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Yamaha FG820 12 String Acoustic Guitar Natural
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originally posted on guitarcenter.com
There is a point of quality when an instrument reaches when it stops being seen as "better or worse" but rather just a different flavor. This Yamaha has reached that point. You can play it alongside a guitar costing 5x more and it stands up well. Yamaha is also one of those rare companies with a long history of top quality across all kinds of products, and guitars are an area Yamaha knows well. This is just a beautiful guitar through and throughout. You can get beautiful uncompromisingly great studio recordings with this guitar. Hitting the low strings hard with strumming gives a nice deep and rich tone. Also, the hardware / tuners are nice.
originally posted on zzounds.com
Overall:I'm a bit shocked by how good this guitar is. I had been looking for a starter guitar to get for my nephew, and wanted to get the best I could find. I had read tons of great reviews about the fg8XX series guitars, but was a little worried about string spacing, since I had tried out an AC3R whose spacing was too tight for comfortable fingerpicking. They both have a 1 & 11/16 inch nut, but there seems to be a big difference in the pin spacing at the bridge, because the FG830 strings feel much wider spaced, and very comfortable to fingerpick (I learned on a wide S&P6 that is 1 & 3/4).The sound is incredible. It's not just a great sound for a starter guitar, it's a great sound for a guitar, period. More like a starter 'gigging quality' guitar. I was expecting a ... MoreOverall:I'm a bit shocked by how good this guitar is. I had been looking for a starter guitar to get for my nephew, and wanted to get the best I could find. I had read tons of great reviews about the fg8XX series guitars, but was a little worried about string spacing, since I had tried out an AC3R whose spacing was too tight for comfortable fingerpicking. They both have a 1 & 11/16 inch nut, but there seems to be a big difference in the pin spacing at the bridge, because the FG830 strings feel much wider spaced, and very comfortable to fingerpick (I learned on a wide S&P6 that is 1 & 3/4).The sound is incredible. It's not just a great sound for a starter guitar, it's a great sound for a guitar, period. More like a starter 'gigging quality' guitar. I was expecting a weak and thin sound for the price, but it has a surprisingly growly Martin-like bass to complement a really well-balanced and modern sounding tone. Incredible sound for a guitar with laminate back and sides rather than solid wood. This guitar is staying with me now, lol. I'll have to get my nephew another FG830 for his birthday (still half a year away).
originally posted on pmtonline.co.uk
Buying a (12-string) guitar during isolating lockdown was an anxious affair. You can’t see it, hear it nor feel if it’s right for you. So you rely on reviews, accurate descriptions & specs, lots of photos & vids (keeping in mind a good guitarist can make a broom sound great on video...) and a little luck.Chose the FG820 (12) based on my budget/ price, listed build materials, quality, sound (indirectly) and +tv reviews. Reliability of my old Yamaha CPX5 acoustic also contributed. Some of the competition came with pickups, accessories & case for a similar price, but used all-laminates. Opted to pass on such extras in hope of a better sounding guitar.Took plunge and ordered via PMT’s website on 25JAN2021, without hitch. Guitar arrived midday 27th in a large cardboard ... MoreBuying a (12-string) guitar during isolating lockdown was an anxious affair. You can’t see it, hear it nor feel if it’s right for you. So you rely on reviews, accurate descriptions & specs, lots of photos & vids (keeping in mind a good guitarist can make a broom sound great on video...) and a little luck.Chose the FG820 (12) based on my budget/ price, listed build materials, quality, sound (indirectly) and +tv reviews. Reliability of my old Yamaha CPX5 acoustic also contributed. Some of the competition came with pickups, accessories & case for a similar price, but used all-laminates. Opted to pass on such extras in hope of a better sounding guitar.Took plunge and ordered via PMT’s website on 25JAN2021, without hitch. Guitar arrived midday 27th in a large cardboard outer box. Inside was a Yamaha box (+guitar) and lots of shock-absorbing air bags. Some compression damage to inner box at headstock end but happily guitar intact with no visible damage.Unpacked, guitar looks well made for mass-produced item. Surfaces well finished, no visible cracks or blemishes, bindings are sound, neck is smooth & playable with no sharp or uneven frets, solid build/ nothing loose.One issue I had was busting both B-strings during Standard tune-up even tho’ taking my time (the thinner G was fine). Both Bs went at the saddle, which is longitudinally notched for the Bs and maybe cut a bit too sharp? Frustratingly, had to order & wait for new strings.Note to PMT: be great to throw in some spare strings?!Finally new strings on (no breaks) and tuned using correct frequency tones. The action is perfect @medium-low (tho some reviews spoke of nut & saddle alterations). Machine heads are holding Std tuning well. No early sign of any neck distortion (guitar comes with truss rod key for future adjustment).Best of all: it plays and sounds 12-string gorgeous - very happy with my FG820.
| Body Shape | Traditional Western |
| Top Material | Solid Spruce |
| Back Material | Mahogany |
| Side Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Material | Nato |
Yamaha FG820 12 String Acoustic Guitar Natural
Delivery between 28 Sept – 6 Oct $65.03
Yamaha FG820-12 Solid Top 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural
Delivery $45.43
Yamaha FG820-12 12-String Acoustic Guitar - Natural
Delivery between 25 Sept – 7 Oct $25.48
Yamaha FG820-12 12-String Acoustic Folk Guitar | Steel String Acoustic Guitars | Music Junction
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Yamaha FG820NT 12 String Acoustic Guitar
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There is a point of quality when an instrument reaches when it stops being seen as "better or worse" but rather just a different flavor. This Yamaha has reached that point. You can play it alongside a guitar costing 5x more and it stands up well. Yamaha is also one of those rare companies with a long history of top quality across all kinds of products, and guitars are an area Yamaha knows well. This is just a beautiful guitar through and throughout. You can get beautiful uncompromisingly great studio recordings with this guitar. Hitting the low strings hard with strumming gives a nice deep and rich tone. Also, the hardware / tuners are nice.
Overall:I'm a bit shocked by how good this guitar is. I had been looking for a starter guitar to get for my nephew, and wanted to get the best I could find. I had read tons of great reviews about the fg8XX series guitars, but was a little worried about string spacing, since I had tried out an AC3R whose spacing was too tight for comfortable fingerpicking. They both have a 1 & 11/16 inch nut, but there seems to be a big difference in the pin spacing at the bridge, because the FG830 strings feel much wider spaced, and very comfortable to fingerpick (I learned on a wide S&P6 that is 1 & 3/4).The sound is incredible. It's not just a great sound for a starter guitar, it's a great sound for a guitar, period. More like a starter 'gigging quality' guitar. I was expecting a ... MoreOverall:I'm a bit shocked by how good this guitar is. I had been looking for a starter guitar to get for my nephew, and wanted to get the best I could find. I had read tons of great reviews about the fg8XX series guitars, but was a little worried about string spacing, since I had tried out an AC3R whose spacing was too tight for comfortable fingerpicking. They both have a 1 & 11/16 inch nut, but there seems to be a big difference in the pin spacing at the bridge, because the FG830 strings feel much wider spaced, and very comfortable to fingerpick (I learned on a wide S&P6 that is 1 & 3/4).The sound is incredible. It's not just a great sound for a starter guitar, it's a great sound for a guitar, period. More like a starter 'gigging quality' guitar. I was expecting a weak and thin sound for the price, but it has a surprisingly growly Martin-like bass to complement a really well-balanced and modern sounding tone. Incredible sound for a guitar with laminate back and sides rather than solid wood. This guitar is staying with me now, lol. I'll have to get my nephew another FG830 for his birthday (still half a year away).
Buying a (12-string) guitar during isolating lockdown was an anxious affair. You can’t see it, hear it nor feel if it’s right for you. So you rely on reviews, accurate descriptions & specs, lots of photos & vids (keeping in mind a good guitarist can make a broom sound great on video...) and a little luck.Chose the FG820 (12) based on my budget/ price, listed build materials, quality, sound (indirectly) and +tv reviews. Reliability of my old Yamaha CPX5 acoustic also contributed. Some of the competition came with pickups, accessories & case for a similar price, but used all-laminates. Opted to pass on such extras in hope of a better sounding guitar.Took plunge and ordered via PMT’s website on 25JAN2021, without hitch. Guitar arrived midday 27th in a large cardboard ... MoreBuying a (12-string) guitar during isolating lockdown was an anxious affair. You can’t see it, hear it nor feel if it’s right for you. So you rely on reviews, accurate descriptions & specs, lots of photos & vids (keeping in mind a good guitarist can make a broom sound great on video...) and a little luck.Chose the FG820 (12) based on my budget/ price, listed build materials, quality, sound (indirectly) and +tv reviews. Reliability of my old Yamaha CPX5 acoustic also contributed. Some of the competition came with pickups, accessories & case for a similar price, but used all-laminates. Opted to pass on such extras in hope of a better sounding guitar.Took plunge and ordered via PMT’s website on 25JAN2021, without hitch. Guitar arrived midday 27th in a large cardboard outer box. Inside was a Yamaha box (+guitar) and lots of shock-absorbing air bags. Some compression damage to inner box at headstock end but happily guitar intact with no visible damage.Unpacked, guitar looks well made for mass-produced item. Surfaces well finished, no visible cracks or blemishes, bindings are sound, neck is smooth & playable with no sharp or uneven frets, solid build/ nothing loose.One issue I had was busting both B-strings during Standard tune-up even tho’ taking my time (the thinner G was fine). Both Bs went at the saddle, which is longitudinally notched for the Bs and maybe cut a bit too sharp? Frustratingly, had to order & wait for new strings.Note to PMT: be great to throw in some spare strings?!Finally new strings on (no breaks) and tuned using correct frequency tones. The action is perfect @medium-low (tho some reviews spoke of nut & saddle alterations). Machine heads are holding Std tuning well. No early sign of any neck distortion (guitar comes with truss rod key for future adjustment).Best of all: it plays and sounds 12-string gorgeous - very happy with my FG820.
I started learning a couple of years ago. My first guitar was a starter internet special. Since then I've purchased a couple of electric guitars. I only played those because the acoustic was too difficult to fret chords and play in general. I finally decided I would try a nicer acoustic guitar to see if it would be easier to play. I did my research and settled on the Yamaha. WOW! What an amazing guitar. It's just as easy to play as my tele. The slim profile neck is super comfortable. The sound is gorgeous. It's clear and very articulate. Just and amazing value. Love my Yamaha!
This guitar is a textbook example of getting "bang for your buck." I've always wondered why more companies don't follow Yamaha's lead in how they treat their prospective entry level customers. No, this isn't going to blow you away, but it is far better than your average beginner instrument and for the price, is a real value. I promise your new guitar player will find this playable, fun and easy to practice on.If you're unfamiliar with this line/model, "FS" stands for folk small; it's a concert body style (slightly smaller than a regular dreadnought or FG series). This means it's a great choice for kids or small handed adults. In my opinion the FS830 is pretty big leap forward in terms of sound and tone from Yamaha's truly entry level guitar (the FS800) because the ... MoreThis guitar is a textbook example of getting "bang for your buck." I've always wondered why more companies don't follow Yamaha's lead in how they treat their prospective entry level customers. No, this isn't going to blow you away, but it is far better than your average beginner instrument and for the price, is a real value. I promise your new guitar player will find this playable, fun and easy to practice on.If you're unfamiliar with this line/model, "FS" stands for folk small; it's a concert body style (slightly smaller than a regular dreadnought or FG series). This means it's a great choice for kids or small handed adults. In my opinion the FS830 is pretty big leap forward in terms of sound and tone from Yamaha's truly entry level guitar (the FS800) because the 830 has rosewood back and sides instead of the Nato. That difference alone gives much more more projection and gives it a little personality. I also find it quite easy to play, the action low, and the neck really comfortable. My students have said it feels like it's easier to make the comfortable chords and easier to make stretches for harder ones. I've found it keeps its tuning decently as well. As far as aesthetics, this Dusk Sun red is more subtle than the picture would indicate (for obvious reasons). Yes, it's got some pink hue to it, but it's a versatile burst that shows shades of burgundy and red based on the light and angle. It's striking and lovely, not gaudy.The bottom line is, this guitar feels good, plays good, and looks good. If you're browsing around trying to decide on your first instrument, I know it can seem daunting. Sometimes people without knowledge just go for the cheapest option just to "see" if they like playing guitar. In the category of "beginner" instruments, you're not going to find one much better than this. It's well worth the few extra dollars and in my view will easily provide a great start to the highly worthwhile journey of making music...
When looking at starter guitars for someone I was teaching guitar to (an adult) this one really stood out and has been an excellent purchase. First off, the quality and tone for a guitar at this price really surprised me. It's quite decent, and frankly miles better than the first instrument I learned on years ago. I found it held its tuning well, and projected more than I anticipated given its size.Secondly, it's ideally suited for smaller hands and smaller people (female, kids). Right out of the box, the neck is thin, the action low, the frets feel close together. It also has pretty great playability for a beginner; not daunting on uncalloused fingers at all. The "FS" of the model name stands for folk small (where as the Yamaha FG is "folk grand," or full size ... MoreWhen looking at starter guitars for someone I was teaching guitar to (an adult) this one really stood out and has been an excellent purchase. First off, the quality and tone for a guitar at this price really surprised me. It's quite decent, and frankly miles better than the first instrument I learned on years ago. I found it held its tuning well, and projected more than I anticipated given its size.Secondly, it's ideally suited for smaller hands and smaller people (female, kids). Right out of the box, the neck is thin, the action low, the frets feel close together. It also has pretty great playability for a beginner; not daunting on uncalloused fingers at all. The "FS" of the model name stands for folk small (where as the Yamaha FG is "folk grand," or full size dreadnought). This matters, because the FS body is slightly smaller than a dreadnought, but also bigger than 3/4 size. So, it hits the sweet spot of feeling not too large or scary for a kid or adult with small hands, but also not looking (or sounding) like a toy instrument.Can you find a somewhat nicer/fuller sound in other guitars around the same price range or slightly more? Yes, probably. But this more than holds its own, and most importantly, the context is what matters in this kind of purchase. For a beginner, you're looking for what will be easiest to play, and what will best promote practicing and wanting to keep at it. For my money, this guitar was definitely the clear choice to achieving that goal. The FS800 sounds good, the concert size and setup will suit any beginner, and to my ears it easily holds its own among mid-range instruments. For a factory made starter guitar, this is a clear winner. Had this been around when I started, I'd have picked up guitar much faster, and with much less whining...:)So, if these are your needs, highly, highly recommended.
I bought this guitar to check out a budget friendly offering from Yamaha. I have to say I was not disappointed! Excellent tone and volume, the top really resonates.The guitar was really well setup right out of the box. It needed about 3/4 of a clockwise truss rod adjustment, no prob.Other than that it didn't need any fret dressing whatsoever. That's really impressive for a Chinese guitar. Heck even one of my Mexican Martins needed fret dressing out of the box!Also intonation was spot on and this also is important in your guitar.Very impressed with this guitar, intermediate/advanced feel but priced at a beginner budget.You won't regret picking one up, I assure you!
I bought this guitar a little over a year ago (September 2018) as a birthday 🎂 gift to myself. I am an older beginner, in my 50s, but playing guitar was always something I've wanted to do but never took the steps to make it happen. So I did my research and decided on the Yamaha FS830 small body. I got the natural color but they all look and feel great. I started off trying to teach myself with YouTube videos, thank you Marty Schwartz, you're awesome, and am now taking lessons and making good progress. I love the size, feel, and sound of this guitar. It just fits me really well. And after speaking with my teacher and several of my friends, I got a really good deal on a quality instrument. As another reviewer mentioned, apparently you get a lot of bang for your buck ... MoreI bought this guitar a little over a year ago (September 2018) as a birthday 🎂 gift to myself. I am an older beginner, in my 50s, but playing guitar was always something I've wanted to do but never took the steps to make it happen. So I did my research and decided on the Yamaha FS830 small body. I got the natural color but they all look and feel great. I started off trying to teach myself with YouTube videos, thank you Marty Schwartz, you're awesome, and am now taking lessons and making good progress. I love the size, feel, and sound of this guitar. It just fits me really well. And after speaking with my teacher and several of my friends, I got a really good deal on a quality instrument. As another reviewer mentioned, apparently you get a lot of bang for your buck with Yamaha. The only negative I have is the action (string Height) of the guitar. I am a beginner and obviously my hand muscles aren't as strong as they need to be for playing, but it's difficult for me to play bar chords. I just don't have the strength to press all the strings with my left hand yet. I am thinking about having the action lowered just a tiny bit but the salesman at Guitar Center said it's not far off, maybe just a tad high. My teacher can play it without a problem so it's obviously me. However, as a beginner, a slightly lower action would help. Of course lowering can cause other issues like buzzing so for now I'll just keep working on strengthening my fingers.Overall though I am extremely happy with this guitar and would recommend it for all beginners and intermediate players. I plan to keep it for a long while.
First off, there is some really good mojo coming from this guitar. I'm more experienced in electric guitars, and this was my second acoustic guitar. I didn't expect to really find a nice acoustic guitar that fits my needs, but I sure did! I went to my local guitarcenter and went into the acoustic room to try out every guitar I could that was in my budget and style, I spent a solid 1 hour in there trying to find the perfect one. This was the second one I picked up and stayed my favorite after the acoustics after it. My favorite part about it is the non gloss neck, its fast and easy to play, and the size of it is perfect for me.
I received the above guitar but with hindsite, quickly realised it was the wrong guitar. I asked PMT to exchange it for a Yamaha APX600 instead, which I am very happy with now. In all honesty, I did not play the FS820, so can not give a proper review, however, I have heard the great tone of this guitar on many youtube videos. I am very happy with the APX600 which incidentally is great. Both guitars were delivered on time and well packaged and PMT were very good with letting me exchange. My review rate of 3 stars is for the FS820, however my review rate for the APX600 is 5 stars.
| Body Shape | Traditional Western |
| Top Material | Solid Spruce |
| Back Material | Mahogany |
| Side Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Material | Nato |
Yamaha FG820-12 Natural 12-String Acoustic Guitar
Yamaha's FG line has been in constant production since the mid 60s and is now something of a minor classic. Yamaha's take on the dreadnought, the FG (presumably for Folk Guitar) is a great amalgamation of good design, excellent production standards and fantastic value for money.This FG820-12 model is a 12 string dreadnought model. As well as having the solid Spruce top, this model has Mahogany sides and back for a stronger, warmer tone. The solid Spruce top allows the full and large sound of the dreadnought shape to resonate and vibrate properly when played, giving a balanced and loud 12 string tone that can handle chordal strumming and delicate picked arpeggios equally well. Elsewhere, the body binding has been updated to cream plastic for a more upmarket look and a range of colours is available, this being Natural. Inside the soundhole, the bracing on the guitar's top has been scalloped according to new developments to improve the sound, tightness and response.This guitar is a good buy for someone looking for an affordable 12 string dreadnought that plays easily and will improve sonically in the years to come.
Yamaha's FG line has been in constant production since the mid 60s and is now something of a minor classic. Yamaha's take on the dreadnought, the FG (presumably for Folk Guitar) is a great amalgamation of good design, excellent production standards and fantastic value for money.This FG820-12 model is a 12 string dreadnought model. As well as having the solid Spruce top, this model has Mahogany sides and back for a stronger, warmer tone. The solid Spruce top allows the full and large sound of the dreadnought shape to resonate and vibrate properly when played, giving a balanced and loud 12 string tone that can handle chordal strumming and delicate picked arpeggios equally well. Elsewhere, the body binding has been updated to cream plastic for a more upmarket look and a range of colours is available, this being Natural. Inside the soundhole, the bracing on the guitar's top has been scalloped according to new developments to improve the sound, tightness and response.This guitar is a good buy for someone looking for an affordable 12 string dreadnought that plays easily and will improve sonically in the years to come.
Yamaha's FG line has been in constant production since the mid 60s and is now something of a minor classic. Yamaha's take on the dreadnought, the FG (presumably for Folk Guitar) is a great amalgamation of good design, excellent production standards and fantastic value for money.This FG820-12 model is a 12 string dreadnought model. As well as having the solid Spruce top, this model has Mahogany sides and back for a stronger, warmer tone. The solid Spruce top allows the full and large sound of the dreadnought shape to resonate and vibrate properly when played, giving a balanced and loud 12 string tone that can handle chordal strumming and delicate picked arpeggios equally well. Elsewhere, the body binding has been updated to cream plastic for a more upmarket look and a range of colours is available, this being Natural. Inside the soundhole, the bracing on the guitar's top has been scalloped according to new developments to improve the sound, tightness and response.This guitar is a good buy for someone looking for an affordable 12 string dreadnought that plays easily and will improve sonically in the years to come.
Yamaha's FG line has been in constant production since the mid 60s and is now something of a minor classic. Yamaha's take on the dreadnought, the FG (presumably for Folk Guitar) is a great amalgamation of good design, excellent production standards and fantastic value for money.This FG820-12 model is a 12 string dreadnought model. As well as having the solid Spruce top, this model has Mahogany sides and back for a stronger, warmer tone. The solid Spruce top allows the full and large sound of the dreadnought shape to resonate and vibrate properly when played, giving a balanced and loud 12 string tone that can handle chordal strumming and delicate picked arpeggios equally well. Elsewhere, the body binding has been updated to cream plastic for a more upmarket look and a range of colours is available, this being Natural. Inside the soundhole, the bracing on the guitar's top has been scalloped according to new developments to improve the sound, tightness and response.This guitar is a good buy for someone looking for an affordable 12 string dreadnought that plays easily and will improve sonically in the years to come.
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