Yamaha FG830 NT
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Yamaha
FG830 NT
Product Info
Article Number:
379935
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
FG830 NT
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$480.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The FG830 NT is a fantastic entry point into quality acoustic guitars. It’s got a solid top that punches above its class, and the rosewood back gives it a pleasing warmth. Perfect for students, gigging musicians, or anyone wanting a dependable, affordable dreadnought that sounds far better than it should.
Product Description
- Yamaha FG830 NT
- Steel String Guitar
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Neck: Nato
- Fretboard and bridge: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- 20 Frets
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 650 mm
- Chrome machine heads
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly rich and responsive tone for the price.
- • Rosewood back and sides add warmth and sustain, expanding the tonal palette.
- • Nato neck offers stability and a comfortable, familiar feel for many players.
- • Well-fitted frets and quality machine heads contribute to reliable playability and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Nato neck, while stable, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or maple.
- • Rosewood binding is absent, which keeps costs down but affects aesthetics.
- • While versatile, the dreadnought body may be slightly large for smaller players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 6.6 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The FG830 NT’s solid spruce top noticeably improves the tone – it’s more dynamic and has greater headroom compared to the laminated top of the FG700S.
The neck has a standard 'C' shape, which is fairly comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a little wider than some prefer – a worthwhile trade for stability.
The rosewood provides good sustain, the body construction is solid, and it offers a balanced tone without being overly boomy – a real all-rounder.
