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This pre loved Yamaha APX600 in Oriental Blue Burst is in good condition with a few marks and dings on the body of the guitar, which are difficult to capture in the photographs, due to the reflective nature of the finish, but these imperfections are purely cosmetic and the guitar functions as intended. It is a sleek, thin-body, cutaway acoustic-electric guitar featuring a polished Oriental Blue Burst finish that transitions from deep navy at the edges to a vibrant teal centre.
Slim, thinline cutaway body ensures exceptional playability and accessible upper frets
Top: Spruce — balanced and resonant tone, versatile across strumming and picking styles
Back & Sides: Nato (similar tonal character to mahogany) — warm midrange and clear articulation
Scale Length: 634 mm (25″), slightly shorter than the APX500, reducing string tension for easier fretting
Nut Width: 43 mm — comfortable for most players
Fingerboard: Rosewood, with a smooth R400 mm radius
Body Depth: 80–90 mm (3⅛–3⁹⁄₁₆″) — deeper than earlier models, offering enhanced bass response
Bracing Pattern: Non-scalloped X-type bracing — enhances resonance and dynamic tone
Soundhole Design: Abalone rosette and oval APX-style soundhole — slightly thickens lower-mids for a fuller acoustic voice
Pickup System: Yamaha System 65 or System65A preamp combined with SRT (under-saddle) piezo pickup, one element per string for broad bandwidth and natural amplification
Control Set: Volume knob, 3-band EQ, built-in tuner, and mid-frequency (Mid FQ) control
Line Out connection for easy stage or recording integration
Tuners: Die-cast chrome (model TM29T) for reliable tuning stability
Bridge & Saddle: Rosewood and urea materials; black ABS bridge pins with white dots
Binding & Finish: Gloss-finished in Oriental Blue Burst with ivory and black binding, and ABS+abalone soundhole inlay
Includes: Hex wrench and two AA batteries; gig bag not typically included
On-Stage Excellence: Designed originally to help electric players transition to acoustic without feedback or sound-check headaches
Amplified Tone: The SRT system delivers clear, dynamic natural acoustic tone that cuts through the mix
Unplugged Play: While sound is balanced unplugged, several users and reviewers note that projection may feel lighter compared to larger acoustic bodies—a trade-off for portability
The Yamaha APX600 Oriental Blue Burst is a visually striking, ultra-playable acoustic-electric guitar, tailored for live performance and stage use. Its slim body, cutaway design, and active electronics make it an excellent companion for gigging musicians—especially those transitioning from electric guitars. It delivers a balanced tone, excellent clarity when plugged in, and comforts like the built-in tuner. Just note that it may not project as powerfully acoustically as larger dreadnoughts, and players may want to address the strap button situation for better handling.
