Yamaha FG820 Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Lots of sustain, plenty of volume when strummed hard. The construction feels solid to last a long time.The strings it came with were not good.

I couldn't be happier with my new FG820 guitar. I'm not an accomplished player-- sort of an intermediate-- but I know my way around acoustic guitars a bit. I'm not wealthy and it would be silly to consider a $2,000 guitar, and besides I'm admittedly not such a serious player. I play for the enjoyment, and in hopes of getting better and better. This guitar is exactly right for someone like me. It just arrived, and I inspected it, wiped it down, tuned it, and played it. There are two very minor blemishes in the finish that aren't at all critical; one is a slight wave in the lacquer finish on the top, the other is a tiny dent. The action right out of the box is excellent. No string buzz or any other troubles with the factory setup, but very easy to apply bar chords to, and a nice light touch with the rather light strings. "But what about the sound?", you ask. Very bright, capable of real loudness, beautiful sustain and projection, very balanced throughout the frequency range-- as everyone has already said. For $300, my goodness! This does not sound like an inexpensive guitar. Being mostly mahogany, the guitar is surprisingly light in weight, but I'm accustomed to heavier woods like rosewood and I know it's no reflection on quality. The mahogany back and sides, though laminate, are just gorgeous, and the neck is a very comfortable size and cross section, finished in a matte treatment for good grip. I love the ivory-colored binding and mother-of-pearl Yamaha emblem on the headstock. If you're like me and aren't a professional musician, but appreciate great value and craftsmanship in a beautiful acoustic guitar, I highly recommend this Yamaha FG820. It would be a great starter guitar or for refining your skills, since its playability is so good. For a bit over $300. Amazing.

I just like it . Value for the money is reasonable . beginners or professionals alike will surely like it. Intonation stays long and hopefully stays as it is just as long as it is being taken care of . From action comes playability which any guitar player will enjoy .

Bought it for my lady and she Loves it, right now even more than me as she plays it 2 or 3 hours a night. LOL She is teaching herself via you tube how to play a guitar, and doing very well at it

Just received the FG820 today and blown away. The tone is loud, rich and has great bass. I was using a Rogue and the Yamaha blows it away right out of the box. The first strum of the G chord brought a smile to my face. The guitar is also beautiful looking and very well made. I love the way the neck feels which allows your hand to slide up and down without getting hung up. I also own Yamaha drums which are constructed with the same care and quality. This guitar sounds and looks like a much more expensive instrument. Don't let the price fool you.

Upgrading from a Donner acoustic. What a difference! Just the finish is beautiful. Vibrant sound, nice low action, easy to tune. Not disappointed and would recommend