Yamaha APX700II-12 NT
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Yamaha
APX700II-12 NT
Product Info
Article Number:
259612
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
APX700II-12 NT
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$955.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The APX700II-12 NT is a solid, reliable 12-string that’s surprisingly versatile. It’s a great option for gigging musicians needing a stage-ready instrument, or anyone wanting that lush, shimmering 12-string sound without the premium price tag. The electronics are genuinely good, making it easy to plug in and perform.
Product Description
- Yamaha APX700II-12 NT
- 12-String Acoustic Guitar
- APX series
- Cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Nato
- Neck: Nato
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Dot inlays
- Cream/black body binding
- Translucent black headstock
- Bridge: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 634 mm
- Nut width: 46 mm
- Preamp 'System 64 1-way A.R.T.'
- Contact pickup inside the body
- Chrome-plated Yamaha diecast machine heads
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, resonant, and surprisingly articulate voice.
- • System 64 preamp offers excellent feedback rejection and natural amplified tone.
- • Nato back and sides provide a warm foundation, balancing the bright top.
- • Die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning, a welcome upgrade for a guitar in this class.
CONS
- • Nato construction, while functional, lacks the premium resonance of mahogany or rosewood.
- • 46mm nut width may feel a bit wide for players accustomed to narrower 12-strings.
- • Cutaway access isn't as seamless as higher-end instruments with more sculpted heels.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Nato
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Scale Length
634 mm
Frets
22
Electronics
Yamaha System 64 1-way A.R.T. Preamp with Contact Pickup
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a significant step up, offering more natural amplification and better feedback suppression than the older System 55, thanks to the A.R.T. technology.
The neck is a comfortable 'C' shape, but the 46mm nut width might feel a little chunky for those with very small hands – it’s a standard width for a 12-string though.
The APX700II-12 NT offers very good build quality for the price, with solid construction and reliable hardware – it's a noticeable upgrade over budget 12-strings.
