Looking great in its tint-finish option, the CPX-700 II is an easy-handling general-purpose electro-acoustic guitar. It boasts precisely balanced timbre, accompanied by a sustaining, resonant follow-through. The new 700II replaces its un-suffixed predecessor, with the replacement of the PP3 9V battery with two 1.5V AAs. Within the circuitry, Yamaha has somehow managed to boost the batteries' voltage to 11V to give a wider dynamic range, more stable operation and reduced distortion, even when the batteries are running low. Thanks again to an excellent set-up, the grip is enjoyably slick, while string spacings are the typical Yamaha dimensions of 43mm at the nut and 53mm over the bridge. And as it is with the APX700, the CPX-700 II is likewise equipped with reputable system 64 1-way A.R.T. to meet your gigging needs.