Yamaha FG820 SBII
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Yamaha
FG820 SBII
Product Info
Article Number:
510970
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
FG820 SBII
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$416.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The FG820 SBII is a fantastic entry point into dreadnought acoustic guitars, offering a solid spruce top that punches above its weight class. It's a great choice for beginner to intermediate players looking for a well-built, good-sounding guitar with a cool aesthetic – perfect for strumming chords and basic fingerpicking.
Product Description
- Yamaha FG820 SBII
- Steel-String Guitar
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back & sides: Laminated mahogany
- Neck: NATO
- Fretboard & bridge: Walnut
- 20 Frets
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 650 mm
- Chrome machine heads
- Colour: Sunset Blue
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers surprisingly rich, balanced tone for the price
- • NATO neck offers stability and a comfortable, familiar feel
- • Walnut fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience and pleasing aesthetics
- • Sunset Blue finish is visually striking and offers a unique look
CONS
- • Laminated mahogany back and sides limit overall resonance and projection
- • NATO neck, while stable, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or maple
- • Basic chrome machine heads are functional but lack refinement and tuning stability
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Laminated Mahogany
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 solid spruce top provides a noticeable warmth and clarity compared to guitars with all-laminate construction, but the laminated back and sides prevent it from achieving the complexity of higher-end models.
The NATO neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape, which is generally comfortable, but it’s not particularly slim or wide, so players with very large hands might find it slightly cramped.
While it’s a capable instrument, the lack of onboard electronics means you'll need an external pickup system for amplified performance; the body size also makes it a bit bulky for stage work.
