APX series guitars are designed with a focus on playability. Their thin bodies and cutaways that provide greater access to the upper frets, offer smoother switching between electric and acoustic instruments. The special APX bracing design delivers excellent response with a thicker mid and high range tone. Another plus, along with the APX's great playability, is its capability for smooth lead playing. 

These guitars are designed to provide great on-stage performance when playing with other musicians. The APX900 also features cosmetic upgrades and newly designed position markers for a guitar that is as beautiful as it is functional. The APX900 utilises Yamaha’s new A.R.T. (Acoustic resonance Transducer) pickup which offers the player the most natural sound of any acoustic pickup. The 3-way system used in the APX900 features separate pickups for full range, bass and treble and the System 57 preamp gives independent control over all 3 pickups, 3 band EQ and features and onboard chromatic tuner. Designed to be the ultimate performance pickup system, ART combines natural tone, outstanding dynamics and superior feedback rejection for an incredible on-stage experience.