Yamaha FG840NT Acoustic Guitar in Natural

The Yamaha FG840NT is a beautifully appointed full-size acoustic that combines a solid spruce top with flamed maple back and sides for a bright, articulate voice and a premium look. With its traditional Western body, comfortable neck and clear, focused tone, it is equally at home on stage, in the studio or on the sofa, delivering a responsive playing experience that will inspire beginners and seasoned players alike.

Part of Yamaha’s acclaimed FG800 Series, the FG840NT takes the classic FG formula and refines it with upgraded tonewoods and newly developed scalloped bracing. The result is a guitar with impressive projection, a tight low end and a transparent, detailed top that lets every note in a chord ring out clearly. Whether you are fingerpicking, strumming or flatpicking melodies, it offers a balanced sound that sits beautifully in a mix and feels effortless to play.

Backed by over 50 years of FG heritage, the FG840NT benefits from Yamaha’s meticulous approach to wood selection, construction and finishing. A thin solid spruce top finish and carefully voiced internal bracing maximise resonance and volume while maintaining long-term stability. The slim neck profile, smooth rosewood fingerboard and comfortable 43 mm nut width make it easy to play extended sessions without fatigue.

Visually, the FG840NT stands out with its striking flamed maple back and sides, cream binding and abalone soundhole inlay, all finished in a classic Natural gloss. It is a guitar that looks as refined as it sounds, making it a great choice for players who want a reliable workhorse with a touch of high-end style.

Bright, Transparent Maple Tone

The flamed maple back and sides give the FG840NT a bright, clear and highly defined sound with fast note decay. This helps each note in a chord remain distinct, making it ideal for complex voicings, fingerstyle arrangements and situations where you need your acoustic to cut through without sounding harsh.

Solid Spruce Top with Scalloped Bracing

A solid spruce top, paired with Yamaha’s newly developed scalloped bracing, delivers more volume, stronger low to mid-range response and a bigger overall tone. The top is free to vibrate more efficiently, giving you a dynamic, responsive instrument that rewards a light touch but can also handle heavy strumming with ease.

Comfortable Traditional Western Body

The full-size Traditional Western body shape offers a familiar feel with a strong, projecting acoustic voice. Combined with a slim, comfortable neck and a 43 mm nut width, it provides an inviting playing experience for both rhythm and lead work, whether you are practising at home or performing for an audience.

Refined Aesthetics and Yamaha Craftsmanship

From the flamed maple figuring and tortoise-pattern pickguard to the cream binding and abalone rosette, the FG840NT has a high-end appearance that stands out on any stage. Every detail, from the cured woods to the hand-sprayed finish and precise fretwork, reflects Yamaha’s focus on building instruments that will be reliable musical partners for years to come.

• Flamed Maple Back and Sides - Flamed maple delivers a bright, transparent tone with quick note decay, ensuring every note in a chord remains clear and defined. This makes the FG840NT particularly suited to recording, ensemble playing and intricate chord work.
• Solid Spruce Top with Newly Developed Scalloped Bracing - The solid spruce top, supported by Yamaha’s advanced scalloped bracing, provides increased volume, projection and low-end presence. You get a bigger, more expressive sound that still retains clarity and balance across the frequency range.
• Traditional Western Body and Comfortable Neck - The full-size body shape offers strong projection and a familiar feel, while the thin neck profile and 43 mm nut width make chords, scales and extended playing sessions more comfortable, whatever your style.
• Premium Look with Natural Finish - A Natural gloss finish showcases the flamed maple figuring, complemented by cream body binding, abalone soundhole inlay and a tortoise-pattern pickguard. The result is a guitar that looks as sophisticated as it sounds, suitable for both home use and professional settings.

Body

• Body Shape: Traditional Western
• Top Material: Solid Spruce
• Back Material: Flamed Maple
• Side Material: Flamed Maple
• Body Length: 505 mm (19 7/8")
• Body Width: 412 mm (16 1/4")
• Body Depth: 100 to 118 mm (3 15/16" to 4 5/8")
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Colour: Natural
• Body Binding: Cream
• Soundhole Inlay: Abalone with Black and White
• Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern

Neck

• Neck Material: Nato
• Neck Finish: Matt
• Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16")
• Total Length: 1038 mm (40 7/8")
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: R400 mm (23 5/8")
• Nut Width: 43 mm (1 11/16")
• String Spacing: 11.0 mm

Hardware

• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Nut Material: Urea
• Saddle Material: Urea
• Bridge Pins: Black ABS with White Dot
• Tuners: Die-cast Chrome (TM29T)

Electronics

• Electronics: None
• Controls: None
• Connections: None

Miscellaneous

• Strings: .012 / .016 / .025 (or .024) / .032 / .042 / .052 (or .053)
• Accessories: Hex Wrench