YAMAHA FG800 Solid Top Acoustic Guitar,Natural,Guitar Only

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Fender CD60S : Coming in around the same price, the Fender CD60S is another solid top dreadnought aimed squarely at the beginner guitarist. Like I said above too high for my tastes. This is something that can be adjusted. If you like this guitar (and it’s price!) but you want a lower action it’s worth spending a little bit to get it set up lower – or if you know how to lower it yourself. Nut Width Rich, loud, distinctive. The Yamaha FG800 features newly developed scalloped bracing. This specific type of bracing reinforces the FG800's top. Giving it the strength and durability to stay with you for a lifetime. Not only does it prevent your acoustic from collapsing under string tension, but it enhances the overall sound too. Yamaha's painstaking process and meticulous attention to detail has brought the best of the FG800 out. It's louder, with a richer, stronger sound. From the low to mid-ranges, your instrument is full, and beautifully balanced. Specifications Body & Bridge My biggest complaint with Yamahas is that they tend to have a very high action. Some people prefer a higher action so this is partially personal preference but I definitely prefer a lower action. The slightly narrower width makes it easier to play physically as you don’t have to get your hand around as much. It can also make it slightly more difficult to play finger style but I found this guitar was fine for finger style. Fretboard (Fingerboard)

Perfect for new, developing, and seasoned players on a budget. The FG Series offers high-quality instruments with great tone and playability. Yamaha's legendary quality control ensures that the guitar is setup to the same specifications as their high-end instruments. An outstanding playing experience with an affordable price tag. Improve and develop your skills with Yamaha's solid top acoustic guitar. Sound that just keeps giving

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For example, FG800 gives louder and deeper sounds, but it’s bigger and a bit uncomfortable while the FS800 offers more variety, and it’s ideal for beginners and people with smaller hands. A new FG has louder and stronger sound in the low- to mid-ranges, thanks to cutting-edge acoustic analysis technology developed by the Yamaha R&D Division. One result of this unique approach is a totally new scalloped bracing pattern. It gives our FG800 Series more volume, more projection, more low end and a bigger tone for the player - everything we set out to do. In addition, the new bracing pattern moves the resonant centre much closer to the middle of the guitar, with a big impact on both the tone and the feel to the player. The difference between these body types is that the Dreadnought is ideal for guitarists who do more of finger-playing as well as strumming, which means that this guitar is ideal for you if you need a guitar that offers a big and bold sound coupled with sounds that go as low-end as they can go.

The spruce top kept the tones snappy and bright, which gave it a nice shimmering top end with enough punch to keep things sounding full. When played with arpeggiated chords or fingerstyle, the note separation was far better than expected, with bell like clarity. The FG800 is a dreadnought so you expect a full, boomy kind of sound. But it’s even fuller and louder than you’d expect from your average dreadnought – something else that Yamaha’s are good at. A classic bold, commanding acoustic voice. The Yamaha FG800 features a traditional western body, known widely as the dreadnought. Bringing you a rich, full, distinct sound with plenty of volume. And, thanks to Yamaha's constant passion for innovation and modern developments, the FG800 holds superb quality with a sound, look, and feel that you'll adore for a lifetime. It's time to explore the sought-after sound of a versatile solid top combined with a classic dreadnought character.

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It’s also a good fit for you if you need a powerful sound and the lowest ends possible.That said, the FG800 isn’t ideal for beginners because it’s uncomfortable to hold, and it’s also big. When strummed, we found it to be an incredibly responsive guitar. The bracing has been improved since its predecessor, the FG700, which has resulted in improved dynamics. When we softened our touch, the guitar sounded sweet and rich, and when strummed hard the tones tightened up significantly.The solid top and large dreadnought body deliver a rich, full-bodied tone usually reserved for more expensive instruments. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better quality guitar with these specs at a better price. That’s why the Yamaha FG800 has to be one of our favorite beginner acoustics out there right now. Yamaha FG800 Specifications The rest of the fittings, such as the die-cast machine heads and rosewood bridge, feel solid. Although nothing to write home about, they feel serviceable, and as we’ve seen on some other entry-level guitars, this isn’t always the case. Verdict This analysis led to the development of the new scalloped bracing pattern, a new and ideal acoustic structure that maintains the durability of the top board while bringing out the most sound the Yamaha FG has to offer. 50 Years of History Straight out of the box, the FG800 is incredibly playable, and most players will find it comfortable. For those who may not be drawn to the large size of the dreadnought, then it’s worth considering the Yamaha FS800.

The Traditional Western body shape is similar to the popular Dreadnought shape. Loved for its bold and rich tone, large size and its loud volume the Traditional Western is highly regarded for its versatility. Taking these two body types into consideration, the FS800 is more versatile and comfortable thanks to the Grand Concert body compared to FG800’s Dreadnought body. Size/ Length The sound is also more sustainable as a result. Note that the fretboard also comes scalloped in both guitars, which means at your fingers and hand will be relieved from the use of too much pressure when fretting. Auch die Voreinstellungen sind sehr gut, man kann die Gitarre out-of-the-box prima spielen. Ich habe lediglich via Halsstab die Halskrümmung noch ganz leicht reduziert, dringend nötig war das aber nicht.

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.