Yamaha FGX800C Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Sand Burst

I cannot believe how good this guitar is! It will easily hold its own against higher priced instruments. Unless you have a specific sound in mind and over $2,500 in your budget - JUST BUY THIS YAMAHA - it is unbelievably good value: The satin finish on the back of the neck makes it super easy for your hand to effortlessly slide up and down the neck and the neck shape sits in the hand well - super comfortable to work with. The Guitar is loud too - the sound projection is excellent, and I haven't even finished playing it in yet. Terrific finish, action and tone. Seriously, this guitar makes a lot of the more expensive models look and feel silly!

Astounding

How can Yamaha offer such quality products for the price range? The playablity and sound produced by this dreadnought is outstanding! When I play it holding it close to me, I can feel the guitar body's resonance against me. It becomes part of me. Hard to explain fully, but its guitar magic. For those who were unsure of whether to get the small-bodied FS800C or the FSX800C like I was, all you have to do is to try them both.If you can handle the size of the larger body, you will be rewarded with a powerful sounding companion for life. I can testify to the durability and quality of Yamaha guitars. I still play my 45 year old 12-string, Red Label Yamaha. To further reinforce the astounding quality of Yamaha entry-level guitars, I just purchased a Mitchell and had to ... MoreHow can Yamaha offer such quality products for the price range? The playablity and sound produced by this dreadnought is outstanding! When I play it holding it close to me, I can feel the guitar body's resonance against me. It becomes part of me. Hard to explain fully, but its guitar magic. For those who were unsure of whether to get the small-bodied FS800C or the FSX800C like I was, all you have to do is to try them both.If you can handle the size of the larger body, you will be rewarded with a powerful sounding companion for life. I can testify to the durability and quality of Yamaha guitars. I still play my 45 year old 12-string, Red Label Yamaha. To further reinforce the astounding quality of Yamaha entry-level guitars, I just purchased a Mitchell and had to all day, filing the fret ends, adjusting the string height (way too low), condition the fret-board wood, adjusting the truss-rod tension, cleaning up the rough edges of the bridge and sound hole. Never ever had to even consider those issues on any of my 4 Yamaha guitars. Maybe not as "pretty or fancy" as others, but "quality and value", defined. (Just call me Yamaha Guitar Boy)

Bang for the buck

I read customer reviews a lot, but this is my first personal customer review.First off, it's pretty easy to play on its slim neck, and produces a bright sound that leans on the treble side which is different since most dreadnaught acoustics I played in the past had more of a bass tone or even muddy tone to them. I like the bright tone out of the box and wanted to keep that sound, that I continue to buy D'Addario XT 80/20 Bronze (.12 to .53). When I plug it to an amp I can adjust the tone with the built in EQ on the guitar and give it a little bit more bass if I need it for live shows or busking.I only used this guitar twice for recordings. One time I got it plugged straight through to the interface - with a whole band - and it came off a little too trebly but we ... MoreI read customer reviews a lot, but this is my first personal customer review.First off, it's pretty easy to play on its slim neck, and produces a bright sound that leans on the treble side which is different since most dreadnaught acoustics I played in the past had more of a bass tone or even muddy tone to them. I like the bright tone out of the box and wanted to keep that sound, that I continue to buy D'Addario XT 80/20 Bronze (.12 to .53). When I plug it to an amp I can adjust the tone with the built in EQ on the guitar and give it a little bit more bass if I need it for live shows or busking.I only used this guitar twice for recordings. One time I got it plugged straight through to the interface - with a whole band - and it came off a little too trebly but we were in a rush and didn't EQ it all that much, the other time it was a whole band through one room mic and the guitar's sound cut right through the mix pretty good.Important thing to note is that it only comes with one strap peg on the bottom of the guitar. I had to buy and have a tech at GC drill the other peg into it. A lot of inexpensive I come across are like that. So I'm not surprised by that.The one thing I didn't like about the guitar is that it might not be that durable. To be fare, I bought a cheap $60 hard shell case for it, and after owning it for about a year and 3 months I accidentally dropped it down several steps (with case) and broke at the neck. I'm a little surprised that it broke that easily, but it could be my negligence for buying a cheap hard shell case for it.Obviously, the guitar doesn't compare to high end acoustics out there, but for an inexpensive guitar I think it's very good. I mean I bought an exact same 2nd one to replace the broken one. So maybe that says something. I still give the guitar 5 stars because it doesn't blow away your bank account and still holds its own.

Full sounding, projecting guitar

I would recommend if you are able, to go in and play this guitar in person. The store had several in stock and I picked the one that had the best tone, because each guitar can be different. No fret buzz. Projects very well. Lots of bass but not muddy sounding. I played 10 guitars total, from Martin, Fender, Washburn, Ibanez and Epiphone. Hands down this one met my needs. Super light. Great neck. Easy playability. I cannot speak for the electronics yet, but as a stand alone non amplified acoustic guitar, it is impressive. And for the price, well, you cannot do better.

Great guitar

Great guitar with a wonderful sound. Good classic looks. Pickup has a natural sound. There were a few minor issues. The nut leaning forward slightly which I found was because the nut was narrower than the slot. I replaced it with a properly fitted bone nut which improved the already great sustain. The neck was a little rough but nothing that a few swipes of 0000 steel wool couldn't fix.

Great guitar at a great price point

This guitar is full sounding, projects well and is easy to play. I like the matte finish on the neck, feels good on your palm. The solid spruce top and scalloped bracing make this guitar very deep sounding, you can feel the resonation in your chest when you play it. Simply put: You can't do better in this price range and it even rivals higher end acoustic guitars that cost many thousands more. Thank you Yamaha for my forever guitar!

Great guitar even for an old experienced guitarist.

I'm backing up a woman who writes, plays a Taylor, and sings like an angel. We play at some venues that are crowded with lots of other musicians running around on and back stage. I had been playing a $3600 Martin HD-18V and was somewhat nervous about it getting damaged or stepped on. So I set out to find reasonably priced guitar with good sound. I hit all the local music stores in the Atlanta area and played just about everything on the market for under $1000. NOTHING came close to the Yamaha FSX800 and FGX800 series as far as consistency, quality, playability, or PRICE. To get a Martin or Taylor that sounded and played this good, one would have to spend at least 700, and more like $1000 to get a comparable guitar. One that that really stood out to me as I spent 2 ... MoreI'm backing up a woman who writes, plays a Taylor, and sings like an angel. We play at some venues that are crowded with lots of other musicians running around on and back stage. I had been playing a $3600 Martin HD-18V and was somewhat nervous about it getting damaged or stepped on. So I set out to find reasonably priced guitar with good sound. I hit all the local music stores in the Atlanta area and played just about everything on the market for under $1000. NOTHING came close to the Yamaha FSX800 and FGX800 series as far as consistency, quality, playability, or PRICE. To get a Martin or Taylor that sounded and played this good, one would have to spend at least 700, and more like $1000 to get a comparable guitar. One that that really stood out to me as I spent 2 days of test driving acoustics all over Atlanta was the incredible consistency in the Yamaha guitars. Even in their models that were under $200.So with the intention of having a nice sounding a playable "insurance policy" substitute for my Martin, I ended up with a great sounding guitar that I really enjoy. And, if it were to be stolen or demolished, I now know that I could get a replacement for it that would be as good.While it's not quite the guitar that my expensive Martin is, it really lacks nothing. It's sounds good and plays good. It's fun to play and is incredibly loud. The electronics (when plugged in) actually sounds as good or better than my music partners $2K Taylor.Strongly recommend anyone looking for a good quality acoustic guitar to check out Yamaha. These guys have really nailed it.

Great sound, great value

Sound and build quality are far above other guitars in this price range. Very good electronics, as expected from a maker of high-end keyboards. No sharp fret ends that are so common on comparably-priced guitars. All this with sustainable woods -- Great job Yamaha!

Sweet looking and great sound!

The Yamaha FG800 is perfect for me. It's an "intermediate" level guitar and I'm just a beginner, but I wanted a guitar I could grow into.I tried 2 other guitars first thinking they might be right for me. Both were smaller, acoustic-electrics: a concert and a grand auditorium size. I have long arms and long fingers, so finding the right fit wasn't easy. I melt into the FG800 dreadnought perfectly. And, the sound is brilliant-fuller than either of the other two sizes. The FG800's solid spruce top is no doubt a major factor in the sound quality.Personally, I love the look of the cutaway body-when I start using the higher frets, I'm sure I'll love the accessibility. But, for me, it's the undersaddle piezo pickup I love the most. It's so nice to be able to tune the ... MoreThe Yamaha FG800 is perfect for me. It's an "intermediate" level guitar and I'm just a beginner, but I wanted a guitar I could grow into.I tried 2 other guitars first thinking they might be right for me. Both were smaller, acoustic-electrics: a concert and a grand auditorium size. I have long arms and long fingers, so finding the right fit wasn't easy. I melt into the FG800 dreadnought perfectly. And, the sound is brilliant-fuller than either of the other two sizes. The FG800's solid spruce top is no doubt a major factor in the sound quality.Personally, I love the look of the cutaway body-when I start using the higher frets, I'm sure I'll love the accessibility. But, for me, it's the undersaddle piezo pickup I love the most. It's so nice to be able to tune the guitar without having a clunky clip-on tuner hanging off the head of the guitar.I haven't had a chance yet to plug it in, but I'm confident the pre-amp will work nicely.The only thing I'd like to have that isn't there would be a forward strap button. The FG800 requires you to attach the strap to the head, just in front of the nut. When I do start using it, standing up and needing a strap, I could always add a button to the base of the neck. So, it's in no way a deal breaker.This guitar ROCKS - pun intended!#sweepstakes

This guitar is simply amazing.

I was on the market for a Taylor and had my eyes on a taylor gs mini when I pulled this guitar off the wall and strummed it a few times and was taken back as to the clarity a full tones this guitar was giving me. Did some comparisons with the some other guitars and walked out with this Yamaha FGX800C and have been so happy with it. I play it everyday its so comfortable and I'm not struggling to hold it even though it's a dreadnought. The sound is amazing the feel is great. It's a very easy guitar to play compared to others. Over all I would highly recommend and buy again in Black next time.