Product Comparison: Yamaha FG800 vs Yamaha FS820


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General Specifications
Brand
Yamaha
Yamaha
Model
FG800
FS820
Origin
Indonesia
Indonesia
About the Product
Our standard acoustic model offers simple, traditional looks and outstanding quality at an affordable price with authentic, well-balanced sound. Perfect for beginning guitarists.
In addition to warmer and stronger sound, thanks to the mahogany back and sides, the body and fingerboard binding are cream plastic for an upgraded look. Its small and thin body is perfect for intermediate- to upper-level, fingerpicking-style players.
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"
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.
Yamaha FS820 Acoustic Guitar
  • The sound quality is excellent and ease of play is fantastic right out of the box.
  • This guitar sounds great and is easy to play.
  • Great guitar, great sound. I love it.
  • For the price sounds good and plays well.
  • Sounds great and is comfortable to play.
Size & Weight
Total Length
40.86 in.
40.2 in.
Nut Width
1.69 in.
1.69 in.
Body Length
19.88 in.
19.56 in.
Body Depth
4 in.
4.33 in.
Weight
7.1 lbs.
4.4 lbs.
Materials
Fingerboard
Walnut
Rosewood
Bridge
Walnut
Rosewood
Neck
Nato
Nato
Side/Rib
Nato/Okoume
Mahogany
Top
Spruce
Spruce
What customers say about "Materials"
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.
Yamaha FS820 Acoustic Guitar
  • The top is solid spruce and it sounds really good for an inexpensive guitar.
  • The finish on the guitar is awesome.
  • Plays great feels good. Color is consistent and edges are clean. Seems well made.
  • The sound quality is very good, and the hand feel is very good.
  • Great sounding and build!
Features
String Scale
25.6 in.
25 in.
Number Of Frets
20
20
Strap Included
No
No
Pickguard
Yes
Yes
Tuners
Chrome Die-Cast
Chrome Die-Cast
Extras
Traditional Western Body, Scalloped Bracing, Steel Strings
Ultra-thin Gloss, Black ABS with White Dot Bridge Pins, Concert (Small) Body
What customers say about "Features"
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.
Yamaha FS820 Acoustic Guitar
  • Beautiful sound, great classic style.
  • Worth every penny! Sounds deep and rich tone.
  • The tone is very nice, notes are clear, volume is good, great balance for a big-size guitar.
  • The guitar produces beautiful sounds.
  • Beautiful acoustic rich sound.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
325.00 $
420.00 $


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