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High-value Folk Acoustic-electric Guitar





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The Yamaha FSX820C folk acoustic-electric guitar stems from a long heritage of amazing FG "folk guitar" acoustic guitars and gives you incredible value at an entry-level price. The guitar's combination of premium tonewoods makes it a great value for seasoned players. Its combination of a smaller folk body, solid Sitka spruce top, and mahogany back and sides is responsible for the FSX820C's beautiful voice. And Yamaha's System-66 electronics take that sound onto the stage. Let your guitar-playing journey start with an amazing instrument you'll love playing for years to come ? the Yamaha FSX820C folk acoustic guitar.





Genuine Sitka spruce top for great tone





Yamaha chose a solid Sitka spruce top for their FSX820C for both its look and tone. Sitka spruce has a well-rounded, articulate sound with excellent projection. These qualities have made it the undisputed leader for acoustic guitar tops throughout the industry. And because it's a solid-wood top, the tone will age gracefully, with enhanced harmonics and greater tonal balance as the years go by. Yamaha also improved their scalloped bracing on the FSX820C to allow for more top movement, resulting in a larger low end and more projection.





Mahogany back and sides





The FSX820C sports a back and sides made from mahogany. This really is a go-to tonewood for strummers at Sweetwater for its warm tone that is always very balanced. Its rich sound enhances the midrange frequencies while maintaining top-end clarity. The sound is gentle and full, which is ideal for vocal accompaniment. Combined with the lively and defined sound of the spruce top, you'll love the rich tone you get from the Yamaha FSX820C's mahogany.





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Yamaha System-66 electronics





The Yamaha FSX820C acoustic-electric guitar also has you covered when it's time to take the stage. The System-66 pickup and preamp electronics deliver the true sound of your guitar's spruce and mahogany tonewoods. The onboard preamp features a 3-band EQ with sweepable mids to help notch out unwanted feedback. It also boasts a fast and reliable tuner to keep your performances sounding great. And the battery compartment is easily accessed on the upper bout of the guitar for quick changes.





Player Port app: the complete beginner's toolkit





With its wallet-friendly price point and extensive feature set, the FSX820C is already a fantastic instrument for beginners or anyone else looking to add a top-notch acoustic to their arsenal. Yamaha is here to sweeten the pot even more, courtesy of their highly versatile Player Port app. Available for both iOS and Android devices, Player Port is a fantastic all-in-one resource for newcomers. Just download the app, register your Yamaha, and gain access to tips, tricks, articles, videos, an FAQ section, and more tools catered especially to the fledgling player. Player Port even comes stock with a free built-in tuner that doesn't require an instrument registration to use, making this incredible app all the more impressive.





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Yamaha FSX820C Folk Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Value-packed acoustic-electric


Folk body style focuses the tone and is comfortable to play


Solid Sitka spruce top ages gracefully


Mahogany back and sides offer warmth and balance


System-66 electronics deliver great plugged-in tone


Single cutaway offers access to the higher frets


Player Port app provides users with tips, tricks, videos, and a built-in instrument tuner