YAMAHA FG800 Solid Top Acoustic Guitar,Natural,Guitar Only

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Great to see a solid top on a guitar this price – and this is one of the reasons why Yamaha manage such good tone at this price.

Spruce is one the most common tonewoods used for acoustic guitars and is loved for its crisp tone that brings clarity and detail to your playing. Scalloped Bracing With the difference in the name/ meaning of the names, it’s clear that the FS800 is smaller than the FG800. But the name and size aren’t the only differences between the two. While FG800 and FS800 are both full-sized guitars with 20 frets, they vary in length at 25.6 and 25 inches respectably. With the FG800 being slightly longer than FS800, the total length of the FG800 is 40.9inches, while FS800 is 40.2 inches.

Yamaha’s engineers have achieved this sound by utilizing analysis and simulation to arrive at the best bracing design without depending on tradition or guesswork.

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 So, for you to choose one over the other, you need to consider the size, your playing style, level of expertise, and your body. This takes the features seen here in the FG but shrinks down the body into a much more manageable size. This may be a particularly good option for younger players (for more options, take a look at our guide to the best guitars for kids). Both guitars require tuning because they are factory-made. If you are a beginner starting to learn guitar, it means that you have to visit a hardware/music shop for tuning. Scalloped Bracing and FretboardThe 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 width at the nut on the FG800 is 43mm (1 11/16″). This is a narrower width than the traditional width but it’s fast becoming the standard width on acoustic guitars. 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. Now, while Rosewood is the best choice for all fretboards since it doesn’t need any finishing other than its natural oily feel. 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 FG800 is a classic dreadnought style acoustic guitar, very much modeled after the Martin D-18. Like almost all Yamaha acoustics, it had a very low key design, nothing particularly flashy, just a well executed, contemporary look. The sound differences between the FG and the FS are largely negligible, although some users find that the FS800 has a much warmer but loud sound compared to the FG, which has more bass and sustain. Body Type The bridge and fretboard were both made from walnut, which is a wood that is seeing a lot more use, even in high end models. The grain on the fretboard looked good, and was nice and tight, with no deep pores. We loved the rounded fretboard edges, too, they significantly added to the comfort and playability, and we found ourselves wishing other manufacturers at this price point would do the same. Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty They could achieve even better tone, in my opinion, if they used something better than plastic for the saddle and nut. But this is something that you can replace.Sustain was a strong suit for the FG800, especially when strumming open chords. This was largely helped by the improved scalloped bracing, which not only gave it superb sustain, but also provided it with huge presence and awesome projection. You might also like the curves because they expand the variety of music styles that you can play on the guitar. 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.

Its curves are significantly more noticeable than the FG800’s, a design feature that makes this a sexy guitar, and the curves also allow the guitar to produce the most beautiful mid-tones, hence the use of this guitar for a wide variety of musical styles. Yamaha FG800 and the FS800 look a lot similar, yet they are very different to the trained ear. Yes, both guitars represent the best of acoustic guitars, and you’d be making a great investment with either, but if before you choose one over the other, you need to know that these two guitars have some important differences.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) 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. The FG800 was a top player during our test sessions. It was big and bold, and far outperformed its price tag (and our expectations). It was well set up right out of the box, with a nice medium height action, 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 A truly affordable solid top sound. And, one that will stay with you for years to come. This FG800 Acoustic features a solid spruce top that brings a distinctive tone to your playing. The more you play, the more your tone opens up and grows with time. Rich, crisp, strong.