Yamaha APX700 Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Left-handed, thin-profile medium body
- A.R.T. 1-way preamp with two contact pickups
- Spruce top, mahogany back, nato neck
- Rosewood fretboard, phosphor bronze strings
- Abalone sound hole ring, mother-of-pearl markers
- 7.7 pounds, 43.8 x 19.8 x 4.8 inches
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A left-handed thin-body acoustic-electric with a contact-pickup preamp built to resist feedback. The color entry says black while the title says natural, so confirm the finish.
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ASIN: B001R2K7PSModel: APX700LCategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
Loud stages where feedback is a risk are the target of this left-handed Yamaha APX700L, a thin-profile acoustic-electric. A newly developed preamp with two contact pickups is built to cut feedback while holding a natural tone.
The slim body is shaped for playability, and the cosmetics are rich, with an abalone ring around the sound hole, ivory-colored binding and mother-of-pearl markers. Five color variations are offered. The included-components entry reads not included, so no case or cable is promised.
Who it's for
Left-handed performers who plug in and want a comfortable thin body. Right-handed players are ruled out, and anyone who wants a purely acoustic voice should consider a larger body.
Pros and cons
- Contact pickups reduce feedback
- Thin, comfortable profile
- Abalone and mother-of-pearl details
- Spruce top over mahogany back
- Color entry conflicts with the title
- No accessories included
- Thin body lacks deep acoustic volume
Performance notes
Two contact pickups sense the vibration of the top directly, which cuts the feedback loop common with microphone-style pickups. The preamp then shapes the signal into the natural tone the listing describes. Unplugged volume is limited by the slim body.
Specifications
| Brand | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Model | APX700L |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 7.7 poundshigher than 65% of 61 acoustic-electric guitars |
| Item dimensions | 43.8 x 19.8 x 4.8 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Left |
| Instrument Size | Medium, thin profile |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Spruce |
| Neck Material Type | Nato |
| Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
| String Material Type | Phosphor bronze |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Not included |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Piezoelectric (two contact pickups) |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Preamp | A.R.T. 1-way |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Yamaha APX700L right-handed?
No. It is the left-handed version, listed with left hand orientation.
What does the A.R.T. preamp do?
The description says the preamp and its two contact pickups dramatically reduce feedback while achieving a natural tone.
Is the APX700L black or natural?
The title says natural and the color entry says black. Confirm with the seller.