@@kumikaKiwi I do like it. I'm not sure how to describe the sound, but it sounds nice. I would say it has a full warm sound. My friend has a inexpensive Rogue guitar and the FG800 blows it away. I know that's not saying much but it does sound nice. The action out of the box was high, but I set it up following Yamaha specs.
Many people refer to the FG800 as a great "beginner" guitar. I think that's BS. The FG800 is a fantastic guitar for ANY level of player. I've been playing for decades and have both a Martin HD28 and a Taylor 714, both at least 10x the price of the Yamaha. The Yamaha blows both of them away.
It is worth noting that this guitars lower bout is wider than most and may be a little uncomfortable for some smaller dudes. Also the neck I on the thin side. Kinda feels like some strat necks.. Also Is a bright full sounding guitar when strumming. I immediately switched to a phosphor bronze string and thicker nylon pick to warm it up a bit, but that's just my preference .. Definitely worth the price..
From my experience, the fs800 is better for finger style since it has more distinct sound and the fg800 is better for strumming because the sounds blend together more
I'm actually a big fan of the fs800. They are both pretty much exactly the same build quality. I guess it depends on which one is more comfortable to play for you. Also the fs is a smaller body guitar so it's not going to be quite as loud.
@@LMiraculous don’t know if you already bought the guitar, but I just tried both in a guitar store today, and the FS definitely did not project as much - it was quite noticeable Still, it sounded good, but I would go with the FG
I don't know much about Cort acoustics. I've heard that they're pretty decent. That's probably just their brand that they're trying to push at that particular location.
I don’t know how they do it. Just played one at the music store and went searching on UA-cam to see peoples reactions because I’m shocked. Warm, rings like a bell, playability is great, frets feel great. I have Martin d18, on-28 and think this sounds great and I’m used to hearing them.
I would definitely agree with that. I think the guitar is worth more than 200 dollars. I think that Yamaha could get away with charging 300-350 dollars for these.
If you’re beginner intermediate I would recommend this guitar, if you’re a pro and want a campfire guitar or one you can beat up and still keep and play in the living room or whatever it’s a perfect unit
I’ve had a Yamaha FG730s for about 7 years now and it’s a fantastic guitar. Given that it has a solid spruce top, mahogany body and a huge sound, I think it was an incredible deal for $300. I’ve since replaced the stock plastic nut, saddle and bridge pins with bone and that made it sound even better. I also have Martin now which sounds absolutely gorgeous but I see no reason to get rid of my Yamaha or stop playing it. They’re great guitars for all levels of players.
I own a Martin d12, which sounds awesome, but I still play my Yamaha quite a bit. I was actually thinking about uprading the nut and bridge pins on my Yamaha just for the fun of it.
@@EricsGuitarCorner Yeah. Go for it. It's a cheap and easy upgrade. You can get the nut, saddle and bridge pins in one package for usually around $20 or less. It also makes sense considering all the higher end acoustics from the major manufacturers usually have either tusq or bone for those parts. They wouldn't do it if It didn't make a difference. I definitely noticed the difference on mine.
I would go with the FG800. I play my FG a lot, but hardly touch my Big Baby. I think the Yamaha sounds better, plays better, is built better, and is better looking.
I think it's mainly just because of the relatively low price. Most people don't want to pay a lot of money for their first guitar because they don't know if they're going to stick with it. I still think the FG800 is a great guitar for players of all skill levels.
The reason that the FG and FS 800's sound so good is that they are the "no frills" versions of the 800 series which is already a "mid level" guitar. In order to hit the magic $200.00 price point it ships without a tuner or gig bag or pretty much anything else. To be fair the bodies on all 800 series guitars are laminate so the wood veneer really has very little impact on the tone, if any at all. Nato wouldn't be most people's choice for a tone wood, but I'm guessing it's inexpensive and as the body is laminate it doesn't matter as to sound, but it still looks about as good as mahogany. In many if not mast cases, the competition pretty much added spruce tops to their basic budget offerings along with some appearance upgrades. So for the most part a Yamaha 800 is kind of a stripped down mid level guitar whereas the competition is kind of a pimped out their beginner's guitar that usually comes with some cheap accessories. So if sound is your thing, Yamaha is a good option, if looks are your thing the competition may be the way to go. Feel is a personal thing... everyone is going to have their own preference. But seriously, it's been a long time since anyone built a commercial guitar that can't be played totally comfortably by someone and reasonably comfortably by everyone else. And no, the neck on an 800 series isn't laminate, if someone else hasn't said that yet. Read "laminate" as "plywood". Laminate in the neck isn't as awful as it sounds, it makes for a stronger neck and doesn't have much impact on sound. The issue with laminate in the body of the guitar is that the glue doesn't resonate at the same frequency as the wood does. So theore6tically the glue detracts from the natural resonance of the guitar. That said the Yamaha 800 series of guitars are very resonant, so how much the glue is detracting is a matter of debate. Guitars are a combination of engineering, materials and craftsmanship. The 800's use fewer and less expensive materials in non critical places, but the engineering and craftsmanship are pretty much the same as their more expensive siblings. The nut and saddle are urea, which is the very hard plastic that light switches are made of, which again doesn't need much upgrading. As to the strings... yes Yamaha's are very sensitive to string choice and changing strings can really improve or detract from their tone or if you prefer... personalize their tone. My final comment about guitars in the magical $200.00 price range is that everyone should play the particular guitar they are buying. These are all factory made guitars, so no one is hand tuning them. Some will sound and play better than others. Out of any batch of guitars, there is going to be a couple of stand outs and a couple of meh guitars. On the up side, Yamaha has a reputation where just about all of their guitars aren't too meh; it's more like a gradient of good to better to best. So if someone absolutely has to buy a guitar on line, Yamaha is a safer bet than most Asian imports.
@@HabibHussain-uy7lg First, if possible you should always play a guitar before you buy it. No two guitars have exactly the same voice. Second, size matter. If you are 6'3" both guitars are likely to be comfortable. If you are 5'3" the FS is going to feel much more comfortable sitting on a sofa. If you have to stand or sit on a kitchen chair to play your guitar you are going to play it less and have a lot less fun with it. If you like to really push the instrument with hard strumming the FG is the way to go. The FS is a very resonant guitar with a lot of harmonics that can sound harsh when pushed too hard. The FS responds to a soft touch with a sweet and rich sound. I mean if my daughter strums her FS hard, I can still hear it outside, but it sounds harsh, but when she mostly plays it quietly for herself it is really very sweet and full bodied with a surprisingly good EQ. The FS also responds well to ultra light strings like the Elixers. Better strings really sound much better on guitars in this price range. Remember the strings are what's actually generating the sound. Most less expensive guitars come with cheap strings while expensive guitars always come with high quality strings. And this is one reason that expensive guitars soud so much better. But back to my point... ultra light strings a slightly shorter scale and the narrower nut are much better for smaller hands and for players who are newer or don't play every day. It takes less finger pressure to form bar chords for instance. In as much as the sound board is smaller it takes less effort to make music. So the FS is likely to feel "more responsive". If you have giant hands and you lift heavy objects for a living softer strings and a narrower nut isn't for you. My friend who's 6'4" and 350 lbs and sells heavy mattresses and beds prefers a wider nut and a dreadnaught looks comically small on him. Next... "Fit for purpose" If you are a street corner musician or are going to play a large crowded room without a PA, no acoustic guitar is going to be good, but the larger guitar will be better. You can play it harder and louder and it has a larger sound board so it will sound louder. Guitars like the Gibson SJ 200 were built for this kind of purpose. The guitars have a huge sound board and solid maple backs and sides to kill the harsh harmonics with over driving the sound board. And being they are designed to be played in front of larger audiences they are also decorated so they can be seen from several rows back. The FS is pretty much the exact opposite. It loves to be played quietly and softly and with precision. It will provide a lot of rewarding tones with little effort. It's perfect for entertaining small groups and family gatherings. It's the kind of guitar that you can enjoy in your college dormitory without getting expelled for keeping your neighbors awake all night. About 40 years ago when I was in college I had several friends with smaller bodied Yamaha guitars. They played them for themselves after class to relax and at smaller college parties and gatherings. They never became professional musicians, but still enjoy playing the very same Yamaha guitars they played back then. So these Yamaha's are cheap enough for a beginner and good enough to play for a lifetime. Over time they get sweeter as your playing gets better. Someone once told me that John Mayer plays a concert body style acoustic guitar at home to practice, so there's nothing wrong with eventually getting more than one guitar to serve different purposes, should the need arise or you intend to make a career out of music. I suppose it should go without saying that anything can be amplified and by adding a pickup or microphone you can play a stadium with either guitar. Finally "shades of grey" FG's can be played more quietly and softly finger picked, they just won't sound as full and as rich until you add more effort and FS can get decently loud without sounding harsh. People with huge hands can learn to play with narrower string spacing at the nut. Most shorter people can play Jumbo guitars, either standing or on a stool. In other words, there's a lot of overlap when it comes to guitars and sometimes it's a matter of preference as to what feels good and sounds good to you. My daughter has played dreadnaughts, but they are uncomfortable for her. She loves her FS 800 with Elixer ultra light strings. I've often found her laying on the floor, with her feet up on the bed and the guitar on top of her... in her favorite guitar playing position, daydreaming and softly strumming chords or picking some favorite tune and unwinding after a hard day at school. And for me, in the next room it's a very pleasant guitar to listen to. So try both and decide for yourself if you can.
@@RJ-vb7gh Really detailed explanation. Thank you so much. Another question. As I am more into finger style, I have heard that the bass of dreadnought really overlaps with the individual notes of the guitar resulting a boomy sound. Is this minimal or cause a major problem when playing finger style? If its a little boomy its fine with me but if the bass dominates the treble and causes the melodies to be camouflaged, then its a problem. Please let me know if dreadnoughts are good enough for finger style. Thanks🙏
@@HabibHussain-uy7lgBad guitars have bad EQs regardless of size. They are also not clear sounding. Any good guitar will produce a balanced sound for any purpose. The clarity of the guitar depends more on the quality of the guitar than it does on it's size. Good dreadnaughts are louder, they can take more input and produce more volume, but shouldn't sound boomy or unclear. Played too softly they will lose clarity. The concert or folk size can't play as loud and will sound more clear at lower volumes. The shorter scale and narrower nut is better for smaller hands and will require less finger strength to play and your hands will tire less, so you can play it longer. So basically both the Yamaha FG and FS can be finger picked. The FS is easier and clearer at lower volumes, while the FG will give you more volume if you put in more effort. A professional guitarist wouldn't have a problem finger picking either guitar and any high quality guitar will sound clear when finger picked. If you have smaller hands... the FS is better. If you have weaker fingers... the FS is better. If you want to play softly in your home... the FS will sound better. If you learning and are going to practice a lot... the FS will be kinder to your fingers. If you are tall and have big fat strong fingers... The FG is better If you want to play in front of larger groups of people... The FG is better. If you want a loud guitar... The FG is better. Both the Yamaha FG and FS are quality guitars and overall should be good for finger style. Yamaha is a quality company and their guitars pretty much all sound good, but tone is subjective as is feel. Always play a guitar before you buy it, if you can. If you can't, at least have someone else play it for you (if you are just learning). And lastly if you are also a singer, choose the particular guitar that best compliments you voice. I know this seems like a very hard choice, but it isn't. You pretty much chose a quality guitar by picking the Yamaha 800 already. With practice and effort you will be able to play either one and make it sound good. Beyond that, try and fit the guitar to your needs.
Great video! The FG800 is the improved classic Yamaha similar to what they've been making for decades. I think it's still the best they offer.
I concur.
Thanks for the video. I just ordered a FG800 yesterday. I own a few electric guitars, but this will be my first acoustic. I hope I like it.
It's definitely a great guitar for a first acoustic I think.
What do u think of it after the first month?
@@jonmiller6320 I'm happy with mine.
How is it now? Did you like it? How can you describe the sound of it? ( ˙꒳˙ )
@@kumikaKiwi I do like it. I'm not sure how to describe the sound, but it sounds nice. I would say it has a full warm sound. My friend has a inexpensive Rogue guitar and the FG800 blows it away. I know that's not saying much but it does sound nice. The action out of the box was high, but I set it up following Yamaha specs.
Many people refer to the FG800 as a great "beginner" guitar. I think that's BS. The FG800 is a fantastic guitar for ANY level of player. I've been playing for decades and have both a Martin HD28 and a Taylor 714, both at least 10x the price of the Yamaha. The Yamaha blows both of them away.
I love my Yamaha. I play it just as much if not more than my Martin.
thank you, you made me feel better about my fg800
What do you think about string recommendation with this one?
This fg800 I've had for 4 years. I actually love this guitar more than before, now that I learned I recognize the great sound it has!
How do you look after it?
FS 800 has super narrow string spacing at the bridge, 2.0". Most fingerstyle gurus will say that is too narrow. FG 800 is much wider in this respect.
It is worth noting that this guitars lower bout is wider than most and may be a little uncomfortable for some smaller dudes. Also the neck I on the thin side. Kinda feels like some strat necks.. Also Is a bright full sounding guitar when strumming. I immediately switched to a phosphor bronze string and thicker nylon pick to warm it up a bit, but that's just my preference .. Definitely worth the price..
I am into finger style and little bit of strumming. Should I get the FS800 or the FG800 (Dreadnaught).
I play like you, my guitar is the FG800 I love it I, I am currently looking for a FS body size however
From my experience, the fs800 is better for finger style since it has more distinct sound and the fg800 is better for strumming because the sounds blend together more
Fg projects louder
I’m debating if I want to get the Yamaha fs800 or this one which one is better?
I'm actually a big fan of the fs800. They are both pretty much exactly the same build quality. I guess it depends on which one is more comfortable to play for you. Also the fs is a smaller body guitar so it's not going to be quite as loud.
@@EricsGuitarCorner ok then I’ll go with the FG 800 I need my guitar to be loud
@@LMiraculous don’t know if you already bought the guitar, but I just tried both in a guitar store today, and the FS definitely did not project as much - it was quite noticeable
Still, it sounded good, but I would go with the FG
@@real_mrmime9617 I want a slimmer acoustic guitar
Is the action a bit high on these?
It was. I ended up filing the bridge down a little bit. The nut was cut pretty well so I didn't mess with it.
Just bought one an hour ago; in the shop the action on a display model was actually lower than many other guitars they had.@@EricsGuitarCorner
@@David_P132 A lot of it depends on the shop. At my local Guitar Center the action on most of their guitars is extremely high.
I plan to buy Yamaha FG800 but the salesman is recommending Cort MR500E.
I don't know much about Cort acoustics. I've heard that they're pretty decent. That's probably just their brand that they're trying to push at that particular location.
Cort = Fender Indonesia, so you're still on safe ground.
Cort murders kittens and puppies...go with Yamaha
@@backyardblacksmith3090 Who told you that?😂😂
You play well,you are just shy,you need to let your hands do what they do.
The neck is solid Nato which is eastern mahogany
Im a big fan of yamaha guitars especially the f310 but m planning to sell it and get a fg820 or fg800.
For the money you can't beat Yamaha guitars.
The playability, great sound, low action, and affordability are amazing on these yamahas!!
It plays incredible and sounds great for 200$ guitar you won’t find anything better
Use a pick next time....can't really tell anything about the guitar.
I don’t know how they do it. Just played one at the music store and went searching on UA-cam to see peoples reactions because I’m shocked. Warm, rings like a bell, playability is great, frets feel great. I have Martin d18, on-28 and think this sounds great and I’m used to hearing them.
I love my fg800
is it just me or does this seem more like a $300 guitar (vs. $200)?
I would definitely agree with that. I think the guitar is worth more than 200 dollars. I think that Yamaha could get away with charging 300-350 dollars for these.
@@EricsGuitarCorner in my country it's 299$
It is, at least in most of Europe it is 300$. But totally worth it, it felt amazing from the first day I ve bought it
Yamaha is better and perfect sound and cheaper but awesome for the money maybe for everyone maybe
Yamahas are great. I believe that great music can be made on any guitar. It just takes talent.
If you’re beginner intermediate I would recommend this guitar, if you’re a pro and want a campfire guitar or one you can beat up and still keep and play in the living room or whatever it’s a perfect unit
I bought yamaha fg800 acoustic guitar 20 days ago.
@Jawed Karim I bought I from Bangladesh. 400$.
Yamaha guitars have amazing sound and are effortable but expensive and better
I’ve had a Yamaha FG730s for about 7 years now and it’s a fantastic guitar. Given that it has a solid spruce top, mahogany body and a huge sound, I think it was an incredible deal for $300. I’ve since replaced the stock plastic nut, saddle and bridge pins with bone and that made it sound even better. I also have Martin now which sounds absolutely gorgeous but I see no reason to get rid of my Yamaha or stop playing it. They’re great guitars for all levels of players.
I own a Martin d12, which sounds awesome, but I still play my Yamaha quite a bit. I was actually thinking about uprading the nut and bridge pins on my Yamaha just for the fun of it.
@@EricsGuitarCorner Yeah. Go for it. It's a cheap and easy upgrade. You can get the nut, saddle and bridge pins in one package for usually around $20 or less. It also makes sense considering all the higher end acoustics from the major manufacturers usually have either tusq or bone for those parts. They wouldn't do it if It didn't make a difference. I definitely noticed the difference on mine.
I'm doing it. I'll probably make a video about it one day.
Send me one please...Fg800
What would you choose the big baby or Fg800? Which sounds better? I been looking at both but I can't decide..
I would go with the FG800. I play my FG a lot, but hardly touch my Big Baby. I think the Yamaha sounds better, plays better, is built better, and is better looking.
@@EricsGuitarCorner Ok haha that makes it easier to choose, The Yamah is much cheaper too,
@@AhrnNilsson Another great reason.
Martin special D is all solid with no electronics. Great guitar.
do u think it will sound better and better when it gets older???
I think so. It should with that solid top.
Thanks for your review also please suggest me which is good fender CD 60S or Yamaha fg800.
I would definitely go with the FG800.
@@EricsGuitarCorner thnx Eric 🙏
@@EricsGuitarCorner also why many they say beginner guitar. Is fg800 is for beginners?
I think it's mainly just because of the relatively low price. Most people don't want to pay a lot of money for their first guitar because they don't know if they're going to stick with it. I still think the FG800 is a great guitar for players of all skill levels.
@@EricsGuitarCorner thnx Eric for your feedback 👍🙏.
I’m a beginner and what I have
Excellent review. You sound like a great guy.
Thank you very much. I try to be the best person I can be.
Is f600 is good?
The reason that the FG and FS 800's sound so good is that they are the "no frills" versions of the 800 series which is already a "mid level" guitar. In order to hit the magic $200.00 price point it ships without a tuner or gig bag or pretty much anything else. To be fair the bodies on all 800 series guitars are laminate so the wood veneer really has very little impact on the tone, if any at all. Nato wouldn't be most people's choice for a tone wood, but I'm guessing it's inexpensive and as the body is laminate it doesn't matter as to sound, but it still looks about as good as mahogany.
In many if not mast cases, the competition pretty much added spruce tops to their basic budget offerings along with some appearance upgrades. So for the most part a Yamaha 800 is kind of a stripped down mid level guitar whereas the competition is kind of a pimped out their beginner's guitar that usually comes with some cheap accessories. So if sound is your thing, Yamaha is a good option, if looks are your thing the competition may be the way to go.
Feel is a personal thing... everyone is going to have their own preference. But seriously, it's been a long time since anyone built a commercial guitar that can't be played totally comfortably by someone and reasonably comfortably by everyone else.
And no, the neck on an 800 series isn't laminate, if someone else hasn't said that yet. Read "laminate" as "plywood". Laminate in the neck isn't as awful as it sounds, it makes for a stronger neck and doesn't have much impact on sound. The issue with laminate in the body of the guitar is that the glue doesn't resonate at the same frequency as the wood does. So theore6tically the glue detracts from the natural resonance of the guitar. That said the Yamaha 800 series of guitars are very resonant, so how much the glue is detracting is a matter of debate.
Guitars are a combination of engineering, materials and craftsmanship. The 800's use fewer and less expensive materials in non critical places, but the engineering and craftsmanship are pretty much the same as their more expensive siblings. The nut and saddle are urea, which is the very hard plastic that light switches are made of, which again doesn't need much upgrading. As to the strings... yes Yamaha's are very sensitive to string choice and changing strings can really improve or detract from their tone or if you prefer... personalize their tone.
My final comment about guitars in the magical $200.00 price range is that everyone should play the particular guitar they are buying. These are all factory made guitars, so no one is hand tuning them. Some will sound and play better than others. Out of any batch of guitars, there is going to be a couple of stand outs and a couple of meh guitars. On the up side, Yamaha has a reputation where just about all of their guitars aren't too meh; it's more like a gradient of good to better to best. So if someone absolutely has to buy a guitar on line, Yamaha is a safer bet than most Asian imports.
Well said. I'd much rather have a no frills intermediate guitar than a souped up beginner guitar.
I am into finger style and little bit of strumming. Should I get the FS800 or the FG800 (Dreadnaught).
@@HabibHussain-uy7lg First, if possible you should always play a guitar before you buy it. No two guitars have exactly the same voice.
Second, size matter. If you are 6'3" both guitars are likely to be comfortable. If you are 5'3" the FS is going to feel much more comfortable sitting on a sofa. If you have to stand or sit on a kitchen chair to play your guitar you are going to play it less and have a lot less fun with it.
If you like to really push the instrument with hard strumming the FG is the way to go. The FS is a very resonant guitar with a lot of harmonics that can sound harsh when pushed too hard. The FS responds to a soft touch with a sweet and rich sound. I mean if my daughter strums her FS hard, I can still hear it outside, but it sounds harsh, but when she mostly plays it quietly for herself it is really very sweet and full bodied with a surprisingly good EQ.
The FS also responds well to ultra light strings like the Elixers. Better strings really sound much better on guitars in this price range. Remember the strings are what's actually generating the sound. Most less expensive guitars come with cheap strings while expensive guitars always come with high quality strings. And this is one reason that expensive guitars soud so much better.
But back to my point... ultra light strings a slightly shorter scale and the narrower nut are much better for smaller hands and for players who are newer or don't play every day. It takes less finger pressure to form bar chords for instance. In as much as the sound board is smaller it takes less effort to make music. So the FS is likely to feel "more responsive".
If you have giant hands and you lift heavy objects for a living softer strings and a narrower nut isn't for you. My friend who's 6'4" and 350 lbs and sells heavy mattresses and beds prefers a wider nut and a dreadnaught looks comically small on him.
Next... "Fit for purpose" If you are a street corner musician or are going to play a large crowded room without a PA, no acoustic guitar is going to be good, but the larger guitar will be better. You can play it harder and louder and it has a larger sound board so it will sound louder. Guitars like the Gibson SJ 200 were built for this kind of purpose. The guitars have a huge sound board and solid maple backs and sides to kill the harsh harmonics with over driving the sound board. And being they are designed to be played in front of larger audiences they are also decorated so they can be seen from several rows back.
The FS is pretty much the exact opposite. It loves to be played quietly and softly and with precision. It will provide a lot of rewarding tones with little effort. It's perfect for entertaining small groups and family gatherings. It's the kind of guitar that you can enjoy in your college dormitory without getting expelled for keeping your neighbors awake all night. About 40 years ago when I was in college I had several friends with smaller bodied Yamaha guitars. They played them for themselves after class to relax and at smaller college parties and gatherings. They never became professional musicians, but still enjoy playing the very same Yamaha guitars they played back then. So these Yamaha's are cheap enough for a beginner and good enough to play for a lifetime. Over time they get sweeter as your playing gets better. Someone once told me that John Mayer plays a concert body style acoustic guitar at home to practice, so there's nothing wrong with eventually getting more than one guitar to serve different purposes, should the need arise or you intend to make a career out of music.
I suppose it should go without saying that anything can be amplified and by adding a pickup or microphone you can play a stadium with either guitar.
Finally "shades of grey" FG's can be played more quietly and softly finger picked, they just won't sound as full and as rich until you add more effort and FS can get decently loud without sounding harsh. People with huge hands can learn to play with narrower string spacing at the nut. Most shorter people can play Jumbo guitars, either standing or on a stool. In other words, there's a lot of overlap when it comes to guitars and sometimes it's a matter of preference as to what feels good and sounds good to you. My daughter has played dreadnaughts, but they are uncomfortable for her. She loves her FS 800 with Elixer ultra light strings. I've often found her laying on the floor, with her feet up on the bed and the guitar on top of her... in her favorite guitar playing position, daydreaming and softly strumming chords or picking some favorite tune and unwinding after a hard day at school. And for me, in the next room it's a very pleasant guitar to listen to.
So try both and decide for yourself if you can.
@@RJ-vb7gh Really detailed explanation. Thank you so much. Another question. As I am more into finger style, I have heard that the bass of dreadnought really overlaps with the individual notes of the guitar resulting a boomy sound. Is this minimal or cause a major problem when playing finger style? If its a little boomy its fine with me but if the bass dominates the treble and causes the melodies to be camouflaged, then its a problem. Please let me know if dreadnoughts are good enough for finger style. Thanks🙏
@@HabibHussain-uy7lgBad guitars have bad EQs regardless of size. They are also not clear sounding. Any good guitar will produce a balanced sound for any purpose. The clarity of the guitar depends more on the quality of the guitar than it does on it's size.
Good dreadnaughts are louder, they can take more input and produce more volume, but shouldn't sound boomy or unclear. Played too softly they will lose clarity.
The concert or folk size can't play as loud and will sound more clear at lower volumes. The shorter scale and narrower nut is better for smaller hands and will require less finger strength to play and your hands will tire less, so you can play it longer.
So basically both the Yamaha FG and FS can be finger picked. The FS is easier and clearer at lower volumes, while the FG will give you more volume if you put in more effort.
A professional guitarist wouldn't have a problem finger picking either guitar and any high quality guitar will sound clear when finger picked.
If you have smaller hands... the FS is better.
If you have weaker fingers... the FS is better.
If you want to play softly in your home... the FS will sound better.
If you learning and are going to practice a lot... the FS will be kinder to your fingers.
If you are tall and have big fat strong fingers... The FG is better
If you want to play in front of larger groups of people... The FG is better.
If you want a loud guitar... The FG is better.
Both the Yamaha FG and FS are quality guitars and overall should be good for finger style. Yamaha is a quality company and their guitars pretty much all sound good, but tone is subjective as is feel. Always play a guitar before you buy it, if you can. If you can't, at least have someone else play it for you (if you are just learning).
And lastly if you are also a singer, choose the particular guitar that best compliments you voice.
I know this seems like a very hard choice, but it isn't. You pretty much chose a quality guitar by picking the Yamaha 800 already. With practice and effort you will be able to play either one and make it sound good. Beyond that, try and fit the guitar to your needs.
Hello Eric
Hey. What's up?
I paid around $350 for this one in my country. Did yours come with the bridge slotted and the pins filed?
Yes it did.
@@EricsGuitarCorner Thanks for the reply! Then I believe that's extra work they put into these.
The F310 (I had) came with untouched bridge and pins.
Just got one myself and it sounds great.
You will enjoy it.
Bought my wife an FS800 as a starter, it’s nice but I don’t get along with it the string spacing is just about the narrowest I’ve ever seen.
Why buy that if you have a martin?
I actually bought the Yamaha way before I bought the Martin.
harsh tone