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Yamaha
Description
Derived from Yamaha's FS820, which has the solid spruce top and mahogany back/sides, the FSX820C comes with a cutaway body and adds System 66 electronics plus an SRT Pickup. Yamaha's proprietary under-saddle piezo pickup and System 66 analog preamp ensure you'll always have a solid plugged-in performance. The small and thin body is perfect not only for female/young players, but for intermediate-to-upper level finger-picking style players as well.

Special Bracing
Yamaha's FS guitars have a louder and stronger sound in the low-to-mid ranges, thanks to cutting-edge acoustic analysis technology developed by the Yamaha R&D Division. Yamaha’s engineers have achieved this sound by utilizing analysis and simulation to arrive at the best bracing design without depending on tradition or guesswork. This analysis led to the development of the new scalloped bracing pattern, a new and ideal acoustic structure that maintains the durability of the top board while bringing out the most sound the Yamaha FS has to offer.

Thinner body
The FS model body is 10mm slimmer than that of the FG body, offering increased comfort and playability with no loss of volume or bass. Having a body that is easier to hold makes the FS more appealing to beginners and smaller guitarists, including female players. In addition, the smaller dimensions and lower propensity to feedback make FS guitars ideal for stage use.

System 66 Electronics
System 66 feature an under-saddle piezo pickup developed by Yamaha. Controls include a 3-band EQ, an adjustable mid-range frequency control, and a precision chromatic tuner for optimum sound tailoring. The system is powered by easy to obtain AA-size batteries that provide a stable power supply for improved sound quality.




Case sold separately.
Yamaha FSX820C Small Body Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Yamaha FSX820C Small Body Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Yamaha FSX820C Small Body Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Features
Body
  • Body type: Concert/O
  • Cutaway: Single cutaway
  • Top wood: Solid Spruce
  • Back & sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Info not available
  • Nut width: 1.69 in. (43 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Nato
  • Scale length: 25 in.
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Matte
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Yamaha
  • Configuration: Behind-the-saddle piezo
  • Preamp EQ: 3-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Rosewood
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast Chrome (TM29T)
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle & nut: Urea
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: None
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Canada
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Reviewed by 2 customers

  • Quality

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byFittyk

    fromTulsa

    Great sound and feel. It has the tone of guitars that go for a $1000. Unplugged and thru an amp are equally impressive.

  • Hard to Beat for thr Money

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byJD

    fromGreenville SC

    I have only started playing in the last few months. Started with the little Squire Strat Pack from GC. It was such a piece of junk I only had it a couple of months before I was looking for something better. My research for a good quality yet reasonable priced acoustic keep bringing me back to Yamaha. I know many people will complain that Yamaha is not an instrument company but I have a Yamaha baby grand I bought about 25 years that was the best piano in the showroom of that size when I made that purchase years ago. My experience with Yamaha has been they are very good at all the things they do. Since I wanted something I could amp and pretty I decided on the FSX820C. The guitar has been great. I pick it up every night and play at least an hour. For a beginner I think having a guitar you what to pick every day is a huge service to your learning. If you feel that way about your instrument you are going to learn. I had the guitar delivered to my home and it arrive in great condition. I have not found any flaws in the fit and finish. It holds it's tune well. I have to tweak it maybe once a week and then not much. The strings that came on the guitar sound great to me so I am still using the original strings. I know the action on a acoustic is higher than an electric and this acoustic's action is higher than the little Strat. With my limited experience I can only say it feels comfortable to me and the only time I get fret buzz is when I miss up. Also, I have hook the guitar up to the Squire Front man 10G amp that came with the Strat. Using the EQ on the guitar and the amp I am able to quickly get a tone that perfectly mimics the guitar unplugged. I love this guitar!

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJanet

    fromUtah

    Are there two strap pins/buttons on this guitar.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it's just the one at the bottom

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJohn

    fromSalem va

    Does this guitar have a truss rod? Thanks

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byMichael

    fromDallas, TX

    Does it have strap buttons?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byMable

    fromBay Area, CA

    Does this guitar have nylon strings?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This does not have nylon strings