Yamaha FG830 6-String Acoustic Guitar

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94 out of 100. Incorporating 800+ ratings and reviews.

Street Price: $349.99

Manufacturer: Yamaha

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2022.09: Highest Rated Acoustic Guitar from $300 to $400
2022.03: Highest Rated Acoustic Guitar from $300 to $500
2021.08: Equal Highest Rated Acoustic Guitar from $300 to $500
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Cons

Urea (Plastic) nut and saddle
Cheaper models are available (800 models)

Pros

Solid spruce top with traditional X-bracing
Good low-end and treble
Impressive acoustic projection
Sound is clear and has good definition

This edition sees the Yamaha FG830 rise to the top of our ratings with its harmonious blend of craftsmanship, tonal excellence, and value for money.

For the price, it sports a solid spruce top with a resonant and loud sound profile, catering to both strumming and intricate fingerstyle techniques.

Compared to the laminate nato wood used on cheaper 800 models, the FG830 sports laminate rosewood for the back and sides. This ups the guitar’s clarity and projection.

And this dreadnought beauty not only sounds great; it showcases Yamaha’s unwavering commitment to quality. Excellent build quality and construction, a comfortable neck profile, and flawless fretwork contribute to a playing experience conducive to learning the guitar.

The FG830 is an excellent guitar for beginners and even intermediate to advanced players looking for a budget-friendly, quality acoustic guitar. This is the best rated among the many acoustic guitars for beginners 2024, and I don’t see it slowing down for many years.

Specifications

String Type: Steel
Body Shape: Dreadnought
Top: Solid spruce
Body: Rosewood
Number of Frets: 20
Scale Length: 25.5″
Nut Width: 1.6875″”

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2 thoughts on “Yamaha FG830 6-String Acoustic Guitar”

dee
May 9, 2020 at 11:43 am
I am a singer and want to take guitar lessons. I feel like I would need the fg830 for the richer tone. I want to learn, sing and perform with my guitar. I don’t want to buy the brighter tone fg800. Am I correct in my thinking?
1. Dan Simon
  September 4, 2020 at 2:20 am
  Hey : ) yea sort of, but truthfully that probably isn’t a main concern. Human voice + acoustic guitar are very different, so generally any good guitar that stays in tune will work. I know its been a few months, anyway try not to overthink – try a few guitars or do research online. A good guitar is a good guitar.