Yamaha FG830 Acoustic Guitar - Autumn Burst
Dynamic and distinctive. The Yamaha FG830 Acoustic is part of a rich heritage, the first FG model was released back in 1966, and it powered the music of many different artists. So, with world renowned quality, a solid top, and superb playability, the FG830 is an instrument that certainly allows you to get deep into your creativity.No matter your style, you're covered with the FG830. It features a solid spruce top for the ultimate versatility. Bringing an immersive dynamic range, right to your fingertips. The FG830 delivers an unmistakably classic acoustic sound. It's rich, warm, and allows you to play exactly the way you want to. Plus, with a traditional Western body, your sound is bold, loud, and beautifully expressive. You can strum with a heavier attack, or delicately pick, and it will respond to your individuality. You know it sounds classic, and it feels fantastic. But with a classy Autumn Burst finish and a tortoiseshell pickguard, this FG830 has an indulgent vibe that was born to perform.
Dynamic and distinctive. The Yamaha FG830 Acoustic is part of a rich heritage, the first FG model was released back in 1966, and it powered the music of many different artists. So, with world renowned quality, a solid top, and superb playability, the FG830 is an instrument that certainly allows you to get deep into your creativity.No matter your style, you're covered with the FG830. It features a solid spruce top for the ultimate versatility. Bringing an immersive dynamic range, right to your fingertips. The FG830 delivers an unmistakably classic acoustic sound. It's rich, warm, and allows you to play exactly the way you want to. Plus, with a traditional Western body, your sound is bold, loud, and beautifully expressive. You can strum with a heavier attack, or delicately pick, and it will respond to your individuality. You know it sounds classic, and it feels fantastic. But with a classy Autumn Burst finish and a tortoiseshell pickguard, this FG830 has an indulgent vibe that was born to perform.
Dynamic and distinctive. The Yamaha FG830 Acoustic is part of a rich heritage, the first FG model was released back in 1966, and it powered the music of many different artists. So, with world renowned quality, a solid top, and superb playability, the FG830 is an instrument that certainly allows you to get deep into your creativity.No matter your style, you're covered with the FG830. It features a solid spruce top for the ultimate versatility. Bringing an immersive dynamic range, right to your fingertips. The FG830 delivers an unmistakably classic acoustic sound. It's rich, warm, and allows you to play exactly the way you want to. Plus, with a traditional Western body, your sound is bold, loud, and beautifully expressive. You can strum with a heavier attack, or delicately pick, and it will respond to your individuality. You know it sounds classic, and it feels fantastic. But with a classy Autumn Burst finish and a tortoiseshell pickguard, this FG830 has an indulgent vibe that was born to perform.
Dynamic and distinctive. The Yamaha FG830 Acoustic is part of a rich heritage, the first FG model was released back in 1966, and it powered the music of many different artists. So, with world renowned quality, a solid top, and superb playability, the FG830 is an instrument that certainly allows you to get deep into your creativity.No matter your style, you're covered with the FG830. It features a solid spruce top for the ultimate versatility. Bringing an immersive dynamic range, right to your fingertips. The FG830 delivers an unmistakably classic acoustic sound. It's rich, warm, and allows you to play exactly the way you want to. Plus, with a traditional Western body, your sound is bold, loud, and beautifully expressive. You can strum with a heavier attack, or delicately pick, and it will respond to your individuality. You know it sounds classic, and it feels fantastic. But with a classy Autumn Burst finish and a tortoiseshell pickguard, this FG830 has an indulgent vibe that was born to perform.
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I have bought a couple of (very good) acoustic guitars prior to this Yamaha FG830. In 1980 a neighbor, who served in Okinawa, sold me his 1970s model Aria country/western guitar which was an exquisite copy of a Martin D18. Many years later a Taiylor 614. And now the Yamaha FG830 for my son. Although it has a Rosewood laminate back and sides construction, the sound is exceptional. I intentionally avoided electronics for the sake of purity. This is a guitar which will serve him with a lifetime of fundamental playability and tone. Great songs have been written on lesser quality guitars, so let the future begin.
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Overall:I don’t play acoustic guitar all the time as I am mostly an electric guy but, when I do I have a very specific tone that I like. If you ever listen to bluegrass music you will hear this super thick booming tone from the guitars. It’s a tone that a certain brand that starts with an “M” is known for. Having owned one of their instruments in the past, the HD-28 I am very familiar with that tone. I won’t even begin to say that this is “just the same” or “every bit as good” because reality is that it isn’t. The M guitar has a magic to it that nothing else has, the tone is so deep and clear that words can’t describe it. I had to sell that guitar due to financial hardships and I have been chasing that sound ever since. I am happy to report that this Yamaha FG830 ... MoreOverall:I don’t play acoustic guitar all the time as I am mostly an electric guy but, when I do I have a very specific tone that I like. If you ever listen to bluegrass music you will hear this super thick booming tone from the guitars. It’s a tone that a certain brand that starts with an “M” is known for. Having owned one of their instruments in the past, the HD-28 I am very familiar with that tone. I won’t even begin to say that this is “just the same” or “every bit as good” because reality is that it isn’t. The M guitar has a magic to it that nothing else has, the tone is so deep and clear that words can’t describe it. I had to sell that guitar due to financial hardships and I have been chasing that sound ever since. I am happy to report that this Yamaha FG830 is as close as I have gotten. Since selling my M guitar I have had a handful of acoustics, some semi pricey and others fairly cheap but every one of them fell short of what I was hoping for. A friend of mine even has one of the “budget” M guitars and it is not in the same league as the HD but, this Yamaha? It is so much closer to “that” sound than even the more expensive M guitar that my friend has. To start the guitar is very beautiful, the rosewood look of the sides and back with the spruce top and binding make it look very much like a 28 but, this one also has neck and headstock binding which makes it look even fancier than the “real” thing. The finish on the guitar is a deep gloss, even on the headstock. When it comes to looks this guitar absolutely has “IT” The neck is also something to mention, it’s so good that it deserves it’s own review. The finish is satin so it’s very smooth and fast, it doesn’t stick to your hand when you try to play. The fretboard is glassy smooth and the frets are very well finished. I had no rough edges or protruding frets on mine. A little lemon oil on the fretboard went a long way and now it is such a player! I also wanted to mention that there are no uneven frets or buzz anywhere on the neck! The action was slightly higher than my preference but a few minutes with some sand paper took care of that. Now, on to the important part, TONE! As I mentioned before, this is NOT an “M” guitar BUT, this is the closest I have found and it’s less than $400! The lows are booming but clear, the highs are crisp with excellent sustain, the midrange is pronounced and makes the instrument stand out. Chords are very clear and each note is decernable, clarity is a big part of the sound that this guitar produces. If you’re doing bluegrass licks those hammer ons and slides really pop on this thing. At the same time when you tune to D the low notes just boom with authority. The guitar just thumps you in the chest and has that “kerrang” that a great acoustic produces. I truly cannot say enough good things about this instrument. IF you have $3,000 to spend you may do better with the big boys but, if you’re like me and working on a budget I truly do not believe that you can do better than this one. I have contemplated purchasing a mid range guitar in the $1,000 to $1,500 range but I then realize that they won’t top the Yamaha. The only thing I have played that betters this guitar is the high end stuff, $3k+ So, to summarize, if you’re on a budget, looking for a guitar that you don’t have to cry about scratches on, OR if you just want a fantastic instrument at an unbelievable price THIS is your instrument. Yamaha has done such an amazing job that it’s hard to believe that they pulled it off! They have made something for the rest of us, something that fills the gap that we who cannot pay as much for a guitar as for a vehicle have to deal with. Thank you, as always, to zZounds for a wonderful experience. Fast shipping, and pay as you play!
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I've owned many acoustics over the years, MANY, and this Yamaha is one of the best sounding I've ever owned. Went to GC just to check out a few lower end acoustics to pick up for jamming on, and tried almost every one in the room. Picked this one up last just before I was ready to leave, and immediately was blown away by the sound and playability, brought a couple friends to listen and tell me which one they thought sounded the best, and hands down this won over all of them. It has the tone and warmth of a Martin D34, which I have owned a few, and it plays like a dream. The neck is so sliky smooth, easy to fly up and down with no effort. It has amazing sustain and beautiful tone, I fell in love with it and just couldn't put it down. I didn't expect a guitar of this ... MoreI've owned many acoustics over the years, MANY, and this Yamaha is one of the best sounding I've ever owned. Went to GC just to check out a few lower end acoustics to pick up for jamming on, and tried almost every one in the room. Picked this one up last just before I was ready to leave, and immediately was blown away by the sound and playability, brought a couple friends to listen and tell me which one they thought sounded the best, and hands down this won over all of them. It has the tone and warmth of a Martin D34, which I have owned a few, and it plays like a dream. The neck is so sliky smooth, easy to fly up and down with no effort. It has amazing sustain and beautiful tone, I fell in love with it and just couldn't put it down. I didn't expect a guitar of this price range to sound as good as it does, got it home and I couldn't put it down. Played for 4 hours straight, and even after trying to put it down to go to bed at 1am I found myself playing a for a few more minutes before I could actually go to sleep. Love this Yamaha more than any guitar I've bought in the last decade. The best thing about it is, It gave me the desire to pick up playing guitar again, after hardly touching any of my other guitars for almost a year it's the one I want to play more than all of them. Great guitar, wouldn't hesitate to buy another in a different color, if you want something that you won't be able to put down this baby has the sound and feel your looking for.
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Yamaha Fg830 / / 2020 (no260915)
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Yamaha Fg830 (autumn Burst) Acoustic Folk Guitar
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I have bought a couple of (very good) acoustic guitars prior to this Yamaha FG830. In 1980 a neighbor, who served in Okinawa, sold me his 1970s model Aria country/western guitar which was an exquisite copy of a Martin D18. Many years later a Taiylor 614. And now the Yamaha FG830 for my son. Although it has a Rosewood laminate back and sides construction, the sound is exceptional. I intentionally avoided electronics for the sake of purity. This is a guitar which will serve him with a lifetime of fundamental playability and tone. Great songs have been written on lesser quality guitars, so let the future begin.
Overall:I don’t play acoustic guitar all the time as I am mostly an electric guy but, when I do I have a very specific tone that I like. If you ever listen to bluegrass music you will hear this super thick booming tone from the guitars. It’s a tone that a certain brand that starts with an “M” is known for. Having owned one of their instruments in the past, the HD-28 I am very familiar with that tone. I won’t even begin to say that this is “just the same” or “every bit as good” because reality is that it isn’t. The M guitar has a magic to it that nothing else has, the tone is so deep and clear that words can’t describe it. I had to sell that guitar due to financial hardships and I have been chasing that sound ever since. I am happy to report that this Yamaha FG830 ... MoreOverall:I don’t play acoustic guitar all the time as I am mostly an electric guy but, when I do I have a very specific tone that I like. If you ever listen to bluegrass music you will hear this super thick booming tone from the guitars. It’s a tone that a certain brand that starts with an “M” is known for. Having owned one of their instruments in the past, the HD-28 I am very familiar with that tone. I won’t even begin to say that this is “just the same” or “every bit as good” because reality is that it isn’t. The M guitar has a magic to it that nothing else has, the tone is so deep and clear that words can’t describe it. I had to sell that guitar due to financial hardships and I have been chasing that sound ever since. I am happy to report that this Yamaha FG830 is as close as I have gotten. Since selling my M guitar I have had a handful of acoustics, some semi pricey and others fairly cheap but every one of them fell short of what I was hoping for. A friend of mine even has one of the “budget” M guitars and it is not in the same league as the HD but, this Yamaha? It is so much closer to “that” sound than even the more expensive M guitar that my friend has. To start the guitar is very beautiful, the rosewood look of the sides and back with the spruce top and binding make it look very much like a 28 but, this one also has neck and headstock binding which makes it look even fancier than the “real” thing. The finish on the guitar is a deep gloss, even on the headstock. When it comes to looks this guitar absolutely has “IT” The neck is also something to mention, it’s so good that it deserves it’s own review. The finish is satin so it’s very smooth and fast, it doesn’t stick to your hand when you try to play. The fretboard is glassy smooth and the frets are very well finished. I had no rough edges or protruding frets on mine. A little lemon oil on the fretboard went a long way and now it is such a player! I also wanted to mention that there are no uneven frets or buzz anywhere on the neck! The action was slightly higher than my preference but a few minutes with some sand paper took care of that. Now, on to the important part, TONE! As I mentioned before, this is NOT an “M” guitar BUT, this is the closest I have found and it’s less than $400! The lows are booming but clear, the highs are crisp with excellent sustain, the midrange is pronounced and makes the instrument stand out. Chords are very clear and each note is decernable, clarity is a big part of the sound that this guitar produces. If you’re doing bluegrass licks those hammer ons and slides really pop on this thing. At the same time when you tune to D the low notes just boom with authority. The guitar just thumps you in the chest and has that “kerrang” that a great acoustic produces. I truly cannot say enough good things about this instrument. IF you have $3,000 to spend you may do better with the big boys but, if you’re like me and working on a budget I truly do not believe that you can do better than this one. I have contemplated purchasing a mid range guitar in the $1,000 to $1,500 range but I then realize that they won’t top the Yamaha. The only thing I have played that betters this guitar is the high end stuff, $3k+ So, to summarize, if you’re on a budget, looking for a guitar that you don’t have to cry about scratches on, OR if you just want a fantastic instrument at an unbelievable price THIS is your instrument. Yamaha has done such an amazing job that it’s hard to believe that they pulled it off! They have made something for the rest of us, something that fills the gap that we who cannot pay as much for a guitar as for a vehicle have to deal with. Thank you, as always, to zZounds for a wonderful experience. Fast shipping, and pay as you play!
I've owned many acoustics over the years, MANY, and this Yamaha is one of the best sounding I've ever owned. Went to GC just to check out a few lower end acoustics to pick up for jamming on, and tried almost every one in the room. Picked this one up last just before I was ready to leave, and immediately was blown away by the sound and playability, brought a couple friends to listen and tell me which one they thought sounded the best, and hands down this won over all of them. It has the tone and warmth of a Martin D34, which I have owned a few, and it plays like a dream. The neck is so sliky smooth, easy to fly up and down with no effort. It has amazing sustain and beautiful tone, I fell in love with it and just couldn't put it down. I didn't expect a guitar of this ... MoreI've owned many acoustics over the years, MANY, and this Yamaha is one of the best sounding I've ever owned. Went to GC just to check out a few lower end acoustics to pick up for jamming on, and tried almost every one in the room. Picked this one up last just before I was ready to leave, and immediately was blown away by the sound and playability, brought a couple friends to listen and tell me which one they thought sounded the best, and hands down this won over all of them. It has the tone and warmth of a Martin D34, which I have owned a few, and it plays like a dream. The neck is so sliky smooth, easy to fly up and down with no effort. It has amazing sustain and beautiful tone, I fell in love with it and just couldn't put it down. I didn't expect a guitar of this price range to sound as good as it does, got it home and I couldn't put it down. Played for 4 hours straight, and even after trying to put it down to go to bed at 1am I found myself playing a for a few more minutes before I could actually go to sleep. Love this Yamaha more than any guitar I've bought in the last decade. The best thing about it is, It gave me the desire to pick up playing guitar again, after hardly touching any of my other guitars for almost a year it's the one I want to play more than all of them. Great guitar, wouldn't hesitate to buy another in a different color, if you want something that you won't be able to put down this baby has the sound and feel your looking for.
I'm a late beginner and enjoy playing cowboy chord songs. I currently have a Yamaha FS800. I enjoy the size and has been great for learning. The more I played the more I realized it was missing that full sound that only a dreadnaught gives (at least to my ear). The Yamaha delivers that sound at a great price. Thanks to Chase at the Knoxville TN store for his help.
Guitar was a demo, well wrapped and is absolutely beautiful. This was a great find and the guitar plays wonderfully. First time purchasing from Morrell Music Company and would absolutely buy again in the future. Thank you!
Being on a budget, I have been looking for a new guitar that touches my soul when I play it and this guitar just does it for me. I played all the Martin guitars and yet I found myself coming back to this one guitar. The comfort of playability and bright tone make it sound and feel like a 600-dollar guitar. Also, the silhouette and colorway of this guitar are sexy. I have the natural colorway and it is an absolute trophy. Either way, it is an absolute steal for its low price. I would buy and buy again but since I can't, go ahead and buy one for me!
Sound:This sounds like a mix of the big two, Taylor and Martin. It’s got the fullness that other guitars simply don’t have in this price range. While it doesn’t have the huge harmonics of a Taylor, it’s also a bit more lively than the Martins. What it doesn’t have is that hollowed tin can sound that low end Epiphones have. They sure are pretty to look at, but this will please your ear far more.Value:Per dollar, this is the most bang for a buck outside the Rosewood J Mascis Jazzmasters or Ibanez RGs in the electric world.The Wow Factor:The appeal of this guitar is either for a beginner to learn on a stellar instrument. Or the best d*mn beat ‘em up campfire/poolside guitar for a pro. Living in Houston, I will only use laminate back and sides when playing ... MoreSound:This sounds like a mix of the big two, Taylor and Martin. It’s got the fullness that other guitars simply don’t have in this price range. While it doesn’t have the huge harmonics of a Taylor, it’s also a bit more lively than the Martins. What it doesn’t have is that hollowed tin can sound that low end Epiphones have. They sure are pretty to look at, but this will please your ear far more.Value:Per dollar, this is the most bang for a buck outside the Rosewood J Mascis Jazzmasters or Ibanez RGs in the electric world.The Wow Factor:The appeal of this guitar is either for a beginner to learn on a stellar instrument. Or the best d*mn beat ‘em up campfire/poolside guitar for a pro. Living in Houston, I will only use laminate back and sides when playing outdoors.Overall:I’ll keep this short and sweet. My first acoustic was the pervious iteration, an FG730S in 2005. Guess what I’m still playing in 2023? Yup. Still gig and record with it. There’s even a hole in the side that is taped over. The FG 830 sounds just as good. If you can afford the A1 models, go for them, or grab the TA version of this. If you just need a back porch picker that can take a beating. This is it.
I went into GC today to pick up an Epiphone Masterbilt DR400MCE that I'd ordered online. While I was waiting in the guitar room for them to bring me the Epi I had a desire to try out the venerable FG830. It's "only" a laminate rosewood body/sides, whereas the Epi is solid mahogany body/sides, but the FG looked so classic hanging on the wall -- I felt like it was calling to me. I tuned it up and played some finger picking songs on it. I was amazed at the rich, clear sound coming out of that guitar. The room was noisy and I couldn't get a total feel for what it could do, but when the guy came in with the Epi, and we both played that, then we both played the Yamaha (alternatively, of course) the difference was night and day -- the Yamaha blew the Epi away. I asked if I ... MoreI went into GC today to pick up an Epiphone Masterbilt DR400MCE that I'd ordered online. While I was waiting in the guitar room for them to bring me the Epi I had a desire to try out the venerable FG830. It's "only" a laminate rosewood body/sides, whereas the Epi is solid mahogany body/sides, but the FG looked so classic hanging on the wall -- I felt like it was calling to me. I tuned it up and played some finger picking songs on it. I was amazed at the rich, clear sound coming out of that guitar. The room was noisy and I couldn't get a total feel for what it could do, but when the guy came in with the Epi, and we both played that, then we both played the Yamaha (alternatively, of course) the difference was night and day -- the Yamaha blew the Epi away. I asked if I could just buy the Yamaha instead, and the salesman said "Sure". So I did.Then when I got it home I could really tell just how amazing this guitar is. I have a 60 year old Gibson J-45 and I always thought that was the best sounding guitar I'd heard/played. But honestly...this little laminate rosewood dreadnought is something special. It sounds like a much more expensive guitar. I will eventually take it in to have a pro setup done; not because it absolutely needs it, but because I think that's the best way to maximize its playability. As a guitar tech from another store said to me: "Almost all acoustic guitars, especially the more affordable ones, can be improved with a full-on setup." I agree. In the meantime (they're really backed up now so it'll be a few weeks before I can bring it in for the setup) I'm just going to play the heck out of it. X-mas came early for me this year.
I have been playing a long time and have owned a lot of different guitars from high end to entry level. I was looking for a guitar I could lug around when traveling, camping, picnicking etc so if something happened to it, it wouldn't be a devastating financial and personal loss. While my first guitar was a Yamaha classical guitar bought by my dad in the late 1960s, which i still have, I had never seriously considered a Yamaha because a ridiculous, misplaced snobbery. I had read plenty about how good Yamahas are, so I went to my local GC and tried it out. As others have said, this is probably one of the very best guitars you can get at this price, or even higher prices in some case. I plan on using this as more than a camping guitar, and the next time I am in the ... MoreI have been playing a long time and have owned a lot of different guitars from high end to entry level. I was looking for a guitar I could lug around when traveling, camping, picnicking etc so if something happened to it, it wouldn't be a devastating financial and personal loss. While my first guitar was a Yamaha classical guitar bought by my dad in the late 1960s, which i still have, I had never seriously considered a Yamaha because a ridiculous, misplaced snobbery. I had read plenty about how good Yamahas are, so I went to my local GC and tried it out. As others have said, this is probably one of the very best guitars you can get at this price, or even higher prices in some case. I plan on using this as more than a camping guitar, and the next time I am in the market for a higher end guitar, I will definitely consider Yamahas, which is not something I ever would have done before. If they can make a guitar his good for $300+ dollars, I can only imagine what you would get if you spent $1000+. As with any guitar, of this price range, you could improve on it by having a set up done and a fret end cleanup if necessary, but mine came out of the box setup and ready to play. There is a little fret board shrinkage on mine, but that can happen with any guitars and a experienced tech can round the ends down easily and inexpensively. Great guitar for someone starting out. I highly recommend this guitar.
Just received and unboxed my tobacco burst FG830, and wow.First of all, looks. It is quite a bit different from the pictures. The pics make it look very red, with white binding. In person, it's much more amber/brown - think '50s Strat 2-color sunburst. The binding is much yellower, an aged ivory look, edged on top with a BWBW purfling. My pics don't quite get the colors right, either. The abalone at the soundhole is striking, with saturated colors and a lot of contrast - beautiful. The rosewood back and sides are much more visible and dramatic than the muddy brown in the pics. The outside layer of the back is 4 pieces with nice bookmatching. There's also a thin spruce end graft. The end pin is black plastic to match the bridge pins, and the treble side of the heel ... MoreJust received and unboxed my tobacco burst FG830, and wow.First of all, looks. It is quite a bit different from the pictures. The pics make it look very red, with white binding. In person, it's much more amber/brown - think '50s Strat 2-color sunburst. The binding is much yellower, an aged ivory look, edged on top with a BWBW purfling. My pics don't quite get the colors right, either. The abalone at the soundhole is striking, with saturated colors and a lot of contrast - beautiful. The rosewood back and sides are much more visible and dramatic than the muddy brown in the pics. The outside layer of the back is 4 pieces with nice bookmatching. There's also a thin spruce end graft. The end pin is black plastic to match the bridge pins, and the treble side of the heel has a chrome Fender-style strap button with a black felt washer. No cosmetic flaws other than some fuzz on the braces that some 400 grit sandpaper will take care of next string change.The sound is very strong and sweet with great sustain. Strong bass, but not boomy or unbalanced. The intonation is just about spot on. I haven't played expensive guitars to compare it to, but it sounds every bit as nice as my Seagull S6 Cedar, if not better. Very much looking forward to playing.The neck is thin in section and comfortable. Playability is great on the lower frets. I haven't busted out my gauge, but action seems a bit high on the upper ones, so a lower bone saddle may be in the works.Definitely glad I got it.
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