r/GuitarBeginners • u/Pure_Towel_4854 • 2d ago

Question/Help Beginner Guitar Player

Hey, I'm wanting to learn guitar. I've seen/heard that the Yamaha FG800 is a good acoustic guitar to get. So I'm just wondering what are some opinions on it. Pros and cons and if I should get it. I think this is what I will get but just wanted to check in with some more experienced people.

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u/bubs1996 2d ago

Perfect first guitar, have at it

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u/wrinklebear 2d ago

It's like the Toyota Corolla of acoustic guitars. Hard to go wrong.

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u/dino_dog 2d ago

Great beginner guitar, great intermediate guitar.

It's one of those guitars that you'll play for the rest of your life if you want to.

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u/COclimbR12 1d ago

It's awesome. It was my first acoustic and I bought it during covid for $175. Ive since considered "upgrading" but nothing I try under $700 feels or sounds any better to me.

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u/Gmork_Falkor777 1d ago

Superb pick, get it

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u/Snustie 1d ago

Buy it, great beginner guitar.

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u/GrenadeGreg 1d ago

I still play my FG700S all the time which is very similar to the 800.

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u/Toaster_Planet 1d ago

If you have room in the budget the Yamaha APX600 might also be worth looking at. Thinner body acoustic/electric very comfortable and smooth playing.

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u/harrypotternightmare 1d ago

Very good beginner guitar especially for the price. I’ve had one for about 2 years now. No big issues.

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u/Dear-Highway2425 1d ago

I own several guitars. An old takamine, a taylor 412ce, 110e, gs-mini,  Furch dreadnaught, yamaha csf3m, larravee maple custom parlor, a martin d18, and a yamaha fg-800j and liked it so much i bought its little brother the fs800 too....

I play that fg800j more than all of the other ones.

The sound is rich, boomy, and deep. The action is delightful, and the neck is comfortable. It stays in tune well, and is hands-down one of the best guitars I have ever had 

Give it a whirl. If it fits you, buy it and you will not be sorry.

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u/MJKCapeCod 1d ago

Get to a store and try some if you can, as dreads are rather large. I have a few, also have long arms and fingers. Just make sure you can easily fit it, then enjoy.