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Yamaha APXT2 3/4-size Thin-line Cutaway - Natural Spruce

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Meranti Back and Sides, Hardwood Neck, and Rosewood Fingerboard - Natural
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Small Guitar with Great Big Possibilities!

The compact Yamaha APXT2 acoustic-electric guitar gives you the quality and performance of one of Yamaha's all-time best-selling instruments on a smaller scale. Based on the super-popular APX500, the 3/4-size APXT2 is a fun and easy-to-play instrument that's perfect if you have smaller hands or are looking for a great traveling guitar. What's more, Yamaha outfitted the APXT2 with a System 68 contact pickup and active preamp, which includes a super-handy onboard tuner. Add to that a padded gig bag, and you're ready to play anywhere with your Yamaha APXT2 acoustic-electric guitar.

Undersized design provides oversized possibilities

You don't have to have small hands to appreciate the APXT2's undersized ergonomics. If you're looking for a great guitar you can kick back on the couch and strum or while you're away on your next long road trip, the 3/4 scale of the Yamaha APXT2 is perfect for you. Of course its smaller-than-average scale is also great for new guitar players, too, but at 1-11/16", the nut is easily wide enough to accommodate full-sized fingertips.

Onboard electronics let you play (in tune) anywhere

You'd be surprised to know how many gigging musicians, even well-known professionals, actually prefer to gig with guitars like the Yamaha APXT2 acoustic-electric model. That's because you can take this comfortable, shallow-body guitar anywhere, plug in, and get full-bodied acoustic tone through the PA, courtesy of the onboard ART-based pickup system. What's more, Yamaha gave the APXT2 one of their proprietary tuners, which let you tune up quickly, without needing to plug in extra gear.

Yamaha APXT2 Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • An undersized version of Yamaha's super-popular APX500 acoustic-electric guitar
  • 3/4-sized design is perfect for smaller hands, beginners, and guitarists on the go
  • Spruce-topped meranti delivers balanced tone and natural acoustic sound
  • Onboard ART-based preamp and System 68 contact pickup let you play plugged in
  • Built-in tuner lets you tune quickly and accurately, without the need for extra gear
  • Gig bag included

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: APX 3/4-size Thinline
  • Body Style: Single Cutaway
  • Back & Sides Wood: Tonewood
  • Top Wood: Spruce
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Natural
  • Neck Wood: Tonewood
  • Neck Shape: Standard
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
  • Number of Frets: 21
  • Scale Length: 22.81"
  • Nut Width: 1.6875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Urea
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Tuning Machines: Covered
  • Electronics: System 68 with ART 1-way Contact Pickup
  • Strings: SEA40EAngN
  • Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
  • Manufacturer Part Number: APXT2 NA

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Very good for what it’s meant to be

This is a small guitar, significantly smaller than a 7/8 size. It cannot compete with a full size $ Taylor or Martin, but you should have realized that from the $ price. It's meant for a child who is learning, or a person with small hands who wants to play basic songs. You're not going to shred the Malagueña like Roy Clark with this guitar, but you will be able to learn and play songs, and it will sound reasonably good. It has a nice quality look to it, and the size makes it easy and comfortable to handle. Very light weight. I put D'Addario 85/15 Bronze Super Light Gauge .009-.045 strings on it, which adds to the easiness of playing it. The built-in tuner works fine. Plugging this into my Blackstar Sonnet 60 amp, the sound is very very good. I gave this 5 stars because it was exactly what I was looking for- a small simple reasonablynice quality guitar with built-in tuner as a gift to a grandchild who wants to learn guitar. If she gives up on it, that's ok, I'll only be out $. The attached photo shows it next to my Taylor GS-mini, which is a 7/8 size, for comparison.
Music background: amateur
Rated 5/5

Worth buying it.

I bought this guitar for my 11 year old daughter and she loves it, she said that the size of it is what she was looking for. It's a high quality guitar; will not go wrong with it.
Rated 5/5

excellent customer service

It was easy to order and receive my guitar. I had one question, I called the company, there was little wait time, and my question was immediately answered. I am very happy with the guitar.
Rated 5/5

3/4 guitar

I am just starting to learn how to play guitar.My first purchase was the Yamaha axt2 3/4 size.
I wanted a smaller size because I have small hands.It was a good choice as I am very happy
with it,good size,good sound and ,and good price.Sweet Water rocks!!
Music background: None
Rated 5/5

Perfect Companion (Fair Price, Great Features)

Absolutely amazing guitar.

The quality of the sound instantly elevates once you plug it in to your acoustic amp or DI to record. The onboard tuning and tone controls are very convenient for dialing in that sound your wanting in the middle of a demo or songwriting session.

The size and build of this guitar is perfect for beginners, younger players, players with dynamic struggles, and professionals in need of a high quality traveling friend. It's hard to think of someone who couldn't make use of this incredible guitar.

I highly recommend to all players of all skill sets. The looks, features, versatility, and travelability (not a word), all make the guitar worth a little bit more than it's priced.

Shoutout to Yamaha for the great product and Sweetwater for the great customer service and shipping. Not a better duo in the buisness.
Music background: Songwriter / Artist / Producer
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