Yamaha

Yamaha APX500 OVS Acoustic Electric Guitar Sunburst

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Experience Exceptional Tone and Playability The Yamaha APX500 Acoustic Electric Guitar combines exceptional tone with a comfortable, thin profile design. Featuring a spruce top and nato back/sides, this guitar delivers a balanced and resonant sound. The System 55T pickup system with 3-band EQ an...

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Overview

Experience Exceptional Tone and Playability

The Yamaha APX500 Acoustic Electric Guitar combines exceptional tone with a comfortable, thin profile design. Featuring a spruce top and nato back/sides, this guitar delivers a balanced and resonant sound. The System 55T pickup system with 3-band EQ and built-in tuner allows for easy amplification and precise tone shaping.

  • Top: Spruce (Old Violin Sunburst)
  • Back/Sides: Nato
  • Neck: Nato
  • Fingerboard/Bridge: Rosewood
  • Electronics: System 55T (1-way, 3-band EQ, adjustable midrange frequency, chromatic tuner)

Key Features

Spruce Top (Old Violin Sunburst)

Nato Back/Sides

Nato Neck

Rosewood Fingerboard/Bridge

System 55T(1-way, 3-band EQ, adjustable midrange frequency, chromatic tuner)

Specifications

Top Material
Spruce
Back/Sides Material
Nato
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Bridge Material
Rosewood
Preamp System
System 55T (1-way)
Equalizer
3-band EQ with adjustable midrange frequency
Tuner
Chromatic tuner (built-in)
Finish
Old Violin Sunburst (OVS)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Yamaha APX500 OVS features a spruce top, which is commonly chosen for its resonant qualities and clear acoustic tone.
Yes, the System 55T preamp integrated into this guitar includes a chromatic tuner, providing convenience for quick and accurate tuning.
It is equipped with a System 55T (1-way) preamp, which features a 3-band EQ and an adjustable midrange frequency for sound customization.
The back and sides of the Yamaha APX500 OVS are made from Nato, known for contributing to a balanced and warm tonal profile.
The guitar comes in an Old Violin Sunburst (OVS) finish, giving it a distinctive vintage-inspired aesthetic.
Yes, the System 55T preamp includes a 3-band equalizer with an adjustable midrange frequency, offering control over the guitar's amplified tone.
Both the fingerboard and the bridge are constructed from rosewood, which is valued for its smooth feel and contribution to sustain.