The Guitar That's Been Getting People Playing for Decades
There's a reason you see the Yamaha F310 in music classrooms, living rooms, and open mic nights the world over. It's not flashy, it's not trying to be anything it isn't — it's just a well-built, good-sounding acoustic guitar that shows up every time you pick it up. The Tobacco Brown Sunburst finish gives it a little personality without going over the top, and once it's in your hands, it's easy to understand why this model has held its place as one of the best-selling acoustic guitars in the world in its class.
Built around a spruce top and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, the F310 delivers a bright, balanced tone that responds well whether you're strumming open chords or picking out a melody. The slim neck profile and slightly reduced body depth make it comfortable for a wide range of players — not just beginners, though beginners will love it.
If you're looking for a dependable everyday acoustic that won't leave you second-guessing your purchase six months in, the F310 is worth a long, honest look.
Spruce Top, Rosewood Where It Counts
The spruce top is the acoustic workhorse of the guitar world for good reason — it's bright, clear, and responsive across a wide dynamic range. On the F310, it gives the guitar punch and clarity even at lower volumes, so your playing cuts through whether you're sitting around a campfire or practicing late at night. The top is finished in a high-gloss coat that protects the wood and helps the Tobacco Brown Sunburst finish look sharp.
Real rosewood on both the fingerboard and bridge is a meaningful touch at this price point. Rosewood has a smooth, slightly warm character under your fingertips, and it contributes to a tone that feels a bit rounder and more complex than you might expect. The covered chrome tuners hold pitch reliably — one less thing to stress about when you're learning or playing out.
A Neck That Gets Out of Your Way
The F310's neck is built with a slim profile and a 43mm nut width (about 1-11/16 inches), which gives you enough room to form chords cleanly without feeling like the neck is working against you. The scale length of 634mm (25 inches) is slightly shorter than some full-size acoustics, which reduces string tension just enough to make barre chords and full stretches a little more forgiving — especially helpful if your fretting hand is still building strength.
The neck carries a matte finish, which feels noticeably different from the gloss body — your hand moves freely up and down without sticking. It's a small detail Yamaha carries through their acoustic lineup, and players who've spent time on cheaper guitars notice it right away. The fingerboard radius is 400mm (approximately 15-3/4 inches), which is fairly flat and suits both chord playing and single-note runs.
Traditional Western Body, Dreadnought Voice
The F310 uses what Yamaha calls a Traditional Western body — a full dreadnought shape that produces a full, projecting sound with a strong low end and clear mids. It's the body shape that's driven acoustic guitar playing for over a century, and for good reason. You get volume, resonance, and versatility without needing to plug in.
The back and sides are made from locally sourced tonewood — Yamaha intentionally varies the species used based on availability and sustainable procurement practices, so what you get in the box may be meranti, nato, or a similar hardwood. Whatever the species, the pairing with a spruce top produces a balanced response that works equally well for strumming, fingerpicking, or vocal accompaniment. There are no electronics on the F310 — it's a purely acoustic instrument, which keeps the setup simple and the sound honest.
Product Features:
- Body Shape: Traditional Western (Dreadnought)
- Top: Spruce (laminate), high-gloss finish
- Back and Sides: Locally sourced tonewood (species varies by production run)
- Neck: Locally sourced tonewood, matte finish
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 400mm (15-3/4") radius, 43mm nut width
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 634mm (25")
- Frets: 20
- Tuners: Covered chrome (TM-14P)
- Finish: Tobacco Brown Sunburst, gloss body / matte neck
- No onboard electronics — purely acoustic
Brand: Yamaha
Model: F310
SKU: F310I TBS
Condition: New
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