Comfortable Small Body with Professional Electronics

The Yamaha FSX800C combines the intimate, focused tone of a small body guitar with professional System66 electronics for stage-ready performance. Featuring a solid spruce top with scalloped bracing, cutaway design for upper fret access, and Yamaha's reliable undersaddle pickup system, this acoustic-electric is perfect for fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and anyone who prefers the comfortable feel of a smaller guitar. Whether you're performing live, recording, or practicing at home, the FSX800C delivers authentic acoustic tone and natural amplified sound in a player-friendly package.

Small Body Design - Comfortable and Focused

The FSX800C features a concert/folk-size body that offers distinct advantages:

• Comfortable Playing: Smaller body is easier to hold and play for extended periods
• Perfect for Smaller Players: Ideal for women, younger players, and anyone who finds dreadnoughts too large
• Focused Tone: Balanced, articulate sound with excellent note clarity
• Fingerstyle Friendly: Responsive to light touch and intricate picking patterns
• Recording Excellence: Controlled tone that sits perfectly in mixes
• Less Boomy: Tight bass response without overwhelming low end

The small body design makes the FSX800C comfortable for players of all sizes while delivering the focused, articulate tone that fingerstyle players and singer-songwriters prefer.

Solid Spruce Top with Scalloped Bracing

The FSX800C features a solid Sitka spruce top with advanced scalloped bracing:

• Solid Wood Construction: Premium tone that improves with age (not laminate)
• Scalloped Bracing: Enhanced projection and sustain from carefully shaped braces
• Dynamic Response: Responds naturally to playing dynamics
• Rich Harmonics: Complex overtones and tonal depth
• Improved Resonance: Top vibrates more freely for better tone

Scalloped bracing is a premium feature that removes excess wood from the braces, allowing the top to vibrate more freely while maintaining structural integrity. This results in louder volume, longer sustain, and richer tone.

Cutaway Design - Complete Fretboard Access

The Venetian cutaway provides comfortable access to all frets:

• Upper Fret Access: Play lead lines and advanced chords easily
• Versatile Playing: Suitable for both rhythm and lead work
• Maintains Tone: Cutaway doesn't sacrifice the small body's focused voice
• Professional Appearance: Elegant cutaway design looks great on stage

System66 Electronics - Natural Amplified Tone

Yamaha's System66 preamp and undersaddle piezo pickup deliver professional amplification:

• Undersaddle Piezo Pickup: Captures string vibration with clarity and balance
• Active Preamp: Clean amplification with volume and tone controls
• Soundhole-Mounted Controls: Easy access to volume and tone adjustment
• Natural Tone: Faithful reproduction of acoustic sound when amplified
• Feedback Resistance: Designed for stage volume without squealing
• 1/4" Output: Standard connection to amps and PA systems

Premium Tonewoods

• Top: Solid Sitka spruce with scalloped bracing
• Back & Sides: Nato and okume for warm, balanced resonance
• Neck: Nato with comfortable profile
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with 20 frets
• Bridge: Rosewood for optimal string energy transfer

Perfect for Fingerstyle and Singer-Songwriters

The FSX800C's small body and focused tone make it ideal for:

• Fingerstyle Playing: Articulate response to intricate picking patterns
• Singer-Songwriters: Balanced accompaniment that doesn't overpower vocals
• Recording: Controlled tone that sits well in mixes without excessive EQ
• Intimate Performances: Perfect for coffee shops, small venues, and acoustic sets
• Practice: Comfortable for extended playing sessions
• Travel: Smaller size is easier to transport

Specifications:

• Body Shape: Concert/Folk size with Venetian cutaway
• Top: Solid Sitka spruce with scalloped bracing
• Back & Sides: Nato and okume
• Neck: Nato
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 20 frets
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 25" (634mm)
• Nut Width: 1.69" (43mm)
• Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
• Electronics: Yamaha System66 preamp with undersaddle piezo pickup
• Controls: Volume and tone (soundhole-mounted)
• Tuners: Die-cast chrome
• Finish: Natural gloss
• Strings: Steel (factory installed)

Ideal For:

• Fingerstyle players who need articulate, responsive tone
• Singer-songwriters seeking balanced vocal accompaniment
• Smaller players who find dreadnoughts uncomfortable
• Recording artists who want controlled, mix-friendly tone
• Performers who need reliable stage electronics
• Anyone who prefers the feel and sound of smaller guitars
• Players upgrading from entry-level instruments

FSX800C vs FGX800C - Key Differences

Both are solid top acoustic-electrics with System66 electronics, but differ in body size:

FSX800C (Small Body):

• Concert/Folk size body
• More comfortable for smaller players
• Focused, articulate tone
• Perfect for fingerstyle
• Balanced, controlled bass
• Easier to record and mix

FGX800C (Dreadnought):

• Full-size dreadnought body
• More volume and projection
• Powerful, booming tone
• Better for strumming
• Strong bass response
• Traditional acoustic sound

Choose the FSX800C if you prefer comfortable small body feel and focused fingerstyle tone, or the FGX800C if you want maximum volume and traditional dreadnought sound.

Why Small Body Guitars?

Small body guitars offer distinct advantages:

• Comfort: Easier to hold and play for hours
• Clarity: Each note rings clear without muddiness
• Balance: Even frequency response across all strings
• Recording: Controlled tone needs less processing
• Fingerstyle: Responds beautifully to light touch
• Portability: Easier to transport and store

Scalloped Bracing Advantage

Scalloped bracing is typically found on higher-end guitars. By carefully removing wood from the braces, the top can vibrate more freely, resulting in:

• Increased volume and projection
• Enhanced sustain and resonance
• More responsive dynamics
• Richer harmonic content

Stage and Studio Ready

The FSX800C excels in professional applications:

• Live Performance: Plug into any PA or acoustic amp for instant amplification
• Recording: Direct-in to audio interfaces for clean tracks
• Rehearsal: Sounds great unplugged for acoustic practice
• Coffee Shops: Perfect for intimate acoustic performances
• Worship Services: Clear, natural tone through sound systems

Yamaha FS Series Heritage

The FS series has been Yamaha's small body acoustic line since the 1960s, favored by fingerstyle players and singer-songwriters worldwide. The FSX800C continues this legacy, offering the focused tone and comfortable playability that made the FS series famous, now with modern electronics for amplified performance.

Solid Top Investment

The solid spruce top ensures the FSX800C will sound better as it ages. Unlike laminate guitars that sound the same forever, solid wood instruments mature and open up over time, becoming richer and more resonant. This makes the FSX800C a true long-term investment.

What's Included

• Yamaha FSX800C acoustic-electric guitar
• Factory-installed strings
• Truss rod adjustment wrench
• Owner's manual

Recommended Accessories

• Gig bag or hard case for protection
• Quality instrument cable (1/4")
• Tuner (clip-on or pedal)
• Capo
• Extra strings (light gauge recommended)
• Comfortable strap

Perfect Size for Many Players

If you've ever felt a dreadnought was too large or uncomfortable, the FSX800C is the answer. The smaller body is easier to wrap your arms around, the neck feels more accessible, and the focused tone is perfect for fingerstyle and vocal accompaniment. Many professional players prefer small body guitars for their comfort and tonal characteristics, making the FSX800C a serious instrument, not a compromise.