{"product_id":"small-body-folk-guitar-solid-sitka-spruce-top-mahogany-back-and-sides-natural","title":"Yamaha FS820 Small Body Concert Acoustic Guitar Natural","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBig Sound, Small Package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever felt swallowed up by a full dreadnought, you're not alone — and that's exactly the problem the Yamaha FS820 was built to solve. The FS (\"Folk Small\") body is Yamaha's answer to players who want a real acoustic guitar that actually fits them. It's noticeably slimmer and shorter than a standard dreadnought, but don't let the compact dimensions fool you — this thing projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FS820 is part of Yamaha's long-running FG\/FS 800 series, a line that's spent decades earning a reputation for dependable build quality at a price that doesn't sting. What sets this model apart from the entry-level FS800 is the solid spruce top and the rosewood fingerboard — two upgrades that genuinely affect how the guitar sounds and feels over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a guitar that works well for fingerpickers, songwriters who record at home, players returning to guitar after a break, and anyone who just wants something comfortable to grab off the wall and play. The 25\" scale and 1-11\/16\" nut width keep things accessible without feeling toy-sized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSolid Top, Focused Tone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FS820 features a solid spruce top — the key spec that separates it from fully laminate guitars in this price range. Solid tops respond to playing dynamics more expressively than laminate, and they tend to open up and improve with age. The scalloped X-bracing underneath reinforces the top while allowing it to vibrate more freely, contributing to a sound that's balanced across the registers with a clear, articulate high end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concert body shape naturally produces a more focused, mid-forward tone compared to the broader low-end boom of a dreadnought. Players often find this works in their favor for fingerpicking, recording, and ensemble playing where you need your guitar to sit in a mix rather than dominate it. The mahogany back and sides add warmth and roundness to the spruce top's natural brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNeck and Playability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FS820 uses a Nato neck — a tonewood often compared to mahogany in density and feel — paired with a rosewood fingerboard. The 25\" scale length (634mm) sits in the sweet spot between a shorter, easier-to-fret scale and the slightly brighter tension of a longer one. Combined with a 1-11\/16\" nut width, the neck feels familiar and comfortable whether you're coming from another acoustic or picking one up for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard radius is R400mm (approximately 15.75\"), which is a fairly flat radius well-suited to chord playing and light lead work. The gloss body finish gives the FS820 a clean, traditional look, while the matte neck finish keeps your fretting hand moving smoothly without the sticky feel that sometimes comes with a high-gloss neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHardware and Finishing Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamaha specced out the FS820 with die-cast chrome tuners, a rosewood bridge, and cream body and fingerboard binding that gives the guitar a polished, put-together look. The tortoiseshell pickguard is a classic touch. Nut and saddle are urea — not bone, but a consistent and stable synthetic material that works well at this price point. The overall fit and finish is notably consistent, which is one of the things Yamaha does particularly well across their acoustic lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concert (Small Body) — slimmer and shorter than a dreadnought for comfortable playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid spruce with scalloped X-bracing for responsive dynamics and focused tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laminate mahogany for warm, balanced sound and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nato with matte finish — smooth and comfortable in the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood, R400mm (15.75\") radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 634mm (25\") — standard and familiar feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43mm (1-11\/16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Die-cast chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge \u0026amp; Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood bridge; cream body and fingerboard binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss body, matte neck — Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamaha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e FS820\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e FS820\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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