Yamaha FG800 Sand Burst
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Yamaha
FG800 Sand Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
467760
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
FG800 Sand Burst
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$372.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The FG800 Sand Burst is a fantastic entry-level dreadnought, offering a surprising amount of quality for the money. Its solid spruce top provides a bright, focused tone that's great for beginners and experienced players alike. This is a workhorse instrument, ideal for campfire singalongs and practicing at home – a solid choice for anyone wanting a reliable acoustic without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Yamaha FG800 Sand Burst
- Acoustic Guitar
- Top: solid spruce
- Back and sides: Nato
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 20 Frets
- Hardware: Chrome
- Finish: Sand Burst
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers clear, balanced projection and sustain
- • Nato back and sides offer surprising resonance for the price point
- • Walnut fingerboard provides a smooth, comfortable playing experience
- • Sand Burst finish is aesthetically pleasing and well-executed
CONS
- • Nato neck, while stable, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or maple
- • Hardware, while functional, is basic and lacks refinement
- • Limited tonal versatility – best suited for strumming and fingerstyle
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Nato
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sand Burst adds a subtle aesthetic flair, offering a slightly warmer, more aged look compared to the natural finish. Both finishes are well-applied, but the Sand Burst is a matter of personal preference.
The Nato neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape profile, which should be comfortable for most hand sizes, though players with very large hands might find it a touch snug.
The FG800 holds its own well; the solid spruce top provides a more defined tone than many guitars using laminate tops, offering better clarity and projection for the price.
