Yamaha APX600FM Acoustic Guitar - Tobacco Brown Sunburst

The Yamaha APX600FM is a versatile acoustic-electric guitar that blends stylish looks, comfortable playability, and reliable performance — perfect for both stage and studio use. Its thinline body, premium electronics, and tonewood choices make it an excellent choice for singer-songwriters, performing musicians, and gigging players who want a responsive guitar that sounds great unplugged and plugged in.

Key Features

Flamed Maple Top with Tobacco Brown Sunburst Finish

• A visually striking flame maple top adds brightness and clarity to the acoustic tone, while the Tobacco Brown Sunburst gloss finish brings a classic, refined aesthetic to the instrument.

Comfortable Thinline APX Body

• The thin-line APX body offers effortless handling and easy access to upper frets, especially useful for lead playing and soloing. Its shallow profile also makes long playing sessions more comfortable without sacrificing tonal presence.

Yamaha System 65 Electronics

• Equipped with a SYSTEM65 + SRT piezo pickup and onboard preamp, the APX600FM delivers a natural amplified tone with bright mids, balanced highs, and controlled lows.
• Includes a 3-band EQ, adjustable midrange frequency control, and built-in digital tuner, giving you excellent tonal shaping and convenience for live or recording applications.

Tonewood & Construction

• Back and sides: Nato wood for warm, balanced resonance.
• Neck: Durable urea neck with a rosewood fingerboard and bridge for smooth playability and rich tonal contribution.
• Bracing: Non-scalloped X-brace pattern enhances resonance and structural stability.

Playability Specs

• Scale Length: 25″ (634 mm) — comfortable for most players.
• Nut Width: ~43 mm (1 11/16″) offers a familiar feel for strumming and fingerstyle.
• Die-cast chrome tuners provide reliable tuning stability.

Additional Details

• Cutaway design allows easy reach to higher frets.
• Rosewood bridge and nut materials help produce a balanced, clear tone.
• Includes basic accessories such as hex wrench and batteries for electronics (case often sold separately unless packaged as a bundle).

Sound & Performance

The APX600FM delivers a clear, articulated acoustic tone that’s especially effective when amplified, thanks to its electronics and tonewood combination. The flamed maple top enhances brightness and presence, while the APX series’ stage-ready design ensures strong dynamic response and comfortable playability for live gigs.

Who It’s For

• Performers: Excellent for live playing with reliable amplified tone control.
• Singer-songwriters: Great balance of acoustic character and stage-ready electronics.
• Intermediate players: Comfortable body and quality features that support advancing skills.