Yamaha APXT2 Demo - Top 5 Travel Guitars

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Spring has sprung, Summer's on it's way and that can only mean festivals, campfires, beaches and barbecues...and with that in mind, in this series we're taking a look at our 5 favourite travel guitars!
Next up we're checking out the smallest and one of the most affordable guitars in our top 5, the Yamaha APXT2. A scaled down version of the best-selling Yamaha APX500, the APXT2 features full laminate construction with body binding (making it nice and tough) and has a great sounding built in pickup/pre-amp and tuner. The only guitar in our list that has a cutaway, this mini APX is perfect for guitarists who want to play higher up the neck.
This great little guitar is available in a variety of finishes, including Natural, Sunburst, Black and Dark Red Burst (as in the video) and each one comes supplied with a Yamaha gig bag.
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[@hykalhazel]

Absolutely cant get enough of this guitar. Just love its small size

[@richardrichard5409]

That Yamaha, much like any Yamaha I've owned sounds and looks stunning, great review and playing sir😎

[@cscui1390]

OMG I just fell in love... again! Thank you, its been awhile since I felt like this for a new baby!!! And that color is beautiful Excited!

[@durzoblint8207]

Cheers, bro. Sounds awesome. Exactly the vid I was looking for🤘

[@RobertoWCruz]

Just got one and am in love with it

[@dannykapahani9408]

Mine arrives tomorrow! So stoked! I haven’t owned a guitar in years and finally the day comes. Can’t wait to squeeze the juice out of this bad boy…

[@debralearyan8844]

❤ PMTUK, I LOVE the APXT2. Sweet Sound! I am grateful that my local Guitar Store ordered in the Cherry Red for me. Cheers Debra - Australia

[@robertwhite711]

The sequence from 2:38 to 3:25 is so beautiful - I've never been so moved by a demo. Thank you so much! 💙

[@RizkiAnjani]

Reminds me of Song to the Siren

[@robertwhite711]

@@le_camioneire Thank you! This is going on my playlist for sure!

[@robertwhite711]

@@RizkiAnjani What a beautiful song! I'm in tears. Thank you so much!

[@TruckleTheUncivil]

The first piece is almost certainly One Day Like This by Elbow, and the second one is My Friends by the Red Hot Chili Peppers

[@lissabroome2192]

My uncle just sent me one for Christmas. I play a few different instruments but this is my current favorite. I haven’t had an electric guitar in years so I tearing my finger tips apart of it, the past few years I’ve stuck to ukulele so this transition is super easy for me. I’m a little person with little hands and this thing is perfect for me

[@leswright4108]

An awesome little guitar sounds better than it should for the price and size. Pickup is excellent too at the price point and I enjoy playing it amplified or directly into a recording setup.

[@soulubilityofficial6635]

It's got surprisingly good acoustic tone given the size. I know what Im asking for for Christmas!

[@riccardotornatora6877]

Thank you very much! I want to buy on-line a guitar like this but I needed to see something.

[@RickyGuterson]

I just ordered one of these to replace my jr2 I passed on to my nephew. I can’t wait to play it. Should be here tomorrow 😁

[@lisascott2841]

I'm defintely getting this soon. Love it.

[@giorassiccuriosity1796]

added to my wishlist!!

[@Bagel_Montoya]

I absolutely love my apxt2 with Elixir strings it sounds amazing I actually bought a reverb pedal that I run into my speaker and it sounds like a full guitar!

[@TiegoMartingtr]

USED 0.10 or 0.11?

[@benallmark9671]

Like how exactly do run the pedal into your speaker ?

[@unobandito3533]

These are good questions Jake

[@leswright4108]

Yup. Touch of reverb really makes this baby sound bigger. I don't have a physical pedal but whether through software in DAW or with a builtin effect in a recording device (I have a couple of Tascam MTRs) I am amazed how polished and "expensive" my amateur noodlings can sound.

[@leswright4108]

@@benallmark9671 I think he means amp... I add reverb or other effects via plug-ins in a DAW, or within one of my recorders that can add such effects. I have more than one electrified guitar but only a tiny 10w practice Amp. I do most of my fiddling and modifying running the guitars through one of these configurations and if I want to listen to myself other than through headphones I can patch the output through to my home stereo. Yeah I know a serious musician needs a proper Amp. But I do fine.

[@patrickobrien163]

Just bought one. Really clean sound. Through my line 6 amp lm getting many sound variations and has really nice action on the neck. Love it!

[@generalawareness101]

Baseball bat/cricket bat/boat oar sized neck too. :(

[@patrickobrien163]

@@generalawareness101 your right. I took one look at it and thought it was a weird ukulele. I went with a Yamaha APX600 with the maple top. Very happy with it.

[@generalawareness101]

@@patrickobrien163 I was looking at that one as well, but how is its neck in thickness? I mean this guitar should have had a neck about half this thickness being everything else is 3/4 the size. For me I can't do more than about 21mm thick necks, and that is pushing it as I hurt myself to the point of almost needing surgery on a thicker neck guitar. I gave up on guitar and after four months of healing I get twinges still but nothing like the hellish pain I was in 24x7. So, no more even "normal" sized necks for me.

[@patrickobrien163]

@@generalawareness101 the neck definitely smaller than a Dreadnaught. I found it very comfortable. I do however put a different set of strings using an unwound G string makes it so much easier and enjoyable to play. You lose a bit on the bottom end but it's worth it. I use 44, 36, 30, 18, 13, 10. Doing this l went from not playing it to enjoying it. I mostly play electric. I have a Black Stratocaster and a Polar White Telecaster. I also really like the plug in option on the APX and on board tuner. Always in perfect pitch. Happy trails my friend. For the money, an excellent guitar and value. 🍻 cheers!

[@kohl4life]

nice sound. I like it alot

[@RonnieDeeLightful]

I bought one of these puppies and promptly took it a top luthier. It now sports a pro setup, bone nut and saddle. I play it through a a 250 watt all tube rig. I can't stop grinning at the play-abilty and absolutely awesome sound.

[@benallmark9671]

Ron D I was a beginner when I bought this guitar off Amazon a year ago. I Pretty much play it everyday, I’ve never changed the stings. If I were to get a setup new strings and change the nut would I be amazed ?

[@vickilewis7079]

Just ordered me one of these in black, just can't get comfortable with a full size. Maybe because I've been playing ukulele for awhile. Very excited with this one.

[@utopiannamjoon169]

vicki lewis how have you liked the guitar?

[@vickilewis7079]

I love it.. You won't get the sound that you'd get from a full-size but is fine for playing around the house. Amped is awesome. I just love the smaller size, mine does stay in tune. No complaints at all but I am a beginner.

[@benallmark9671]

vicki lewis well how do you like it ?

[@taliwaya89]

Hi Sam. I wish you do something which I can't find online. I hope you could compare these small guitars to larger guitars, but only through the pickup/pre-amp. For example, compare the APX-T2 to the APX, CPX, and FG. But all with the same, or about the same, electronics. You can compare them acoustically, but many people want to know, I'm sure, is can you make a small guitar sound big when amplified? What really is the difference when you are performing and using a dreadnought or this little travel guitar, but the main sound people are hearing is through the amp? I've got a Boss VE-8, and so additionally, and perhaps separately, if the same pickup still has a big difference, then how would (or could you) use effects to make the tiny guitar sound like a dreadnought?

[@kahotam4065]

Just bought the Apxt2. Feels like the best purchase ever.

[@hubei123]

弹唱起来效果如何

[@jjccllgg]

Hey Sam! Thanks for your review. I travel for months at a time and carry a small VOX amp. My travel guitar is the BT-2 (baby taylor mahogany) with a FIshman Infinity Matrix pick up installed. Check that one out!

[@TKevinBlanc]

Intonation sounds great....

[@noahbergman7777]

I felt one,they do not feel like a cheap guitar

[@theeuprise]

i love this guitar

[@skintslots]

I bought one a couple of months back and love it. The gig bag is shoddy though and the finger board looked very dry but a great little guitar.

[@goog646]

@BoracicLint I am considering buying an APXT2 for travelling and just wondering if you could please tell me how much it weighs?

[@skintslots]

@@goog646 Its very light.I never weighed it but I'd be surprised if its more than 2 pounds in weight.

[@goog646]

@@skintslots thanks for your reply. I found out from Yamaha that it weighs 3.2 lb.

[@phunkyjunkee]

Put some lemon oil on it.

[@catwomen5485]

Thanks for the review. Do you compare with the fender soronan mini 3/4 too ?

[@audun7255]

Looking like a beautiful day :D

[@RichardWildboar]

Could I ask what daw this guitar was recorded through just brought this guitar and struggling to get a good sound through my logic pro, im using a 3.5 jack to xlr plugging into my behringer umchd202 with phantom power off. Great video I use PMT Birmingham purchased my whole studio from There thanks in advance

[@virtuaza]

i think we need add more ambience reverb effect, and eq when pluged in to get the same sound with unplugged to restore missing acoustic sound.

[@2beJT]

I think it's a great demo of the guitar so I can hear what it sounds like rather than what added digital reverb sounds like.

[@bballman]

Thanks!

[@sanjeevjalui1185]

Can you inform us about the strings spacing..is it 10 mm or 11 mm

[@anth-ny]

i changed to Grover V98C V98CM Sta-tite Tuners. It still goes out too often !! But i really love this guitar. not sure if i should once again, buy tuners, or if something else is wrong. I'm using light strings, 10's

[@lisascott2841]

If you put light gage strings on a guitar it will go out of tune more frequently.

[@anth-ny]

@@lisascott2841 Thanks, i am using light gauge strings.

[@lisascott2841]

@@anth-ny you're welcome. I switched from 11's to 9-45 gage on my accoustic because the thick gage hurt to play. My guitar goes out of tune a lot because of the light gage putting extra tension on the neck. Yes,the strings going out of tune sucks, but its not a big deal. Light gage strings also cause fret buzz because of the low action from the lightness just a heads up.

[@anth-ny]

@@lisascott2841 I know a Lisa Scott (from City Island, Bronx, N.Y.) but haven't seen her for a few years.

[@lisascott2841]

@@anth-ny oh ok, well im not her lol. Im in canada

[@tanyushmusic]

Today came across the natural version of it and a few others, fell in love with the size and look but it is a bit more expensive than I was looking st and the sound is soso...

[@matthewreid618]

It does not have a piezo pickup and the scale is not 23.75. It has ART 1 and 22.8 scale. Regardless, fantastic review and playing.

[@GladiusOFFICIAL]

Can you recommend a good fitting case (preferably polyfoam style) for the APX T2?... At any rate one more padded / insulated than the dinky paper thin gig bag it came with?

[@richardbeaulieu1792]

I own an apxt2,taylor for gig bag,gator makes 3/4 hard shell

[@benhamilton7372]

2:00 what song is this, if anyone knows could you please reply with a link to a tab or tutorial, thanks☀️

[@BoundlessEyes]

Elbow - One Day Like This. Google it.

[@nashbushell1793]

i'm of small build and left handed and learning guitar. can't get a lh Yamaha APXT2 anywhere. left out :(

[@anth-ny]

sounds good. does this stay in tune well, or have you changed the tuning machines ?? i really like my Yamaha APXT2, but it will not stay in tune for a full song.

[@amydansja]

That's usual with new strings. They need lots of playing and time to wear in. Also don't leave in hot/cold places as expansion and contraction from heat makes strings go out of tune :)

[@ragnarbjornsson2911]

Also remember to strech the strings with your hands as hard as you feel comfortable without breaking them. In all places of the neck.

[@standardnnn6064]

Even the most expensive guitar in the world will not hold tune if the strings are new. I have cheap as dirt guitars that can hold tune perfectly well. Holding tune is not an issue with modern guitars.

[@jimmybower9739]

anth wilbury , I'm so glad you said that, I almost bought a mini.. not now

[@2beJT]

Mine stays in tune great. Best $200 3/4 guitar acoustic out there.

[@Elvis-dw7ux]

I have a Yamaha APXT2 a 3/4 size guitar....the high E and B have fret buzz starting from the 5th to the 14th fret...tried turning the truss rod many times...no luck. Your input will be appreciated. Thanks.

[@Loupgarou21]

Check the frets with a fret rocker. A credit card works too. You might have a high fret somewhere. Could be that the bridge is low too, might need to be shimmed

[@xkguy]

Scale length on mine is just shy of 23 inches.

[@akmt123]

What strings would you suggest to get a soft, warm sound....like The Shadows etc?

[@Choctawhatchee_Trash]

akmt123 eixir polywebs will give you a very warm, less “metallic” sound

[@billbergen9169]

just bought one!

[@chrisellecalara5321]

How much is it?

[@benallmark9671]

Bill Bergen I own one too. You love it as much as I do ?

[@billbergen9169]

@@benallmark9671 It's nice plugged in but a bit thin sounding acousticly, so I returned it and got a full size Norman electric/acoustic. Love the yamaha too tho.

[@AlexandreJaPA]

Is it possible to use nylon strings on this guitar?

[@SSViper-hj7yb]

So we bought this for my son years ago...and well..I seem to be using it more than him...however...the tuner / Battery assisted electric plug no longer work...new batteries etc....Anyone have the same issue?...its just nice to tinker with my mini Orange amp....

[@guardy016]

Hi, Im thinking of buying this guitar but Im left so i was wondering if i just change the strings there will be a problem or or i will have a different sound?

[@billbergen9169]

just change the strings.

[@TheSupart91]

Just change the strings the bottom "pickup" is straight so no need to fine adjust like a electric guitar

[@benallmark9671]

César Salto when I bought mine I was a beginner and I’m still using the strings that came on it. I’ve had for a year and play it everyday pretty much. Would I notice a big difference if I got a set up and new strings ?

[@Elvis-dw7ux]

I have a 3/4 Yamaha APXT2 guitar. Tried to adjust the truss rod, but, no matter which way I turn it, the first 2 strings sound changes but I never get a clean sound. Almost all the frets for only the first 2 strings sound as if a tremelo has been turned on, whether I play with or without an amp. The new strings are about 4 months old and the guitar about 2 years old. I try to maintain the humidity etc. but no idea why it is sounding awful and I just cannot play or jam with anyone! Please advise or suggest what you think can be done? Cheers from Toronto.

[@_vanessaren]

hi, what is your string brand?

[@Michael_Print]

ever find a solution?

[@akmt123]

Just returned APX600 as no access beyond 10th fret......hope this one is better?

[@benallmark9671]

AKMT123 did you get the APX T2 ?

[@akmt123]

@@benallmark9671 Yup....

[@lisascott2841]

How is the neck width on the apxt2? I have a really hard time with huge necks and big bodied guitars since im small and have really small hands.

[@benallmark9671]

Lisa Scott I have small hands and I find it amazing. Nice and small.

[@lisascott2841]

@@benallmark9671 Awesome. Thanks for the reply 👍

[@benallmark9671]

Lisa Scott your welcome.

[@mykhailogorbenko2770]

what about the rest top 4?

[@hubei123]

这琴插音箱和iii比 容易啸叫不？

[@lailahassam8253]

Should I choose this guitar, the little Martin or a Taylor GS mini? I'm a beginner.

[@slothacoustics]

The Taylor and Little Martin definitely sound better but for a beginner starting out, it's pricey. This guitar is a good buy for beginners, travellers and gigging musicians. It's light for the size and has a pick up too! So if you advance you can still grow with this guitar.

[@AgentSeventyOne]

Get this one! The other two are really good but you can’t beat the Yamaha’s features.

[@billbergen9169]

@@slothacoustics through a amp this thing sounds amazing!

[@benallmark9671]

laila hassam well did you get it ?

[@byromtaylor6482]

this is better than the gs mini especially thro a amp

[@TheDevineFempress]

Sammy wonder nice glasses

[@seanbrown8920]

It has a SOLID SPRUCE TOP!

[@garyyates7117]

I think it is all laminated wood. However, a great sounding and playing guitar.

[@generalawareness101]

Baseball bat/cricket bat/boat oar sized neck too. :(

[@mandag34]

I want to know if this is a good guitar for learning

[@user-rf3kx3rr9b]

Buying a regular size guitar woud be more appropriate and this guitar is usually for the second guitar

[@mandag34]

I already got it and I really like it.

[@shofial19]

hello im from Indonesia

[@axilleas]

I didn't know Ryan Gosling played the guitar, let alone that he plays that well...

[@vladimird5280]

Pickup is dead but acoustically it sounds great

[@MrRocketguitar]

To be true aeroplane friendly a bolt on neck is needed

[@alexandersuiters1968]

Is this just a smaller version of the apx 600 series

[@benallmark9671]

Retro Plays I own a 600 as well and I find myself playing this way more. I love it and the sound you get out of it is impressive, especially when it’s plugged in.

[@itdoesntmatter8252]

Rhcp sounded decent on that apx.

[@bongcrosby5598]

At 2:00 is that a song or is he just jammin'?

[@xkembrij]

One day like this - Elbow

[@agungmulyawan7420]

Yamaha APXT2 made in 🇮🇩

[@standardnnn6064]

Place where they make good quality affordable guitars

[@mainsblanches8793]

Actualy sounds better pluged in!!...

[@_zeleboba_1723]

1:30 the great mighty Russian language

[@MichaelKilfeather]

Anyone know the song name at 3:27?

[@babasstek]

My friends. Red hot Chili pepper !

[@MichaelKilfeather]

@@babasstek Thank you my dude :)

[@mikhailfedyulin810]

1:30. Гитара. Сделано в Индонезии :)

[@RPGholic]

Михаил, отлично! Я из Индонезия))

[@fernandocalvin9693]

Apxt2 guitar is made from Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@akmt123]

No 3rd fret mark???

[@MilesBellas]

The presenter has the affect of a Hackney used car salesman. Good information though.