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YAMAHA FG800 Solid Top Acoustic Guitar,Natural,Guitar Only
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Brand | YAMAHA |
Color | Natural |
Top Material Type | Spruce Wood |
Body Material | Mahogany |
Back Material Type | Rosewood |
Neck Material Type | Nato Wood |
Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | S |
String Material Type | Phosphor Bronze |
Hand Orientation | Right |
About this item
- Solid sitka spruce top
- Nato back & sides
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Rosewood bridge
- Diecast tuners
- This guitar has an adjustable truss rod
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Value for money | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.9 |
For beginners | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Craftsmanship | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | — | 4.5 | — |
Comfort | — | 4.5 | 4.8 | — | 4.6 | — |
Sold By | Genesis-Technologies | Amazon.com | Austin Bazaar | GearTree | Instrumentpro | GearTree |
hand orientation | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right |
number of strings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
fretboard material | Rosewood | Rosewood | Mahogany Wood | Mahogany Wood | Rosewood | Rosewood |
back material | Rosewood | Rosewood | Mahogany Wood | Mahogany | Mahogany | Maple |
top material | Spruce Wood | Spruce Wood | Mahogany Wood | Mahogany Wood | alder | spruce |
string material | Phosphor Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | — |
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Product information
Item Weight | 6.44 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 42.5 x 20.7 x 6.1 inches |
ASIN | B01C92QHLC |
Item model number | FG800 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #16,389 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #45 in Steel-String Acoustic Guitars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 26, 2016 |
Back Material | Rosewood |
Body Material | Mahogany |
Color Name | Natural |
Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | S |
String Material | Phosphor Bronze |
Top Material | Spruce Wood |
Neck Material Type | Nato Wood |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
Size | Dreadnought |
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Product Description
Yamaha's standard acoustic model, with simple and traditional looks and outstanding quality, at an affordable price. A solid-top guitar with authentic sound that is well balanced without sacrificing its robust strength, thanks to the newly developed scalloped bracing design. Can be confidently recommended to all beginner guitarists.
From the manufacturer
50 Years of History
The history of Yamaha‘s FG series started in 1966 with the release of the FG180 and FG150. Over the 50 years since its introduction, we have developed and produced several generations of FG - all of which have made FG the ideal acoustic for contemporary players. In all, there have been over 200 FG models since 1966.
The YAMAHA FG/FS 800 Series
When it was introduced in 1966, the Yamaha FG proved that a great acoustic guitar didn’t need to cost a fortune. With a focus on great playability, musical tone and outstanding build quality, the original FG180 quickly became a classic with countless careers and hit records starting life on an FG. 50 years since the introduction of the FG acoustics, the new range features the best-ever FG tone and the same great playability and class-leading quality that’s made it the choice of millions of guitarists.
The 800 Series has a louder and stronger sound in the low to mid-ranges, thanks to cutting-edge acoustic analysis technology developed by the Yamaha R&D Division. Yamaha’s engineers have achieved this sound by utilizing analysis and simulation to arrive at the best bracing design without depending on tradition.
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Newly Developed Scalloped BracingThe 800 Series features a new scalloped bracing pattern; an ideal acoustic structure that maintains the durability of the top board, while bringing out more of the natural sound of the instrument. |
The Power of Choice2 body shapes, including an all-new FS concert size; 5 grades featuring different tonewood options; a myriad of color options; acoustic or electric-acoustic models. Whatever the personality of your music, there’s an FG to match. |
Made in YamahaEvery aspect is crafted to make a better guitar. From painstakingly cured and dried woods to beautiful hand-sprayed finishes and detailed quality control, each and every FG is made to be a lifelong partner. |
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Customer Reviews |
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Models | Dreadnought, Concert | Dreadnought, Concert, 12-String, Left-Handed | Dreadnought, Concert | Dreadnought | Dreadnought, Concert |
Top | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Mahogany |
Back & Sides | Nato | Mahogany | Rosewood | Flamed Maple | Mahogany |
Fingerboard | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood |
Bridge | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood |
Finish Options | Natural | Natural, Black, Autumn Burst, Brown Sunburst, Sunset Blue, Turquoise, Ruby Red | Natural, Tobacco Sunburst, Autumn Burst, Dusk Sun Red | Natural | Natural |
From the brand
Let Your Soul Sing, Make Waves
We at Yamaha want to inspire peoples' passion and help them take a step forward to express their individuality, emotion and creativity.
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The Yamaha Difference
The perfect combination of traditional craftsmanship and leading edge technology.
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Customers say the guitar has a pretty good sound, with good intonation and clean finishing. They also appreciate the quality, saying it's well built and sounds amazing. Customers also like the value for money, saying its good quality for the price. They say it'll be perfect for beginners, and is really easy to play. Customers like the comfort, saying the guitar is comfortable. However, some customers have mixed opinions on action, and fit.
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Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the guitar. For example, they mention it's pretty good sounding, has good intonation, action, and looks. That said, some say the tone is subjective and that the neck has a matte finish that makes playing very smooth even with sweaty hands.
"...the build quality is solid, no real issues, nice clean joints and clean finishing. Great overall value...." Read more
"...and strumming, stays in tune well, has a killer tone and voice, and looks. I will likely buy one for myself relatively soon. A great, great value!" Read more
"...It's a great guitar and sounds amazing but needs to be setup before it can do that...." Read more
"It's beautiful and sounds amazing. It was also delivered in perfect condition" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the guitar. They mention that it is well built, has a great sound, and is in solid shape. They also appreciate the excellent construction without gaps or excess glue around joints. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...We could not be more happy with the guitar. It has a solid spruce top with scalloped bracing, laminated sides and back, and a Rosewood fingerboard,..." Read more
"...It's a great guitar and sounds amazing but needs to be setup before it can do that...." Read more
"It's beautiful and sounds amazing. It was also delivered in perfect condition" Read more
"...I couldn't be more pleased with the purchase. The construction is excellent without gaps or excess glue around joints...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the guitar. They say it's a good quality for the price, and is awesome for beginners. Some customers even mention that it sounds four times the price.
"...Great overall value.Most importantly, the guitar sounds very good and plays easily...." Read more
"...I will likely buy one for myself relatively soon. A great, great value!" Read more
"...it for the price so still rating it 5 stars as this is an amazing equipment for the price and it forced me to learn a bit of guitar setup so it's..." Read more
"This guitar is a great value. Bang for the buck is there. It offers a deep robust full sound that I enjoy...." Read more
Customers find the guitar easy to play. They mention it's very playable out of the box, and perfect for beginners. The neck and body make it easy to stand while playing, and it sounds rich and warm. Customers also say it can help beginners enjoy guitar better.
"...Most importantly, the guitar sounds very good and plays easily. One thing to note, is that the guitar needed to be set up when it was delivered...." Read more
"...It is extremely well-crafted from all aspects, very playable out of the box, and it sounds and feels wonderful...." Read more
"...It’s play-able, just not the greatest. A beginner who started with this guitar would earn their stripes a little in that department...." Read more
"...and has a good balance between neck and body making it easy to play while standing. Most important is the neck...." Read more
Customers find the tuning of the guitar to be easy and quick. They say the guitar stays in tune after the strings are worn in, and it holds its tune surprisingly well. Some say the product is ready to go and does not require any adjustments to the truss rods or action.
"...was included with the guitar and adjusting the neck and lowering the action was very easy and has held since adjusted...." Read more
"...is equally impressive flatpicking, fingerpicking, and strumming, stays in tune well, has a killer tone and voice, and looks...." Read more
"...It came in good adjustment and in good shape...." Read more
"Stays in tune and the action isn’t to high. Very nice sound. I will recommend this to others" Read more
Customers find the neck of the guitar comfortable, smooth, and easy on the fingers. They also say the matte finish makes playing very smooth, even with sweaty hands. Customers say the chords sound smooth when played and are great with country music.
"...The neck has a matte finish making playing very smooth even with sweaty hands and features a compound neck profile...." Read more
"...The neck is nice and smooth and the frets blend perfectly into the wood...." Read more
"...The resonance, deep, deep sound, and very comfortable neck. It sounds four times the price. And the craftsmanship is very good too! Love this guitar!" Read more
"...The action is very good for an acoustic and the neck is very comfortable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the action of the guitar. Some mention that it stays in tune and the action isn't too high. They also say the action has no buzz and is manageable. However, others say that the action was set higher than what they're used to.
"...The action was very high and the neck had a significant bow in it...." Read more
"...The Yamaha is put together perfectly, intonation, action, etc. very good. It sounds good, too although not as good as the more expensive guitar." Read more
"...The action was very high (much higher than the recommended action so not even a matter of preference at that point)...." Read more
"...The only knock I’ll give it is, the action is set higher than what I’m used to. It’s play-able, just not the greatest...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the guitar. Some mention that it fits nicely in the hand, while others say that the full size seems too big for their small hands.
"...to the head the shape becomes a deeper rounded rectangle that fits nicely in the hand and gives great comfort and support for open chord playing...." Read more
"...My only complaint is the smaller profile. Immediately noticeable was the lightness of the instrument, and an almost Jr. size body and shorter neck...." Read more
"...sound and high-quality is more than what I expected the fit and finish is unbelievable for a beginner this guitar is everything you could ask for" Read more
"...It is a large, bulky guitar, and I would suggest that a beginner who is interested in an acoustic check out a dreadnought and a standard size guitar..." Read more
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Most importantly, the guitar sounds very good and plays easily. One thing to note, is that the guitar needed to be set up when it was delivered. The action was very high and the neck had a significant bow in it. Again, you have to expect these type of things with the price, but if you're a beginner, you might not know that this is something you have to address. The good side of this is that a hex wrench was included with the guitar and adjusting the neck and lowering the action was very easy and has held since adjusted.
All things said, it plays a sounds well at a great price. Highly recommend this if you're looking for something to get started with guitar or just want to have a value priced guitar laying around. Just know that you may need to take it to someone to have it set up if you aren't comfortable making adjustments yourself.
We could not be more happy with the guitar. It has a solid spruce top with scalloped bracing, laminated sides and back, and a Rosewood fingerboard, with a gloss finish. It is extremely well-crafted from all aspects, very playable out of the box, and it sounds and feels wonderful. If you are looking for something really decent for a beginner or if you want a sweet second guitar you can take camping or to festivals or wherever, I do not know of any other budget-priced acoustic which comes close to the FG800. It is equally impressive flatpicking, fingerpicking, and strumming, stays in tune well, has a killer tone and voice, and looks. I will likely buy one for myself relatively soon. A great, great value!
The action was very high (much higher than the recommended action so not even a matter of preference at that point). I lowered the action, fixed the upbow on the neck and put on a new pair of D'Addario strings all of which took me about an hour. It was my first time doing all of that so took me a while but if you know what you are doing, you should be done in about half an hour. But once all of it was done the guitar sounded amazing throughout the neck. So no matter if you are playing chords in the lower registers or playing notes towards the middle of the neck it sounds amazing.
It's a great guitar and sounds amazing but needs to be setup before it can do that. I don't really hold it against it for the price so still rating it 5 stars as this is an amazing equipment for the price and it forced me to learn a bit of guitar setup so it's all good.
For people considering this ,know that you would be getting an amazing guitar but you would need to get it setup either by yourself or take it to a shop.
The greatest features of this guitar relate to its design. The instrument is quite light and has a good balance between neck and body making it easy to play while standing. Most important is the neck. The neck has a matte finish making playing very smooth even with sweaty hands and features a compound neck profile. Closer to the body the neck is fairly thin and flat making barre chords and individual notes comfortable to play. As you move closer to the head the shape becomes a deeper rounded rectangle that fits nicely in the hand and gives great comfort and support for open chord playing. I cannot say enough about how smooth and comfortable this neck is to play. It is worlds away from the more U shaped profile of my previous acoustic.
All of the above complements the excellent sound of the instrument. The bass is responsive and the treble clear and sweet. The whole package makes this a superb value. In my opinion the neck design alone makes this the best value guitar available. This guitar punches well above its weight competing with instruments $500 more expensive in terms of sound, fit, and design. If you are looking for an acoustic guitar below $700 this needs to be on your list of guitars to test drive.
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Reviewed in India on January 17, 2021
Packaging: Packaged for shipment in a light, but highly-protected corrugated cardboard box with clear labels that it's a guitar. Surprised there was no damage but it arrived in perfect condition.
This set does not include any accessories which may be useful for beginners.
Great guitar to learn on, I could play this for several hours on end.