Yamaha APX500 FM Old Violin Sunburst Thinline Acoustic Electric Guitar with Flamed Maple Top, Nato Back and Sides, System55T Piezo/Preamp Pickup System, Cutaway Body, and a High-Gloss Old Violin Sunburst Finish
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The APX series places emphasis on playability with a stylish thin profile that fits the musicians body.
As for cosmetics, the APX500FM features a gorgeous flamed maple top, beautiful mother-of-pearl sound hole ring inlay, white fingerboard binding, white/black body binding, a high gloss old violin sunburst finish, mother-of-pearl APX & Yamaha headstock logos and position markers.
The APX500 also features a revamped version of the tried and true System55T. This is a 1-way piezo pickup system that comes with a 3-band EQ and built-in tuner.
Suggested Cables
Planet Waves Circuit Breaker Cable 20' Right-Angle. A high quality 20', right angle instrument cable with a built-in mute switch, great for switching your instruments when playing live. Features Planet Wave's lifetime guarantee; this may be the last instrument cable you have to purchase!
Planet Waves Circuit Breaker Cable 20'. A high quality 20' instrument cable with a built-in mute switch, great for switching your instruments when playing live. Features Planet Wave's lifetime guarantee; this may be the last instrument cable you have to purchase!
Suggested Cases and Gig Bags
Yamaha GA02. This hardshell guitar case by Yamaha offers great protection for slimline acoustic electrin guitars like the APX-series. Add this guitar case to protect your instrument, or check out our COMPLETE GUITAR BUNDLES for the best package deals including this hardshell case.
Suggested Guitar Amplifiers
Roland Micro Cube Black. The Roland Micro Cube is a good practice amp to use with any acoustic electric guitar. This compact amp features some basic effects, and can run for up to 20 hours on batteries for players who don't want to be tied down. This amp is also available in black, white and red colors to suit your own personal style.
Roland Cube 30X. The Roland Cube 30X is a great amplifier to use with an acoustic electric guitar. It has a nice bright tone, 30 watts of total power, eq control and chorus/reverb effects.
Roland AC60. If you are playing an acoustic electric guitar on stage, you'll need a great acoustic amplifier to fill the room with clean, natural tone. The Roland AC60 give you plenty of power (30 watts) for live performance, a mic input for singers, onboard reverb/chorus effects, and built in anti-feedback control.
Suggested Guitar Instruction
HL: Play Guitar Today! Bk/Cd/DVD. The perfect pack for anyone who wants to teach themselves guitar! It covers all the basics you need to start making music.
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Suggested Picks and Accessories
Planet Waves HTS Hygrometer. This temperature and humidity sensor by Planet Waves will tell you exactly when it's time to use a humidifier on your acoustic instrument. This device also measures the highest and lowest temperature and humidity levels your instrument has been exposed to. Keep your instrument healthy and sounding great!
Planet Waves Glass Bottle Slide. The Planet Waves Glass Bottle Slide is the secret behind the tones of many great slide players past and present. Based on the specifications of a vintage medicine bottle, the unique glass surface and light weight of this bottle guitar slide offer excellent tone, sustain and playability.
Planet Waves Guitar Humidifier. Keep your acoustic instrument healthy and playing great! This affordable guitar humidifier by Planet Waves releases moisture evenly and slowly inside your guitar to maintain the proper humidity level.
Suggested Strings
D'Addario EXP11. This light gauge string set features a special anti-corrosion coating. The coated strings retain their extra-bright tone and natural feel, yet last 3-4 times longer than traditional strings.
D'Addario EJ12. Extra strings are a must-have when playing guitar. These D'Addario EJ12 strings are a medium gauge acoustic string set providing full, bright tone and great playability.
D'Addario EJ11. Extra strings are a must-have when playing guitar. These D'Addario EJ11 strings are a light gauge acoustic string set providing bright tone and great playability.
D'Addario EJ10. Extra strings are a must-have when playing guitar. These D'Addario EJ10 strings are an extra light gauge acoustic string that are easy on the fingers while retaining a full, bright tone.
WARRANTY Yamaha Limited Lifetime Guitar Warranty: Parts and labor are covered for a period of one year on tuning hardware, tail piece, bridge, plating, pickguard, vibrato, and electronic components. Limited lifetime warranty on top, neck, back and sides. More details are at www.yamaha.com