Yamaha

FG700S - Spruce Top with Gloss

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FG700S - Spruce Top with Gloss
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The heritage of Yamaha guitars begins with the FG line of acoustic guitars. Great entry-level acoustic guitar with deluxe features including Solid Sitka Spruce top, Die-cast Tuners and Rosewood Fingerboard.

Solid Sitka Spruce Top
Nato Back & Sides
Rosewood Fingerboard
Rosewood Bridge
Die-cast Tuners
Black & White Body Binding
Tortoise Pickguard
Natural Finish

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Surprised 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Markham, Ontario
I traded an old Squier MK II Strat I had for this guitar. I do not believe it was ever really played much as condition was flawless overall. Old strings on it and it still rang pretty good. Put some Elixir light PBS on it, switched the saddle out to bone, ebony pins and adjusted truss for proper relief. The first couple of days playing it, it was rather bright sounding but after a few hours of playing it settled in nicely. I own several Yamaha’s - FGX3 Red Label, LL16 ARE and a FS720S - and to be quite frank, this dreadnought has totally surprised me for playability and feel. Even though a 1 11/16 nut it feels like a 1 3/4 one for some reason...on most other acoustics I can tell right away that nut difference but not on this one. Neck seems very thick and solid and has a nice girth. Frets are good and no sprout, intonation can be set perfectly and I was able to get great tone with 2.25mm string height at 12th fret with .010 neck relief, no buzzing at all. Tuners are acceptable and do the job, however since this guitar is a ringer I will upgrade those to make it even more precise. Whether lightly playing or banging on it, it projects and sustains well and also clarity of notes when playing leads is very good and holds tone in tune very well. A very smooth and easy playability and string action does not feel stiff at all. It also records extremely well with a mic. Has a nice warm tone and a good match of evenness across the tonal spectrums. It took some playing time to get the bass and mids to fully open up but once they did created an overall amazing ring. I do not know if I just lucked out or not, however for a starter guitar a person cannot go wrong with this guitar.
Posted by James MacDonald on Mar 6, 2021
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AMAZING FOR THE PRISE 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Sydney, Nova Scotia
It stays in tune for a while and it's cheap for a solid top.
Posted by Bob Dylan on Jun 30, 2016
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Best Entry Level Guitar 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Mississauga, Ontario
Excellent Guitar for the money!
Posted by anonymous on Jan 2, 2016
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Great quality 1 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Burlington, Ontario
Probably the best guitar I ever played and I've played some nice guitars.
Posted by Steve on Dec 25, 2014
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Yamaha FG700MS 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Halifax, Nova Scotia
Best value out there. I own a Martin D-28 and a Gibson J-45. This Yamaha is my go to guitar. Sounds amazing for $169. Take the extra time and lower the action. Almost plays itself
Posted by Kenny on Mar 7, 2014
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FG700 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Burlington, Ontario
Great value for the money, as others have said. I have had mine for over a year and I have no visible wear but I do keep it cased when stored. It stays in tune very well, including the intonation. Mine has a small flaw in the finish which does not change the way the guitar sounds at all, I used to be a woodworker so I am more likely to notice this than others.
Posted by Mike on Apr 23, 2013
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Great value. 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Very good entry level guitar for the price.
Posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2013
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How do they do it? 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Ottawa, Ontario
I still can't believe this cost only $200. Solid straight fast neck, very good action right out of the box, clear and deep tone. The "light" finish on it is what lets this one sing - it doesn't sound heavy and dull like many of the others in the 700 series. I think I had to add the neck-side strap button... that was the only minor annoyance.
Posted by Rob on Mar 22, 2013
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Closest Store   Saskatoon South, Saskatchewan
A great guitar at an amazing price.
Posted by anonymous on Dec 20, 2012
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N/A 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Abbotsford, British Columbia
Good sound for a great price
Posted by anonymous on Nov 24, 2012
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Excellent!!! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   North Vancouver, British Columbia
I don't know how they make such a great guitar like this for $200! It is easy to play and sounds great.
Posted by anonymous on Aug 18, 2012
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Closest Store   Oshawa, Ontario
Great guitar for the money
Posted by anonymous on Aug 9, 2012
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