Yamaha FS830DSR Acoustic Guitar in Dusk Sun Red

The Yamaha FS830 in Dusk Sun Red is a compact concert-bodied acoustic that delivers a surprisingly rich, full voice. A solid spruce top paired with rosewood back and sides gives you lush overtones, impressive sustain and a refined, detailed sound that suits everything from delicate fingerstyle to confident strumming. Finished in a striking Dusk Sun Red with abalone soundhole inlay, it looks every bit as sophisticated as it sounds.

With its slightly smaller, thinner body and comfortable 634 mm scale length, the FS830 is ideal for younger or smaller-framed players, as well as any guitarist who prefers a more intimate feel without sacrificing tonal depth. Newly developed scalloped bracing helps the top resonate more freely, adding projection and dynamic range so your playing always comes across clearly.

Whether you are stepping up from your first acoustic or looking for a compact, great-sounding writing and recording companion, the FS830 offers a superb balance of playability, tone and style at a very accessible price point.

Comfortable Concert Body

The FS830 uses Yamaha’s smaller concert body shape, which is easier to hold and play for longer sessions. The reduced body depth and width sit closer to the player, making it a great choice for younger guitarists, those of smaller stature, or anyone who finds full-size dreadnoughts a bit unwieldy. Despite its compact feel, it still delivers a satisfying, balanced acoustic voice.

Solid Spruce Top for Dynamic Tone

A solid spruce top is the heart of the FS830’s sound, offering a bright, articulate response with plenty of headroom. Solid wood tops improve with age and playing time, gradually opening up and becoming more resonant. This gives you a guitar that not only sounds impressive out of the box but continues to reward you the more you play it.

Rosewood Back and Sides with Rich Overtones

Rosewood back and sides add depth, warmth and complex overtones to the FS830’s voice. The result is a richer, more luxurious sound with enhanced sustain and a clear low end that never becomes muddy. Fingerstyle players and singer songwriters will appreciate how chords and single notes alike bloom with harmonic detail.

Refined Aesthetics in Dusk Sun Red

The Dusk Sun Red finish gives this FS830 a distinctive, stage ready look, complemented by cream body binding and a tortoise pattern pickguard. An abalone soundhole inlay with black and white detailing adds a touch of high end elegance, making this guitar feel like a genuine step up in both appearance and specification.

• Compact Concert Body Shape - The smaller concert style body is comfortable to hold and easy to play, particularly for younger players or anyone who finds larger acoustics cumbersome. It promotes relaxed posture and better control, helping you focus on your technique and musicality.
• Solid Spruce Top - A solid spruce soundboard delivers clarity, projection and responsiveness, reacting sensitively to both light fingerpicking and more aggressive strumming. As the top matures, the tone becomes even more resonant and expressive, giving you a guitar that grows with you.
• Rosewood Back and Sides - Rosewood adds rich overtones, strong bass response and a smooth, singing treble, creating a full, balanced sound. This makes the FS830 particularly well suited to solo performance and recording, where nuance and detail really matter.
• Premium Styling with Abalone Inlay - The Dusk Sun Red finish, abalone soundhole inlay and cream binding give the FS830 a sophisticated, upmarket appearance. These touches make the guitar feel special every time you pick it up, inspiring confidence whether you are playing at home, in the studio or on stage.

Body

• Body Shape: Concert (Small)
• Top Material: Solid Spruce
• Back Material: Rosewood
• Side Material: Rosewood
• Body Length: 497 mm (19 9/16")
• Body Width: 380 mm (14 15/16")
• Body Depth: 90 to 110 mm (3 9/16" to 4 5/16")
• Body Binding: Cream
• Soundhole Inlay: Abalone with Black and White
• Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Colour: Dusk Sun Red

Neck

• Neck Material: Nato
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: R400 mm (23 5/8")
• Scale Length: 634 mm (25")
• Nut Width: 43 mm (1 11/16")
• String Spacing: 10.0 mm
• Neck Finish: Matt

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