Description
HEX Y500F S/BK — Steel String Acoustic-Electric (Satin Black)
HEX Y500F S/BK — Premium Steel-String Acoustic-Electric
A modern chambered-body steel-string built for warm resonance, lightweight comfort, and natural amplified clarity. Featuring a Sitka Spruce top, Indonesian Mahogany body, roasted Maple “C” neck, Indian Rosewood fretboard, Grover 18:1 tuners and the LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC pickup. Designed for players who want premium tone and stage-ready performance.
- Sitka Spruce Top
- Chambered Mahogany Body
- LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC
- Roasted Maple “C” Neck
- Indian Rosewood Fretboard
- 18:1 Diecast Tuners
Specifications
Body Shape: Y Series
Top: Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: Indonesian Mahogany
Finish: Satin Black
Body Type: Chambered Resonance Body
Sound Port: Front sound port for expanded projection
Neck: Roasted Maple (“C” Shape)
Finish: Black / Light Matte
Scale Length: 628mm (24.7")
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Frets: 22 Nickel Anti-Oxidation
Assembly: Set-Thru Neck
Tuners: Black Diecast (18:1 Ratio)
Nut: 43mm Black PPS
Saddle: 72mm Black PPS
Bridge: Indian Rosewood (PPS pins)
Strings: D’Addario EXP16 (.012–.053)
Pickup: LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC
Controls: Volume + Tone (Soundhole mounted)
Sensor Type: Ultra-thin film sensor
Sound: Warm, natural, responsive
Gigbag: Deluxe padded gigbag
Padding: 20mm Thick
Exterior: Moisture-resistant fabric
Construction: Hard-case style open design
Sitka Spruce Top — Clear, Balanced Steel-String Projection
Highly responsive, durable and expressive — Sitka Spruce remains one of the most trusted tonal woods for steel-string guitars.
Chambered Body — Lightweight, Resonant, Modern
The HEX chambered system improves resonance, reduces weight, increases comfort and adds a mellow warmth ideal for fingerstyle and modern playing.
Roasted Maple Neck — Stable, Smooth & Expressive
The roasting process strengthens the neck, reduces moisture absorption and enhances tonal clarity — all while giving a rich, modern feel.
LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC — World-Class Acoustic Electronics
A premium pickup system widely used by touring professionals for its warm, natural tone and dynamic, noise-free response.
FAQs
Yes — it uses HEX’s custom chambered system for improved resonance and reduced weight.
Absolutely. The LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC is one of the best for warm, natural amplified tone.
Yes — the chambered Mahogany body makes it lighter and more comfortable than traditional acoustics.
Yes — a deluxe 20mm padded gigbag is included.
HEX Y500 Series Comparison — Y500F vs Y500N
HEX Y500F S/BK
Steel-String Acoustic-Electric
- Top: Sitka Spruce
- Body: Chambered Indonesian Mahogany
- Neck: Roasted Maple (“C” Shape)
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
- Frets: 22 Nickel
- Strings: D’Addario EXP16 (Steel)
- Electronics: LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC
- Finish: Satin Black
- Tone: Bright, focused, dynamic — steel-string projection
HEX Y500N S/NT
Nylon-String Acoustic-Electric
- Top: Sitka Spruce
- Body: Chambered Indonesian Mahogany
- Neck: Roasted Maple (“C” Shape)
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
- Frets: 22 Nickel
- Strings: D’Addario EXP45 (Nylon)
- Electronics: LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC
- Finish: Natural Satin
- Tone: Warm, mellow, classical — nylon resonance
Key Differences
- String Type: Y500F = Steel • Y500N = Nylon
- Tone: Y500F is brighter and more dynamic, Y500N is warmer and more classical.
- Feel: Y500N has softer nylon strings suitable for classical players; Y500F suits modern steel-string players.
- Finish: Y500F = Satin Black • Y500N = Natural Satin
- Application: Y500F = Live gigs / pop / contemporary • Y500N = Classical / fingerstyle / mellow performance.
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