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Yamaha FGX800C Electro Acoustic Sand Burst

The Yamaha FGX800C Electro Acoustic Sand Burst puts that incredibly immersive sound of a solid top in your hands. A tonewood that blossoms with even more sonic beauty the more you play. And one that delivers with impact, every time. No matter your style, there’s plenty of tonal flavour to please. Expect a responsive, crisp, articulate character that represents you, and your individuality, performance after performance. Dynamic, distinctive, classic. Your path to true expression starts here.

Originating in 1966, the FG series has earned itself a renowned rep among many. Not only for meticulous design, but for their brilliant playability and riveting, rich tone too. So if you’re looking for quality you can rely on, and an instrument that can handle a multitude of scenarios. This is it. Explore wide-reaching dynamics with a warm, rich, punchy attitude. While a traditional dreadnought body brings the volume, and rumbles of tonal goodness. And, with a matte finish, a Venetian cutaway, quality electronics, and stage-ready vintage-inspired style, there’s nothing to restrict your flow, on or off stage.

The FGX series has been developed alongside Yamaha’s legend-making FG Series. This range of instruments offers high quality with great tone and playability. Plus, Yamaha’s legendary quality control ensures that the guitar is set up to the same specifications as their high-end instruments. Overall, the FGX Series from Yamaha offers more compact acoustics to provide comfort. With their short scale and concert bodies, the guitars deliver a tight sound that provides perfect articulation. This makes the FGX Series ideal for more intricate playing styles too. An outstanding playing experience with an affordable price tag. Improve and develop your skills with Yamaha’s solid top acoustic guitar.

This FGX800C Acoustic features a solid spruce top that brings a distinctive tone to your playing. It’s clear, loud, defined, and uniformly balanced. The more you play, the more your tone opens up and grows richer with time. It’s time to explore sonic freedom. The FGX800C’s spruce top gives you the platform to play almost anything you desire. And, it responds to you, and your individual technique beautifully. Married to your solid spruce top are nato/okoume back and sides. Bringing you a pleasing tone that offers similar sonic characteristics to mahogany. Explore a familiar warmth with a rich, meaty mid-range. It’s time to run wild with a classic acoustic sound. And, it’s a sound that can handle almost anything you throw at it. Develop your confidence, and play your way.

It has a traditional Western body that was born to perform. Bringing you a bold, commanding, classic dreadnought tone with a rich, full sound. And built with such a responsive nature, this FGX800C Acoustic is perfect for digging deep into your creativity. With such a big body, there’s plenty of room to give you boom, depth, and rumbles of richness. So if you’re jamming with fellow musicians or practising acoustically, you’ve got plenty of volume with this Yamaha Acoustic. And, if you’re looking for big and bold with plenty of versatility, this is it. From first strum, the FGX800C delivers an addictive richness, worthy of high-end instruments. And its wide-reaching dynamics combined with its dreadnought size makes this FGX800C one powerhouse of an instrument. With an exceptional response to your individuality and a smooth Venetian cutaway, you’ll never be restricted with your playing.

This FGX800C features newly developed scalloped bracing. This specific type of bracing reinforces the FGX800C’s top. Giving it great strength and durability without sacrificing any of its outstanding character. Not only does it prevent your acoustic from collapsing under string tension, but it enhances the overall sound too. Yamaha’s painstaking process and meticulous attention to detail have brought out the best of this FGX800C’s sonic character. It’s louder, with a richer, stronger sound. From the low to mid-ranges, your instrument sounds full and beautifully balanced. Solid-topped tone. And it’s ready to shine. Equipped with Yamaha’s under-saddle piezo pickup and System66 system you have the ability to showcase your talents, in any live setting. So from honing your live persona in the comfort of home, and recording for social platforms, to gigs and studio time. This FGX800C has you covered. Its undersaddle piezo pickup faithfully captures your solid top’s delicious dynamics, and crisp, articulate, responsive charm. So expect to really deliver your individuality without restriction. A natural live sound where your persona flourishes. And, with tone tweaking dials at your disposal, you can take control over your live tone, and always give your performance that extra sonic oomph.

Yamaha FGX800C Electro Acoustic Sand Burst Features:

Body & Bridge

• Top Material: Solid Spruce
• Body Material: Nato/Okume
• Body Type: Dreadnought Cutaway
• Bracing: Newly Developed Scalloped Bracing
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: Black ABS w/ White Dot
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Binding: Black
• Colour: Sand Burst

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Nato
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Dot
• Scale Length: 650 mm
• Nut Material: Urea
• Nut Width: 43 mm

Hardware & Electronics

• Hardware Colour: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Die-Cast (TM29T)
• Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
• Electronics: Undersaddle Piezo Pickup and System66 Preamp
• Accessories: Hex Wrench Included