The evergreen Yamaha FG800 is worth a shot

Yamaha FG800 is a decent guitar that comes for an affordable price in an apparent quality. The surprising factor about this acoustic guitar is that it has a solid top instead of laminated one that usually you get for $200 or above.

Apart from its rocking body, the sound is also manageable hence it’s a beautiful piece for beginners and those who only play as a hobby. The production is quite clear and focused that makes it an excellent recording room guitar.

Much easy to use and cheap, this acoustic guitar is a bestselling instrument of Yamaha FG series and comes in a classic modernized version!

Sound

Almost all cheaply priced Yamaha guitars offer a nice solid tone, and FG800 is not an exception. With its even and balanced tone, this acoustic guitar serves the sound preferences of beginners and seasonal guitarists pretty well.

Though I have experienced playability issues a couple of times, it usually produced a vibrant and decent tone. As FG800 is a warship, you would get a boomier and louder sound than an average dreadnought guitar but not as robust as an expensive big guitar.

The body shape of Yamaha FG800 acoustic guitar handles the frequency range to produce a balanced sound, whereas tonewood material takes care of the rest. Overall, its music is quite pleasurable to play and brings a warm effect in the gatherings and celebrations.

Hardware

Considering the hardware of guitars belonging to this price range, there are not many surprises. But, unlike other affordable beginner guitars, Yamaha FG800 is no doubt pretty stable and reliable. Although tuners are present in the standard of the die-cast set, they are quite fancy in keeping the guitar well-tuned and balanced.

The bridge of Yamaha FG800 comes in a rosewood design whereas saddle and nut are prepared with Urea material. If you’re unfamiliar with the texture of Urea, it’s a plastic type that is pretty resilient. They could have used something better than plastic, but as we’re talking about cheaply priced guitars, it’s not an exception.

Build and Design

Presenting a classic dreadnought design, Yamaha FG800 acoustic guitar is a leading model of FG series. It’s built with the use of some woods such as rosewood for fretboard and bridge and Nato for back and sides.

Its solid Sitka Spruce top is supported by the new the design of scalloped bracing that helps in producing a natural tone. Available in a variety of colors, this guitar comes with standard neck and easy-to-use structure!

Who is Yamaha FG800 Acoustic Guitar suitable for?

Yamaha FG800 is pretty much suitable for all those who like the sound of Sitka Spruce dreadnought and prefer a standard size to play. If you’re looking for a great tone but don’t want to pay much, this guitar is just perfect to cater your musical needs. The sound of this guitar is pretty high hence can be difficult to play for lower action players.

But if you prefer a highea r action, you won’t get a better guitar than FG800 in this price range at least. Beginners usually play lower activity, but they can go for it and get the setup tweaked. In fact, the advanced guitarist can also enjoy its rich volume without even plugging.

Why did I like Yamaha FG800 Acoustic Guitar?

Although Yamaha FG800 follows the same classic design as its precursor dreadnoughts, this one has a unique feature of scalloped bracing that allows this instrument to produce louder sounds from low to mid ranges. I love its improved bass and resonance which makes it the winning guitar of FG series.

It’s ability to project a beautiful sound, great feel, and tone, and smoothness of satin finishing on the back of the neck has impressed me entirely because, in this price range, it’s unbelievable to get such a precious piece. Apart from all that, I also adore it for the reason that it supports all types of music, from classic to rock so that I can enjoy different genres according to my mood.

Conclusion

Overall, Yamaha FG800 has maintained the reputation of FG series and came up with great potential than expected. From balanced tone to decent performance, this guitar has offered it all and that too for an affordable price. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced guitarist, FG800 is quite a useful instrument to have for regular playing without plugging in. Simple to use and superior in sound production, this classic acoustic guitar is a must-have for avid guitarists!

Read more: Yamaha: 2017 Brand Report Card.

Summary

Reviewer

James Pineda

Review Date

2017-07-10

Reviewed Item

Yamaha FG800 Solid Top Acoustic Guitar

Author Rating

5