Yamaha FS850 Acoustic Guitar

FS850 – An-All Mahogany Acoustic Guitar

Using mahogany for the body binding as well gives this model a warm, woody design to match the distinctive richness in the middle frequencies. The small and thin body is perfect not only for female/young players but for intermediate to upper-level finger-picking style players.

FS850 Overview

Guitar Front Side

Guitar Back Side

Newly Developed Scalloped Bracing

(1) New Scalloped Bracing | (2) Normal Bracing

A new FG has louder and stronger sound in the low- to mid-ranges, thanks to cutting-edge acoustic analysis technology developed by the Yamaha R&D Division. Yamaha’s engineers have achieved this sound by utilizing analysis and simulation to arrive at the best bracing design without depending on tradition or guesswork. This analysis led to the development of the new scalloped bracing pattern, a new and ideal acoustic structure that maintains the durability of the top board while bringing out the most sound the Yamaha FG has to offer.

50 Years of History

The history of Yamaha‘s FG series started in 1966 with the release of the FG180 and FG150. Over the 50 years since its introduction, we have developed and produced several generations of FG – all of which have made FG the ideal acoustic for contemporary players. In all, there have been over 200 FG models since 1966.

The Power of Choice

2 body shapes, including an all-new FS concert size; 5 grades featuring different tonewood options; a myriad of color options; acoustic or electric-acoustic models. Whatever the personality of your music, there’s an FG to match.

Made in Yamaha

Every aspect of an FG is crafted to make a better guitar. From painstakingly cured and dried woods to beautiful hand-sprayed finishes and detailed quality control checks each and every FG is made to be a lifelong partner.

Yamaha FS850 Specifications

Model	FS850
Body Shape	Concert (Small)
Scale Length	634mm (25”)
Body Length	497mm (19 9/16″)
Total Length	1021mm (40 3/16″)
Body Width	380mm (14 15/16″)
Body Depth	90-110mm (3 9/16”- 4 5/16”)
Nut Width	43mm (1 11/16”)
String Spacing *	10.0mm
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 EXP11
Accessories	Hex Wrench
Case	None