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    4.7

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    Nice Guitar

    I got this guitar for a recording project that I wanted a broad range of guitar sounds. This guitar does get me that range, and I find it easier to play that my other...Read complete review

    I got this guitar for a recording project that I wanted a broad range of guitar sounds. This guitar does get me that range, and I find it easier to play that my other accoustic guitars. I also use this with A Boss Looper Pedal and the results are fantstic.
    Guitar pickup & auto tuner works well. Has a cutout which improves playability. Kind of a fat sound to it amplified, a little thin unplugged.
    I got the white finish model-finish was flawless. The guitar build is quite sturdy, yet compact, and very playable out of the box. Tuner works well, as do controls for the pickup.
    I also have the Ibanez Talman, and the Yamaha is a little better than the Ibanez, but, not as much so as the price difference. Amplified, they are no different since my amplifier has a 5 band equalizer and I can get them to sound pretty much identical, but, unplugged the Yamaha has a much more full sound to it. I would not reccommend either of these guitars if you play unplugged more than 50% of the time though.

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    A great first guitar

    When I got it, it was a really nice guitar, and since I live in a pretty small NY apartment, I kept bumping it around and it was just fine, only a few ...Read complete review

    When I got it, it was a really nice guitar, and since I live in a pretty small NY apartment, I kept bumping it around and it was just fine, only a few scratches. However, after a few months, I thought I should redo the strings, and as I was taking them off, the nut just slid off. I picked up my guitar to inspect and then the bridge saddle fell off. There wasn't evidence of glue anywhere, so I don't know if this problem is just me or all around. Everything was fine once I redid the strings and the tension held them in again, but it was not a good choice by Yamaha. If you're a beginner, though, not a problem.

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    5.0

    Great Sound at a Great price

    By TeeJay

    from Murrieta, CA

    Pros

    • Affordable
    • Beautiful tone
    • Easy to play
    • Sounds Great
    • Well Made

    Cons

    • I can't find any

    Best Uses

    • An Any-time Playing Guita
    • Lovely Chime-like Sound
    • Playing
    • versatile

    Comments about Yamaha APX500II Thinline Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

    I had bought a Yamaha Dreadnought, and was not overwhelmed with it so I rarely played it as I have other Dreadnoughts that I thought were better. I came back to return it and went looking fro a replacement. I saw this, and played it. The beautiful sound impressed me right away. Clear,bell-like tones on the high end and equally deep lows made me buy this guitar. It stays in tune and is a joy to play. I think any player in the spectrum would enjoy themselves on the gem. Well made and a nice price. You'll love it, as I do. It's my go to guitar.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Very nice for the price!

    Pros

    • Appearance
    • Fit and finish
    • Onboard Electronics
    • Onboard Tuner
    • Size

    Cons

    • None at this price

    Best Uses

    • Whatever you like

    Comments about Yamaha APX500II Thinline Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

    I recently purchased this guitar for my Wife and have it hanging next to my Martin. For the price it sounds great and seems very well made. It's a smaller body and my Wife found it easier to play vs a full sized guitar.

    She chose the green "burst" model and it is much darker than the one pictured here. It looks fantastic.

    The on-board tuner is a nice touch and seems very accurate. I have it amplified through a 60w Crate acoustic amp and am very pleased with its overall sound.

    If you are looking for a beginner guitar spend the extra cash and get this one...it is far better than the "packs" guitars and well worth it. I've see the white finish model and it also looks very good - I may buy that one myself!

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    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Feels good,Plays well.

    By Bobby

    from Covington,VA

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Good neck

    Cons

    • none

    Best Uses

    • Variety

    Comments about Yamaha APX500II Thinline Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

    Good over all.

    Comment on this review

    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Lightweight and Well Constructed

    By Jeep123

    from Nashville

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Looks
    • price
    • Quality
    • Use with amplifier
    • Weight

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Yamaha APX500II Thinline Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

        I was using a friends old guitar, and chose this one for my own. I've been playing it for about a month now and absolutely love it! I will be purchasing a case soon.

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        4.0

        not bad

        Pros

        • Acoustic Electric
        • Built in tuner
        • Sound for price
        • Style
        • Thin Body-comfortable

        Cons

        • Guitars Action

        Best Uses

        • Low Budget Or Travelbuddy

        Comments about Yamaha APX500II Thinline Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

        This guitar is simply amazing minus the high action. I did adjust the truss rod and it helped but not as much as a quality taylor or martin would.

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Yamaha APX500II Acoustic Electric Guitar

        By Bridgescape

        from Birmingham, AL

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Excellent
        • Great tone
        • PERFECT
        • Superb quality

        Cons

        • none

        Best Uses

        • Comfortable fit
        • EASY USE

        Comments about Yamaha APX500II Thinline Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

        Yamaha offers the best combination and quality for Acoustic Electric Guitar. This is a great first guitar and enjoyable to play.

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        (0 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        A great first guitar

        By polsfuss

        from New York, NY

        Pros

        • Fair sound
        • Great feel
        • Nice Factory Strings
        • very durable

        Cons

        • Bad Bridge Saddle
        • Bad Nut
        • Somewhat Scratch-prone

        Best Uses

        • Learning
        • Occasionally Playing
        • Practicing

        Comments about Yamaha APX500II Thinline Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

        When I got it, it was a really nice guitar, and since I live in a pretty small NY apartment, I kept bumping it around and it was just fine, only a few scratches. However, after a few months, I thought I should redo the strings, and as I was taking them off, the nut just slid off. I picked up my guitar to inspect and then the bridge saddle fell off. There wasn't evidence of glue anywhere, so I don't know if this problem is just me or all around. Everything was fine once I redid the strings and the tension held them in again, but it was not a good choice by Yamaha. If you're a beginner, though, not a problem.

        Comment on this review

        (0 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Fretboard is Easy on the Hands

        Pros

        • Onboard Tuner Works Great
        • Very comfortable to hold
        • very easy to play

        Cons

        • Not the best sound

        Best Uses

        • Guitar Lessons
        • Learning
        • Practice

        Comments about Yamaha APX500II Thinline Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

        This guitar plays like very expensive guitar, but sounds like it is priced...inexpensive. I bought this for my 11 year old. She loves it. I found that it was very easy to play. I haven't plug it in to hear the pick-ups.

        Comment on this review

        (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Bang for your buck!

        By Spike41

        from Cincinnati, Ohio

        Pros

        • Extremely easy to play
        • Great electronics

        Cons

        • Not a solid top

        Best Uses

        • Great for stage use

        Comments about Yamaha APX500II Thinline Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

        I was having trouble finding a guitar in the 300-400 price range. I was looking at the ibanez EW20ASE, but I realized I didn't want to spend that much money for a guitar I would only be using when plugged in. The Yamaha APX500ii is amazing when plugged in! And it sounds even better plugged into my POD XT Live. I only knew it sounded good before I bought it because I know 2 people who have them. My advice, get this guitar if your debating around this price range and your not worried about what it sounds like acoustically. I have been playing guitar for 11 years. And this is a steal for [$]. And you get to choose different colors. I chose natural, I think it looks great! I took 1 star away because no solid top. Just make sure you get decent strings if you want a little more Umph when playing acoustically. I got 12 gauge phosphor bronze strings to bring out that warmer tone. The case that fits it is the apx vinyl hard shell

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        (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Nice Guitar

        Comments about Yamaha APX500II Thinline Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

        I got this guitar for a recording project that I wanted a broad range of guitar sounds. This guitar does get me that range, and I find it easier to play that my other accoustic guitars. I also use this with A Boss Looper Pedal and the results are fantstic.
        Guitar pickup & auto tuner works well. Has a cutout which improves playability. Kind of a fat sound to it amplified, a little thin unplugged.
        I got the white finish model-finish was flawless. The guitar build is quite sturdy, yet compact, and very playable out of the box. Tuner works well, as do controls for the pickup.
        I also have the Ibanez Talman, and the Yamaha is a little better than the Ibanez, but, not as much so as the price difference. Amplified, they are no different since my amplifier has a 5 band equalizer and I can get them to sound pretty much identical, but, unplugged the Yamaha has a much more full sound to it. I would not reccommend either of these guitars if you play unplugged more than 50% of the time though.

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