Yamaha FGX830CBL Electro Acoustic in Black

The Yamaha FGX830C in Black is a powerful, stage-ready electro acoustic that combines classic dreadnought punch with the clarity and responsiveness of a solid spruce top. With its sleek Venetian cutaway, dependable Yamaha build quality and natural-sounding System66 electronics, it is a versatile workhorse that encourages you to explore your creativity, whether you are writing at home, rehearsing with a band or stepping out under the lights.

Part of the much-loved FG family, the FGX830C brings that same renowned playability and rich tone to a more performance-focused package. A solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides deliver dynamic, articulate sound that blossoms the more you play, while scalloped bracing and a full-size Traditional Western body give you the volume and depth to fill the room. Plug in, and the undersaddle SRT piezo and System66 preamp capture your acoustic voice with impressive detail, letting your individual touch shine through every time.

Solid Spruce Top for Evolving Tone

At the heart of the FGX830C is a solid spruce soundboard that responds beautifully to your playing. Spruce is renowned for its wide dynamic range and crisp, articulate character, so delicate fingerpicking and heavy strumming both come through with clarity. Because it is solid rather than laminated, the top opens up over time, rewarding regular playing with even richer, more expressive tone that feels uniquely yours.

Traditional Western Body with Venetian Cutaway

The full-size Traditional Western body gives you that bold, commanding dreadnought voice with plenty of low-end depth and projection, ideal for solo performers and singer-songwriters who need their guitar to carry. A smooth Venetian cutaway offers easy access to the upper frets, so you can explore melodic leads and higher chord voicings without feeling restricted, all while enjoying Yamaha’s famously comfortable neck profile.

System66 Electronics for Natural Live Sound

Equipped with an SRT undersaddle piezo pickup and Yamaha’s System66 preamp, the FGX830C is ready for any amplified situation. The pickup captures the guitar’s natural acoustic character, while the onboard Volume, 3-band EQ, Mid FQ and tuner controls let you shape your sound to suit different rooms and mixes. Whether you are performing through a PA or recording direct, you can dial in a clear, balanced tone that reflects your playing style.

Comfortable Playability and Reliable Construction

Designed to support new, developing and experienced players alike, the FGX830C features a comfortable nato neck with a 43 mm nut width and a familiar 650 mm scale length. The rosewood fingerboard and bridge feel smooth under the fingers, while Yamaha’s meticulous quality control ensures a consistent, reliable setup. Combined with die-cast tuners and scalloped bracing for strength and stability, this is an instrument built to perform night after night.

• Solid Spruce Top - A solid spruce soundboard offers wide dynamic range and crisp articulation, responding sensitively to everything from gentle fingerpicking to aggressive strumming. As the wood matures, the tone becomes even richer and more resonant, rewarding you with a sound that improves the more you play.
• Traditional Western Body with Cutaway - The full-size dreadnought-style body delivers powerful projection, deep bass and a full, balanced voice that easily fills a room. The Venetian cutaway gives you effortless access to higher frets, making it easier to play solos, extended chords and melodic lines higher up the neck.
• System66 Electronics with SRT Piezo - Yamaha’s undersaddle SRT piezo pickup and System66 preamp provide a clear, natural amplified tone that stays true to the guitar’s acoustic character. Onboard controls for Volume, 3-band EQ, Mid FQ and tuner let you quickly tailor your sound on stage or in the studio without extra gear.
• Rosewood Back, Sides and Hardware Appointments - Rosewood back and sides add shimmering trebles, strong mids and a warm, rounded low end for a classic acoustic voice. The rosewood bridge and fingerboard, chrome hardware and turtle pickguard complete a reliable, stylish instrument that feels as good as it looks.

Body

• Top: Solid Spruce
• Back and Sides: Rosewood (Cutaway)
• Body Shape: Traditional Western
• Bracing: Scalloped X
• Depth: 100 - 118 mm
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Finish: Black

Neck

• Neck Wood: Nato
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 650 mm
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Construction: Set-In

Electronics

• Pickup: SRT Piezo (undersaddle)
• Preamp: System66
• Controls: Volume, 3-Band EQ, Tuner, Mid FQ

Hardware

• Tuners: Die-Cast
• Pickguard: Turtle
• Hardware Finish: Chrome