Yamaha CPX700II-12 NT

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Yamaha CPX700II-12 NT

Yamaha

CPX700II-12 NT

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 259541
Brand: Yamaha
Model: CPX700II-12 NT
Price: $691.90

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The CPX700II-12 NT is a solid, dependable 12-string that's surprisingly affordable. It's a great option for gigging musicians or players wanting a stage-ready instrument with good amplified tone; the spruce top gives it a bright, airy character that cuts through a mix well. It’s a workhorse – not a boutique instrument, but it delivers a lot of value.

Product Description

  • Yamaha CPX700II-12 NT
  • 12-String Acoustic Guitar
  • CPX Series
  • With cutaway
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Back and sides: Nato
  • Translucent black headstock
  • Neck: Nato
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Bridge: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
  • 20 Frets
  • Scale: 634 mm
  • Nut width: 46 mm
  • Preamp ‘System 64 1-way A.R.T.’
  • contact pickup (inside the body)
  • Yahama die-cast chrome machine heads
  • Colour: Natural
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, shimmering, and responsive tone
  • • System 64 preamp offers clear amplified sound with excellent feedback rejection
  • • Nato back and sides provide a warm foundation and good projection
  • • Die-cast machine heads ensure stable tuning and smooth adjustments
CONS
  • • Nato back and sides, while functional, lack the tonal complexity of mahogany or rosewood
  • • The translucent black headstock might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences
  • • 20.5 in scale can feel a little short for players used to longer scale lengths

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Nato
Neck Material Nato
Fingerboard Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Scale Length 634 mm (24.96 in)
Frets 20
Electronics Yamaha System 64 1-way A.R.T. Contact Pickup
Weight Approximately 6.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The System 64 is a mid-range Yamaha system, offering a good balance of clarity and ease of use. It's not as sophisticated as their higher-end options, but it's a significant step up from basic onboard electronics.
The Nato neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape profile, which is generally comfortable. However, the 46 mm nut width might feel a little snug for those with very large hands, requiring a slightly different playing style.
Nato is a functional tonewood, but it doesn't mature and 'open up' as dramatically as some premium options. You'll get a consistent sound, but don't expect the same level of nuanced tonal evolution over years of playing.

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