Yamaha APXT2 3/4 Thinline 6 String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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The APXT2 appeared on our recommended list for Acoustic-Electric Guitars Under $200 from March 2020 until August 2021 when a price increase made it ineligible for that list.
Overview
The Yamaha APXT2 3/4 Thinline is a compact guitar that's meant to appeal to younger players, or to those who just want a small grab-and-go instrument.
It is based on Yamaha's popular APX500, only this one is 3/4-sized, ideal for smaller hands or for those who want an affordable and portable acoustic-electric instrument.
Its thinline body has a distinct cutaway, and sports meranti back and sides, and a top crafted from spruce.
Electronics include ART-based preamp and System 68 contact pickup with built-in tuner.
Specifications
- Body Shape: APX Thinline 3/4
- Top: Spruce
- Body: Meranti
- Finish: Gloss
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Neck: Nato
- Neck Profile: Standard
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Number of Frets: 21
- Scale Length: 22.835"
- Nut Width: 1.6875"
- Electronics: ART-based Preamp with System 68 Contact Pickup
- Pickup Type: Active
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Alexander Briones
I have been writing about and researching music gear for many years, all while serving as a music director at my local church. I engage in guitar playing and singer-songwriter stints, in addition to mentoring young musicians and teaching guitar and bass.
