Yamaha FX400 Smoky Black

In the spirit of Yamaha "F Series": simplicity, reliability, and efficiency

Inspired by a simple and modern design, the Yamaha FX400 follows a pragmatic approach: an acoustic guitar with a clean look, manufacturing focused on durability, and coherent electro-acoustic equipment for hassle-free amplified playing. Its positioning emphasizes stability and consistency, with a contemporary matte aesthetic that highlights the wood texture.

Who is it for, and in which styles?

The FX400 is aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists who want an electro-acoustic guitar that is easy to handle and ready for rehearsals, stage, or home studio. The Dreadnought format is well suited for pick accompaniment, pop/rock, folk, and variety styles, while remaining comfortable for fingerpicking. The built-in tuner and phase inverter are real assets for quickly switching songs and reducing feedback issues during sound reinforcement.

Sound

With a spruce top, the Yamaha FX400 targets a balanced range: attack for pick playing, good clarity in the highs, and a dynamic response appreciated when varying the right hand. The Dreadnought body shape favors projection and presence in the low-mid frequencies, useful for carrying rhythm parts. When plugged in, the SYSTEM75 electronics and its 4-band EQ allow fine adjustment of the tone (brightness, mids, warmth) to maintain a natural sound depending on the amplifier or PA, while the phase inverter helps reduce certain frequencies responsible for feedback.

Technical specifications

Type	electro-acoustic guitar	Bridge	rosewood
Body shape	Dreadnought style	Neck finish	matte
Top	spruce	Scale length	25" / 634 mm
Back and sides	tonewoods sourced locally	Nut width	1 11/16" / 43 mm
Rosette	white inlay	Tuners	chrome, covered
Body finish	matte	System	SYSTEM75
Neck material	tonewood sourced locally	Controls	volume / 4-band equalizer / tuner / phase inverter
Fingerboard	rosewood