Description
The Yamaha APX600M is a purpose-built, thinline acoustic-electric guitar engineered specifically to combat the acoustic feedback issues prevalent during high-volume live performances. As the matte-finished iteration of the standard APX600, it strips away thick, glossy polyurethane layers, allowing the spruce top to vibrate more freely for an immediate, punchy acoustic response. The extremely shallow body depth drastically reduces the internal air volume, which fundamentally limits the instrument’s susceptibility to low-frequency stage rumble when amplified through a PA system.
Its primary real-world application is stage use by gigging electric guitarists who require an acoustic segment during their set. The thin profile and fast neck dimensions closely mimic the physical feel of a solid-body electric guitar, permitting a seamless physical transition without forcing the player to drastically adjust their standard fretting and strumming techniques under hot stage lighting.
Who Is This For?:
This instrument is designed explicitly for gigging electric guitarists, energetic live performers, and smaller-framed players who require mobility. It solves the critical live-performance problem of low-end stage feedback, allowing the user to play at high volumes without wrestling with the resonant instability of a traditional, full-bodied acoustic guitar.
Key Features:
Thinline Body and Oval Soundhole
The reduced body depth and specialized oval soundhole shape tighten the guitar’s lower-midrange response. For the sound engineer and performer, this translates to a focused, feedback-resistant signal that sits neatly in the live mix without fighting the bass guitar frequencies or causing low-end howl.
Matte Finish Dynamics
The non-reflective matte finish applied to the top, back, and sides is significantly thinner than standard gloss. This allows the tonewoods to breathe and resonate more openly, providing the player with an increased dynamic range and a more sensitive acoustic response to light fingerpicking.
System65A Active Preamp
Featuring a custom-designed under-saddle piezo and a 3-band EQ with an Adjustable Midrange Frequency (AMF) control. This allows the player to surgically cut problematic mid-range frequencies directly from the stage, ensuring total tonal control regardless of the venue’s specific acoustic characteristics.
Specifications Table:
| Specification | Detail |
| Brand | Yamaha |
| Model | APX600M |
| Body Type | Thinline Cutaway |
| Top Material | Spruce |
| Electronics | System65A Preamp with Piezo |
| Scale Length | 25″ (634mm) |
| Finish | Matte |
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