Yamaha FGX800CSDB Electro Acoustic in Sandburst

The Yamaha FGX800CSDB is a stage-ready take on Yamaha’s legendary FG acoustic, pairing a solid spruce top with a powerful dreadnought cutaway body and a quality built-in pickup system. Finished in a striking Sandburst, it delivers a rich, full acoustic tone that translates beautifully when plugged in, making it an ideal partner for practice, recording and live performance alike.

Based on the hugely popular FG800, this electro-acoustic model adds a convenient cutaway for upper-fret access and Yamaha’s System66 electronics for reliable, natural-sounding amplification. Whether you are strumming big open chords, flatpicking melodies or accompanying your vocals at an open mic, the FGX800CSDB offers the feel and sound that have made the FG series a favourite for over 50 years.

Classic FG Tone with a Solid Spruce Top

At the heart of the FGX800CSDB is its solid spruce soundboard, a feature usually found on more expensive instruments. Solid tops respond and improve over time, giving you a guitar that becomes more resonant the more you play it. Combined with nato/okoume back and sides and Yamaha’s scalloped bracing, you get a rich, deep acoustic voice with plenty of projection and clarity for both strumming and fingerstyle.

Comfortable Dreadnought Cutaway Body

The dreadnought body shape offers a bold, full-range sound that sits perfectly in a mix, while the cutaway gives you easy access to the upper frets for solos and more adventurous chord voicings. The high-gloss Sandburst finish, black binding and classic rosette provide a traditional look with a modern edge, so it looks as good on stage as it sounds.

Stage-Ready System66 Electronics

Yamaha’s System66 preamp and under-saddle SRT piezo pickup ensure that the FGX800CSDB is ready to plug in whenever you are. The analogue preamp features volume, 3-band EQ, mid frequency control and a built-in tuner, giving you precise control over your sound straight from the guitar. From intimate acoustic sets to full band gigs, you can dial in a clear, natural amplified tone quickly and easily.

Easy-Playing Neck and Reliable Hardware

A comfortable nato neck with a matte finish and a rosewood fretboard offers a smooth, familiar feel under the fingers. The 650 mm scale length and 43 mm nut width strike a balance between chord comfort and single-note accuracy, while die-cast chrome machine heads help keep tuning stable. A rosewood bridge and quality factory-fitted steel strings complete a dependable, gig-ready package.

• Solid Spruce Top - The solid spruce soundboard delivers a lively, responsive tone with excellent clarity and projection. As the wood opens up over time, the guitar’s sound becomes even richer, giving you an instrument that grows with your playing.
• Dreadnought Cutaway Body - The dreadnought shape provides a powerful, full-bodied acoustic voice that is ideal for strumming and plectrum-based styles, while the cutaway offers easy access to higher frets for solos and extended chords.
• Yamaha System66 Electronics - An under-saddle SRT piezo pickup and System66 analogue preamp give you a reliable, natural amplified sound. With volume, 3-band EQ, mid frequency control and a built-in tuner on board, you can shape your tone and stay in tune without extra gear.
• Proven FG Series Build Quality - Benefitting from over five decades of FG development, the FGX800CSDB offers consistent construction, dependable hardware and a comfortable playing feel, making it a trustworthy choice for beginners and experienced players alike.

Body

• Body Type: Dreadnought with cutaway
• Top: Solid spruce
• Back: Nato/okoume
• Sides: Nato/okoume
• Bracing: Scalloped
• Body Length: 505 mm (19 7/8")
• Body Width: 412 mm (16 1/4")
• Body Depth: 100 – 118 mm (3 15/16 – 4 5/8")
• Finish: High gloss
• Binding: Black
• Rosette: Black and white
• Colour: Sandburst

Neck

• Neck Material: Nato
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16")
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 400 mm (23 5/8")
• Number of Frets: 20
• Nut Material: Urea
• Nut Width: 43 mm (1 11/16")
• Total Length: 1038 mm (40 7/8")

Hardware

• Bridge: Rosewood
• Machine Heads: Die-cast chrome (TM29T)
• Pickguard: Black
• Strings: .012, .016, .025/.024, .032, .042, .052/.053

Electronics

• Preamp: Yamaha System66, analogue
• Pickup: SRT under-saddle piezo
• Controls: Volume, 3-band EQ, mid frequency
• Tuner: Built-in
• Output: 6.35 mm mono jack

Miscellaneous

• Included: Adjustment key
• Number of Strings: 6
• Body Construction: Solid top
• Acoustic Sound: Rich and deep
• Orientation: Right-handed