Yamaha FS400C Concert Cutaway Acoustic Guitar

The Yamaha FS400C is a steel-string acoustic guitar from Yamaha's F400 Series, designed with a compact concert-style cutaway body that combines comfortable playability with a clear, balanced acoustic sound. It features a spruce top paired with locally sourced tonewood back and sides, producing a bright, warm and resonant tone suitable for strumming, fingerstyle playing, songwriting and everyday practice. Its compact body dimensions and 634 mm (25-inch) scale length make it comfortable to handle, while the cutaway design provides easier access to the upper frets for melodic passages and lead playing.

The FS400C features carefully designed internal bracing and an ultra-thin polyurethane finish that help enhance body resonance and natural tonal response. Its shorter scale length and 43 mm nut width offer a comfortable playing experience, particularly for beginners and guitarists who prefer a compact instrument. The concert cutaway body provides greater freedom when playing higher notes, while the six-string steel-string configuration delivers a familiar acoustic guitar experience. This is a purely acoustic model without an onboard pickup, preamp or electronic controls.

The guitar features a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, locally sourced tonewood neck and covered chrome tuning machines for reliable tuning adjustment. Its modern minimalist design is available in Natural Satin and Smoky Black finishes, with a matte body and neck finish that allows the natural wood texture to remain noticeable. The instrument has no body binding or pickguard, maintaining its clean appearance. It also includes black ABS bridge pins and a hex wrench for adjustments. Its lightweight construction and comfortable body shape make it suitable for regular practice and transportation.

Key Features

• Yamaha F400 Series acoustic guitar
• Compact concert cutaway-style body
• Spruce top construction
• Locally sourced tonewood back and sides
• Carefully designed internal bracing
• Ultra-thin polyurethane finish
• Warm, clear and balanced acoustic tone
• 634 mm (25-inch) scale length
• Comfortable 43 mm nut width
• Enhanced upper-fret accessibility through cutaway design
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Rosewood bridge
• Locally sourced tonewood neck
• Covered chrome tuning machines
• Black ABS bridge pins
• Minimalist modern design
• Matte body and neck finish
• Available in Natural Satin and Smoky Black
• No onboard electronics
• Hex wrench included

Specifications

• Type: Steel-String Acoustic Guitar
• Series: Yamaha F400 Series
• Model: FS400C
• Body Shape / Product Type: Concert Cutaway Style
• Materials / Construction:
  • Top: Spruce
  • Back: Locally Sourced Tonewood
  • Sides: Locally Sourced Tonewood
  • Neck: Locally Sourced Tonewood
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Nut: Urea
  • Saddle: Urea
• Dimensions / Scale / Size:
  • Scale Length: 634 mm (25")
  • Body Length: 497 mm (19-9/16")
  • Total Length: 1,021 mm (40-3/16")
  • Body Width: 380 mm (14-15/16")
  • Body Depth: 96–116 mm (3-13/16"–4-9/16")
  • Nut Width: 43 mm (1-11/16")
  • String Spacing: 10 mm
  • Fingerboard Radius: R400 mm (15-3/4")
• Key Technical Specifications:
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • String Type: Steel
  • Factory String Gauges: .012 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042 / .053
  • Bracing: Carefully Designed Internal Bracing
• Electronics / Connectivity:
  • Electronics: None
  • Pickup System: None
  • Preamp: None
  • Controls: None
  • Connections: None
• Hardware:
  • Tuning Machines: Covered Chrome
  • Bridge Pins: Black ABS
• Finish / Color: Natural Satin or Smoky Black, Matte Body and Neck Finish
• Included Accessories: Hex Wrench
• Other Relevant Specifications:
  • Body Binding: None
  • Pickguard: None
  • Soundhole Inlay: Brown (Natural Satin) / White (Smoky Black)
  • Case: Not Included

The Yamaha FS400C is an excellent choice for beginners, students and intermediate guitarists looking for an affordable, comfortable and versatile acoustic guitar. Its compact concert body, shorter scale length and cutaway construction provide comfortable handling and convenient upper-fret access. Combined with its spruce top, balanced acoustic sound and minimalist design, it is well suited for learning, daily practice, fingerstyle playing, songwriting and casual performances.