the world's best-selling acoustic-electric guitars, Yamaha's APX600 series now includes this APX600FM acoustic-electric guitar, an upgraded version with a flame maple top. Boasting a refined finish suitable for both electric and acoustic guitar players, APX's thinline body combines incredible comfort, easy top-fret access and a natural acoustic tone perfectly suited for onstage use—with bright and clear mids, balanced highs and controlled lows. The APX600FM has dynamics, sensitivity and clarity built into the design, giving it excellent playability that is perfect for onstage performers.

Yamaha APX600FM Acoustic-Electric Guitar Tobacco Brown Sunburst
Yamaha APX600FM Acoustic-Electric Guitar Tobacco Brown Sunburst
Yamaha APX600FM Acoustic-Electric Guitar Tobacco Brown Sunburst

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  • Nato back and sides, flame maple top
  • Urea neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge
  • SYSTEM65 + SRT piezo pickup, preamp with 3-band EQ, adjustable midrange frequency, tuner
  • Tobacco Sunburst finish

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Body
  • Body type: APX
  • Cutaway: Single
  • Top wood: Flame maple
  • Back and sides: Nato
  • Bracing pattern: Non-scalloped X
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Not specified
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Urea
  • Scale length: 25"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Yamaha
  • Configuration: Piezo and mic
  • Preamp EQ: 3-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Not specified
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast chrome
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle and nut: Urea
  • Number of strings: 6
Special features
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: Hex wrench, 2 x AA batteries
  • Country of origin: China

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4.46

24 Reviews

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Love this guitar
VERY HAPPY WITH THIS GUITAR

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Great Value and playability

Being a 5'8" guy that detests the size of a dreadnaught I was drawn to this guitar. Both from a financial standpoint and playability. I mainly play electric and the acoustic is a whole other animal...This seems like middle ground between the two. Fresh out of the box, I loved the flame top and feel of the satin neck. The string action was way too high and I really had to fight it. The big E at the 12th was at .120mm that's about .020mm higher than what high action is considered. So I took the strings off and sanded it down until I was satisfied at .089mm on the big E and .079 on the little E. Added a set of extra light Elixer nanowebs 47-10. I am now amazed at the action, with no buzzing. The guitar sounds ok acoustically. No one is going to confuse it with a Taylor or Martin, but it definitely does the trick. Plugged in, I think it sounds good. Really has a good blues/rock vibe to it, and is dynamic with touch. This guitar would definitely do the trick at your local bar, and is a lot of fun to drag around wherever to play and practice. I would not ever consider this as an instrument to record with. For what it is, and the niche it fills, I love it and would recommend it. Just be aware it may need a little help!

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this guitar.

I have been playing, as an amiture, for sixty years. I own several guitars. I bought this one a couple of years ago as a retirement gift to myself. It has always been kept in a case in my home. Never played out. After about 18 months the top bowed out just below the bridge. Guitar Center and Yamaha did nothing about it. I had it repaired myself. It took me a couple of months to get it done. Now the neck has begun to bend to the point that the action is unplayable. I believe that Yamaha is not ageing the woods used sufficiently to make them stable. Otherwise the design is good and the guitar played well until it failed.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing18
  2. Jamming10
  3. Small Venues8
  4. Recording5
  5. School Bands4
Cons
  1. Requires Constant Tuning2
  2. Poor Quality1
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice13
  2. Experienced5
  3. Child1
  4. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Feel19
  2. Fun To Play18
  3. Stays In Tune14
  4. Consistent12
  5. Good Audio12

Reviewed by 24 customers

  • Guitar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byAshish

    fromSaint Charles, IL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Good product and customer service

  • Nice Guitar

    4

    submitted10 months ago

    byCraig

    fromMorrison, IL

    I really like the size of this guitar compared to my dreadnought. The guitar looks Great too. However, the action is 3.25mm which I would say is too high from the factory. I've kind of come to expect this at the price point, and I have learned to set accoustic guitars on the two Yamahas I've purchased.

  • Wonderful buy for this beginner guitarist

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byJodie

    fromYoungsville,LA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I am a beginner. I bought a cheap guitar from another establishment. It was too big and awkward but being a newbie, I naively didn't know that guitars came in different sizes. I walked into the Guitar Center and inquired about it and got such a nice young man (I think his name was Max) and I left with this guitar. It is fantastic. It fits me perfectly. My playing has improved 100%. It's not only a beautiful guitar, but it also has a tuner on it. I'm so satisfied with my purchase.

  • Exactly what I was looking for-

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byDan

    fromCuyahoga Falls, Ohio

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    APX600FM- I traded in a very nice recently acquired D'Angelico acoustic for this guitar because the D'Angelico was just too big-bodied for what I had in mind. Nothing at all against the D'Angelico other than the size, and what it was I needed. I'm very glad I tried out this Yamaha and out of quite a few smaller bodied guitars I tried, this one stood out the most. In just about every way. And, it sang. Played great. Perfect size (I'm primarily an electric player). I don't need big and boomy. Maybe down the road. I have always been very happy with Yamaha products and am a very proud owner of an SA2200. A stunning, absolutely stellar guitar. The APX600FM is a real looker, too. I'm very happy. This is me putting " #sweepstakes " in the message for entry purposes.

  • Love this guitar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byDeb

    fromLimington

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I'm just getting back into playing again and was looking for something that would be easy for me to hold. I found it with this Yamaha, it is everything I was looking for. A nice slimmer body width a really great sound. A great guitar for the $300-$400 price range.

  • I really enjoy this guitar, sounds great easy to play

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byDavid

    fromCincinnati, Ohio

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This guitar has a good shape, thin neck which is good for me I have small fingers, no complaints

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byRishi Elijah

    fromRound Rock, TX

    Do you carry a lightweight hard foam case that can fit this model?

    Do you carry a lightweight hard foam case that can fit this model?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Please see ---------- MONO M80 Dreadnought Guitar Hybrid Case Jet Black.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bysean

    fromNew Jersey

    Is case included?

    Is case included?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call to help you find something – 855-770-3373

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byMindy

    fromundisclosed

    Hi. I am hoping that you could suggest a hard case that would fit this guitar. I have been having difficulty finding one that will fit this shape. Thank you so much.

    Hi. I am hoping that you could suggest a hard case that would fit this guitar. I have been having difficulty finding one that will fit this shape. Thank you so much.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see "Musician's Gear MGMADN Molded ABS Acoustic Guitar Case"

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byBill

    fromCreswell, Oregon

    Does this guitar have nylon strings? and what does FM mean, as compared to the APX.

    Does this guitar have nylon strings? and what does FM mean, as compared to the APX.

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar has steel strings with an APX body type and a flame maple top.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byHydrogenZeppelin

    fromWDM, IA

    Neck wood is listed as: Urea. Which is a plastic. This is false. The Neck Material Yamaha uses on this model is a local-sourced tonewood. The Nut and Saddle material are made from Urea and that is stated correctly in the specifications. Can you please change this?

    Neck wood is listed as: Urea. Which is a plastic. This is false. The Neck Material Yamaha uses on this model is a local-sourced tonewood. The Nut and Saddle material are made from Urea and that is stated correctly in the specifications. Can you please change this?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Thank you for the feedback