Why This Guitar

Product Highlights

Solid Spruce Top with Scalloped Bracing — The heart of the FG-800's tone comes from its solid spruce top, a feature typically found on more expensive instruments.
Superb Playability and Comfort — Built on the legacy of the renowned FG series, this guitar offers exceptional playing comfort.
Classic Dreadnought Body for Powerful Tone — It delivers a robust low end and clear highs.
Solid Spruce Top, Nato/Okoume Back & Sides body construction
A solid spruce top with newly developed scalloped bracing, this dreadnought guitar delivers a rich, powerful tone with impressive volume and a well-balanced response.

Available Since: August, 2026
Item No.: 20501005
Local SKU: OS

Solid Spruce Top with Scalloped Bracing

The heart of the FG-800's tone comes from its solid spruce top, a feature typically found on more expensive instruments. Paired with Yamaha's newly developed scalloped bracing, the top vibrates more efficiently to produce a louder, richer sound with enhanced low-to-mid range response and excellent projection.

Superb Playability and Comfort

Built on the legacy of the renowned FG series, this guitar offers exceptional playing comfort. The slim, tapered nato neck has a smooth satin finish that feels fast and comfortable, making it easy for players of all levels to form chords and play for extended periods without fatigue.

Classic Dreadnought Body for Powerful Tone

The traditional Western dreadnought body is a timeless design known for its powerful volume and full-bodied tone. It delivers a robust low end and clear highs, making the FG-800 an ideal companion for singer-songwriters, flatpickers, and anyone needing a guitar that can hold its own in a mix.

BY THE NUMBERS

Technical Specifications

Hardware & Setup

Body & Build

Finish & Colour

Bridge TypeRosewood

Back MaterialNato/Okoume

FinishGloss

Pickup ConfigurationNot applicable

Body ShapeDreadnought

Pickup TypeNot applicable

CutawayYes

ControlsNot applicable

Fingerboard MaterialRosewood

Guitar TypeDreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Neck MaterialNato

Number of Strings6

Scale Length25 9/16" (650mm)

Side MaterialNato/Okoume

Top MaterialSolid Spruce

Instrument TypeAcoustic Guitar

Everything you receive

What's In The Box

Yamaha FG-800 Solid Top Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, 6-String, Black
Owner's Manual
Local Warranty Card

Expert answers

Questions & Answers

6 questions answered by aDawliah experts·avg response 2 hours

Yes, the Yamaha FG-800 is one of the most highly recommended guitars for beginners. Its combination of high-quality construction, comfortable playability, and excellent sound provides a rewarding experience that encourages new players to keep practicing.

Thanks to its solid spruce top and dreadnought body, the FG-800 produces a loud, rich, and well-balanced sound with a strong low-end and clear, articulate highs, making it extremely versatile for many styles.

No, this model is a purely acoustic guitar and does not include any built-in electronics like a pickup or preamp. To amplify it, you would need to use an external microphone or add an aftermarket soundhole pickup.

The FG-800 features a premium solid spruce top for superior tone, with nato/okoume for the back and sides. The neck is also made from nato, and it is topped with a durable rosewood fingerboard.

This guitar does not typically include a case or gig bag. While a truss rod adjustment tool is usually included, all other accessories like a case, tuner, strap, and picks must be purchased separately.

The FG-800 is a full-size, traditional Western dreadnought guitar. It is designed for adult players or older teens and is not a 3/4 or travel-size instrument.

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