Product Comparison: Fender CD-60S vs Yamaha FG800


General Specifications
Brand
Fender
Yamaha
Model
CD-60S
FG800
Origin
Indonesia
Indonesia
About the Product
The Fender CD-60S Acoustic Guitar features the popular dreadnought body shape, and accommodates a full host of different styles, for a versatile performance. The combination of solid spruce and mahogany provides a warm, robust tone with plenty of acoustic projection.
Our standard acoustic model offers simple, traditional looks and outstanding quality at an affordable price with authentic, well-balanced sound. Perfect for beginning guitarists.
Key Specs
Guitar Type
Acoustic
Acoustic
Guitar Size
4/4
4/4
Number Of Strings
6
6
Hand Orientation
Right-handed
Right-handed
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Fender CD-60S Acoustic Guitar
  • It is absolutely stunning. The sound quality is excellent.
  • It is a truly beautiful instrument, with a great sound.
  • This dreadnought is an amazing acoustic with a full, rich, warm sound.
  • Great intonation and sound.
  • A beautiful instrument, well made.
Yamaha FG800 Acoustic Guitar
  • For an entry level acoustic guitar, this is a very nice product. It both looks and sounds very nice.
  • Strings are close enough to frets for beginners and less painful until fingertips toughen up.
  • It fits and feels good in the hand.
  • Fit and finish are very good. It plays well.
  • The sound is rich, bright and projects very well.
Size & Weight
Total Length
42.12 in.
40.86 in.
Nut Width
1.69 in.
1.69 in.
Body Depth
4 in.
4 in.
Weight
7.3 lbs.
7.1 lbs.
Body Length
19.88 in.
Materials
Fingerboard
Walnut
Walnut
Bridge
Walnut
Walnut
Neck
Mahogany
Nato
Side/Rib
Mahogany
Nato/Okoume
Top
Spruce
Spruce
What customers say about "Materials"
Fender CD-60S Acoustic Guitar
  • Beautiful mahogany wood color.
  • The guitar is excellent quality, great finish and sound.
  • No laminate, no icky smell, rounded neck, very well made.
  • The Mahogany looks beautiful and the guitar has a very nice sound.
  • This guitar has a flawless finish and the neck is very straight. No issues with this one.
Yamaha FG800 Acoustic Guitar
  • Guitar looks good. Good finish and sound.
  • The finish on the wood is quite all right.
  • The finish on the guitar is quality.
  • Stays in tune, sounds great. Nice finish.
  • Nice piece of spruce on top and a decent finish.
Features
String Scale
25.3 in.
25.6 in.
Number Of Frets
20
20
Strap Included
No
No
Pickguard
Yes
Yes
Tuners
Chrome Die-Cast
Chrome Die-Cast
Extras
Dreadnought body, Quartersawn Scalloped "X", Easy-to-play neck with rolled fingerboard edges
Traditional Western Body, Scalloped Bracing, Steel Strings
What customers say about "Features"
Fender CD-60S Acoustic Guitar
  • This guitar sounds incredible, and everything seems to be solid.
  • Beautiful action, great sound and a stunning finish.
  • The guitar is beautiful and sounds great, and the included accessories are useful.
  • Rich, clean sound, and quite a deal for the money.
  • It sounds fantastic.
Yamaha FG800 Acoustic Guitar
  • The sound is really warm, the strings are close to the fret so it's easier on the fingers.
  • The tuning was a breeze and you can really feel the quality of the product.
  • This guitar has a very good bold sound and build.
  • Strings are low and easy to fret.
  • Great guitar. It has a crisp sound.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
219.99 $
325.00 $
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