It All Starts Here

When it was introduced in 1966, the Yamaha FG proved that a great acoustic guitar didn’t need to cost a fortune. With a focus on great playability, musical tone and outstanding build quality, the original FG180 quickly became a classic with countless careers and hit records starting life on an FG. 50 years since the introduction of the FG acoustics, the new range features the best-ever FG tone and the same great playability and class-leading quality that’s made it the choice of millions of guitarists. Wherever your musical journey’s going, it all starts here.

The first choice in experiencing acoustic-electric music.Derived from FG800 which has the solid spruce top and nato/okume back and sides, FGX800C has a cutaway body and the electric system. Yamaha's proprietary under-saddle piezo pickup and System66 analog preamp ensure the solid plugged-in performance.

• Traditional Western Body
• Solid Spruce Top
• Nato/Okume Back & Sides
• Newly Developed Scalloped Bracing
• Traditional looks and outstanding quality

Scalloped Bracing

A new FG has louder and stronger sound in the low- to mid-ranges, thanks to cutting-edge acoustic analysis technology developed by the Yamaha R&D Division.Yamaha’s engineers have achieved this sound by utilizing analysis and simulation to arrive at the best bracing design without depending on tradition or guesswork.This analysis led to the development of the new scalloped bracing pattern, a new and ideal acoustic structure that maintains the durability of the top board while bringing out the most sound the Yamaha FG has to offer.

50 Years of History

The history of Yamaha‘s FG series started in 1966 with the release of the FG180 and FG150. Over the 50 years since its introduction, we have developed and produced several generations of FG - all of which have made FG the ideal acoustic for contemporary players.In all, there have been over 200 FG models since 1966.

Made by Yamaha

Every aspect of an FG is crafted to make a better guitar. From painstakingly cured and dried woods to beautiful hand-sprayed finishes and detailed quality control checks each and every FG is made to be a lifelong partner.

Technical Specifications

• Body Shape: Traditional Western Cutaway
• Scale Length: 650mm (25 9/16)
• Body Length: 505mm (19 7/8")
• Total Length: 1038mm (40 7/8")
• Body Width: 412mm (16 1/4")
• Body Depth: 100-118mm (3 15/16- 4 5/8)
• Nut Width: 43mm (1 11/16)
• String Spacing: 11.0mm
• Top Material: Solid Spruce
• Back Material: Nato/Okume
• Side Material: Nato/Okume
• Neck Material: Nato
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: R400mm (23 5/8")
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Nut Material: Urea
• Saddle Material: Urea
• Bridge Pins: Black ABS with White Dot
• Tuners: Die-cast Chrome(TM29T)
• Body Binding: Black
• Soundhole Inlay: Black + White
• Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern (Black for BL color variation)
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Neck Finish: Matt
• Electronics: SYSTEM66 + SRT Pickup
• Controls: Vol/3-band EQ/Tuner/Mid FQ
• Connections: LINE OUT
• Strings: .012/.016/.025(or.024)/.032/.042/.052(or.053)
• Colour: Natural, Black, Sand Burst
• Accessories: Hex Wrench, 2 x AA Batteries
• Case: None