Yamaha FG830 Solid Top Folk Guitar, Natural

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Combining our luthiers' experience with state of the art structural acoustic analysis, we developed an even deeper understanding of how internal structure affects a guitar's voice, and how the original FG180 sounded so incredible. From there, we engineered a new design which both captures and enhances that classic tone.

A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. It’s a shoo-in for any beginner or intermediate-level guitar player. It’s one of those instruments that makes you want to return for another session of jamming, playing, or practice. But don’t write it off if you are an expert guitarist either. Playing can be a little more difficult due to how close the strings are to each other, meaning you might need to watch your fingering.Although commonplace, the tonewoods are top quality. While this guitar is a bit hefty, it won’t weigh you down during a gig or recording session. This guitar sits between the FG800 and FG830. It offers an upgrade to the FG800 in looks and the quality of materials as well as being available in a range of colors. Plus, it has a slightly better sound, including a great bass and clear mid-range, which is warm in tone. It’s a great step up for those who have mastered the basics of playing and are now looking for something with a little more power. Pros and Cons: Pros This cookie is set by the provider mookie1.com. This cookie is used for serving the user with relevant content and advertisement. On the outside, the Yamaha FG830 is a straightforward, to-the-point acoustic with a Traditional Western dreadnought body.

On the subject of playability, Erv Troyer from Indiana writes that “This guitar almost plays by itself.” It’s almost as good as some of the big-brand acoustic guitars I’ve played. It’ll do a fitting job to replace my old Taylor 114CE, which had a solid Spruce top and layered walnut wood body. I can see a lot of difference in the price tag, but can’t attest to hearing the equivalent difference in the sound. Strong, stable, and durable, meaning it will withstand the wear and tear that comes with traveling (for those that plan on taking their guitar on the road). This cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen.

Why we love it…

The wood used for theFG830 guitar has been painstakingly and meticulously cured and cried with beautiful hand-sprayed finishes. The chord work sounds full, and the tuning is stable. The unplugged output is loud enough for campfires and couch sessions. This is a truly classy acoustic guitar that you won’t regret buying! Yamaha continues to champion quality and value with the FG830 model.