Yamaha APX5A Thinline Acoustic Electric Guitar

Spruce top. Nato back and sides.

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* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"A LONG TIME LOVE AFFAIR"

Feature:
The guitar has a an equalizer that works very well in consideration of the price point. A built in tuner would have been a good idea.

Quality:
In every way fit and finish are second to none. This is a great looking instrument and quality in the asembly is apparent. A great road guitar as it is quite a bit thinner than a regular accoustic guitar.

Value:
Well worth the selling price . It plays beyond its relative worth.

Desirability:
Very sexy looking instrument no question about it.

Sound:
Great guitar for recording. Cut away gives ease of access for top notes which come off both clean and expressive. As an accoustic guitar the enlarged sound hole compensates for the thin body of the guitar, however do not expect a dreadnaught sound as after all this is not the intent of the instrument.

Support:
Never had to. No problems.

Overall:
I will most likely keep this guitar a long time, I have already had it over 7 years. I have looked at others Taylors, Larivees , Martins,Godins, and others, however with the prices and with the playability and style and shape of this guitar the next guitar in this style would have to be pretty special

Submitted: 5/19/2004

Style of Music: eclectic

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"For the $$$, this axe is all you'll ever need in an acoustic/electric guitar."

Feature:
The EQ is a great feature and you can really boost the low end, if needed. It doesn't have a built-in tuner, but I believe too many gadgets are not necessary on an instrument.

Quality:
Yamaha makes quality instruments and for the price I can't knock this guitar at all. As I said eariler, the frets could have been shaped better.

Value:
Great for the price, even if it sold for a few hundred dollars more. The black body looks very cool and professional.

Desirability:
It does look great, but is a very practical guitar. The thin black body is a winner.

Sound:
The acoustic sound is fine for solo or duo work, but not big enough for acoustic band work due to the thin body. This is a very small problem because the electric sound is incredible. Clean, big, versatile and dynamic. I've received tons of compliments for the sound through amps and PA systems.

Ease of Use:
The guitar plays great and balanced. The frets could have been shaped better - they were a little sharp on the edges when I first got it. The location of the EQ directly on the top is easy to access and adjust during playing.

Support:
I have had no need to deal with Yamaha support for this instrument.

Overall:
I've had it for 4 years and it stills handles all my acoustic/electric guitar needs perfectly.

Submitted: 11/26/2006

Style of Music: Everything from Broadway Shows to Jazz to Contemporary Christian Music in Churches

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The Yamaha APX5A is one of the world's most popular performance acoustic-electric guitars. The body design is sleek and lightweight, sporting a cool oval shaped soundhole and stunning finish. Guitarists rave over the fast neck, smooth action, and state-of-the-art electronics.

Features
Unique Design
Spruce Top
Nato Back and Sides
Nato Neck with Rosewood Fingerboard
System 46 Preamp with Piezo Pickup

Yamaha Factories
Yamaha guitars, basses, and amplifiers are not a product of a single shop or factory. A worldwide network of design, development, and production facilities translate into a large group of highly talented individuals working as a team to bring forth innovative ideas and designs.

Guitar Warranty Period
One year parts and labor on tuning hardware, tail piece, bridge, plating, pickguard, vibrato mechanisms, and electronic/electrical components. Limited lifetime warranty on top, neck, back, and sides.

Technical Info

Top: Spruce

Back and Sides: Nato

Neck: Nato

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Bridge: Indian Rosewood

Electronics: Yamaha System 46 1-Way Pickup System

Tuners: Die-cast Chrome

Available Finishes: Natural, Black, Sandburst, Translucent Blue

Warranty: Limited Lifetime
Excellent performance acoustic-electric! Sleek, lightweight body design for hours and hours of playing comfort. Fast, smooth-action neck. Spruce top, nato body and neck. Rosewood fretboard. Yamaha System 46 electronics.

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