The Yamaha CPX600 OVS is a popular, affordable acoustic-electric guitar with a medium-jumbo cutaway body, spruce top, and a built-in pickup system, highly regarded for its balance of tone and playability.
Key Features and Reviews
The Yamaha CPX600 OVS (Old Violin Sunburst) is designed for versatility, offering a full acoustic sound and reliable performance when plugged in, making it a solid choice for beginner to intermediate players and gigging musicians.
Body and Tone The medium-jumbo body provides a full, rich acoustic tone with powerful low-end and clear highs. The spruce top contributes to a broad dynamic range, and a new bracing pattern helps focus the sound.
Playability The guitar features a 25-inch (634mm) scale length and narrower string spacing, which reviewers note makes it more comfortable for playing chords and intricate fingering, especially for those with smaller hands.
Electronics It is equipped with a Yamaha System 65A preamp and a high-quality undersaddle piezo pickup system that uses individual elements for each string, ensuring a clear and natural amplified sound. The preamp includes a 3-band EQ, volume control, and a built-in chromatic tuner.
Aesthetics and Build The instrument has a classic “Old Violin Sunburst” gloss finish on the body and a matte finish on the nato neck. It features an abalone soundhole rosette and a transparent pickguard for a refined look. The overall build quality is often praised as durable and high-quality for its price range.
Specifications
Specification
Detail
Body Shape
Medium Jumbo Cutaway
Top Material
Spruce
Back & Sides Material
Locally Sourced Tonewood (Nato/Okume)
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Scale Length
25″ (634 mm)
Nut Width
1.6875″ (43 mm)
Electronics
System 65A Preamp with Piezo Pickup, 3-band EQ, built-in tuner