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product_id: 28543106
title: "FGX820C Solid Top Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Natural"
brand: "yamaha"
price: "R20499"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/28543106-fgx820c-solid-top-cutaway-acoustic-electric-guitar-natural
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Mahogany Back & Sides Solid Sitka Spruce Top System 66 EQ FGX820C Solid Top Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Natural

**Brand:** yamaha
**Price:** R20499
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate Your Performance with Yamaha's Masterpiece!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** FGX820C Solid Top Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Natural by yamaha
- **How much does it cost?** R20499 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/28543106-fgx820c-solid-top-cutaway-acoustic-electric-guitar-natural)

## Best For

- yamaha enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yamaha brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Adjustable truss rod for optimal neck stability and playability.
- • **Tailored to You:** System 66 with 3-band EQ for personalized sound shaping.
- • **Precision Tuning:** Diecast Tuners ensure your sound stays sharp and true.
- • **Unleash Your Sound:** Crafted with a Solid Sitka Spruce Top for rich resonance.
- • **Sustain Meets Style:** Elegant Mahogany Back & Sides for a warm, balanced tone.

## Overview

The Yamaha FGX820C is a premium acoustic-electric guitar featuring a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a rosewood fingerboard. Equipped with System 66 for advanced sound control, this guitar is designed for musicians seeking both quality and versatility.

## Description

In addition to warmer and stronger sound thanks to the mahogany back and sides, the body binding and fingerboard binding are cream plastic, for an upgraded look. A wealth of color options are available.

## Features

- Solid Sitka Spruce Top
- Mahogany Back & Sides
- Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge
- Diecast Tuners
- System 66 feature an under-saddle piezo pickup with a 3-band EQ, an adjustable mid-range frequency control, and a precision chromatic tuner for optimum sound tailoring.
- this guitar has an adjustable truss rod

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Yamaha
- **Color:** Natural
- **Top Material Type:** Sitka Spruce Wood
- **Body Material:** Mahogany
- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany Wood
- **Neck Material Type:** Mahogany
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Rosewood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** Piezo
- **String Material Type:** Phosphor Bronze
- **Hand Orientation:** Right

## Images

![FGX820C Solid Top Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Natural - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61X2PrME9kL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Configuration, Color, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: my old yamaha drives me nuts, because of the buzz sounds with the strings. If I buy this one will it buzz?**
A: This is my second Yamaha guitar.  I've found that the Yamaha guitars are terrific as far as their overall quality,  but they need a professional setup.  The bridge tends to be too high and the truss rod needs a slight adjustment.  Take it to a quality luthier who will charge around $50 for a pro setup.  Afterwards,  it will sound and play like a $800 (or more) instrument.

**Q: Does anybody have a fairly accurate measurement of the neck when measured at the nut? Thanks!**
A: 43mm = the nut width = width of fretboard at the nut.

**Q: Is it comfortable?**
A: This was my first guitar.  I found it very comfortable but then I bought a Taylor mini.  Each has its place I still play then both

**Q: Is it high or low action?**
A: In my opinion it's extremely HIGH. It was so high that I took it to my guitar luthier who said " it's unplayable like that" He had to shave off a little of the bridge, adjust the Nut grooves and dress a couple of high frets at the 12th to get it in reasonable shape and for myself to be happy with it. The bass E is 2mm above the 12th fret now so within bounds. She plays and sounds  okay but it's not my favourite guitar by a long chalk to be honest. Spends more time in its case!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Guitar for the Price
*by A***B on May 21, 2025*

Excellent guitar! Sounds great and stays in tune.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Slighly Early and Mint!
*by D***A on April 25, 2025*

My guitar arrived very well packed and in mint condition. 4 of the 6 strings were in tune. Sweetwater has a 55 point inspection in which the sheet was included. Highly recommend them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yamaha always delivers exceptional value.
*by B***T on August 8, 2023*

I couldn't be happier with my new FG820 guitar.I'm not an accomplished player-- sort of an intermediate-- but I know my way around acoustic guitars a bit.I'm not wealthy and it would be silly to consider a $2,000 guitar, and besides I'm admittedly not such a serious player. I play for the enjoyment, and in hopes of getting better and better. This guitar is exactly right for someone like me.It just arrived, and I inspected it, wiped it down, tuned it, and played it.There are two very minor blemishes in the finish that aren't at all critical; one is a slight wave in the lacquer finish on the top, the other is a tiny dent.The action right out of the box is excellent. No string buzz or any other troubles with the factory setup, but very easy to apply bar chords to, and a nice light touch with the rather light strings."But what about the sound?", you ask.Very bright, capable of real loudness, beautiful sustain and projection, very balanced throughout the frequency range-- as everyone has already said. For $300, my goodness! This does not sound like an inexpensive guitar.Being mostly mahogany, the guitar is surprisingly light in weight, but I'm accustomed to heavier woods like rosewood and I know it's no reflection on quality.The mahogany back and sides, though laminate, are just gorgeous, and the neck is a very comfortable size and cross section, finished in a matte treatment for good grip. I love the ivory-colored binding and mother-of-pearl Yamaha emblem on the headstock.If you're like me and aren't a professional musician, but appreciate great value and craftsmanship in a beautiful acoustic guitar, I highly recommend this Yamaha FG820. It would be a great starter guitar or for refining your skills, since its playability is so good.For a bit over $300. Amazing.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-07*