Description
YAMAHA FSX830C – Natural
The Yamaha FSX830C in Natural is a solid-top acoustic-electric guitar with a comfortable concert-size cutaway body, solid Sitka spruce top, rosewood back and sides and Yamaha System-66 electronics.
Sitting within Yamaha's popular 800 Series, the FSX830C is a great option for players looking for a smaller-bodied acoustic that still delivers plenty of depth, projection and clarity. It's equally at home with fingerstyle playing, strumming, songwriting or plugged into an acoustic amp or PA for live performance.
Solid Sitka Spruce & Rosewood
The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, dynamic response and projection, while the rosewood back and sides add warmth, depth and rich overtones.
Yamaha's scalloped bracing allows the top to respond freely, helping give the FSX830C a surprisingly full and lively sound for its more compact body size.
It's a combination that works particularly well for players who want definition when fingerpicking without sacrificing the body and warmth needed for strumming.
Comfortable Concert-Size Body
One of the biggest advantages of the FSX830C is its smaller concert-style body.
Compared with a traditional dreadnought acoustic, the FS body shape feels more compact and comfortable against the player, making it a particularly good choice for players who find larger acoustic guitars cumbersome.
The 634mm (25") scale length, comfortable Yamaha neck profile and cutaway design make the FSX830C easy to play, with excellent access to the upper frets.
Yamaha System-66 Electronics
The FSX830C is ready to plug straight into an acoustic amplifier, PA system or recording setup thanks to Yamaha's System-66 pickup and preamp.
Onboard controls include:
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3-band EQ
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Adjustable mid-frequency control
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Volume control
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Built-in tuner
This gives you useful control over your amplified sound directly from the guitar and makes the FSX830C a practical choice for rehearsals, recording and live performance.
Key Features
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Concert-size cutaway acoustic-electric guitar
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Natural gloss finish
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Solid Sitka spruce top
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Rosewood back and sides
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Scalloped bracing
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Nato neck
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Rosewood fingerboard
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634mm (25") scale length
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20 frets
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Yamaha System-66 pickup and preamp
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3-band EQ with adjustable mid frequency
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Built-in tuner
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Rosewood bridge
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Die-cast chrome tuners
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Cream binding
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Tortoise-style pickguard
Yamaha FSX830C vs FGX830C – What's the Difference?
The main difference between the Yamaha FSX830C and FGX830C is the body size.
The FSX830C uses Yamaha's smaller concert-style FS body, making it more compact and comfortable to hold. It's particularly well suited to fingerstyle playing, lighter strumming and players who simply prefer a smaller acoustic guitar.
The FGX830C uses Yamaha's larger dreadnought-style FG body, which generally provides a bigger low end and more of the traditional large-bodied acoustic feel.
Both models feature a solid Sitka spruce top, rosewood back and sides and Yamaha electronics, so choosing between them largely comes down to your preferred body size, playing feel and acoustic response.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Yamaha FSX830C have a solid top?
Yes. The Yamaha FSX830C features a solid Sitka spruce top with rosewood back and sides. The solid top contributes to the guitar's projection, dynamic response and tonal character.
Is the Yamaha FSX830C an acoustic-electric guitar?
Yes. The FSX830C has Yamaha's System-66 pickup and preamp, allowing it to be connected directly to an acoustic amplifier, PA system or recording equipment.
Is the Yamaha FSX830C suitable for beginners?
Yes. The smaller concert-size body and comfortable 25" scale make the FSX830C approachable for newer players. It's also a high-quality instrument suitable for intermediate and experienced guitarists, so it's not something a beginner is likely to quickly outgrow.
Is the Yamaha FSX830C good for fingerstyle guitar?
Yes. The smaller FS body, responsive solid spruce top and clarity of the rosewood body make the FSX830C particularly well suited to fingerstyle playing. It still has enough projection and depth to handle regular strumming comfortably.
What is the difference between the Yamaha FS830 and FSX830C?
The FS830 is a traditional acoustic guitar, while the FSX830C adds a cutaway and Yamaha System-66 electronics. If you want to plug your guitar into an amplifier or PA, or want easier access to the higher frets, the FSX830C is the more suitable option.
Why Buy From Colemans Music?
We're an independent, family-owned Australian guitar store and, most importantly, we're players ourselves.
Whether you're buying your first acoustic guitar, upgrading your current instrument or adding something different to the collection, we're always happy to help you find the right guitar.
Buying online and not sure whether the Yamaha FSX830C is right for you? Get in touch and we'll be happy to talk you through it or compare it with other Yamaha acoustic guitars.
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