08/23/2026
Yamaha APX-8D acoustic electric guitar made in Taiwan 1993-1996 in to***co burst in good condition with original hard case.
This guitar was the top of the line in the early APX series and only made between 1993-1996. Top, solid spruce, Back and Sides Agathis, Neck African Mahogany. P.U. System 2 way Piezo Pickups (Bridge + Internal) Electronics Customized I.C. Preamp. This instrument plays and sounds very well.
The Yamaha APX8D is a premium acoustic-electric guitar produced between 1993 and 1996. Unlike standard, thin-body APX models, the "D" designation indicates a deep body that provides a richer, fuller acoustic tone.
The guitar plays great , nice action , would need a set up , shows scratches and dings throughout the guitar plus clouding , minor blemishes and minor defects in the top and sides , no major damage , all original parts , original hardware, original electronics fully functional, functional truss rod , original firm bridge , original saddle , mstraight neck , very good frets , lots of life left in them , guitar comes with original hard case as well in fair condition
The guitar only has cosmetic issues , has been played over the years but no structural damage , if you are looking for a vintage rare guitar at an affordable price then this is it , the electronics are rare and fully functional alone are worth $500 if sold separately for parts , hard case worth $100 , this guitar is a rare model hard to find , from the original first APX series which were made in Taiwan not China as they are now .
Specifications:
Body & Hardware
* Body Style: Single-cutaway, Deep Body APX
* Top Wood: Solid Spruce
* Back & Sides: Agathis
* Soundhole: Oval-shaped with an oblong, orbit-style wooden/abalone rosette
* Binding: Multi-ply body binding
* Bridge: Rosewood
* Hardware: Gold tuners (usually 3-per-side)
Neck & Fretboard
* Neck Material: African Mahogany
* Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearl dot inlays
* Number of Frets: 24 (extended fretboard)
* Scale Length: 25.625" (approx. 651 mm)
* Headstock: Bound headstock with black overlay and inlaid logo/flower
Electronics
* Pickup System: 2-way Piezo system (features both a bridge pickup and an internal body transducer)
* Preamp: Customized I.C. preamp with pop-up controls
* Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass, and a Mix control to blend between the bridge and body transducers
Finish & Availability
* Colors: Black Burst, Tobacco/Brown Sunburst
* case : original Yamaha hard case included
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