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Yamaha FSX800C Small-Body Acoustic-Electric Guitar Sand Burst
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Description
Yamaha is proud to introduce the FSX800C. This innovative small-body acoustic-electric guitar provides musicians an instrument ideal for live performance and recording. Derived from the acclaimed FS800, the FSX800C adds a cutaway body and Yamaha's System 66 electronics for a robust plugged-in sound. The solid Sitka spruce top paired with nato back and sides produces a clear, balanced tone with rich overtones. Yamaha's newly developed scalloped bracing optimizes resonance and projection.
System 66 Pickup Provides Studio-Quality Sound
The FSX800C features Yamaha's proprietary under-saddle piezo pickup and 3-band EQ preamp. Musicians can shape their tone with control over bass, middle and treble frequencies in addition to a mid-range frequency selector. Powered by AA batteries, the preamp provides a stable power supply for consistent sound quality gig after gig. The tuner ensures accurate intonation for optimal playability and tone.
Comfortable Body For All Players
The FSX800C has a slimmer body depth compared to the FG series, offering increased comfort and playability for musicians of all sizes. The compact body minimizes feedback, ideal for live performance, while retaining full, balanced tone. The cutaway provides access to higher frets for advanced techniques. This sleek acoustic-electric guitar is a versatile instrument suited for guitarists of any skill level.
Premium Materials and Traditional Style
The FSX800C combines the best in traditional craftsmanship with modern enhancements. The solid Sitka spruce top and nato back and sides provide a clear, balanced tone with rich overtones. The natural satin finish allows the wood grains of the tonewoods to shine through, showcasing the instrument's all-natural materials. Chrome tuners, a rosewood fretboard and bridge and an elegant soundhole rosette complete the vintage-inspired style.
Features
Body
- Body type: Concert/O
- Cutaway: Single cutaway
- Top wood: Solid Spruce
- Back & sides: Nato/okume
- Bracing pattern: Scalloped
- Body finish: Gloss
- Orientation: Right handed
- Neck shape: Info not available
- Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck wood: Nato
- Scale length: 25.6"
- Number of frets: 20
- Neck finish: Matte
- Pickup/preamp: Yes
- Brand: Yamaha
- Configuration: Undersaddle piezo
- Preamp EQ: 3-band
- Feedback filter: No
- Tuner: Yes
- Headstock overlay: Rosewood
- Tuning machines: Die-cast chrome
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Saddle & nut: Urea
- Number of strings: 6-string
- Special features: None
- Case: Sold separately
- Accessories: Hex Wrench
- Country of origin: China
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Reviews
4.45
29 Reviews
91%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
5
Best sounding and playable guitar in that price range.
I went with my daughter to Guitar Center to look for an electric acoustic guitar with a budget limitation of $300. I consider myself an average player that has played for over 20 years on and off in bands and now just for fun at home. We tried out 6 different guitar models and brands in that price range and we both arrived to the same conclusion - the Yamaha FSX800c is the winner! My daughter liked the look of a lot of other guitars, Luna, Ibanez, Fender but none of them sounded as rich and balanced and was so easy to play as the Yamaha electric acoustic guitar. I own a very nice PRS guitar that was $500 more expansive but I have to admit that this Yamaha sounds and is exceptional easy to play. The guitar we ended up buying was from the wall and we compared to one out of the box which had even a nicer sunburst look but for some reason the guitar we took from the wall sounded just perfect and stays in tune very well!
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Most Liked Negative Review
3
Good acoustically.
Lacks a good electronic reproduction so if thats what you need then this is not for you unless you use chorus. It is light and easy to play so again its a good acoustical guitar especially in this price range. I compared it to a Taylor Baby e and Martins small guitar e. This Yamaha has fuller sound.
Filters
Best Uses
- Practicing21
- Jamming14
- Small Venues10
- Recording9
- Rock Concerts3
Cons
- Poor Quality2
- Color Options1
- Flat Sound1
- No strap button on neck1
- Needs some action work, too soon to tell.1
Describe Yourself
- Experienced13
- Novice8
- Professional Musician5
Pros
- Good Feel24
- Fun To Play22
- Good Audio21
- Stays In Tune20
- Consistent15
Reviewed by 29 customers
I am grateful every day that I decided to buy this guitar!
Verified Buyersubmitted6 months ago
byDenon
fromGrossmont, San Diego, CA
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I'm a beginner, and this beautiful guitar makes me sound like a professional. The team at the store showed me this Yamaha with the option to plug in to an amp, they tuned it for me and made sure I had everything I needed to start playing. I will be forever grateful for this purchase.
Great experience in-store and awesome guitar
Verified Buyersubmitted8 months ago
byLiz
fromOld Lyme, CT
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
This is a shout-out to the great team at the New London, CT store. Sam and Jesse and the whole crew. I'm a novice player and was not sure what I was looking for and this guitar was pointed out to me. We played a whole bunch and for my budget - this sounded great and even better than some of the more expensive guitars on sale. The ruby red color is terrific as is the sunburst color, and the sound is full and rich. She's been keeping a tune for me and is so fun to pick up and play. No compromise on the sound depth even for a small body guitar. I highly recommend this Yamaha and the New London CT store!
Good acoustically.
Verified Buyersubmitted9 months ago
byDonnie
fromLong Island, NY
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Lacks a good electronic reproduction so if thats what you need then this is not for you unless you use chorus. It is light and easy to play so again its a good acoustical guitar especially in this price range. I compared it to a Taylor Baby e and Martins small guitar e. This Yamaha has fuller sound.
I absolutely love this guitar
Verified Buyersubmitted9 months ago
byLiz
fromOld Lyme, CT
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Sam at Guitar Center in New London was great. We played a whole bunch of guitars but this one sounded the best to my ear. We stuck with guitars five hundred dollars and less since that was my budget. There were some more expensive ones on sale that I compared to this Yamaha, but they did not sound as good. Also, the small body is very comfortable for me. I am 5'7", and slim and this felt the best. I absolutely love this guitar.
Would make a good guitar for beginners...
Verified Buyersubmitteda year ago
byRandol
fromThomasville nc
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Would need to have action and intonation reset!!!
6741 Aster Dr
Verified Buyersubmitteda year ago
byVern
fromTexas
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
It is very difficult to use barre chords on this Model. Like the unplugged sound for it's size and Tuner is nice.
Q&A
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submitted2 months ago
asked bySean
fromFallston, MD
I'm in search of a durable hard shell case for my Yamaha FSX800C Small-Body Acoustic Guitar. As I travel frequently, I need a snug, secure fit that will prevent the guitar from slamming against the interior walls during transit, especially when it's handled by airport staff. The case needs to provide maximum protection, with little to no wiggle room for the guitar. Can you please recommend any high-quality, well-fitting hard shell cases that would work well for this particular model? I want to ensure my guitar stays safe and undamaged, even during flights. Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Breedlove Concert Hardshell Guitar Casesubmitted2 years ago
asked byVal
fromEau Claire, WI
Are there cases that work for this guitar other than the "Musician's Gear MGMADN Molded ABS Acoustic Guitar Case"?
Road Runner RRMAJBO ABS Molded Jumbo Acoustic Guitar Case JUMBO ACOUSTIC...................Gator GW-Jumbo Acoustic Guitar Case Blacksubmitted2 years ago
asked byAud4myGod
fromundisclosed
Where does this product plug in? I can't seem to find a port.
At the strap buttonsubmitted3 years ago
asked byBrian
fromOneonta, NY
RE: Specifications. Body dimensions, is the top painted? Thank you.
No, it's solidsubmitted4 years ago
asked byLuis
fromundisclosed
What case would go with the guitar ? It doesnt come with one.
Please take a look at the "Musician's Gear MGMADN Molded ABS Acoustic Guitar Case"submitted5 years ago
asked byPeety
fromNC
What strings are provided?
They are proprietary, by Yamaha.submitted5 years ago
asked byNicholas
fromPennsylvania
What is the blemish on this guitar?
Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing what the blemish is. However, it would only be a minor cosmetic flaw and would not effect the guitars play ability.submitted7 years ago
asked byChief
fromNewton MA
what do you hook the guitar strap onto at the upper portion of the guitar? There is no attachment. Can one be put on, either on the body or in there area near the tuning pegs?
Typically a string goes between the tuning keys and the nut which ties to the strap. But you can also have a pin attached to the guitar after purchase as well.submitted8 years ago
asked byChrissie
fromNY
Is the fretboard smaller as well? I have very small hands. I don't care about the size of the body of the guitar. I'm looking for a small-finger-friendly fretboard. Thank you!
the neck is standard sized, the body is just smaller.
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