I couldn't be happier with my new FG820 guitar.
I'm not an accomplished player-- sort of an intermediate-- but I know my way around acoustic guitars a bit.
I'm not wealthy and it would be silly to consider a $2,000 guitar, and besides I'm admittedly not such a serious player. I play for the enjoyment, and in hopes of getting better and better. This guitar is exactly right for someone like me.
It just arrived, and I inspected it, wiped it down, tuned it, and played it.
There are two very minor blemishes in the finish that aren't at all critical; one is a slight wave in the lacquer finish on the top, the other is a tiny dent.
The action right out of the box is excellent. No string buzz or any other troubles with the factory setup, but very easy to apply bar chords to, and a nice light touch with the rather light strings.
"But what about the sound?", you ask.
Very bright, capable of real loudness, beautiful sustain and projection, very balanced throughout the frequency range-- as everyone has already said. For $300, my goodness! This does not sound like an inexpensive guitar.
Being mostly mahogany, the guitar is surprisingly light in weight, but I'm accustomed to heavier woods like rosewood and I know it's no reflection on quality.
The mahogany back and sides, though laminate, are just gorgeous, and the neck is a very comfortable size and cross section, finished in a matte treatment for good grip. I love the ivory-colored binding and mother-of-pearl Yamaha emblem on the headstock.
If you're like me and aren't a professional musician, but appreciate great value and craftsmanship in a beautiful acoustic guitar, I highly recommend this Yamaha FG820. It would be a great starter guitar or for refining your skills, since its playability is so good.
For a bit over $300. Amazing.
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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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| 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 |
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| number of strings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| fretboard material | Rosewood | Rosewood | Walnut Wood | Rosewood | — | Rosewood |
| back material | Mahogany | Rosewood | Mahogany | Rosewood | Nato/Okoume | Nato Wood |
| top material | alder | Spruce Wood | Mahogany | Spruce Wood | — | Rosewood |
| string material | — | Phosphor Bronze | Bronze | — | Phosphor Bronze | Alloy Steel |
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I am no way an expert on playing guitar but I have guitars from the past that are not really good, they hurt my fingers, sound awful, always out of tune so I ended not playing. Now that I can afford a better one, I decided to buy a yamaha based on youtube reviews. I believe I got this black version for $190 used like new. Right at the first time of tuning it, I immediately realized how bad my previous guitars were. Then I have a friend one time who came ro our house and played my guitar. He couldn’t believe how much I paid for it that he have look in amazon for himself. I told him I changed the bridge pins to brass and the sadle to a real bone which I also got from amazon. He said it sounds better than his martin.
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