Product Comparison: Yamaha FGX800C vs Yamaha APX600
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General Specifications
Brand
Yamaha
Yamaha
Model
FGX800C
APX600
Origin
Indonesia
Indonesia
About the Product
Derived from the FG800, which has a solid spruce top and nato/okoume back and sides, the FGX800C has a cutaway body and an electric system. The Yamaha proprietary undersaddle piezo pickup and System66 analog preamp ensure solid, plugged-in performance.
Combines all the attributes that made its predecessor, the APX500, one of the world’s best-selling, acoustic-electric guitars, along with a few comfort and cosmetic upgrades.
Key Specs
Guitar Type
Acoustic-Electric
Acoustic-Electric
Guitar Size
4/4
4/4
Number Of Strings
6
6
Hand Orientation
Right-handed
Right-handed
Pickup Configuration
System 66
System 65
Pickup Type
Active
Active
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Yamaha FGX800C Electro-Acoustic Guitar
- It's got a great sound, a really comfortable size.
- The overall sound and playability is very good.
- The neck is nice and smooth and the frets blend perfectly into the wood.
- Excellent sound, holds its tuning very well.
- Great sounds, works right out of the box.
Yamaha APX600 Thin Body Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Has a great sound. Very comfortable to play.
- I love the sound and feel of this guitar, so easy to play.
- It sounds and plays beautifully.
- Very comfortable to play, wonderful sound and beautiful aesthetic.
- The thin body and design make this guitar very comfortable to play.
Size & Weight
Total Length
40.86 in.
40.23 in.
Nut Width
1.69 in.
1.69 in.
Body Length
19.88 in.
19.29 in.
Body Depth
4.64 in.
3.54 in.
Weight
7.49 lbs.
6.51 lbs.
Materials
Fingerboard
Walnut
Rosewood
Bridge
Walnut
Rosewood
Neck
Nato
Locally Sourced Tonewood
Side/Rib
Nato/Okoume
Locally Sourced Tonewood
Top
Spruce
Spruce
What customers say about "Materials"
Yamaha FGX800C Electro-Acoustic Guitar
- The finish on the wood is quite all right.
- Guitar looks good. Good finish and sound.
- The finish on the guitar is quality. It fits and feels good in the hand.
- Stays in tune, sounds great. Nice finish.
- Nice piece of spruce on top and a decent finish.
Yamaha APX600 Thin Body Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Good craftsmanship, very decent sound for the price.
- Great guitar, the quality of the materials is amazing, very well finished.
- Nice sound and finish, no flaws or damage.
- Stays in tune well and the quality of construction is great for the price.
- Great feel and a nice sound. Guitar made from quality materials.
Features
String Scale
25.6 in.
25 in.
Number Of Frets
20
22
Strap Included
No
No
Pickguard
Yes
No
Tuners
Chrome Die-Cast
Chrome Die-Cast
Pick Up System
SRT Piezo
SRT Piezo
Sound Controls
Volume, 3-band EQ, Mid FQ
Volume, 3-band EQ, Mid FQ
Extras
Traditional Western Body, Black ABS with White Dot Bridge Pins, Ultra-thin Gloss
Thinline Cutaway Body, Ultra-thin Gloss, Non-scalloped X-type bracing
What customers say about "Features"
Yamaha FGX800C Electro-Acoustic Guitar
- Strings are low and easy to fret.
- It has a crisp, full sound plugged and unplugged.
- The sound of this guitar is wonderful. It has a rich, full tone.
- Very easy to adjust the tune for beginners like me.
- This instrument sounds and looks beautiful and is very easy to use.
Yamaha APX600 Thin Body Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Equalization controls are very useful for controlling output.
- Nice compact shape with a big sound. Built in tuner is great.
- This guitar plays and sounds extremely well.
- Sounds amazing, comfortable to play and isn't really huge like other acoustics.
- The guitar is great, sounds good and comfortable to play.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
MSRP
485.00 $
470.00 $
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