Product Dimensions | ‎105.66 x 48.51 x 15.24 cm; 2.61 kg |
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Item model number | ‎FS800 |
Back material | ‎Nato Wood |
Body Material | ‎Wood |
Colour Name | ‎Natural |
Fretboard material | ‎Rosewood |
Guitar pickup configuration | ‎S |
Scale length | ‎25 inches |
String Material | ‎Alloy Steel |
Top Material | ‎Spruce Wood |
Neck material type | ‎Nato Wood |
Number of strings | ‎6 |
Guitar bridge system | ‎Stop Tail |
Size | ‎Concert |
Item Weight | ‎2.61 kg |
Yamaha FS800 Small Body Acoustic Guitar, Natural
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Brand | Yamaha |
Colour | Natural |
Top material type | Spruce Wood |
Body material | Wood |
Back material type | Nato Wood |
Neck material type | Nato Wood |
Fretboard material type | Rosewood |
Guitar pickup configuration | S |
String material type | Alloy Steel |
Hand orientation | Right |
About this item
- Solid sitka spruce top
- Nato Back & Sides
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- Rosewood Bridge
- Diecast Tuners
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ASIN | B01C931H4S |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,987 in Musical Instruments, Stage & Studio (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments, Stage & Studio) #6 in Acoustic Steel-String Guitars |
Date First Available | March 10 2016 |
Manufacturer | Yamaha PAC |
Place of Business | NEW BERLIN, WI, 53151 US |
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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.
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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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4.6 out of 5 stars
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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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Delivery | Get it Jul 26 - Aug 6 | Get it Jul 24 - 26 | Get it by Thursday, Jul 25 | Get it Jul 24 - 26 | Get it by Saturday, Jul 27 | Get it Jul 25 - 31 |
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Value for money | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
For beginners | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Sound quality | 5.0 | — | 4.2 | 4.7 | — | — |
Giftable | 4.5 | — | 4.2 | 4.4 | — | — |
Craftsmanship | — | 5.0 | 3.9 | 4.9 | — | — |
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hand orientation | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right |
number of strings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
fretboard material | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood |
back material | Nato Wood | Rosewood | Sapele | Nato Wood | Rosewood | Mahogany Wood |
top material | Spruce Wood | Spruce Wood | Spruce | Spruce Wood | Spruce Wood | Spruce Wood |
string material | Alloy Steel | Phosphor Bronze | Alloy Steel | — | Bronze | Bronze |
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Forget about cheap, inferior 'starter' or 'learner' guitar packages. Those are 3/4 size and/or all laminate pieces of junk that sound horrible. They will pretty much ensure you rarely practice because they are so difficult to play. This is a full size guitar, a little thinner than a traditional Dreadnought with a tighter waist, making it more comfortable to manipulate. People that have played for 30 years prefer this Concert size, very versatile. It also has a solid wood top which makes a significant difference with superior tone.
Being new to guitar, I did change the strings to 10s (lighter) to make it a little easier on my fretting hand. I believe it ships with 12s which are the standard and require more hand strength.
In short, learning guitar is difficult enough without the added burden of a lesser quality instrument. Give yourself a better chance of succeeding with a very decent, reasonably priced tool.
Yamaha FS800 Small Body Acoustic Guitar, Natural
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I've read a lot about how this guitar is a great value and a surprisingly good instrument at this price so maybe my expectations were too high, but I'm somewhat disappointed.
First of all, the guitar arrived poorly set up. The action was extremely high due to, both, a very high nut and very high saddle. While updating the saddle I realize the original one was too thin: it fell out of the slot right away when I removed the strings. This caused it to lean forward in the slot, which affects the sound. It also affects intonation as it shortens the scale just a few micrometers (intonation was pretty good out of the box though but not perfect). After the saddle upgrade the intonation is perfect. I don't understand how it is possible that Yamaha does not care to install a saddle of a correct thickness, it does not cost more to simply install a matching saddle. The nut had a poorly cut slots, there was a lot of strings binding. The fret ends are quite sharp and not properly finished. The middle of the frets are very poorly polished: if you try to bend a note you will feel grinding. Very sloppy! I have no idea what Yamaha is bragging about when they say that the fretboard has "rolled edges" - no such thing.
When changing the strings I inserted a small webcam into the sound hole to inspect the interior of the guitar. The bridge plate has lots of splinting and rough edges around the string holes, it's as if a 4-year-old drilled those wholes with a dull drill bit from a toy set (sad thing is that maybe it was ?). Lots of glue squeeze everywhere, bracing not being of correct length - don't look inside if you want to love this guitar!
After the upgrades and a basic common sense setup the guitar is very easy to play. Not the most inspiring guitar to play as it does not have what one would call a character, but very playable. The sound is quite decent actually but lacking in bass response for sure. Also, in my sample, the low E string sounds thudy, as if made of rubber. I tried several strings and now have a good quality bone nut and saddle - unfortunately it has more to do with the resonance of the guitar and/or the neck's ability to transfer vibrations. It just sounds thudy with no sustain on anything other that open string. It is not a very nuanced guitar, does not respond to dynamics in playing well.
However, somehow, I still like it. It is a very honest guitar. Very sincere. Does not pretend to be anything else that it is - an entry level guitar. It is not flashy, pretentious, fake. I still think that at $200 it is a great buy. Great as an everyday instrument that will not make me too precious about it, instead I will just play it without too much reverence towards it.
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