Acoustic Paradiso - Yamaha 800 Series Guitars

[@Mr.Nabil.Belhaj]

coming back to this video from the end of 2023; these were the good days, coming back home in the evening and watching guitar paradiso was awesome. A bit of advice for anyone still in 2016; don't come to the future it sucks

[@d.wilson1402]

is it just me or is Pete the best guitar player from any of the Adertons KZbin personalities? The guy is so smooth on every video.

[@JerodimusPrime]

Keepit Simple Yeah I would say he's the most tasteful player on Andertons. He's a true session player capable of playing multiple styles in a tasteful way.

[@martb8022]

I don't think anyone there would argue against that either. He is an incredible player.

[@TheOfficialNukeDem]

He's very sharp and consistent, insane guitar player !

[@d.wilson1402]

@@outsidethepyramid did Pete piss in your cornflakes or something?

[@patrickd1805]

rob is way better imho

[@JackBealeGuitar]

DiCaprio and Affleck on great form today

[@orsodevero]

ROFL

[@telephono007]

Eight years later and I just stumbled across this very amusing comment! 😅 Hope all is well.

[@pedder123]

Those first 10 seconds waiting to see if it's Mick & Pete kills me. Love these blokes!

[@TastyChevelle]

Nothing better than coffee, breakfast, and a good Mick and Pete jam in the morning.

[@paulkline3011]

My Dad just gave me his FG200 that he bought in 1972. I have the FG800 with the vintage tint and just bought the FG5. Never thought I would own 3 yamaha acoustics but here I am. Great guitars!!!!

[@Perix]

Affordable, great sounds, great looks. Yamaha never fail to impress.

[@HabibHussain-uy7lg]

I am into finger style and little bit of strumming. Should I get the FS800 or the FG800 (Dreadnaught).

[@SebastianGonzalez-cf1jl]

@@HabibHussain-uy7lg it’s mainly a size thing. The FG will have a little wider nut meaning finger-style will be *a little * easier. But it is easily doable on both. Pick the one that feels more comfortable when playing

[@CrownRoyalSociety]

Yamaha's FG400A was my first guitar. While barely playable now because of humidity damage, it still sits next to me even to this day (22 years). Great beginner guitars.

[@lowelabala5775]

This guys obviously have their deferences but when they connect and make music, this two guy's are amazing... beautiful music. More videos like this please. Thank you guys.

[@danwhite3746]

I bought the FG 830 in 2017. It plays very well and stays in tune. Sounds even better over the years.

[@mickymillersson4376]

These guys are worth their weight in gold.

[@mississippi-son]

That's roughly over $3.5 million each!

[@brianneal4597]

All is right again, Mick and Pete, coffee, and such wonderful guitar playing on a Monday morning. Really digging that FG850. I will once again advocate for an "AndertonsFest" kind of thing, where I can see the whole gang jamming, giving workshops, gear demos, lessons, etc . I'd pay good money for that.

[@pauloratm]

The FG840 looks and sounds AWESOME! Just wooow!!!!

[@cliftongardner4367]

That 'hog FG850 is a truly, genuinely gorgeous guitar.

[@LukesVintageRC]

I own a 67 Yamaha fg-180 probably the best guitar ever. It’s needed lots of work to get there refret, neck reset, some internal braces installed that were missing. Guitar ready for 50 more years.

[@arthurogle7581]

OK. I own a Martin and an Epiphone. Son owns a Yamaha FG830. When he showed it to me the 1st time I told him I was surprised. I'd heard the Red Label guitars of 1966. So I go tearing down to Guitar Center. Not a single FG830 available for sale but there are 3 FG800s. No pickup on the 800. Right up my alley as a BG picker! I'll be picking up an 800 ASAP.

[@conorcreagh7872]

I have just had an FS820 bought me thanks to this video....but alas I don't get it until Christmas. This is my first guitar and I am so excited. Thank you so much for your channel. 13.53 on your playing is just beautiful. Hopefully I can play like this someday. Keep up the good and fine work chaps. Best wishes.

[@josephclay3864]

All you guys here on Anderson’s are outstanding guitar players! Amazing guitar reviews and amazing music!! Thanks!

[@xux636]

Hey P, thanks for the mention and I promise to get heavier strings straight away. Honest. It was new in 1980 by the way and I still love it. Keep up the good work, Uncle Johnny. :D

[@zeniktorres4320]

I've had a Yamaha FS850 (all mahogany, slightly smaller body compared to FG) for 2 years now and it sounds beautiful and looks very nice. Its great for fingerpicking and smaller size body makes it more comfortable. The video does not do it justice. It really looks and sound better in real life.

[@gooey_smoogy]

Nice! I literally cant take my eyes off the fg850 on this video. Definitely going to be my next guitar.

[@TheOfficialNukeDem]

What you started playing the FG850 I instantly shouted "WOW", that's just an amazing sound for an insane price!

[@Badohunter]

Do you know which song the played then? I wanted to learn those chords!

[@jguitar23]

Thanks for mentioning left-handed options! The more experts pipe up on the issue, the more options there will surely be for us♡

[@mattluscombe2071]

Yamaha originally made musical instruments - hence why their corporate logo is three crossed tuning forks! The bikes etc came later but kept the original logo! If memory serves they started as piano makers and diversified into other instruments, their brass wind instruments are very high quality, my daughter wanted one of their flutes but I couldn't afford it as it was over £500, but a beautiful tone, not for grade 3 though!

[@hmstack6049]

The founder of yamaha started with making and repairing medical instruments)

[@westprogamer3294]

Never noticed they were tuning forks thanks for pointing out what seems to be obvious but is not.

[@deepiper6529]

I have the FS800 like the one Pete plays at the beginning of the video. I love it. I bought it because it reminded me of the Yamaha guitar that my first guitar teacher played way back in 1970something. My guitar was an el cheapo starter guitar that I got for Christmas. The strings were about 1 1/2" above the fretboard. I wouldn't have known any better if he had nor pointed it out to me. He had the Yamaha and told me, "check mine out" . I remember it because the action was nice and low. He also used Ernie Ball Regular Slinky guitar strings on it like you would see on an electric guitar. Good times.

[@emmawebber9438]

I can play better than Mick or Danish Pete any day of the week... but then I wake up and it was all a dream. FS800, is a gorgeous sounding guitar, I definitely would love to have one. :-)

[@rickjames5106]

Seven nation in a bottle.

[@pauloratm]

absolutely lol

[@wesmatron]

Army on the Moon

[@jed1166]

Actually makes a nice medley!

[@mexicanfrusciante]

just ordered the fs820. can't wait to get it.

[@andersonsilva-cz9qt]

I bought the FS800T after watching this video. Excellent guitar and sounds better every year. I also bought the FS830 Tobacco Sunburst. The FS830's sound quality has never improved with age, but the FS800 gets better every year.

[@drew5191]

anderson silva what’s better fs800 or fg800?

[@andersonsilva-cz9qt]

@@drew5191 It depends on the type of music you play. FG800 is a large size guitar (dreadnought), which produces big sound with a lot of bass sound. It also has a longer scale which creates tighter string tension, which is a little more difficult to press down the strings. FS800 is a small bodied guitar, which produces more mid-range and high end tones, but not as much bass sound as the FG800. Also the scale length is shorter, so it has less string tension, which is a little easier to press down the strings.

[@primecandidatesocialenterp1049]

These guys are definitely the best Andertons reviewers....more please!

[@bananapudding3051]

I have a f325 I've had it for 17 years and let me tell you it's been dropped kick stood on by my kids been exposed to extreme cold and heat and it still plays good they are built tuff

[@phlobleg]

I have an FG 180 that I bought new in May 1972 for £46 and it has a big beautiful sound, I'd like to think that the 800 series sound as good.

[@mattluscombe2071]

I'm old enough to remember when 'Made in Japan' was synonymous with cheap and nasty, now it equates to quality. I believe we are going down the same road with 'Made in China' - pretty soon it will equate to good quality at a budget price, we may even be there already! I buy according to quality and sound, never mind where it was made. I have a USA Gibson and a Mexican Taylor and I defy anyone to tell me which is which, including the case! Point made!

[@jed1166]

@Matt Luscombe Me too. Now 65, made in Japan used to mean cheap. I think the Honda and Toyota cars of the mid to late 1970’s changed that. I bought a Civic in 1977, and it ran forever. I have a wonderful Japanese Takamine P4DC, but the Chinese built guitars keep getting better... Yamaha and Guild Chinese built guitars are really good. However, after 12+ years in China, I am reluctant to financially contribute to this current regime by buying nonessential items made here... The difference between “made in Japan” 50 years ago, and buying “made in China” now is that one country was and is an ally, and one is a geopolitical arch enemy... I can’t quit buying food and gasoline to commute here, but I am more inclined to spend $270 more to buy a Mexican made Martin D10 Sapalele than the Yamaha FG850 mahogany, even though I love the sound of the Yamaha... this was a fun , open country in 2009... not now. Not one 1” inch of free space remains here. The current Party leadership, (party members comprise only 6% of the population), hates freedoms of any kind, and believes democracy is a sign of weakness. I will retire and return home as soon as normal travel can resume, maybe October... 🤞the difference between this place in 2021, and when you made your post 4 years ago is night and day😞

[@bwyou812]

@@jed1166 Same age as you ,and Yamaha made in Japan were always quality going back to 1972. If you get your hands on a Yamaha FG 160- 180 it will cost you.

[@cratecruncher6687]

This comment was ahead of it's time. There are really nice things coming out of China. Ssshh, they'll raise the prices like the Japanese did.

[@mosingh839]

Hey guys in case you're wondering, when you end a minor piece/jam with a major chord its called a tierce de picardie!

[@geecen]

Yamaha acoustics are really nice imo. I've still got my ll11e I bought 15 years ago adn it still sounds great

[@scottfishkind5335]

I have the FG800 and it's great all around and unreal for the price!! I use it as my "leave out" guitar during the day (I do put it in a gig bag at night) and I've even used it for some writers gatherings and it sounds great for those as well!!

[@renehernandez9207]

I can watch your videos over and over again.

[@JoshJr98]

I bought a fender cd-60 and now I'm looking to try a yamaha soon

[@RobertJohnson3344]

I went to guitar center today and looked around at the acoustic guitars. I picked up a Yamaha and it sounded better than everything else I picked up other than Breedlove and Taylor. Yamahas are really good especially for the price.

[@nfmonteiro]

Always look forward to monday mornings for a bit of Mick and Pete, best way to start the week! You guys never disappoint, could be reviewing Dunlop wellies and Yamaha lawn mowers and it would still be the best bloody review ever. Great rendition of Seven messages in an army of bottles at the beginning, btw :D

[@jasecola]

Those FS800's are really tough to beat for the price. Such a great guitar for $200.

[@48cloudpierre48]

well the fg800 beats it and is also 200 :D

[@jasecola]

@@48cloudpierre48 both great values and great guitars, I'm just more of a smaller body fan so lean to the FS for myself.

[@HabibHussain-uy7lg]

I am into finger style and little bit of strumming. Should I get the FS800 or the FG800 (Dreadnaught).

[@jasecola]

@@HabibHussain-uy7lg I'm no expert, but I say go with whichever is more comfortable for you to play. I personally do not like the size of a dreadnought guitar, so I go FS800 all day.

[@NatureAndTech]

They sound so much better than my Epiphone Hummingbird

[@HabibHussain-uy7lg]

I am into finger style and little bit of strumming. Should I get the FS800 or the FG800 (Dreadnaught).

[@markn3936]

I had my mind made up to get the Hummingbird on looks and history alone. Then I discovered the FG830. Huge difference.

[@styx85]

Great value guitars, and a thoroughly enjoyable video as always!

[@stephengent9974]

Yamaha have been making instruments for well over 100 years. Always represented good value. These seem outstanding. Now if they made a small bodied in maple, I might be interested. Have enough acoustics right now

[@brandosteele4433]

The sides are not solid Rosewood, but rather laminate definitely comes down to the tops the types of wood that are used on the tops and the new scallop racing sounds amazing

[@Marley999888]

"I prefer my guitars less blingy"......you play a metallic purple tele Pete haha.

[@David.A.Fulbrook]

I've got the FS820 in Turquoise, put a Dearmond Tone boss in it and changed the nut and saddle for bone. Beautiful!

[@obedchawang8787]

Mick solo was really melody and smooth.

[@72Stiles]

"cheap" Yamahas are some of the best sounding acoustics out there

[@Zeno123]

Thank you for the video i bought Yamaha FG840 sounds well for that price :)

[@johnmartinez7975]

3:15 It's 2020 and I'm watching

[@law6044]

Weird how I've started listen to the Police and they open with it? Such a good jam

[@ChrisGeddesMusic]

That intro jam: hilarious.

[@Badohunter]

Andertons Music Co That is some sick chords with FG850!! Yamaha should pay you guys for selling this product!!

[@williama-d6]

I'm still learning guitar at home with my first and only stagg accustic guitar

[@zachparton4870]

Love the vids. Yamaha is way underrated. I just purchased a yamaha A1m trans black finish. Love it. Would love to see you guys do a video on the A series guitars.

[@roddickens5229]

Bonkers, the pair of them ... love their reviews!

[@ssamoht345]

Maybe do a small guitar comparison video, like the lx1e, baby Taylor, sigma tm-12 and maybe those small Yamaha junior guitars? I would like to see a good quality video about travel guitars.

[@BrazenNL]

I like the shirt the Kemper tech is wearing. :D

[@andertons]

Giggity Giggity...

[@dakotak.willsonofficial6777]

I’ve always used Alvarez guitars up until now. They’re really great guitars, I always get mahogany, I just love the sound of it. To me it gets more bass tone which is nice for my playing style. I really love that all mahogany one, going back to figure out which one it is specifically.was a bit too caught up listening to that beautiful guitar. They’re all amazing, I wasn’t quite as fond of the maple one though, it was still amazing but the mahogany definitely was better. This is the only other brand I’d buy besides an Alvarez. And that jam was absolutely amazing

[@tacratt6091]

I have a late 60's 180 and an FG 375s I bought in 1978, the 375 is one of the best sounding guitars I've ever played. It has a chunky neck like a 58 Lester Paul, lol. My only problem with a lot of Yammer haws is the neck joint was epoxied in, and hard to reset if need be!

[@karltraunmuller7048]

I bought an FG840, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. The maple is stunningly beautiful, and it sounds great. The only slight complaint is a rather high action (mostly on the nut side) when it comes from the factory. I plan to replace both nut and saddle, with graph tech tusq and a bone saddle, respectively, and in the course lower the action on both ends. Truss rod is already set to minimal bend.

[@zeniktorres4320]

My FS850 (also gorgeous) had lower action than most of the shelf guitars, but still lowered mine at the nut, to the lowest possible. I didn't touch the bridge. I plan to do the same with mine.

[@tonyn9858]

I've never understood why guitars are not set up properly by the manufacturer. most leave it with a high action at the saddle. we then find ourselves sanding down and adjusting the neck relief. I have a Yamaha LJ6 its 13 years old a lovely guitar but i spent quite a while sorting it. we shouldn't have to mess with them. guitar makers get them nice straight from the factory. Tony uk

[@paulneedham9885]

@@tonyn9858 Better to have it high and lower it than be too low. Not so easy to raise up! They cannot cater for everyone so if its too high thats ok, lower it. Not everyone wants it as low as possible. My Fg840 was perfect from th factory.

[@DaveStarr100.3]

I wonder if you guys wouldn't consider comparing and contrasting some Seagull guitars. Made in Canada in the Godin facility. I have a S6 Original. Cedar top, HPL Canadian wild Cherry back and sides. It would be interesting to see your opinions on them. Cheers! I've enjoyed all the episodes so far. Keep up the fun, awesome work!

[@Derek-rv3ee]

They're not hpl, that's martin's sawdust laminate, seagull and the other Godin brands are three layer cherry

[@devonagard7900]

18:39 friendship goals 👌

[@TheDrWhac]

I think both Mick and Pete would really enjoy the Milk Carton Kids if they don't know of them already. Kenneth Pattengale's acoustic lead playing is intoxicating and their harmonization is on point!

[@jimsteele2072]

Both guitars sound excellent. A little different but each has its own voice. Nice Guitars.

[@jed1166]

I play on stage, but love the fact these come without pickups. Let me choose my own.

[@davewalsh3885]

Liked the arrangement of the intro bit.

[@thomasmorehouse985]

I got my 800 for Christmas and i love it

[@wahabali7357]

whats deal you got? can you please recommend how & when to get best deal.

[@rhuttonaa247]

Best guitars for their price point

[@marksadventures3889]

I just got a 12 dreadnought guitar for ...wait for it ....under £200! eBay. So now a National and a mixed hybrid guitar are in my sights. Then an electro-acoustic nylon and lapsteel. And then I may have the basic guitars I want for recording. Fine playing gents.

[@BaktaBak3]

You guys are great together . :-)

[@lance134679]

Hey, they're cheap and sound good. Thank you for another groovy demo.

[@tacratt6091]

The mahogany is darker and warmer in the middle, maple more treble and clean!

[@grandnaguszek7417]

I doubt the wafer thin mahogany/maple veneer in the backs/sides have any impact on the sound. It's just for aesthetics.

[@cratecruncher6687]

@@grandnaguszek7417 I don't believe the 850's are veneers. These guitars are solid wood. That's why everyone is so impressed with the price.

[@alexandergoldman]

I had both the Yamaha FG 720 and FG 830 and sold both recently. Ended up buying a Cort L100C NS for cheaper and actually preferred the sound of the Cort, if you can believe that. Still, Yamahas are good guitars. Next to be added to the collection is the Seagull Maritime SWS SG

[@michaelredison6396]

Really? Cort L100c ns is nice? I may try that

[@alexandergoldman]

@@michaelredison6396 well i honestly liked it more than my Yamahas. Most would say Yamaha is better but its personal preference. Im just really happy with my Cort. When i move up...next will be Seagull

[@BV_Beve]

Need to look at the levels of the sparkly new lapel mics a bit low there guys in comparison to the guitar mics . And the placement on Mick's as mostly talking in direction to Pete better on the left side. Great vid though both in entertainment and info ... and of course .... shirts!!

[@buskingbetty7135]

Enjoy you guys ! Nice reviews on guitars also :-)

[@andersonsilva-cz9qt]

These 2 guys Mick and Pete were magic together, very entertaining! What happened to Mick?

[@RADThird1]

Look for the "That Pedal Show" channel.

[@leodare101]

Good job boys, good job! Especially the jam from 18:35

[@Badohunter]

You know which chord this was? Is this based on a song?

[@renecuevas4128]

Nice chemical connection on both of them. Excellent guitar players as all that watch this informative show. Love it eventough idk where Andertons is located. Greetings from America

[@rossbailey6419]

That was much better than if I'd have done it Pete. Top job fellas. ;-)

[@rosshorne4769]

I think those two guys could make any acoustic sound good

[@artvillarino2878]

I just sold my old FG-180 and will buy the new FS-830 in vintage tint, soon.

[@thanhla7080]

The fg800 sounds better than some Taylor for sure

[@giiann8750]

great review!

[@Tomsdrawings]

The boys, always entertaining. Great.

[@dassolan]

"are you on drugs?" "yeah!" LOOOOLLLL, PETE!!

[@dylanwebster283]

I have a 1971 fg-230 nippon gakki that is awesome!

[@michaelkingston3434]

Thanks for the review and demo's , order a Fs-800 , just need a knock about acoustic for the bar gigs.

[@nt4409]

08:40 10:57 17:10 17:39

[@aiaiai713]

9:33 13:55 18:40

[@chrisheyes66]

"Massage in a Brothel!"

[@biscuitninja]

It burns!

[@nevadasmith4964]

YAMAHA is a leading musical instrument manufacturer with there great line of grand pianos , classical guitars as well. Get ready to spend $18000 USD for their best classical guitar.

[@ruxiwang9571]

the 850 mahogany's warm tone... 😌

[@bluenetworks1216]

Pete is the smoothest most suave guy on here lol still love chappers though

[@ramsey9879]

Is it just me, or is the volume a bit off. Voices feel quiet, while the guitars sound quite loud.

[@elderberry-hamster]

Reviews starts here: 4:21 Your welcome :-)

[@cratecruncher6687]

Goofy commentary but the FG-850 was a lot more impressive than the spec sheet suggested and really stole the show. Here I was, all set to pull the trigger on an FG-840 maple back purchase and now I'm besotted with yet another variant!

[@tinajillings4993]

Great video!

[@larrysweeti]

Forget the Yamaha's how much for the shirts...lol cheers

[@soozikins]

The first wee broon Yammy sounds boss.