Why This Guitar

Product Highlights

Solid Spruce Top with Scalloped Bracing — Combined with Yamaha's innovative scalloped X-bracing, the top vibrates more efficiently to produce a louder, richer.
Powerful Dreadnought Body Shape — This design delivers a full-bodied sound with a strong low-end response, making it exceptionally versatile for everything from powerful chord strumming to delicate fingerpicking.
Superb Playability and Comfort — This player-friendly feel, combined with Yamaha's legendary build quality, makes it an inspiring instrument for both practice and performance.
Building on a legacy of excellence, this instrument features a solid spruce top and newly developed scalloped bracing, delivering a louder and stronger sound with rich low-to-mid ranges.
Solid Sitka Spruce top material construction

Available Since: August, 2026
Item No.: 20501035
Local SKU: OS

Solid Spruce Top with Scalloped Bracing

The FG800 features a solid Sitka spruce top, a premium tonewood known for its excellent resonance and broad dynamic range. Combined with Yamaha's innovative scalloped X-bracing, the top vibrates more efficiently to produce a louder, richer, and more powerful acoustic tone that will only improve with age.

Powerful Dreadnought Body Shape

The classic traditional Western (dreadnought) body shape is renowned for its robust volume and impressive projection. This design delivers a full-bodied sound with a strong low-end response, making it exceptionally versatile for everything from powerful chord strumming to delicate fingerpicking.

Superb Playability and Comfort

Designed for exceptional comfort and playability, the FG800 features a slim, satin-finished nato neck that allows for smooth and fast hand movement along the fretboard. This player-friendly feel, combined with Yamaha's legendary build quality, makes it an inspiring instrument for both practice and performance.

BY THE NUMBERS

Technical Specifications

Hardware & Setup

Body & Build

Finish & Colour

Bridge TypeWalnut

Back MaterialNato/Okoume

FinishGloss Body, Matte Neck

Electronics TypeNone identified

Body ShapeDreadnought

Pickup ConfigurationNot applicable

CutawayYes

Pickup TypeNot applicable

Fingerboard MaterialWalnut

ControlsNot applicable

Guitar TypeDreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Neck MaterialNato

Number of Strings6

Scale Length25 9/16"

Side MaterialNato/Okoume

Top MaterialSolid Sitka Spruce

Instrument TypeAcoustic Guitar

Everything you receive

What's In The Box

Yamaha FG800 BS Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, 6-String, Brown Sunburst
Owner's Manual
Local Warranty Card

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Solid Spruce Top with Scalloped Bracing — Combined with Yamaha's innovative scalloped X-bracing, the top vibrates more efficiently to produce a louder, richer.

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