Yamaha Black Folk Acoustic Electric Guitar Solid Top Rosewood B/S

Derived from the popular FG830, the Yamaha Black Folk Acoustic Electric Guitar Solid Top Rosewood B/S brings the same premium tonewood combination and bold voice to the stage with the addition of a cutaway body and Yamaha’s SYSTEM66 electronics. A solid spruce top paired with rosewood back and sides offers excellent projection and rich overtones, while scalloped bracing enhances responsiveness. Whether unplugged or amplified, the FGX830C is a versatile choice for players seeking full-bodied sound and reliable performance.

Features

• Traditional Western cutaway body shape for bold tone and upper fret access
• Solid spruce top with scalloped bracing for clarity and projection
• Rosewood back and sides for rich lows and shimmering highs
• SYSTEM66 preamp with SRT Piezo pickup and built-in tuner
• Smooth-playing rosewood fingerboard with a 15 3/4" radius
• Die-cast chrome tuners and rosewood bridge
• Abalone sound hole inlay, cream binding, and tortoise pickguard for a classic look
• Available in Black with matching black pickguard

Specifications

General
- Model: FGX830C
- Body Shape: Traditional Western Cutaway

Body
- Top Material: Solid Spruce
- Back & Side Material: Rosewood
- Bracing: Scalloped
- Finish: Gloss
- Binding: Cream
- Sound Hole Inlay: Abalone with Black + White
- Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern (Black on BL color variation)

Neck
- Material: Nato
- Finish: Matte
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Radius: R400 mm (15 3/4")
- Frets: Standard
- Nut Width: 43 mm (1 11/16")
- String Spacing: 11 mm

Hardware
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Nut & Saddle: Urea
- Bridge Pins: Black ABS with White Dot
- Tuners: Die-Cast Chrome (TM29T)

Electronics
- System: SYSTEM66 + SRT Piezo Pickup
- Controls: Volume, 3-Band EQ, Mid Frequency, Tuner
- Output: LINE OUT

Dimensions
- Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16")
- Total Length: 1038 mm (40 7/8")
- Body Length: 505 mm (19 7/8")
- Body Width: 412 mm (16 1/4")
- Body Depth: 100–118 mm (3 15/16" – 4 5/8")

Other
- Strings: Yamaha FS50BT or D'Addario XT
- Accessories: Hex Wrench
- Case: Not Included