Yamaha APX 600 FM Amber
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Yamaha
APX 600 FM Amber
Product Info
Article Number:
451819
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
APX 600 FM Amber
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$482.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The APX 600 FM Amber is a surprisingly versatile acoustic-electric. Its flamed maple top gives it a bright, clear voice, and the System 65 electronics are a real boon for live performance. It's an excellent choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players who need a stage-ready acoustic without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Yamaha APX 600 FM Amber
- Steel String Guitar with Pickup
- Body: Nato
- Top: Flamed maple
- Neck: Tone wood
- Fretboard and bridge: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Nut width: 43 mm)
- Scale: 634 mm)
- 22 Frets
- Electronics: System 65 + SRT piezo pickup
- Controls: Volume/3-Band EQ/Tuner/Mid FQ
- Chromed DieCast machine heads (TM29T)
- Colour: Amber
PROS
- • Flamed maple top delivers a surprisingly bright and articulate tone
- • System 65 electronics offer useful EQ shaping for stage use
- • Nato back and sides provide a solid, resonant foundation
- • TM29T machine heads ensure stable and accurate tuning
CONS
- • Nato body can feel a little less 'premium' than all-mahogany options
- • SRT piezo pickup, while functional, lacks the warmth of magnetic pickups
- • 43mm nut width might feel wide for players used to narrower necks
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Flamed Maple
Back & Sides
Nato
Neck Material
Tone wood (likely Nato)
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Scale Length
634 mm (approx. 24.6 in)
Frets
22
Electronics
Yamaha System 65 + SRT piezo pickup
Weight
approx. 1.8 kg (approx. 3.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tuner is convenient and generally accurate, though relying solely on it in a loud environment isn’t ideal – a separate pedal tuner is always preferable.
The neck profile is a comfortable C-shape, but the wider 43mm nut might require some adjustment for players accustomed to thinner necks.
It's a competent piezo, offering a clean amplified sound, but it won't replicate the warmth of a magnetic pickup – consider a separate acoustic preamp for a more natural tone.
