Detail 01
System66 analog preamp
Provides onboard 3-band EQ, adjustable midrange frequency control, and chromatic tuning.
Product detailSKU #1500000024997
YamahaFGX830C Folk Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Made for right-handed players who want acoustic playing and onboard electronics in one guitar, the FGX830C combines a traditional cutaway body with a solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides. Its under-saddle piezo pickup feeds Yamaha’s System66 analog preamp, putting 3-band EQ, adjustable midrange frequency control, and a chromatic tuner on the guitar for plugged-in use. Yamaha’s scalloped bracing is designed to reinforce low-to-midrange output while maintaining the top board’s durability.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Plugged-in acoustic playing that calls for onboard EQ, midrange adjustment, and a built-in chromatic tuner.
- Players wanting a traditional-body six-string with cutaway access and a solid spruce top.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers who need a case included with the guitar; the case is sold separately.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Under-saddle piezo pickup
Captures the guitar for use with its onboard preamp system.
Detail 03
20 frets and 25.5-inch scale length
These are the listed playing dimensions for this right-handed six-string.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A case is sold separately.
- 02The onboard System66 system uses AA-size batteries.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the FGX830C have onboard electronics?
Yes. It has an under-saddle piezo pickup and Yamaha’s System66 analog preamp.
02What controls are on the preamp?
It includes 3-band EQ, adjustable midrange frequency control, and a precision chromatic tuner.
03Is a case included?
No. A case is sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Piezo
5 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6-string
- Scale Length
- 25.5
- Neck Shape
- Not
6 detailsBody & build
- Top Material
- Solid Spruce Back &
- Color
- Natural
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Body Type
- Traditional
- Country of Origin
- China
- Neck Wood
- Nato
