Yamaha

Small Body Solid Spruce Top

SKU: # 479399   |   Model: # FS800   |    Product Reviews3 Reviews  Write a Review

Small Body Solid Spruce Top

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Small Body Solid Spruce Top
Small Body Solid Spruce Top
Small Body Solid Spruce Top
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Yamaha's standard acoustic model, with simple and traditional looks and outstanding quality, at an affordable price. A solid-top guitar with authentic sound that is well balanced without sacrificing its robust strength, thanks to the newly developed scalloped bracing design. Can be confidently recommended to all beginner guitarists. The small and thin body is perfect not only for female/young players but for intermediate to upper level finger-picking style players.


Newly Developed Scalloped Bracing

A new FG has louder and stronger sound in the low- to mid-ranges, thanks to cutting-edge acoustic analysis technology developed by the Yamaha R&D Division. Yamahas engineers have achieved this sound by utilizing analysis and simulation to arrive at the best bracing design without depending on tradition or guesswork. This analysis led to the development of the new scalloped bracing pattern, a new and ideal acoustic structure that maintains the durability of the top board while bringing out the most sound the Yamaha FG has to offer.


50 Years of History

The history of Yamahas FG series started in 1966 with the release of the FG180 and FG150. Over the 50 years since its introduction, we have developed and produced several generations of FG - all of which have made FG the ideal acoustic for contemporary players. In all, there have been over 200 FG models since 1966.


Made in Yamaha

Every aspect of an FG is crafted to make a better guitar. From painstakingly cured and dried woods to beautiful hand-sprayed finishes and detailed quality control checks each and every FG is made to be a lifelong partner.


Nato/Okume Back & Sides

Similar sound characteristics to Mahogany Warm sound and rich midrange.


Comfort and Creativity

The FS model body is 10mm slimmer than that of the FG body, offering increased comfort and playability with no loss of volume or bass. Having a body that is easier to hold makes the FS more appealing to beginners and smaller guitarists, including female players. In addition, the smaller dimensions and lower propensity to feedback make FS guitars ideal for stage use.


SPECIFICATIONS:

Body Shape: Concert (Small)
Scale Length: 634mm (25)
Body Length: 497mm (19 9/16")
Total Length: 1021mm (40 3/16")
Body Width: 380mm (14 15/16")
Body Depth: 90-110mm (3 9/16- 4 5/16)
Nut Width: 43mm (1 11/16)
String Spacing: 10.0mm
Top Material: Solid Spruce
Back Material: Nato/Okume
Side Material: Nato/Okume
Neck Material: Nato
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: R400mm (23 5/8")
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Nut Material: Urea
Saddle Material: Urea
Bridge Pins: Black ABS with White Dot
Tuners: Die-cast Chrome(TM29T)
Body Binding: Black
Soundhole Inlay: Black + White
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck Finish: Matt
Electronics: None
Controls: None
Connections: None
Strings: .012/.016/.025(or.024)/.032/.042/.052(or.053)
Color: Natural, Tinted, Sand Burst
Accessories: Hex Wrench
Case: None

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Great Starter Guitar 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Nanaimo, British Columbia
I went into L&M looking to purchase my first guitar. Wanted acoustic and wanted solid top. I started looking through the options and it became very clear early on that no other brand came close to what Yamaha are offering at this price point. I was torn between the FG800 and the FS800. Both sounded very similar but the FG800 felt huge in comparison. I opted for the smaller body FS800 for ease of use while learning and I'm glad I did. At this price point the FS800 is a thing of beauty. Great build quality and sound punching way above it's class. Sure, there are better guitars out there, but not at this price point. From what I saw and heard, you'd need to look at guitars more than double the price before you start to see and hear noticeable improvements over this Yamaha. Not only is this a great starter guitar, but I think this is a great guitar period
Posted by Mike on Jan 17, 2024
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IMPRESSIVE SOUND, EASY TO PLAY 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Moncton, New Brunswick
This guitar sounds fantastic. It's pretty much as loud as a full size acoustic. I played this guitar then switched to my Stonebridge (a guitar costing almost 10x more and with better strings) and this little Yamaha sounded almost as good. I would not be embarrassed to play it anywhere. It's smaller size also makes it easier to play...amazing value!
Posted by GT on Aug 27, 2022
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Excellent Guitar 8 of 9 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Calgary Chinook, Alberta
Regardless of price, this is a quality instrument. Since buying it and spending some time with it, it's actually become my favourite guitar. The quality of the sound in addition to how well it was set up right out of the factory for how inexpensive the instrument is will probably have me raving to all my musician friends for the rest of my days to buy one.
Posted by Ryder on Jan 5, 2020
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