At this point, the Yamaha FG800 doesn’t really need much of an introduction. This is because the FG series has seen a longevity other guitars could only dream of. Originally released way back in 1966, the FG has been a constant staple of the beginner acoustic guitar market since its debut. 

Now, things have moved on a fair bit since then, and the line has expanded significantly. As of writing this, Yamaha currently offers 19 different guitars under the FG banner. Arguably the most popular among them is the reigning king of the budget dreadnought field - the FG800. 

This guitar may be at the bottom end of the price bracket – and referred to as Yamaha’s standard acoustic model – but that hasn’t stopped Yamaha from kitting it out with more premium features. For example, the inclusion of a solid spruce top may surprise many players who are used to seeing all laminate guitars at this price point.

·         Solid top

·         Scalloped bracing

·         Superb build quality

·         Gloss body, matte neck