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Yamaha FS850 Solid Mahogany Concert Size - $450 (Plano)
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2. FS‑Specific Bracing Geometry
Although the FS850 shares the same bracing pattern as FG models, the concert body uses a MODIFIED layout:
Narrower X‑brace angle → tighter center stiffness, faster attack
Lighter tone bars → quicker response, better articulation
Scallops positioned to enhance midrange punch
3. Why Mahogany + Scalloped Bracing Works So Well
Mahogany tops naturally emphasize:
Warm mids
Woodiness
Controlled bass
Scalloping compensates by:
Adding openness and air
Increasing dynamic range
Preventing the “dry” mahogany compression
🔊 FS850 Tonal Identity (Bracing‑Driven)
If you describe the FS850 in one line:
Warm solid mahogany voice with surprising projection, fast response, and focused midrange — thanks to Yamaha’s scalloped X‑bracing.
This is why the FS850 is one of Yamaha’s strongest concert‑size guitars for fingerstyle and light strumming.
📊 FS850 Bracing vs FG850 Bracing (Quick Table)
Feature FS850 (Concert) FG850 (Dreadnought)
X‑Brace Angle Narrower Wider
Tone Bars Lighter Heavier
Scallop Depth Deeper near lower bout Shallower to control larger top
Tonal Result Fast attack, strong mids, tight bass Bigger bass, more volume, broader projection
Body Influence Smaller top → bracing boosts projection Larger top → bracing controls boominess
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