Yamaha FS830TBS Acoustic Guitar in Tobacco Brown Sunburst

The Yamaha FS830 in Tobacco Brown Sunburst is a compact concert-bodied acoustic that blends rich, modern tone with a classy, stage-ready look. A solid spruce top paired with rosewood back and sides delivers impressive depth, sustain and shimmering overtones, while the smaller, slimmer body makes it an inviting choice for developing players, singer songwriters and experienced fingerpickers alike.

With its abalone soundhole inlay, cream binding and tortoiseshell-style pickguard, the FS830 looks every bit as refined as it sounds. Newly developed scalloped bracing helps the top resonate more freely for a lively, expressive response, whether you are playing gentle fingerstyle pieces at home or intricate arrangements in a more intimate performance setting.

The comfortable 634 mm scale length and slightly narrower 43 mm nut make chords and stretches feel that bit easier under the fingers, while the rosewood fingerboard and bridge add warmth and smoothness to the overall feel. If you want a compact acoustic that offers a genuine step up in tone and aesthetics without becoming unwieldy, the FS830 Tobacco Brown Sunburst is a superb option.

Finished in a striking Tobacco Brown Sunburst, this guitar has a timeless acoustic look that suits any style of music. From first serious instrument to reliable writing companion, the FS830 rewards careful playing with a detailed, harmonically rich sound that will keep you inspired for years.

Compact Concert Body

The FS830 uses Yamaha's concert (small) body shape, which is easier to hold and control than a full-size dreadnought. This makes it ideal for younger players, smaller-framed guitarists or anyone who prefers a more intimate feel. The reduced body size also helps focus the midrange, giving you a clear, articulate voice that suits fingerstyle, light strumming and recording.

Solid Spruce Top with Scalloped Bracing

A solid spruce top provides a responsive, dynamic sound that improves as the guitar is played in over time. Yamaha's newly developed scalloped bracing lets the top vibrate more freely, enhancing volume, sustain and tonal complexity. The result is a lively acoustic that responds beautifully to subtle changes in your picking and strumming.

Rosewood Back and Sides for Rich Overtones

Rosewood back and sides add depth, warmth and rich overtones to the FS830's voice. This classic tonewood combination delivers a full, rounded low end and sparkling highs, making chords sound lush and complex while allowing single notes to sing with clarity. It is particularly rewarding for intermediate to advanced players who want a more sophisticated, harmonically rich sound.

Elegant Aesthetic Upgrades

With abalone soundhole inlay, cream body binding and a tortoise-pattern pickguard, the FS830 looks and feels like a clear step up from entry-level instruments. These details give the guitar a more luxurious, professional appearance that will look the part on stage, in the studio or simply on a stand at home.

• Concert-Style Body - The smaller concert body is comfortable to hold and play, especially for younger or smaller-framed players. It offers a focused, balanced tone that works brilliantly for fingerstyle, light strumming and singer songwriter styles.
• Solid Spruce Top with Scalloped Bracing - A solid spruce top ensures a responsive, dynamic sound that opens up over time, while scalloped bracing boosts resonance and sustain. This combination gives you a lively acoustic voice that reacts sensitively to your playing dynamics.
• Rosewood Back and Sides - Rosewood back and sides provide rich overtones, strong sustain and a pleasing blend of warmth and clarity. This helps chords sound full and complex, making the FS830 feel like a genuine upgrade in tone compared to more basic models.
• Premium Cosmetic Appointments - Abalone soundhole inlay, cream binding and a tortoise-pattern pickguard give the FS830 a refined, upmarket look. These visual touches complement the Tobacco Brown Sunburst finish, making the guitar as attractive to the eye as it is to the ear.

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: Tobacco Brown Sunburst

Neck

• Neck Material: Nato
• Scale Length: 634 mm (25")
• Total Length: 1021 mm (40 3/16")
• Nut Width: 43 mm (1 11/16")
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: R400 mm (23 5/8")
• 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