Yamaha APX5A Thinline Acoustic Electric Guitar

Spruce top. Nato back and sides.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

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

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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.

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"A LONG TIME LOVE AFFAIR"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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

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"Best bang for my $ & Biggest difference in sound"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
The Yamaha APX5A is the best sounding acoustic electric guitar that I own for my money. I had a chance to play other models when I was comparison shopping. And even after strumming it lightly, I realized that the sound was unique with great presence. I was even more impressed after it was plugged into my amplifier. It's a simple joy to play. I can't wait to hear the advantages of it's design when my AG-Stomp is delivered to my front door. The fun is just beginning.
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"Its Beautiful"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
The APX5A is by far the best sound for sound Acoustic electric for the money. either plugged in or just acoustic this thjing sounds like honey. Everytime mines comes out of it case I look at it and think how beautiful it is. Its assembled in Korea but I challenge anyone to find something with s@@k a strong name as Yamaha for under 400 that isn't. Even if you weould I dare you to compare. Go for the Natural finish for a hundred less you wont regret it.
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"Outstanding."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
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The action is fast & precise and it sounds great - with or without an amp.
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"Great to play"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Very easy to play; great action. Good acoustic sound, excellent features.
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Yamaha APX-5A Thinline Customer Review

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
the chrome is ingenious!

Quality:
beautiful

Value:
$500? what do u think?

Desirability:
the greatest acoustic ive EVER seen. im buying asap.

Sound:
i know yamahas, and if this guitar is anything like what ive heard it to be, then its wicked awesome.

Overall:
yes

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