Yamaha FSX820C Electro Acoustic in Natural

The Yamaha FSX820C is a comfortable, concert-sized electro-acoustic that blends a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides, a slim cutaway body and Yamaha’s System 66 electronics. Whether you are a developing player or a more experienced fingerstyle guitarist, it offers an easy playing feel, a clear, balanced acoustic tone and a reliable, natural-sounding plugged-in performance.

Derived from the popular FS820, the FSX820C keeps the same tonewood recipe and scalloped bracing, then adds a cutaway for upper-fret access and an SRT under-saddle pickup with System 66 preamp. The result is a compact, stage-ready instrument that is just as happy in the practice room as it is under the lights.

The concert-sized FS body is slightly slimmer than Yamaha’s larger FG shape, making it a great choice if you find full-size dreadnoughts a bit unwieldy. The reduced depth helps the guitar sit closer to your body, improving comfort when seated and reducing fatigue during longer sessions, without sacrificing the low-mid warmth and projection that make the FS series so popular.

Plugged in, the FSX820C is ready to go with Yamaha’s proprietary SRT under-saddle piezo pickup and System 66 preamp. With a three-band EQ, sweepable mid control and built-in chromatic tuner, you can shape your sound to suit any room and stay in tune without extra gear. It is a practical, great-sounding workhorse for players who need consistent results on stage or in rehearsal.

Solid Spruce Top with Mahogany Back and Sides

The FSX820C’s solid spruce top responds dynamically to your playing, from gentle fingerpicking to more percussive strumming, while mahogany back and sides add warmth and focus to the midrange. This classic combination delivers a clear, balanced voice that works across styles and will open up even more as the guitar is played in over time.

Comfortable, Slimmer FS Cutaway Body

With a body that is approximately 10 mm slimmer than Yamaha’s FG models, the FSX820C offers increased comfort and a more intimate feel, particularly for smaller or younger players. The concert-sized shape and soft cutaway make it easier to hold, reduce shoulder strain and give you confident access to higher frets for melodic lines and solos.

Scalloped Bracing for Enhanced Projection

Inside the guitar, Yamaha’s carefully engineered scalloped bracing pattern boosts low to mid frequencies while maintaining structural stability. Developed using advanced acoustic analysis rather than guesswork, this bracing helps the FSX820C produce a louder, richer sound than you might expect from a smaller-bodied instrument, with improved resonance and sustain.

System 66 Electronics with SRT Pickup

Yamaha’s System 66 electronics pair an SRT under-saddle piezo pickup with a versatile preamp featuring three-band EQ, adjustable mid frequency and a precise chromatic tuner. This lets you tailor your tone to different venues, control feedback-prone frequencies and stay perfectly in tune, giving you a dependable, gig-ready sound whenever you plug in.

• Solid Spruce Top - A solid spruce soundboard offers improved resonance, clarity and dynamic response compared to laminated tops. It delivers a bright, articulate tone that will continue to develop and become more expressive the more you play.
• Comfortable Concert-Size Body - The smaller, thinner FS body is easier to handle than a full-size dreadnought, making it ideal for beginners, younger players and anyone who prefers a more compact feel. Despite its size, it still produces a strong, full acoustic voice with plenty of presence.
• Scalloped Bracing Design - Yamaha’s scalloped bracing enhances low and midrange power while preserving top stability. This gives the FSX820C a surprisingly bold, rich sound for its size, with better projection and sustain that helps your playing carry in both acoustic and amplified settings.
• System 66 Preamp with Built-In Tuner - The SRT under-saddle pickup and System 66 preamp provide a clear, natural amplified tone with detailed EQ control and an onboard tuner. You can quickly dial in a mix-ready sound and tune silently on stage, keeping your setup simple and efficient.

Body

• Body Shape: FS Concert Cutaway
• Top Wood: Solid Spruce
• Back Wood: Mahogany
• Sides Wood: Mahogany
• Bracing Pattern: Scalloped
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Colour: Natural

Neck

• Neck Wood: Nato
• Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 25 in
• Number of Frets: 20
• Nut Width: 43 mm (1.69 in)
• Neck Finish: Matte

Hardware

• Tuners: Die Cast Chrome

Electronics

• Pickup: SRT Under-Saddle Piezo
• Preamp: System 66
• Controls: Volume, 3-Band EQ, Adjustable Mid Frequency, Tuner