Yamaha FGC-TA Brown Sunburst
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Yamaha
FGC-TA Brown Sunburst
Product Info
Article Number:
531930
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
FGC-TA Brown Sunburst
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$817.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This FGC-TA is a really solid choice for the gigging acoustic player who wants a good amplified tone without a ton of fuss. The mahogany gives it a warm, focused voice, and the System 70 pickup is surprisingly good for a factory-installed unit. It's a well-built instrument perfect for singer-songwriters and folks playing in smaller bands.
Product Description
- Yamaha FGC-TA Brown Sunburst
- Steel-string guitar with pickup
- With cuteway
- Body: Mahogany (Khaya ivorensis)
- Top: Solid spruce
- Neck: Mahogany (Khaya ivorensis)
- Fingerboard and bridge: Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 20 Frets
- Chrome machine heads by Di-cast (TM29T)
- Electronics: system 70+SRT Piezo
- - the actuator inside reacts to string vibration as well as playing style and produces authentic adjustable and combinable reverb/chorus sounds
- Controls: Reverb/Chorus/TA Switch/Volume
- Original stringing: FS 50 BT
- Colour: Brown Sunburst
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers rich, responsive projection and warmth.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide a focused, balanced tone.
- • System 70+SRT pickup offers surprisingly natural amplified sound.
- • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge contribute to a smooth feel and sustain.
CONS
- • Mahogany can be a bit 'boxy' compared to other tonewood combinations.
- • Cutaway access isn't as comfortable as some higher-end models.
- • Reverb/chorus effects, while usable, are somewhat limited in customization.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany (Khaya ivorensis)
Neck Material
Mahogany (Khaya ivorensis)
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Yamaha System 70+SRT Piezo with Reverb/Chorus
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a very competent piezo system, offering a natural sound that’s better than many budget alternatives; don’t expect the nuance of a high-end condenser mic, though.
The 43mm nut width offers a bit more room, but the neck profile is fairly standard – not overly thick or thin, should suit most players, though those with very large hands might prefer something wider.
The finish itself won't drastically alter the tone, but the thicker sunbursts sometimes add a tiny bit of dampening – it's negligible in this case, and mostly a cosmetic consideration.
