Yamaha Music continues the legacy with the New Yamaha FX280 and FSX80C handcrafted in India

Written by Ben

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October 1, 2021

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Yamaha Music India introduces two new models – The Yamaha FX280 and Yamaha FSX80C into their Made In India Guitar Lineup. The models built to deliver superior acoustic tone and resonance help to recreate natural tone and dynamics and are perfect for both beginner and intermediate musicians.

The structural strength of the Guitar is excellent. These Guitars come with a Spruce top and Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge. These Guitars are made in India as Yamaha India aims to provide instruments of finest-quality materials at affordable prices.

The newly launched Yamaha FX280 handcrafted in India
The newly launched Yamaha FX280 handcrafted in India

Rehan Siddiqui, Business Head, Musical Instruments, Yamaha Music India said, “The hallmark of our F-series Guitars has been superior quality, tone, and durability at competitive prices and these new models stand exactly for the same. We’ve introduced these models to further elevate the experience of our customers by taking their playing to the next level. We believe that with these models we can accompany both amateurs and seasoned musicians on their musical journey.”

The newly introduced FX280 and FSX80C comes with the following features:

Acoustic Resonance Transducer (A.R.T) pickup system: Yamaha’s A.R.T. The pickup system is designed to offer natural, dynamic, and expressive electro-acoustic sound.

Innovative Construction to Build Finest Guitars: The total length of the FX280 is 40.5 inches and that of FSX80C is 40.2 inches. Both the Guitars are sleeker than the standard size making it easier to handle by the players, especially beginners.

Sturdy Design and Finest-Quality Materials: Superior quality at competitive prices.

  • FX280 – Traditional Western body with Spruce Top
  • FSX80C – Concert body cutaway for outstanding comfort

Ideal for both home and stage performances:  FX280 and FSX80C are the perfect acoustic-electric Guitars for beginners. These models provide great Yamaha quality and the authentic plugged-in sound with warm and natural body resonance. Both models are ideal choice for casual strumming as well as stage performances.

Style and design: FX280 comes with traditional western body and is available in two colors, i.e. Natural, and Tobacco Brown Sunburst.

On the other hand, FSX80C comes with concert cutaway shape for comfortable playability and is available in Natural and Black colors.

Pricing and Availability

Priced at INR 10,990/-, the Yamaha FX280 and INR 11,990/- for FSX80C will be available in leading musical stores – Yamaha Music Squares and Yamaha authorized dealers.

More about the product: https://in.yamaha.com/en/news_events/2021/fX280_fsx80c_yamaha_acoustic_guitar.html

General Specifications
FX280FSX80C
Body ShapeTraditional WesternConcert Cutaway
Scale Length634mm (25″)634mm (25″)
Body Length505mm (19 7/8″)497mm (19 9/16″)
Total Length1029mm (40 1/2″)1021mm (40 3/16″)
Top MaterialSpruceSpruce
Fingerboard MaterialRosewoodRosewood
Body FinishTop: GlossSide/Back: MattTop: GlossSide/Back: Matt
Neck FinishMattMatt
ElectronicsSYSTEM68 + ART 1way PickupSYSTEM68 + ART 1way Pickup
ControlsVol/Tone/TunerVol/Tone/Tuner
ConnectionsLINE OUTLINE OUT
AccessoriesHex Wrench, 2 x AA BatteriesHex Wrench, 2 x AA Batteries

About Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd.

Established in March 2008, Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd. is part of the Yamaha Corporation worldwide group of companies and offers a full line of Yamaha musical instruments, Pro-Audio and Audio-Visual equipment to the Indian market. It began its operations in October 2008 with its headquarters at Gurgaon, Haryana. In 2019, Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd. opened its factory in India located in Kanchipuram, which is 71 km from Chennai, focusing on the production of Keyboard and Guitar, and now ready to gear up for further production of more western musical instruments.

Yamaha’s corporate philosophies are embedded in customer-oriented management and operations; providing excellence in products and services; continuous efforts to expand their existing market and create new markets; enhancement of research and development on a long-range perspective; commitment to care for end users through providing even better service after sale; pursuit of further globalization of Yamaha’s business; fostering positive growth through diversification.

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