Yamaha FGX830C BL Solid Top Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w/ Pickup Black

Yamaha Guitars 60th Anniversary Giveaway

Until 31st October, purchase any Yamaha acoustic, electric or bass guitar, and enter the competition to win a limited edition 60th Anniversary Revstar Professional electric guitar (RRP $5199). Create / log-in to the Yamaha Australia website and register your instrument, fill out the form (please retain your proof of purchase, as it will be required during registration), and answer the following questions before 11:59pm AEST 31st October 2026:

• What year did Yamaha start producing guitars?
• In 25 words or less, tell us what Yamaha Guitars mean to you.

The winner will be notified by 5pm AEST Thursday 18th November 2026 (you will be required to provide your contact details to Yamaha Australia when registering your product as above).

Please Note: Second-hand items are not eligible. One entry per eligible purchase. Only instruments that have been paid in full and invoiced by October 31st are eligible. If purchasing via layby, please ensure the full balance is paid by October 31st. Pre-Order / Backorder products will only be eligible if they are delivered and invoiced by October 31st; any pre-order / backorder ETA is an ETA only and is not a guarantee that the product will be available by this date. Full terms and conditions are available here.A full list of eligible products is available here.

Rich, Clear Tone with Stage-Ready Versatility

The Yamaha FGX830C BL pairs the bold projection of a dreadnought with the clarity and harmonic depth of rosewood back and sides. Its solid spruce top is supported by newly developed scalloped bracing, allowing the guitar to produce stronger lows and richer overtones while keeping the top stable and responsive. The cutaway design makes upper-fret playing smooth and accessible, and the gloss black finish adds a sleek, modern look. When amplified, Yamaha’s System66 preamp and under-saddle piezo pickup deliver a clean, balanced tone with detailed control via the 3-band EQ, Mid Frequency adjustment and onboard tuner. Whether strumming or fingerpicking, the FGX830C offers a refined, expressive acoustic-electric voice suited to home, stage or studio.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this model is a great choice for players wanting rosewood richness, strong projection and reliable electronics in a classic dreadnought cutaway.

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