If you are looking for a first acoustic guitar that is reliable, comfortable and backed by a trusted brand, the Yamaha F280 is one of the most popular choices in India. Yamaha describes it as an exclusive model for India, made in the Yamaha Music India factory. Here is what you should know before you buy one from Presto Forte in Thumpoly, Alappuzha.

Made in India, for India

According to Yamaha, the F280 is made at the Yamaha Music India factory, with the high durability and stability proven by Yamaha's quality standards, and comfortable playability for beginners. That combination of a well-known brand and an affordable price is why it is a common recommendation for students across Kerala.

Spruce top and full traditional western body

The F280 has a spruce top on a traditional western (dreadnought-style) body. This large body shape gives a loud, full acoustic tone that works well for strumming film songs, worship music and campfire sessions. The top has a gloss finish, while the back and sides have a matt finish.

Comfortable playability for beginners

The F280 uses Yamaha's standard 634 mm (25") scale length and a 43 mm nut width, with a matt-finish neck and a rosewood fingerboard. Covered chrome tuners help keep the guitar in tune.

Yamaha F280 official specifications

• Body shape: Traditional Western
• Scale length: 634 mm (25")
• Body length: 505 mm; total length: 1029 mm
• Body width: 412 mm; body depth: 96–116 mm
• Nut width: 43 mm
• Top: Spruce
• Back, sides and neck: Tonewood
• Fingerboard and bridge: Rosewood
• Nut and saddle: Urea
• Tuners: Covered chrome (TM-14P)
• Finish: Top gloss, back/sides matt; neck matt
• Electronics: None (pure acoustic)
• Accessories: Hex wrench; case not included

Source: Yamaha's published F280 specifications.

Price at Presto Forte

The Yamaha F280 Natural and the Yamaha F280 TBS Brown Sunburst are each listed at ₹7,990 on prestoforte.com at the time of writing. Please check the product page for the latest price and stock.

Looking after your guitar in Kerala

Humidity during the monsoon can affect any wooden guitar. Store it in a gig bag or case, keep it away from damp walls and direct sunlight, and wipe the strings after playing to slow down rust. Changing strings regularly keeps the tone bright and the guitar easier to tune.

Your music starts here

Visit our showroom in Thumpoly to see and play the F280, or order through our website with delivery across Kerala.

Presto Forte
Thumpoly P.O., Alappuzha 688008, Kerala
Call / WhatsApp: +91 99957 88356
Email: sales@prestoforte.com