Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Full Yamaha FG800 Review (2024) – Best Cheap Beginner Acoustic


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Check the full sound demo: https://youtu.be/z-Pi1oXiYH4

Full review article with tons of images, neck shape info, other cool stuff, etc. coming to Guitaristnextdoor.com soon!

I have owned a Yamaha FG800 for about 10 months…I have played this thing for hours and hours…tested all the possible playing styles from chords to tapping. I have even played & recorded some vocal sections with it…

Conclusion? I do not recommend this for intermediate and advanced players. Because at those levels, investing to a more expensive acoustic is worth it. But for beginners, this is one of the best options. Hands down. Check the video to find out why.

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0:00 Start
1:01 Recommend? Why?
1:32 Who Is It For?
2:08 Who Is It NOT For?
2:50 Build & Hardware
5:35 Playability
7:29 Sound samples
10:01 Sound Reviewed
11:23 Improve sound?
12:12 Value for money
12:50 Verdict
13:03 Overall rating
13:13 Pros and cons

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Originally posted by UCPzcsNNLrbC2oYno5UopcKw at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83-LCZQ-OoQ

15 thoughts on “Full Yamaha FG800 Review (2024) – Best Cheap Beginner Acoustic

  • ????FROM FEARFUL TO SKILLFUL…

    There's nothing worse than feeling totally awkward when starting to play…

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  • I just got this guitar yesterday, and after bringing it home and playing it for a little while, I am not totally impressed with it. The other guitar I have is an epiphone aj100/ce, which is a jumbo sized dreadnought, made with laminated spruce top and laminated mahogany back and sides. I find compared to the epiphone, the yamaha has a very metalic tinny sound and also lacks much low end. Not sure if that might have to due with the strings it comes with. It comes with yamaha light guage 80/20 strings I believe. Normally I use phosphor bronze strings. I also notice the matte finish on the yamaha guitar to be rough in some places. With a little more attention to detail, the finish would feel much smoother and better. Perhaps I am being too demanding for what is a very budget guitar. What I like about the yamaha is how it feels. The neck feels pretty nice and in general I find it easy to play. The body shape and size feels comfortable for playing sitting down. But the epiphone in comparison, is more heavy on the low end and less heavy on the high end, and it has a balanced woody tone. Overall I find the epiphone much better for my playing style, which is mostly strumming rhythm. Thankfully I can return the yamaha if I decide to do that. I will try to give it more time to see if I like it more. I think in the future I will perhaps stick to epiphone or something that sounds more similar to what I like.

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  • I like your guitar case behind your couch . wondering what brand is that? Is it fit good for your Yamaha guitar? How about the guitar string spacing are they have enough room at all for the fingers?

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  • Nice review! I appreciate the fact that you also discuss acoustic guitars on your channel now and then. Lately I've been enjoying my (cheap) acoustic guitar a lot, after admittedly neglecting it for a long time ????

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  • A very good review. My first acoustic guitar was the Squire SA 105 and the strings were a bit high around the nut, but I stayed with it. I sold all of my acoustic guitars as I only really have time for electric now. I will give the Yamaha FG800 a go next time I’m in a music shop. Many thanks.

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  • Love your reviews man, personally i'd start the video with a sample of how the guitar plays, may help the views

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