i know Im asking randomly but does any of you know a trick to get back into an instagram account? I was stupid lost the login password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me!
One of my first guitars was the FG700S when I was 13. Still have it almost 20 years later and it's still one of my all time favorites. For a stage guitar I had a Epiphone for a while then a Taylor, for various reasons I didn't care for either of them and I thought, "you know, I sure love that old FG700S." So I went to the music store, purchased a 830 and had a pickup installed, that's my new stage guitar. I love it! Can't beat a Yamaha. I used to think I always wanted to own a Martin someday but I may be a Yamaha man for life now.
In r.e. the FG Series, I own the 800 my son owns the 830. Toss up which is best sounding? Nato on the 800 - Rosewood HPL on the 830. IMO the entire FG line is kick arse. And thats saying a mouthful from a Martin owner. The guitar I'm lusting for is the FG180 50th Anni- versary. Only 180 made for the world.
Yamaha has always made great guitars at affordable prices. The guitars coming out of Japan and China today are easily comparable to the bigger, more popular expensive brands. I own both and have made comparisons. Only difference is my Martin was way more expensive and I have to wonder why. The FG-850 is on my "must have" list. Most of my guitars are Spruce and Rosewood so the Mahogany would be a nice change of pace. Thanks for the great review.
Japan has top tier guitars depending on the brand. Yamaha makes their World Class guitars only in Japan, and so does Takamine. These models are LEAGUES above their China made models.
Just making a note for myself FG800: ua-cam.com/video/144PhX3wZRo/v-deo.html FG820: ua-cam.com/video/144PhX3wZRo/v-deo.html FG830: ua-cam.com/video/144PhX3wZRo/v-deo.html FG840: ua-cam.com/video/144PhX3wZRo/v-deo.html FG850: ua-cam.com/video/144PhX3wZRo/v-deo.html
Read my background Pls may mean nothing but I was introduced to Yamaha s in the 70 s. Yup. Got my sis her first guitar in the 80 s. Actually it was a F 325 after all this yrs it sounds and play s excellent.....I borrowed to upgrade strings and saddle to their close to lowest level without the strings buzz.....keep and stay tune and I use it in and 4 church Not Gigs but Praise n Worship and sounds and record to an amazing Record Level.....tnks Yamaha is a symbol for Quality Affordable Guitar s for all budgets and Guitar Choices....tnks
I've owned the FG800 and now the FG830. Both can hold their own against theCollins DM1 the Martin D18 and the Seagull S6 at our Bluegrass Club's monthly jam session. The banjo player in our BG calls the FG830 my "cheep D18". Traded the 800 for the 830
@@HasNiHassaan To be honest - I doubt if most pickers could tell the difference if they were blindfolded. I have both the 830 and the newer FG-TA , which is the 820 with the extra Transacoustic stuff inside. Both sound the same - until I turn on the Transacoustic feature.
I own a FG-200 from 1973. It's spent its life in hot, humid Mississippi, so of course it needs a neck reset (which I'll never do) to play opimtally, but even with lower gauge strings it sounds like a million bucks. It makes my Taylor 214CE run and hide!
Josh thank you for such a well laid out breakdown of the 800 series. I was between the 820 and 830. Now I am thinking about the 850. I was on the 850 from the beginning. I did not want to buy a Martin 000 just for one trip in May to Texas. Yamaha wins.
for a beginner, the FG or FS 800 series in general is a great buy I would recommend going to your local music store and Trying out different models. Spruce Top and Mahogany Tops sound VERY Different
@@Sinvention Spruce is typically very Bright (meaning that you can hear the treble strings more, as well as its projection) and Loud (strong Bass fundamentals), with a strong and balanced set of tones. Mahogany, on the other hand, is warmer (more mellow, with an emphasis on the middle strings, and less focus on the treble or bass strings). Singers/Song Writers love Spruce Top guitars (especially when combined with Rosewood for the Back and Sides) because the guitar handles the Bass and Treble, while the human voice fills in the Mid range. In general, Spruce is an all rounder type of wood and can be used in a variety of situations. Musicians who prefer softer tones and harmonic playing, tend to enjoy Mahogany, because of the softer tones, which are lower in volume, and therefore easier to listen to. All in all, different tone woods give off a different vibe when played. Always be sure to visit a guitar store and test out the guitars yourself BEFORE you ever buy one. If, however, you are unable to do that, then the best guitar I would recommend to any beginner, would be the Yamaha FG 800 or FS 800. For around $200 USD, you get a LOT of value for the money, and the Top is Solid Spruce, which is always a safe bet. There are other options out there, like the guitars from Orangewood or Fender's CD-60S etc., but from my own playing....Yamaha's FG/FS 800 guitars just felt and sounded....better. That's my own take. Hope it helps.
@@dmar3651 Holy, thank you so much for this fantastic comment! It is literally exactly what I needed to hear, because what you said about spruce tops and rosewood siding plus singing is exactly what I'm going for. And ironically I was just looking at the Yamaha FS830 and thinking about getting that one.
I purchased a Yamaha FG720S roundabout 2005 and I'm not a professional but I'm considering buying a Yamaha FG 820 in black but in your expert opinion is there much of a difference in sound to warrant another 700NZD or should I go in a different direction do you think ? I was curious about 12 strings but I've got this thing about a black guitar that I want my current 720 is maroon with a dark black round the outside but I don't want to waste my money but sound wise 720 vs 820 your professional opinion please I hope that you see this in the next 24 but maybe not thanks very much
Watching & listening on my TV, there's a big difference between 800 and 820, not so much with 820/830, then 840 and 850 have different sound. Gonna check out 820 in a shop, think it's cracking value as it's a fair bit cheaper than the 830
Can you perhaps tell me how the FG850 strap button is installed? Is it glued in? Screwed in? Both? I want to install metal strap buttons on the FG850 I have. Thanks in advance!
The FG800 does NOT stay in tune. I currently own one and keep it in a temperature-controlled space, yet I always have to make adjustments prior to practicing.
No guitar stays in tune. Does it go out of tune after you play it? For how long? Is it out of tune the next day? Get used to it. Get used to tuning your guitar every few minutes. Every song. No guitar stays in tune for long. I saw a bridge called an ever tune and that seems to stay in tune quite a bit, but it goes out of tune. I guarantee it. Buy a guitar in 2075, when materials science and nano tech has advanced. You will buy strings in a special "freezie pack" filled with liquid nitrogen. Once out of the package, you have 10 minutes to pu the string on. Once you do, you hit it with a hair dryer, on high and the string goes into tune, and stays that way until it breaks
My FG820 stays in tune most of the time. Meaning I rarely have to tune it. I would suggest you are using crap strings. Yamaha tuning machines are known to be very smooth and reliable. The other possibility is that the tension screws may have worked loose. But would be unusual.
I put the L.R. Baggs Lyric pickup in my FG-830, which is a better acoustic pickup than what any guitar company would provide. I get a real acoustic sound through my amp. My opinion.
There is no proper size that is designated towards the level of skill of a musician. I started on a full dreadnought when I was a child. I must have only been five feet tall at the time
To add, as the gent above said, go into a store and feel them out. I find Jumbos are too big and heavy at the back side and require more downforce while holding the neck 😕 Imo that is stupid
Hi, I have a doubt. I bought a second hand Yamaha FG470 SA. I would like to know, when were these models made? In what year? I have not been able to find out. Thank you!
I wish you would have played the exact thing on all the guitars. 1 part chords other part finger style 😬 dang they all sound good Was on 830 /850 but maybe 840/850
I love the whole series, but which of these do you recommend the most for a beginner? Pricing doesn't matter much, I just want a great guitar to start off with! :)
Check out used ones first, pawn shops, classifieds, etc... But if you really want brand new, FG800 is only $200 so you really won't go broke if you get one.
thank you for the answer. I am begginer. I have the yamaha fg800. I give for setup. Strings is dadario 12-53 but is feel very hard. Not even one chord i cant make sounds clear,
Take gauge 10, like these: www.amazon.com/Martin-M170-Acoustic-Guitar-Strings/dp/B0002CZST4/ref=sr_1_11?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1509786974&sr=1-11&keywords=martin+strings They will play much easier. Take a soft pick first like Dunlop Nylon 0.60. Be patient.
i know this was 5 years ago, but now, how do these guitars compare to the newer FG5 RED LABEL. since the FG850 has mahogany top, would it project more bass than the FG5 with sitka spruce top?
Can anyone help suggest for a beginner to buy FG800 or 820 or 830 or 840 or 850. Also, it's weird that I could only see 800 on yamaha online store and the rest is not available in the world that could ship to India. BTW, my bad, until I hear the voice, I thought it was a british Woman.. LoLzz
The Mahogany and Rosewood don't add any warmth because they are veeners on these guitars. 80% of the sound comes from the Sitka top. The remaining sound from the back and sides comes from the Beech or Basswood laminate strips.
Laminate strips are a lot cheaper than solid wood that's why they use them to save money, so I don't know where you got the idea that laminate strips cost more than solid wood. Some guitar makers like Sigma use solid Basswood with a Rosewood or Mahogany veneer and call that Rosewood or mahogany laminate. If you use laminate strips and glue then it doesn't really matter what wood you use as the glue significant effects the resonance and thus quality of sound.
I found the first one of the series, old lasts years model FG 700MS, with its head chopped off! yes decapitated, so I got it for £69. Wish me luck as amateur first time luthier putting the head back together again!
Yamaha needs to go back to the old days back to the 80s acoustic , then they had fuller sound and deeper bass, not sure what they're doing now, but seems the fg series has flopped maybe not in BUILD and woods but as far as tone yes
@Ash_Ling Medivac I agree. I have had a Martin dreadnought for 20 years as my main acoustic. However, since I bought the FG-830 2 years ago it has replaced my Martin, and it was one third the price of the Martin. The Martin model that has scalloped bracing is the HD-28 and it usually sells for around $3000. I have played several of these and, in my opinion they don't sound any better than the FG-830, which is 1/10th the price.
@@helpinghand123 I still like the FG830, and like most acoustics, it does sound "metallic with deep bass", but only after you put on new strings. (Sound studios prefer you use old strings when recording). However, I have actually moved on to the Yamaha FG-TA Trans-Acoustic guitar, which also has scalloped bracing, which provides great sustain. It also includes a built-in device that add chorus and reverb effects by sending vibrations to the back and sides of the guitar. The add-on device called Tonewood Amp does this, but Yamaha figured out how to put this all inside the guitar. It doesn't do much for a fast bluegrass tune, but on a slower ballad it can make shivers go down my spine.
This is just silly. The musician spends 3 minutes strumming each one and says he's really impressed. (So impressed he has to look at the label to remember what he just played.) Consumers should get off their back sides and go to a music store and PLAY these guitars. This "overview" adds nothing we can't get from a promotional picture.
I love Yamaha guitars, but this guy's playing style does Yamaha no favors. It would be better to have someone a little less spastic demonstrating these guitars.
Please use more experienced guitarists, like Pancho Garza from Alamo Music center. This guy here played very unpleasant minor chords... and cannot reach full advantage of great Yamahas.
I pity anyone that pounds on a guitar like that when playing rhythm. I stay far away from those players at jams. I have been playing guitar for 50 years, and I have NEVER broken a string when playing. Fact.
your paying an extra 40 bucks more from the previous model just cuz they use some kind of sea food for bracing..scallop bracing mmmmmmmmmmm yummy....almost 300 bucks for this junk....spend a little more buy the guitar you really want dont settle for crap...playing a piece of crap is not much fun .your fingers cry out for help.
The 800 series is not worse than the 700 series. What you're paying more for are quite a few upgrades actually. This guy is not listing the differences. He forgets what he's talking about in some of the demonstrations therefore it is clear that he he's not well-versed on Yamaha. For instance on the FG830 over the FG820 he doesn't mention that there are Pearl inlays around the sound hole. That is a massive difference. Especially for someone who likes a little bling..... 😑
FG800: 0:52
FG820: 2:07
FG830: 3:22
FG840: 4:48
FG850: 6:10
FS800: 7:01
I find it deceptive when he says that X back n sides add Y to the guitar.
It's laminate, it doesnt add anything in terms of tone.
Gracias Jan, héroe sin capa!
@@dmar3651 the schnazberries taste like schnazberries
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One of my first guitars was the FG700S when I was 13. Still have it almost 20 years later and it's still one of my all time favorites. For a stage guitar I had a Epiphone for a while then a Taylor, for various reasons I didn't care for either of them and I thought, "you know, I sure love that old FG700S." So I went to the music store, purchased a 830 and had a pickup installed, that's my new stage guitar. I love it! Can't beat a Yamaha. I used to think I always wanted to own a Martin someday but I may be a Yamaha man for life now.
Just got the FG820 today and its AMAZING!
Yes. I own an FG820, and love it. Also own LL16D and LL16/12 and the 820 still gets plenty of play time.
Just got the fs820 in blue. Wonderful guitar. Already owned an fg700 which converted me to a yamaha fan.
You can't go wrong with either of them. I'm an FG730 owner and man do these guitars age well.
@@Mr.PhatsVarietyVibesShow 💀
FG 830 is my pick!
820 for me!
Just got mine like a week ago!
me too! they are great guitars
How do you like it Kevin?
Tell me about its action is it low or high ?
In r.e. the FG Series, I own the 800 my son owns the 830. Toss up which is best sounding? Nato on the 800 - Rosewood HPL on the 830.
IMO the entire FG line is kick arse. And thats saying a mouthful from a Martin owner. The guitar I'm lusting for is the FG180 50th Anni-
versary. Only 180 made for the world.
which one sounds closer to a martin FG800 or 830?
@@HasNiHassaan I’d say 830 for sure
I m still watching this great video. Very informative in diff. Yamaha s
Yamaha has always made great guitars at affordable prices. The guitars coming out of Japan and China today are easily comparable to the bigger, more popular expensive brands. I own both and have made comparisons. Only difference is my Martin was way more expensive and I have to wonder why. The FG-850 is on my "must have" list. Most of my guitars are Spruce and Rosewood so the Mahogany would be a nice change of pace. Thanks for the great review.
Japan has top tier guitars depending on the brand.
Yamaha makes their World Class guitars only in Japan, and so does Takamine.
These models are LEAGUES above their China made models.
Just making a note for myself
FG800: ua-cam.com/video/144PhX3wZRo/v-deo.html
FG820: ua-cam.com/video/144PhX3wZRo/v-deo.html
FG830: ua-cam.com/video/144PhX3wZRo/v-deo.html
FG840: ua-cam.com/video/144PhX3wZRo/v-deo.html
FG850: ua-cam.com/video/144PhX3wZRo/v-deo.html
I like Yamaha guitars and this is a good promotional video. Thank you Joshua and Yamaha
Read my background Pls may mean nothing but I was introduced to Yamaha s in the 70 s. Yup. Got my sis her first guitar in the 80 s. Actually it was a F 325 after all this yrs it sounds and play s excellent.....I borrowed to upgrade strings and saddle to their close to lowest level without the strings buzz.....keep and stay tune and I use it in and 4 church Not Gigs but Praise n Worship and sounds and record to an amazing Record Level.....tnks Yamaha is a symbol for Quality Affordable Guitar s for all budgets and Guitar Choices....tnks
I've owned the FG800 and now the FG830. Both can hold their own against theCollins DM1 the Martin D18 and the Seagull S6 at our Bluegrass Club's
monthly jam session. The banjo player in our BG calls the FG830 my "cheep D18". Traded the 800 for the 830
do you think the 830 is worth the extra price for an intermediate player?
@@HasNiHassaan To be honest - I doubt if most pickers could tell the difference if they were blindfolded. I have both the 830 and the newer FG-TA , which is the 820 with the extra Transacoustic stuff inside. Both sound the same - until I turn on the Transacoustic feature.
I have an all mahogany accoustic so I'm getting the fg840 so I can have so diverse sounds
Thanks for posting: very helpful and informative with no waffle. Well narrated too!
FG 850 is just amazing, I have one on order and I cannot wait :P
Order was cancelled due to other financial commitments :( The wait will continue.
I own a FG-200 from 1973. It's spent its life in hot, humid Mississippi, so of course it needs a neck reset (which I'll never do) to play opimtally, but even with lower gauge strings it sounds like a million bucks. It makes my Taylor 214CE run and hide!
Did you upgrade the saddle or kept the old plastic one in your fg 200 ?
Can't decide 830/850 or the AC1M
830
Is it just me or do you really love that FG820?
I have bought this one yesterday, sunset blue color. It is great!
Anyone prefer the 820? It has a kind of a brightness and sparkle the 830 does not have?
Yup, 820 sounded the best to me at least here. 840 was to bright and 850 mellow but a bit dead. May change hearing them in person though
The 830 sounds best imo.
Josh thank you for such a well laid out breakdown of the 800 series. I was between the 820 and 830. Now I am thinking about the 850. I was on the 850 from the beginning. I did not want to buy a Martin 000 just for one trip in May to Texas. Yamaha wins.
Love Yamaha guitars!
I’m trying to get my first guitar and I like the fg850, would you recommend it for a beginner?
Thanks
for a beginner, the FG or FS 800 series in general is a great buy
I would recommend going to your local music store and Trying out different models.
Spruce Top and Mahogany Tops sound VERY Different
the 850 has a Solid Mahogany top, which is more mellow and warmer than Spruce.
@@dmar3651
As someone who has never played guitar but wants to, how mellow and warmer sound different/which sound is better?
@@Sinvention Spruce is typically very Bright (meaning that you can hear the treble strings more, as well as its projection) and Loud (strong Bass fundamentals), with a strong and balanced set of tones.
Mahogany, on the other hand, is warmer (more mellow, with an emphasis on the middle strings, and less focus on the treble or bass strings).
Singers/Song Writers love Spruce Top guitars (especially when combined with Rosewood for the Back and Sides) because the guitar handles the Bass and Treble, while the human voice fills in the Mid range.
In general, Spruce is an all rounder type of wood and can be used in a variety of situations.
Musicians who prefer softer tones and harmonic playing, tend to enjoy Mahogany, because of the softer tones, which are lower in volume, and therefore easier to listen to.
All in all, different tone woods give off a different vibe when played.
Always be sure to visit a guitar store and test out the guitars yourself BEFORE you ever buy one.
If, however, you are unable to do that, then the best guitar I would recommend to any beginner, would be the Yamaha FG 800 or FS 800.
For around $200 USD, you get a LOT of value for the money, and the Top is Solid Spruce, which is always a safe bet.
There are other options out there, like the guitars from Orangewood or Fender's CD-60S etc., but from my own playing....Yamaha's FG/FS 800 guitars just felt and sounded....better.
That's my own take. Hope it helps.
@@dmar3651
Holy, thank you so much for this fantastic comment!
It is literally exactly what I needed to hear, because what you said about spruce tops and rosewood siding plus singing is exactly what I'm going for.
And ironically I was just looking at the Yamaha FS830 and thinking about getting that one.
I purchased a Yamaha FG720S roundabout 2005 and I'm not a professional but I'm considering buying a Yamaha FG 820 in black but in your expert opinion is there much of a difference in sound to warrant another 700NZD or should I go in a different direction do you think ? I was curious about 12 strings but I've got this thing about a black guitar that I want my current 720 is maroon with a dark black round the outside but I don't want to waste my money but sound wise 720 vs 820 your professional opinion please I hope that you see this in the next 24 but maybe not thanks very much
I have yet to find any guitar that can match the easy action of an Ovation. If there is one out there please let me know.
Great..I have FG830 and I love it !
I'm going for the rosewood model.
Hi, I've decided to buy Yamaha FG820 Brown Sunburst model.
What song is he playing at 3:30? Also, great playing, and this guitar really is amazing, especially for the price!
Rajiv Weliwitigoda Sure haven't. I am not sure if he is just improvising or if it's from a song. I wish I knew it though.
It's sounding variation of Sirens from Pearl Jam
Hello,
does anyone have idea what is the name of the riff what Joshua plays on the very begining ?
Watching & listening on my TV, there's a big difference between 800 and 820, not so much with 820/830, then 840 and 850 have different sound. Gonna check out 820 in a shop, think it's cracking value as it's a fair bit cheaper than the 830
Can you perhaps tell me how the FG850 strap button is installed? Is it glued in? Screwed in? Both? I want to install metal strap buttons on the FG850 I have. Thanks in advance!
Whats the song in 2:08 ???
No new FJX (Medium Jumbo) series? Or is it to be released later??
Anything about new classical? My local stores never have any solid tops from Yamaha.
Anyone know what the 2nd chord is he plays on the 840?
The FG800 does NOT stay in tune. I currently own one and keep it in a temperature-controlled space, yet I always have to make adjustments prior to practicing.
How about keeping it in a gig bag?
No guitar stays in tune. Does it go out of tune after you play it? For how long? Is it out of tune the next day? Get used to it. Get used to tuning your guitar every few minutes. Every song. No guitar stays in tune for long. I saw a bridge called an ever tune and that seems to stay in tune quite a bit, but it goes out of tune. I guarantee it.
Buy a guitar in 2075, when materials science and nano tech has advanced. You will buy strings in a special "freezie pack" filled with liquid nitrogen. Once out of the package, you have 10 minutes to pu the string on. Once you do, you hit it with a hair dryer, on high and the string goes into tune, and stays that way until it breaks
Yea, no guitar stay in tune, doesn't matter if they cost millions.
My FG820 stays in tune most of the time. Meaning I rarely have to tune it. I would suggest you are using crap strings. Yamaha tuning machines are known to be very smooth and reliable. The other possibility is that the tension screws may have worked loose. But would be unusual.
No acoustic electric on the FG lineup?
The FG line was overviewed here. The FGX is their acoustic electric line.
I put the L.R. Baggs Lyric pickup in my FG-830, which is a better acoustic pickup than what any guitar company would provide. I get a real acoustic sound through my amp. My opinion.
Is the FG820S made of "Eastern mahogany" or "Honduran mahogany"?
When are they coming to Europe???
which one of the guitars is better for a beginner, a dreadnaught or concert. I'm 5'10 230 lbs normal reach. Thanx Dave
dave the best way to do is go to your local guitar shop and try em. Im 5'10 and i love dreds
There is no proper size that is designated towards the level of skill of a musician. I started on a full dreadnought when I was a child. I must have only been five feet tall at the time
To add, as the gent above said, go into a store and feel them out. I find Jumbos are too big and heavy at the back side and require more downforce while holding the neck 😕 Imo that is stupid
Im stuck between the FG830 & FG850 😓😅
Hi, I have a doubt. I bought a second hand Yamaha FG470 SA. I would like to know, when were these models made? In what year? I have not been able to find out. Thank you!
Serial number has manufactured date
song he plays at end ?
I wish you would have played the exact thing on all the guitars. 1 part chords other part finger style 😬 dang they all sound good
Was on 830 /850 but maybe 840/850
I love the whole series, but which of these do you recommend the most for a beginner? Pricing doesn't matter much, I just want a great guitar to start off with! :)
lunaderacine if money is not an issue take a look at academy 10 or 12.
Check out used ones first, pawn shops, classifieds, etc... But if you really want brand new, FG800 is only $200 so you really won't go broke if you get one.
Id recomend either an FG820 or FG830. different tonal qualities, so try both first.
I wanna see all the FS SERIES 🙌🙌🙌
Did you just say that the fg840 with back and side in maple has less sustain?? Really?!?!?
What is the big difference of fg and fs series??
Size. The FG are Dreadnought, FS is Concert. FG stands for Folk Guitar, and FS stands for Folk Small.
Fg700s is the real beast
what size strings is good for this guitar?
That which you are comfortable with. Everybody likes different gauges. I like 11 gauge for acoustic.
thank you for the answer. I am begginer. I have the yamaha fg800. I give for setup. Strings is dadario 12-53 but is feel very hard. Not even one chord i cant make sounds clear,
Take gauge 10, like these: www.amazon.com/Martin-M170-Acoustic-Guitar-Strings/dp/B0002CZST4/ref=sr_1_11?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1509786974&sr=1-11&keywords=martin+strings They will play much easier. Take a soft pick first like Dunlop Nylon 0.60. Be patient.
thank you for the answer.
thank you for your help.
i know this was 5 years ago, but now, how do these guitars compare to the newer FG5 RED LABEL. since the FG850 has mahogany top, would it project more bass than the FG5 with sitka spruce top?
I know this was 2 years ago but if the fg5 has laminate back and sides then the fg850 is likely to have better bass and warmer sound
@@suki9515 r u sure? the FG5 is top of the line. Should have all solid
@@LAOBASS since it's all solid the fg5 will have the better bass and projection especially since over time it will only sound better
@@suki9515correct
Are all of these dreadnought or concert sized or did I miss something?
For sure buying one but waffling on size.
scooter112391 dreadnought, check out the FS series for concert size
Can anyone help suggest for a beginner to buy FG800 or 820 or 830 or 840 or 850. Also, it's weird that I could only see 800 on yamaha online store and the rest is not available in the world that could ship to India. BTW, my bad, until I hear the voice, I thought it was a british Woman.. LoLzz
800 - close to 830 on tone but thinner. 830 - bassy 820 - warmer 840,850 - for collection
@@vs_830 thank you for the reply, I bought FG830 now
@@fullstackspiderman How do you like the FG830? Did the action need to be lowered?
@@helpinghand123 yes but I didn't do anything about it and not using it for a few months now.
Eastern Mahogany means NATO. Is the FG820S made of Eastern Mahogany or Mahogany i.e. Honduran mahogany?
the neck is nato the back and sides are real mahogany
you should have play same music on all of this guitars.
The Mahogany and Rosewood don't add any warmth because they are veeners on these guitars. 80% of the sound comes from the Sitka top. The remaining sound from the back and sides comes from the Beech or Basswood laminate strips.
Veeners don't add anything to the sound.
it is not veneer... it is laminated mahogany or rosewood... the same in a gibson ES335 that for sure you love it...
Its a mahogany veneer over basswood or Beech laminate. No one uses mahogany or Rosewood laminate strips ,far to expensive.
Laminate strips are a lot cheaper than solid wood that's why they use them to save money, so I don't know where you got the idea that laminate strips cost more than solid wood. Some guitar makers like Sigma use solid Basswood with a Rosewood or Mahogany veneer and call that Rosewood or mahogany laminate. If you use laminate strips and glue then it doesn't really matter what wood you use as the glue significant effects the resonance and thus quality of sound.
the 820 and 830 sound completely different tho
Awesome guitars.
the GOOCH
I have an FG300. It's a great guitar!
Any day .... fg.830
who are you looking at?
I found the first one of the series, old lasts years model FG 700MS, with its head chopped off! yes decapitated, so I got it for £69. Wish me luck as amateur first time luthier putting the head back together again!
3:25 4:50
Yamaha needs to go back to the old days back to the 80s acoustic , then they had fuller sound and deeper bass, not sure what they're doing now, but seems the fg series has flopped maybe not in BUILD and woods but as far as tone yes
Check out the LL series then. I've owned quite a few L Series and they have a more warm sound. More bass. Better woods and other materials.
For instance the LL6 ARE sounds and plays phenomenally well. And it is very affordable.
3:24 😮💨😮💨
To be honest, I can't get past his name.
you like the gooch?
unabonger777 grundle
Man, give some respect for something something Gooch.
Gag!
nice guitar faces :-)
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They also come with a very ugly green label inside at no extra charge.....
the labels of a martin, gibson, etc., are very pretty... right?
No sane person stares inside your sound hole and discriminates your guitar from what label colors were used.... 😑
@@Twitch_Moderator I am laughing hard at your comment here🤣
Decisions.. decisions hmmmm
Uhh, talk to the camera?
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@Ash_Ling Medivac I agree. I have had a Martin dreadnought for 20 years as my main acoustic. However, since I bought the FG-830 2 years ago it has replaced my Martin, and it was one third the price of the Martin. The Martin model that has scalloped bracing is the HD-28 and it usually sells for around $3000. I have played several of these and, in my opinion they don't sound any better than the FG-830, which is 1/10th the price.
@@reoguy43 How do you like the FG830 now? Does it sound "metallic with deep bass" as someone said?
@@helpinghand123 I still like the FG830, and like most acoustics, it does sound "metallic with deep bass", but only after you put on new strings. (Sound studios prefer you use old strings when recording).
However, I have actually moved on to the Yamaha FG-TA Trans-Acoustic guitar, which also has scalloped bracing, which provides great sustain. It also includes a built-in device that add chorus and reverb effects by sending vibrations to the back and sides of the guitar. The add-on device called Tonewood Amp does this, but Yamaha figured out how to put this all inside the guitar. It doesn't do much for a fast bluegrass tune, but on a slower ballad it can make shivers go down my spine.
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This is just silly. The musician spends 3 minutes strumming each one and says he's really impressed. (So impressed he has to look at the label to remember what he just played.) Consumers should get off their back sides and go to a music store and PLAY these guitars. This "overview" adds nothing we can't get from a promotional picture.
I love Yamaha guitars, but this guy's playing style does Yamaha no favors. It would be better to have someone a little less spastic demonstrating these guitars.
Nice guitars. I can't get over the fact that it looks like he's wearing a ton of makeup.
stephenacamille You’ve heard of the band Kiss right? 🤯😂
Please use more experienced guitarists, like Pancho Garza from Alamo Music center. This guy here played very unpleasant minor chords... and cannot reach full advantage of great Yamahas.
Early playing on the FG800 is horrific....strings too light and action too low for such rhythm stuff. "I pity the poor instrument"
I pity anyone that pounds on a guitar like that when playing rhythm. I stay far away from those players at jams. I have been playing guitar for 50 years, and I have NEVER broken a string when playing. Fact.
Toilet paper...
Looks like a dang women
My Martin d-18 sounds wayyy better!
your paying an extra 40 bucks more from the previous model just cuz they use some kind of sea food for bracing..scallop bracing mmmmmmmmmmm yummy....almost 300 bucks for this junk....spend a little more buy the guitar you really want dont settle for crap...playing a piece of crap is not much fun .your fingers cry out for help.
The 800 series is not worse than the 700 series. What you're paying more for are quite a few upgrades actually. This guy is not listing the differences. He forgets what he's talking about in some of the demonstrations therefore it is clear that he he's not well-versed on Yamaha. For instance on the FG830 over the FG820 he doesn't mention that there are Pearl inlays around the sound hole. That is a massive difference. Especially for someone who likes a little bling..... 😑
Awesome guitars.