Yamaha F400 Natural Satin

Yamaha F400 - Classic Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar With a Stripped-Back Design!

The Yamaha F400 is an acoustic western guitar in the traditional dreadnought style, where Yamaha deliberately focuses on the essential elements of an uncomplicated steel-string guitar. A spruce top, the generous body shape and carefully developed bracing provide the foundation for a full, rich acoustic tone, while the restrained design highlights the natural grain of the woods used.

Traditional Dreadnought Body

With a 505 mm body length, 412 mm width and a depth of 96 to 116 mm, the F400 follows the classic dreadnought shape. This construction provides plenty of body volume, making it suitable for powerful strumming as well as chord-driven accompaniment. The top is spruce, while Yamaha uses locally sourced tonewoods for the back and sides. Depending on availability, different wood species may be used to make efficient use of materials and support more sustainable sourcing.

Matte Finish and Deliberately Simple Appearance

Yamaha omits both a pickguard and body binding on this model. That keeps the F400 pleasantly pared back and lets the wood surfaces stand out visually and to the touch. The ultra-thin polyurethane finish is matte and paired with the calibrated bracing to interfere as little as possible with the instrument's resonance. The neck also has a matte finish, consistently supporting the understated overall concept.

25-Inch Scale for Comfortable Playability

The scale measures 25 inches, or 634 mm. Combined with a 43 mm nut width and an intentionally narrow string spacing, the design aims for comfortable playability. The rosewood fretboard has a 15.75-inch radius, and the bridge is also made of rosewood. Urea is used for the nut and saddle. The covered chrome TM-14P tuners provide functional, straightforward hardware.

Consistently Acoustic-Focused

The F400 has no electronics and focuses entirely on its acoustic character. It ships with strings sized .012, .016, .024, .032, .042 and .053. Black ABS bridge pins and a discreet rosette inlay round out the specs. With its traditional body concept, pared-down design and construction geared toward everyday playability, the Yamaha F400 presents itself as a straightforward acoustic guitar for players seeking an uncomplicated instrument.

Discover the Yamaha F400 as a straightforward dreadnought for your acoustic playing!