MusicRadar

NAMM 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Launched in 1987, Yamaha's APX range was designed to be the ultimate performance electro-acoustic guitar - combining great on-stage tone thanks to a unique body design and the latest pickup and preamp technology with incredible on-stage comfort.

Joined later by the bigger bodied CPX series, designed to give a fuller, louder unplugged tone and a different look and voice, the combined ranges have defined the benchmark for electro-acoustic for over 20 years.

For 2011, the APX and CPX ranges get a full overhaul with new electronics and updated cosmetics while remaining true to the original design brief – an acoustic guitar that's born to be on-stage.

Classic Tone. Onstage or Backstage.

APX500II

New piezo pickup – improved clarity and dynamic response

New preamp
Yamaha-made
Improved ergonomics
Improved tuner performance
AA battery powered for longer life and better dynamic response

Updated cosmetics
Ivory binding
New black headstock

New truss rod (adjustment from soundhole)

New finishes
Black
Natural
Old Violin Sunburst
Oriental Blue Burst
Dark Red Burst
Vintage White (new)
Red Metallic (new)

APX700II

1-way ART pickupNew preamp (as APX500)

Updated cosmetics
New wood soundhole inlay
New Translucent Black headstock finish

New truss rod (as APX500)

New finishes
Natural
Black
Sandburst
Brown Sunburst (new)
Vintage Sunburst (new)
LH model (Natural)
12-string model (Natural or Black)

APX1000

SRT pickup and preamp

Updated cosmetics
New wood soundhole inlay
New Translucent Black headstock finish
Gold hardware

New trussrod (as APX500/700)

New finishes
Natural
Mocha Black
Crimson Red Burst
Pearl Snow White (new)

CPX500II

New piezo pickup – improved clarity and dynamic response

New preamp
Yamaha-made
Improved ergonomics
Improved tuner performance

AA battery powered for longer life and better dynamic response

Updated cosmetics
Ivory binding
New black headstock

New truss rod (adjustment from soundhole)

New finishes
Black
Natural
Old Violin Sunburst
Oriental Blue Burst
Dark Red Burst
Vintage White (new)
Red Metallic (new)

Around the web: