Yamaha FG800M
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Yamaha
FG800M
Product Info
Article Number:
379845
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
FG800M
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$306.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The FG800M is a fantastic entry-level dreadnought; it's got a surprisingly mature voice for the price. It’s a great choice for beginners or players seeking a reliable, affordable workhorse – it’s really hard to beat for the money and sounds way better than you’d expect.
Product Description
- Yamaha FG800M
- Acoustic Guitar
- Top: solid spruce
- Back & sides: Nato
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- 20 Frets
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 650 mm
- Bridge: Walnut
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Natural satin
- Incl. Remote Lesson trial lesson at the Yamaha Music School
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, clear tone with excellent projection.
- • Nato back and sides offer a warm, balanced response and surprising resonance.
- • Walnut fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience and contributes to sustain.
- • Dreadnought body size provides ample volume and a full, rich sound ideal for strumming.
CONS
- • Nato neck and back/sides, while functional, lack the premium tonal complexity of mahogany.
- • Satin finish, while practical, doesn't offer the aesthetic appeal of a gloss finish.
- • Limited electronics make it unsuitable for direct recording or stage performance without an external preamp.
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 6.6 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mahogany offers a darker, more focused tone, while the Nato provides a broader, slightly more 'open' sound, leaning a bit brighter – it's a matter of preference.
The neck has a standard 'C' shape, it's fairly standard and should be comfortable for most hand sizes, though some may prefer a slimmer profile.
While it’s a dreadnought, the balanced tone and comfortable neck make it surprisingly versatile for fingerstyle, although a smaller body might be more ideal for intimate nuances.
