Yamaha FG830 Acoustic Guitar
The Yamaha FG830 is a go-to choice if you want a full-bodied acoustic tone with added depth and richness. Built with a solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides, it delivers strong projection, clear highs, and deeper low-end response compared to standard entry-level acoustics.
This is a guitar that works just as well for strumming big chords as it does for more detailed playing—it’s balanced, responsive, and built to last.
Why This Guitar Works
- Solid spruce top for dynamic, responsive tone
- Rosewood back and sides add depth, warmth, and sustain
- Traditional Western (dreadnought-style) body for strong projection
- Scalloped bracing improves resonance and responsiveness
- Reliable Yamaha build quality and consistency
Built for Players
The FG830 has that classic dreadnought feel—full, bold, and capable of handling heavier strumming while still maintaining clarity. The rosewood body adds extra richness and complexity, giving it a step up in tonal depth compared to mahogany models.
The neck profile is comfortable and familiar, making it a solid choice for both developing players and experienced musicians who want a dependable acoustic.
Why Buy from Roxy Music?
We don’t just ship guitars—we make sure they play right. Every instrument gets a professional setup before it leaves our shop. That’s part of the Roxy Music Promise.
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Product Details
- Model: Yamaha FG830
- Body Shape: Traditional Western (Dreadnought)
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back & Sides: Rosewood
- Bracing: Scalloped
- Finish: Gloss body, matte neck
- Neck: Nato
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 15 3/4"
- Scale Length: 25 9/16"
- Nut Width: 1 11/16"
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Nut & Saddle: Urea
- Tuners: Die-cast chrome
- Binding: Cream
- Soundhole Rosette: Abalone with black/white
- Pickguard: Tortoise pattern
- Strings: Yamaha FS50BT or D’Addario EXP11
- Electronics: None (pure acoustic)
- Body Length: 19 7/8"
- Body Width: 16 1/4"
- Body Depth: 3 15/16" – 4 5/8"
- Total Length: 40 7/8"
- String Spacing: 11mm
- Accessories: Hex wrench included
- Weight: Typically around 4.5–5.5 lbs
- The item in the photos is the item being shipped