Yamaha
Yamaha F280 Acoustic Guitar
India-exclusive Yamaha acoustic for a confident first step
- Yamaha model made exclusively for India at its Chennai factory
- Full-size Traditional Western body with a spruce top for full, rich sound
- Rosewood fingerboard and covered chrome tuners for everyday reliability
- Comfortable playability designed by Yamaha with first-time players in mind
- Gloss top with matte back and sides, offered in four official colours
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Yamaha F280 Acoustic Guitar
The Yamaha F280 is a full-size acoustic guitar made exclusively for the Indian market at the Yamaha Music India factory in Chennai. It uses a Traditional Western body with a spruce top, tonewood back and sides, a rosewood fingerboard and covered chrome tuners, and it is purely acoustic.
Yamaha designed the F280 as an affordable starting point, with comfortable playability for beginners and the durability Yamaha checks against its own quality standards. It suits first-time learners, students and families looking for a dependable guitar for lessons and home practice.
Key Features
Yamaha F280: made in India, for India
The F280 is an India-exclusive Yamaha model, built at the Yamaha Music India factory in Chennai. It gives local learners an accessible way into a Yamaha guitar without compromising on the brand's build standards.
Full-size Traditional Western body
Its Traditional Western body shape, 1029 mm long overall and 96-116 mm deep, gives the full, rounded sound expected from a standard-size acoustic. It is well suited to strumming chords and accompanying songs.
Spruce top with tonewood back and sides
A spruce top is paired with tonewood back and sides. Spruce is the classic choice for acoustic tops, giving a clear voice that suits both gentle practice and firmer strumming.
Beginner-friendly playability
Yamaha highlights comfortable playability for beginners as a core aim of the F280. The rosewood fingerboard and matt neck finish give a smooth, natural feel as new players work on chords and early fingerpicking.
Durability proven to Yamaha standards
Yamaha states that the F280's durability and stability are proven by its quality standards. For a first guitar that may see daily use at home, in class or on the move, that dependability matters.
Yamaha F280 finishes
The F280 has a gloss top with matte back and sides. Yamaha India shows it in Natural, Wood Brown, Black and Tobacco Brown Sunburst, so learners can pick the look they like.
Covered chrome tuners
Covered chrome tuners handle tuning duties. They are a practical, low-maintenance choice for students who need to tune up at the start of every practice session.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Yamaha F280 and the F310I?
Both are full-size, made-in-India acoustics with a spruce top, rosewood fingerboard and 1029 mm total length. The F280 is Yamaha's India-exclusive model with a gloss top and matte back and sides, while the F310 has a full gloss body.
How is the F280 different from the FX280?
The FX280 is the electro-acoustic option in Yamaha's Made in India range, adding an A.R.T. pickup so it can be plugged into an amp. The F280 is purely acoustic.
Should I choose the F280 or the FS80C?
Pick the F280 for a full-size Traditional Western body. The FS80C uses a smaller concert cutaway body, 1021 mm long overall, which some players, including younger learners, find easier to hold.
Does the F280 have a pickup?
No. Yamaha India lists the F280 among its pure acoustic models, so it has no pickup, controls or output jack.
Who is the F280 meant for?
Yamaha designed it for beginners, so it suits first-time learners, school and college students and anyone wanting an affordable, durable Yamaha acoustic for practice at home.
Why Buy from YMS?
- Authorised Yamaha Premium Retailer
- Genuine stock with full manufacturer warranty
- Demo units at our Bengaluru and Mangaluru stores
- Secure delivery across India
- Free domestic shipping on all orders
Specifications
Overview
| Model | Yamaha F280 |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic guitar |
| Series | F / FX (Made in India) |
| Body shape | Traditional Western |
| Made in | India (Yamaha Music India, Chennai) |
| Finishes | Natural; Wood Brown; Black; Tobacco Brown Sunburst |
Body
| Top | Spruce |
|---|---|
| Back / sides | Tonewood |
| Body finish | Top: gloss; back and sides: matte |
Neck & Fingerboard
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Neck finish | Matt |
Dimensions
| Total length | 1029 mm |
|---|---|
| Body depth | 96-116 mm |
| String spacing | 10 mm |
General
| Tuners | Covered chrome |
|---|---|
| Electronics | None (pure acoustic) |
Specifications from Yamaha India's official Made in India guitar data; Yamaha India does not publish a full spec sheet for this model, and details are subject to change by Yamaha.
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