Description
The Yamaha FS830 in Tobacco Sunburst is a concert-sized acoustic that hits a sweet spot for intermediate players or gigging musicians looking for a reliable, great-sounding guitar that doesn't need babying. With a slightly smaller body than a dreadnought, it's easy to manage whether you're on stage, in the studio, or just sitting around writing. The look is clean and classic, and that sunburst finish gives it just the right amount of vintage character.
This one's built with a solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides, a combination that brings out strong lows, clear mids, and just the right shimmer on the high end. Yamaha's scalloped bracing underneath gives it a little more projection and resonance than you'd expect from a smaller body size. It's a simple, no-frills acoustic that sounds full and balanced right out of the box, no electronics needed.
Playability is easygoing here. The neck has a satin finish and a slim profile, so your hand won't fight it on longer sessions. Whether you're fingerpicking or strumming, it stays responsive and smooth. Everything's solid and well put together, and the die-cast tuners hold pitch reliably. We've found these to be some of the most consistent acoustics in their price range; it's one of those guitars you can count on to do its job, plain and simple.
Specifications:
- Top Wood: Solid Spruce
- Back & Sides Wood: Rosewood
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Color: Tobacco Sunburst
- Neck Wood: Nato
- Neck Finish: Matte
- Nut Width: 1.69" (43mm)
- Scale Length: 25.6"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Inlays: Dot
- Tuners: Die-cast
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Saddle & Nut: Urea
- Electronics: None
- Case: Not Included
Sku: FS830TBS
