Yamaha - FG850 Traditional Western Acoustic Guitar
Yamaha - FG850 Traditional Western Acoustic Guitar
An all-mahogany FG. Using mahogany for the body binding as well gives this model a warm, woody design to match the distinctive richness in the middle frequencies.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Yamaha's legendary quality control ensuring exceptional consistency. Outstanding playability and comfortable action at every price. Japanese engineering precision optimizing every design detail. Reliability that you can count on for years of regular playing.
Yamaha acoustic guitars play beautifully right out of the box - their quality control is genuinely legendary. Add a quality tuner, a capo, and a pack of Elixir strings, and you're ready for everything.
Yamaha delivers consistent quality, outstanding playability, and reliable performance at every acoustic price point. Great tone, great feel, no surprises - it's the choice that always makes sense whether you're just starting or adding a reliable workhorse to your collection.
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Features
- Traditional Western Body
- Solid Mahogany Top
- Mahogany Back & Sides
- Newly Developed Scalloped Bracing
- Warm and Woody Design
| Body Shape | Traditional Western (Dreadnought) | |
| Scale Length | 650mm (25 9/16”) | |
| Body Length | 505mm (19 7/8") | |
| Total Length | 1038mm (40 7/8") | |
| Body Width | 412mm (16 1/4") | |
| Body Depth | 100-118mm (3 15/16”- 4 5/8”) | |
| Nut Width | 43mm (1 11/16”) | |
| String Spacing * | 11.0mm | |
| Top Material | Solid Mahogany | |
| Back Material | Mahogany | |
| Side Material | Mahogany | |
| Neck Material | Nato | |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood | |
| Fingerboard Radius | R400mm (15 3/4") | |
| Bridge Material | Rosewood | |
| Nut Material | Urea | |
| Saddle Material | Urea | |
| Bridge Pins | Black ABS with White Dot | |
| Tuners | Die-cast Chrome(TM29T) | |
| Body Binding | Mahogany + Cream | |
| Soundhole Inlay | Abalone w/ Black + White | |
| Pickguard | Tortoise Pattern | |
| Body Finish | Gloss | |
| Neck Finish | Matt | |
| Electronics | None | |
| Controls | None | |
| Connections | None | |
| Strings | Yamaha FS50BT or D'Addario XT | |
| Accessories | Hex Wrench | |
| Case | None | |
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Yamaha is one of the most recognized names in musical instruments worldwide. Known for exceptional build quality, innovative design, and reliable performance across every price range, Yamaha instruments are trusted by beginners and touring professionals alike.
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