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Quick answer: Choose the F280 acoustic guitar if you want a classic full-size body at the lowest price. Choose the FS80C acoustic guitar if you prefer a smaller, more compact body with a cutaway for easier reach to the higher frets. Both are made in India, with the same spruce top, rosewood fingerboard and neck dimensions, so the main difference is the body.
If you're shopping for a first acoustic guitar in India, you've probably noticed that Yamaha's two most popular models look almost identical on paper. Yamaha makes both the FS80C and F280 in India, at the Yamaha Music India factory in Chennai. Both are designed for beginners and cost less than ₹10,000. So how do you choose? This guide compares the FS80C vs F280 side by side, so you can pick with confidence.
| Yamaha F280 Guitar | Yamaha FS80C Guitar | |
|---|---|---|
| Body shape | Traditional Western | Concert Cutaway |
| Body width | 412 mm | 380 mm |
| Body length | 505 mm | 497 mm |
| Total length | 1029 mm | 1021 mm |
| Scale length | 634 mm | 634 mm |
| Top | Spruce | Spruce |
| Back, sides and neck | Tonewood | Tonewood |
| Fingerboard and bridge | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Finish | Gloss top, matt back and sides | Gloss top, matt back and sides |
| Tuners | Covered chrome | Covered chrome |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colours | Natural, Black, Tobacco Brown Sunburst, Wood Brown | Natural, Black, Tobacco Brown Sunburst, Wood Brown |
| MRP | ₹7,990 | ₹9,490 |
*Prices are MRP at the time of writing.
This is the real difference. The F280 has a traditional western body, a full-size shape that many people picture when they imagine an acoustic guitar. The FS80C has a concert cutaway body that is about 32 mm narrower (380 mm against 412 mm), and the cutaway is a curve on the body that makes it easier to reach the higher frets. Yamaha describes the FS series as compact and comfortable, a good choice for players who prefer a smaller guitar with a balanced tone.
The FS80C's smaller body is easier to hold, especially for younger players, students and anyone who plays seated for long sessions. The F280's larger body gives you more room to rest your arm and is a good fit for adults who like a classic full-size feel. A larger body also generally gives a bit more volume and bass.
The F280 is ₹1,500 cheaper than the FS80C. If you're buying your very first guitar on a tight budget, that saving can go toward a tuner, strings, or a bag.
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Quite a lot. Both guitars share:
Because the wood, strings and neck are the same, the two guitars feel very similar to play. The body shape is what sets them apart. The FS80C is also rated 4.9 from 17 reviews on the store.
| Choose the F280 if you… | Choose the FS80C if you… |
| Want the lowest price | Prefer a smaller, more compact body |
| Like a classic full-size acoustic guitar | Are a younger or smaller player |
| Mostly strum chords and sing along | Want easier reach to the higher frets |
| Have a larger frame and like a bigger body | Play for long sessions and want a comfortable body |
If you can, hold both before deciding. Comfort matters more than a small price difference, and a guitar that feels good is the one you'll keep playing.
Neither guitar comes with a case, so plan for a few extras. A tuner, spare strings and a gig bag are the basics. Our guide to guitar strings, tuners and amplifiers covers them, and our guide to protecting your guitar from humidity will keep it in good shape through the monsoon and dry months.
New to guitars? Read our guide to the best guitars for beginners.
Want to plug into an amplifier or sound system? Neither the F280 nor the FS80C has electronics. See our electro-acoustic guitar guide for options with a built-in pickup.
Both are designed for beginners. The F280 is cheaper, and the FS80C has a more compact body with a cutaway.
The body shape. The F280 has a full-size traditional western body, and the FS80C has a narrower concert cutaway body. The wood, neck and strings are the same, and the FS80C costs ₹1,500 more.
Yes. Both are made at the Yamaha Music India factory in Chennai, exclusively for India.
No. The box includes a hex wrench, and a case is not included.
No. Neither has built-in electronics. Look at an electro-acoustic guitar if you want to plug in.
Both come in Natural, Black and Wood Brown. The F280 also comes in Brown Sunburst, and the FS80C in Tobacco Brown Sunburst.
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