{"product_id":"preloved-yamaha-cpx500-ac-el-black-w-case","title":"PRELOVED YAMAHA CPX500 AC\/EL Black w\/case","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePRELOVED YAMAHA CPX500 Acoustic\/Electric – Black w\/Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreloved condition. Supplied with case.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYamaha CPX500 in Black\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full-bodied acoustic\/electric from Yamaha’s long-running CPX range, designed for players who want more acoustic volume and low-end presence than the slimmer APX body while still keeping the comfort and stage-ready practicality Yamaha is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis earlier CPX500 uses Yamaha’s \u003cstrong\u003eCompass-style medium-jumbo cutaway body\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a spruce top, nato back and sides, nato neck and rosewood fingerboard and bridge. It has a strong, balanced acoustic voice with enough body for unplugged playing, while the onboard Yamaha electronics make it equally useful for rehearsals, gigs and recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in \u003cstrong\u003eBlack gloss\u003c\/strong\u003e, this example also comes with a case, making it a very practical secondhand package for anyone after a dependable acoustic\/electric that can handle both home playing and stage work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Yamaha CPX Body Shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CPX series was designed as the fuller-bodied counterpart to Yamaha’s popular APX acoustic\/electric guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the APX uses a thinner body aimed heavily at stage comfort, the CPX uses a \u003cstrong\u003emedium-jumbo cutaway body\u003c\/strong\u003e with a body depth of approximately 95–115mm. That extra depth gives the guitar a more substantial unplugged sound, with stronger bass response and a broader acoustic feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cutaway still gives you good access to the upper frets, so it remains a comfortable guitar for players who move between rhythm and lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpruce Top with Nato Back and Sides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CPX500 uses a \u003cstrong\u003espruce top with nato back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with a nato neck and rosewood fingerboard and bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a proven Yamaha combination that gives the guitar a clear attack from the spruce top while the deeper CPX body adds warmth and low-end support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a guitar that works well for open chords, strumming, fingerstyle and general singer-songwriter use without becoming overly boomy when amplified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYamaha System55T Electronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis generation of CPX500 is fitted with Yamaha’s \u003cstrong\u003eSystem55T 1-way pickup and preamp system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe onboard controls include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-band EQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable midrange frequency control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in chromatic tuner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piezo pickup gives you a direct, reliable signal for an acoustic amp, PA system, recording interface or DI box, while the EQ controls let you quickly shape the sound for different rooms and stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComfortable Yamaha Playability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CPX500 uses a \u003cstrong\u003e650mm \/ 25 9\/16-inch scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 43mm nut width, giving it a familiar full-size acoustic feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is comfortable without feeling oversized, and the cutaway body makes higher fret access easier than on a traditional non-cutaway dreadnought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome die-cast Yamaha tuners keep the hardware straightforward and dependable, while the rosewood fingerboard and bridge maintain the traditional acoustic feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack Gloss Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlack gloss finish\u003c\/strong\u003e gives this CPX500 a clean, understated stage look, particularly with the chrome hardware and simple Yamaha appointments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also a finish that suits the CPX design well, giving the guitar a slightly more modern appearance than the more traditional natural-finish acoustic versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003epreloved guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e and is supplied with a case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer closely to our photos, which form part of the condition description for this actual guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha CPX500 acoustic\/electric guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompass \/ medium-jumbo cutaway body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpruce top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNato back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNato neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e650mm \/ 25 9\/16\" scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e43mm \/ 1 11\/16\" nut width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 95–115mm body depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome die-cast Yamaha tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha System55T 1-way pickup\/preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiezo pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-band EQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable midrange frequency control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in tuner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutaway for upper-fret access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Yamaha CPX500 a full-size acoustic guitar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The CPX500 is a \u003cstrong\u003efull-size medium-jumbo acoustic\/electric\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its deeper body gives it more unplugged volume and bass response than Yamaha’s thinner APX models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the Yamaha CPX and APX?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main difference is body size. The \u003cstrong\u003eCPX has a deeper, fuller medium-jumbo body\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the APX is thinner and more compact. 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