Yamaha APX600 Black

The Yamaha APX600 in Black is an acoustic-electric guitar designed for performers who need a reliable, stage-ready instrument. Built on Yamaha's long-running APX platform — which pioneered the plugged-in acoustic experience back in 1987 — the APX600 suits guitarists moving between electric and acoustic, or those who spend most of their time performing live. Its slim, thinline body with cutaway makes it comfortable to play for extended sets, while the 634mm scale length and narrower string spacing reduce the stretch required for chord work.

The APX600 features a piezo pickup system with individual elements for each string, delivering an ultra-clear, wide-bandwidth signal with better dynamic response and tonal accuracy than a standard piezo design. Yamaha's active preamp system — developed by their audio-visual division — provides reliable on-stage performance and a mix-friendly tone with strong feedback rejection. Key features include:

• Thin body with cutaway for excellent playability and upper-fret access
• 634mm scale length for enhanced comfort
• Narrower string spacing to make chord stretching easier
• Non-scalloped X-type bracing pattern for more powerful bass response and full, natural tone
• Stage-focused piezo pickup system designed to cut through a live mix
• Oval soundhole design that thickens lower-mid response for a more open low end
• Inlaid soundhole rosette

The APX600's thinline body is 5mm deeper than earlier APX models, contributing to improved bass response and overall volume. The non-scalloped bracing maximises body resonance, making the guitar responsive and dynamic whether played acoustically or plugged in. The Black finish gives the instrument a clean, stage-ready appearance that suits a wide range of performance settings.

Specifications:

Body Shape
APX
Scale Length 
634 mm (25”)
Body Length 
490 mm (19 5/16")
Total Length 
1022 mm (40 1/4")
Body Width 
384 mm (15 1/8")
Body Depth
80-90 mm (3 1/8" - 3 9/16")
Nut Width 
43 mm (1 11/16”)
String Spacing * 
10.0 mm
Top Material
Spruce
Back Material
Locally Sourced Tonewood **
Side Material
Locally Sourced Tonewood **
Neck Material
Locally Sourced Tonewood **
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
R400mm (15 3/4") 
Bridge Material
Rosewood
Nut Material
Urea
Saddle Material
Urea
Bridge Pins
Black ABS with White Dot
Tuners
Die-cast Chrome(TM29T) 
Body Binding
Ivory + Black 
Soundhole Inlay
ABS + Abalone 
Pickguard
None 
Body Finish
Gloss
Neck Finish
Matte (Gloss for BL, VW color variation)
Electronics
SYSTEM65
Controls
Vol/3-band EQ/Tuner/Mid FQ 
Connections
LINE OUT 
Strings
.012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053 
Accessories
Hex Wrench
Case
None

*Specifications subject to change without notice.