APX Series and
CPX Series
Take the stage by storm
As an electric guitarist in the mid-1980s, if you wanted to play
acoustic on stage there were few options for you that really
worked - and certainly nothing that was designed with you in
mind. After talking to guitarists playing gigs of all sizes about
what they really needed for a stage acoustic, Yamaha decided
to make the first acoustic guitar that could be taken from a
guitar rack, plugged in and played at volume – problem free.
And so APX was born – designed to meet the tonal needs of
both the guitarist and the band as a whole. No more howling
feedback, misplaced mics or the dreaded extended sound
check….
CPX Series
The medium-jumbo body CPX delivers an open, modern tone
with powerful, rich low-end, smooth, delicate highs, and
sweet mids. Non-scalloped X-type bracing ensures a strong,
rich acoustic tone that remains clear and usable on stage
APX Sound hole: Oval
And being designed for electric guitarists, it wasn’t just
the sound that was the focus on the APX - every element
was tweaked to be an easy switch on-stage, from the stylish
finishes to the cutaway body and the slim, electric-guitar
style neck.
Body depth and Bracing pattern
The instantly recognizable APX sound hole thickens lower-
mid response and gives a more strident, open low end.
CPX Sound hole: Round
APX Series
The APX’s thin-line body offers incredible comfort, top-
fret access, and a sound perfect for on-stage use. Specially
designed non-scalloped X-type bracing maximizes body
resonance for full, natural tone. Their wide dynamic range,
excellent sensitivity, and outstanding clarity make them
impressive performers.
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CPX’s conventional round sound hole focuses the midrange,
while controlling bass, for a direct, powerful sound.