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title: "FSX800C Small Body Solid Top Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Natural"
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# Solid Sitka Spruce Top for rich tone Adjustable truss rod for custom playability System 66 EQ & tuner for perfect sound FSX800C Small Body Solid Top Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Natural

**Brand:** yamaha
**Price:** $1423
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound, own the stage—compact power with pro precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** FSX800C Small Body Solid Top Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Natural by yamaha
- **How much does it cost?** $1423 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/27226249-fsx800c-small-body-solid-top-cutaway-acoustic-electric-guitar-natural)

## Best For

- yamaha enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yamaha brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Concert Body:** Enjoy the comfort and portability of a smaller body size without sacrificing acoustic power—perfect for gigs, jams, or studio sessions.
- • **Custom Neck Adjustment:** Fine-tune your action with the adjustable truss rod, allowing you to personalize playability for flawless performance every time.
- • **Durable & Stylish Build:** Nato back and sides paired with a rosewood fingerboard ensure lasting durability and smooth playability with a sleek natural finish.
- • **Precision Onboard Controls:** Shape your sound effortlessly using the System 66’s 3-band EQ, adjustable mid-range, and built-in chromatic tuner—plug in and stand out.
- • **Authentic Solid Spruce Sound:** Experience vibrant, balanced tones with the premium Sitka spruce top that delivers clarity and warmth in every strum.

## Overview

The Yamaha FSX800C is a small-body acoustic-electric guitar featuring a solid Sitka spruce top and nato back and sides, designed for rich, balanced tone and comfortable playability. Equipped with the advanced System 66 pickup system—including a 3-band EQ, adjustable mid-range, and built-in chromatic tuner—this guitar offers versatile sound shaping for both beginners and seasoned players. Its adjustable truss rod and rosewood fingerboard ensure personalized setup and smooth performance, making it a top choice for those seeking professional quality in a compact, stylish package.

## Description

Yamaha's standard acoustic model, with simple and traditional looks and outstanding quality, at an affordable price. A solid-top guitar with authentic sound that is well balanced without sacrificing its robust strength, thanks to the newly developed scalloped bracing design. Can be confidently recommended to all beginner guitarists.

Review: Five Stars with a Caveat - The Yamaha FS800 deserves all of its accolades. It's a great guitar. I consider myself on the low end of intermediate and I just love this guitar. I give it a five-star rating, but with the caveat that I needed to take it to my local guitar shop to have it professionally set-up and replaced the factory strings with Elixirs. It was playable, but the action was too high, and the neck needed some modest adjustments. But with those updates it sounds and plays amazing. While this is positioned as an entry-level guitar, it's a great guitar for anyone at any level. Your first guitar, a second guitar for an experienced player, etc. I love the slightly smaller size, the look. It's definitely a worthy investment. Guitar strings and guitar tone preferences are very personal. For me it took a few rounds of trying different strings to get the sound I like. I loved the guitar from the start, but my string choices led the guitar to sound a bit too twangy and boxy for my taste. Part of that is the function of a slightly smaller body. But I still wanted a bit more depth to the sound. After many experiments, I ended up using Martin Retro Monel Light guitar strings. They really make the guitar have a bit more depth to the sound but also lend a nice brightness. While my sound preference is personal and may not apply everyone, I wanted to share my string journey.
Review: A great guitar for the money. - I have played guitar for many years, and have played all levels of quality, so I can give you a pretty good assessment of this Yamaha. A lot of what I have to say will echo what many of the other reviews have mentioned. 1. The guitar is shipped in a basic cardboard box without much protection. The first guitar I received the box was damaged on the side, and the guitar was cracked all the way down the front and I had to return it and get a replacement sent. Fortunately the second guitar showed up flawless. 2. The fretboard inlays are very small and you really can’t see them when you are playing so you have to use the side dots instead. Some people said they put stickers or something on those frets and I can see why. I just made the adjustment of using the side dots, but it was annoying at first. 3. Some people have complained about the action being too high, but that is not the case for me. I found this guitar to be very playable right out of the box, however I did tweak the truss rod just to make sure it was right. The way I determine that is by putting a capo on the first fret and seeing if the strings buzz. I see no need to mess with the saddle or the nut. The action is plenty low, and it’s not a strain to fret. 4. Some people have complained that the strings that come with the guitar are terrible, but that must be just a personal preference because I don’t feel the need to change them right away. They are medium gauge which is fine for a strummer, but if you plan on doing bends you will want to go to light gauge strings. 5. The sound of this guitar is wonderful. It has a rich, full tone. The built in tuner is fantastic, along with the volume and tone controls for when you plug in. The guitar stays in tune very well. 6. I think the only negative thing I could possibly say is that the neck is a bit wide for me, but that’s just my personal preference. I strongly recommend this guitar for anyone from beginner to experienced who wants a good quality guitar without spending up to a Martin or Taylor.

## Features

- Solid Sitka Spruce Top
- Nato Back & Sides
- Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge
- Diecast Tuners
- System 66 feature an under-saddle piezo pickup with a 3-band EQ, an adjustable mid-range frequency control, and a precision chromatic tuner for optimum sound tailoring.
- this guitar has an adjustable truss rod

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01DW6ACI8 |
| Back Material | Nato Wood |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,044 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #13 in Acoustic Guitars #32 in Acoustic-Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Color Name | Conert |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,302) |
| Date First Available | April 4, 2016 |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Piezo |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 6.49 pounds |
| Item model number | FSX800C |
| Neck Material Type | Wood |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 41.6 x 19.1 x 6 inches |
| Scale Length | 25.6 Inches |
| Size | Concert |
| String Material | Phosphor Bronze |
| Top Material | Spruce Wood |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Nato Wood
- **Body Material:** Mahogany
- **Brand:** Yamaha
- **Color:** Conert
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Rosewood
- **Guitar Bridge System:** Fixed
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** Piezo
- **Neck Material Type:** Wood
- **String Material Type:** Phosphor Bronze
- **Top Material Type:** Spruce Wood

## Images

![FSX800C Small Body Solid Top Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Natural - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616-FgaQcOL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the depth of the body?**
A: 4 1/2 inches

**Q: How is the action on this guitar?**
A: There is sample-to-sample variation in guitars. My FG800 was just about perfect: about 2.5mm at the fat E string and 2mm at the thin E string. Very easy to play from the get-go.

**Q: can nylon strings be used with the piezo?**
A: Yes but this guitar really isn't designed for nylon strings.  The neck and body expect the much higher tension of steel strings and nylon strings wouldn't fit in the nut slots.

**Q: This is a gift for my 18 y.o. son.  Would this look too small for a man of 5'8', 140 pounds who is playing on stage w/ other men?**
A: This is still considered a full size instrument and would not 'look small' for him to play.  In fact this size of guitar is preferred by many artists for comfort and/or tone reasons.  Many artists you see live or on TV are playing guitars of similar body shape and size.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars with a Caveat
*by C***T on November 25, 2024*

The Yamaha FS800 deserves all of its accolades. It's a great guitar. I consider myself on the low end of intermediate and I just love this guitar. I give it a five-star rating, but with the caveat that I needed to take it to my local guitar shop to have it professionally set-up and replaced the factory strings with Elixirs. It was playable, but the action was too high, and the neck needed some modest adjustments. But with those updates it sounds and plays amazing. While this is positioned as an entry-level guitar, it's a great guitar for anyone at any level. Your first guitar, a second guitar for an experienced player, etc. I love the slightly smaller size, the look. It's definitely a worthy investment. Guitar strings and guitar tone preferences are very personal. For me it took a few rounds of trying different strings to get the sound I like. I loved the guitar from the start, but my string choices led the guitar to sound a bit too twangy and boxy for my taste. Part of that is the function of a slightly smaller body. But I still wanted a bit more depth to the sound. After many experiments, I ended up using Martin Retro Monel Light guitar strings. They really make the guitar have a bit more depth to the sound but also lend a nice brightness. While my sound preference is personal and may not apply everyone, I wanted to share my string journey.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great guitar for the money.
*by R***Y on October 12, 2020*

I have played guitar for many years, and have played all levels of quality, so I can give you a pretty good assessment of this Yamaha. A lot of what I have to say will echo what many of the other reviews have mentioned. 1. The guitar is shipped in a basic cardboard box without much protection. The first guitar I received the box was damaged on the side, and the guitar was cracked all the way down the front and I had to return it and get a replacement sent. Fortunately the second guitar showed up flawless. 2. The fretboard inlays are very small and you really can’t see them when you are playing so you have to use the side dots instead. Some people said they put stickers or something on those frets and I can see why. I just made the adjustment of using the side dots, but it was annoying at first. 3. Some people have complained about the action being too high, but that is not the case for me. I found this guitar to be very playable right out of the box, however I did tweak the truss rod just to make sure it was right. The way I determine that is by putting a capo on the first fret and seeing if the strings buzz. I see no need to mess with the saddle or the nut. The action is plenty low, and it’s not a strain to fret. 4. Some people have complained that the strings that come with the guitar are terrible, but that must be just a personal preference because I don’t feel the need to change them right away. They are medium gauge which is fine for a strummer, but if you plan on doing bends you will want to go to light gauge strings. 5. The sound of this guitar is wonderful. It has a rich, full tone. The built in tuner is fantastic, along with the volume and tone controls for when you plug in. The guitar stays in tune very well. 6. I think the only negative thing I could possibly say is that the neck is a bit wide for me, but that’s just my personal preference. I strongly recommend this guitar for anyone from beginner to experienced who wants a good quality guitar without spending up to a Martin or Taylor.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tone and playability on a budget.
*by J***. on April 28, 2017*

Reviewing the FSX800C - natural finish (Concert size acoustic/electric guitar with nato body). <= I feel the need to post that info because Amazon might very well combine this product listing and review with a Yamaha piano, motorcycle, snowblower or whatever else they make. OVERALL: This is just a phenomenal value guitar at this pricepoint. Don't hesitate. PLAYABILITY: It was ok out of the box. But all new guitars need a basic set up. I repeat: *ALL* NEW GUITARS *NEED* A BASIC SET UP. Wood is a natural product that moves around under tension and with changes in temperature and humidity. Plus the builders at the factory cannot possibly know what the climate of your home is or what type of action and string gauge you prefer, right? Right. Anyway, I've done all my own work for years and this guitar did not need much. The frets were nicely leveled from the factory but I did need to polish them up. The truss rod definitely did need some tightening. As on almost all new guitars (even guitars costing far more), the nut slots were high so I filed them down. After those adjustment, the action was great (with no fret buzz) so I did not need to touch the saddle. Btw, it's hard to see from online photos, but the stock synthetic saddle does indeed have a little compensation carve for the B-string. So my reward for an hour or so of work is that It plays as well as any acoustic I've ever picked up. Also, I find the slightly shorter scale-length very comfortable. The neck is pretty much in the middle of the road as size goes. Neither narrow nor wide, not too fat or too skinny. It should be fine for a wide range of players, (Personally, I prefer a huge fat neck but that's not an option down at this end of the budget.) I LOVE the finish on the neck. The body has a typical gloss finish but the back of the neck is NOT grain-filled and has a satin finish so it feels a lot like playing on raw wood which is fantastic. TONE: I bought a Yamaha FG 340 dreadnought way back in 1990 (still have it) but I always wanted a smaller acoustic/electric. This guitar doesn't quite have the deep bass that you get from a larger dreadnought guitar but I find that it's plenty loud acoustically and has a punchy, crisp voice. Whatever they did with the scalloped-bracing seems to have worked. It's versatile for solo playing, sing-along strumming and it mixes well with other instruments. (I've always found dreadnoughts to have too much boom and sizzle.) ELECTRONICS: Built-in tuner is nice and simple. I've only briefly tried it plugged into a PA and the volume and EQ controls seem to work very well. The parametric mid control can really help shape your tone. LOOKS: Fit and finish are very good. The 800 is classy but understated (you definitely get more bling on the 820 or 830 but they're more spendy, of course). The fingerboard inlays are pretty small and not super-visible but the side-dots are fine. All in all, this guitar is definitely worth what they're asking for it.

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