Full Yamaha FG830 Review (November 2023) - It Could Cost More...

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

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[@joshuahendrickson4854]

I have a FG830 CE which has a nice pick up. I really like it. I sold a takamine guitar that I didn’t like to get my yamaha. I don’t use picks, so I want heavier gauge strings. I also had ebony bridge pins installed which I feel makes my guitar sound better. If you are thinking about an acoustic you can afford then grab this one.

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

I agree, this is a great option for most normal players! You have hit yours with some nice upgrades!! Thank you for commenting!

[@larryyouguessame6078]

I have one..I was surprised at how good this guitar is for the price😉👍

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

I had exactly the same experience. Great guitar. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!

[@mrshiney2]

I have a old beater FG-35 I bought for $40. Its indestructible. Gets played all the time I own 2 Martins and a Taylor 814 but the yammy is in the rack getting constant play

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

I believe that. 100% Yamahas are like that. They can survive anything! Thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@robruitenberg4064]

Great review. I only started looking into Yamaha's recently ( i'm due for a new ) what I get: Yamaha's are great ( great ) value for money. :) tx.

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

That's exactly what Yamaha is about. There might be fancier guitars out there. But in value, Yamaha shines.

[@kevinraimond7658]

I have one. Nice. Going for a fg3 soon.

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

That's an awesome acoustic. Have fun with both!

[@lhvent]

I love this guitar. It plays way above its price range. I have had mine for 3 1/2 years.

[@susanroycroft89]

Yes l agree, Iv'e had mine for about 10 years, Iv'e replaced the nut for bone, and taken the a action down to suit my playing style, and it plays fabulous, really opening up beautifully now, Very happy with it😊😊😊

[@lhvent]

​@@susanroycroft89My FG830 sounds better than the D-28 I played at the Martin Factory Tour last year. Perhaps a one-off.

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

I bet that it's still pretty much like new. These things are DURABLE!

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

@@susanroycroft89 Awesome. thanks for sharing experiences from a little bit longer timeframe with us!

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

@@lhvent wow! that's a great endorsement for FG830 (not so much for Martin, haha)

[@martinw.3423]

The well known brands make their expensive guitars really well but not their budget ones. You cannot beat a Yamaha for the price.

[@PROO998]

Awesome work thanks man!

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

Thank you for watching and commenting! See ya!

[@Anne6621]

this is on my radar , just getting another to keep in a special tuning and I don't need to spend 1500 dollars

[@lhvent]

Just put Lifespan Martin Strings on my FG830. Such a good guitar for its price range. I have had the guitar for 3 1/2 years.

[@canaangary7805]

restrung mine today. i’ve had mine for 8 years. was my first guitar and i still pick it up

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

@@canaangary7805 I've had mine for only about 1 year, but I do pick it up daily!

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

With a fresh set of strings, this is a real tone-machine

[@aaronstanley5867]

What's the Stock Strings on the FG830... like which you get straight out of the box, factory provided. Just bought the guitar and surely this guitar resonates like a dream....

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

Hi Aaron! I'm not sure of the brand but I think those are .012-.053. Awesome that you like the guitar! Thanks for commenting!

[@vivekvivek3074]

Awesome video man, Btw I need your help in selecting a guitar, i already own squier bullet strat(hss). I need something better that stays in tune with whammy use. Which guitar would u suggest under 250 usd? Jackson js22 dinky, ibanez gsa60 or grx70qa, or anything other than that? Is it really worth to buy these guitar when i already own squier bullet? And if not, i would like to buy a hardtail guitar like epiphone les paul special or some telecaster style , i am just confused, can you help me in this situation ?

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

Thanks! From the 3 cheap ones you mentioned, I would personally go with the Jackson, it had the best hardware quality and tuning stability on my use. But it's still a cheap guitar and there's a risk of receiving one with a bit lower-quality hardware. With a bit more expensive hardtail guitar, like Epiphone Les Paul Special, the risk of tuning issues is smaller. Both a bit higher quality hardware and the fact that there's no whammy bar affect this. Check this and the graphite applying tip: kzbin.infoebMV76j6DVM?si=LQkfmz9ut2nyNBaE it's at least worth testing with your Squier. With all the options you mentioned, I would probably get a bit more expensive guitar that has or doesn't have a whammy bar. Hopefully this helped, if you have any more questions, just ask!

[@vivekvivek3074]

@@guitaristnextdoor8430 thanks for replying sir I have already did the graphite lubricant technique on my strat, it does help a bit but u can't dive bomb and stuff like that😅. I really like to play Steve vai, van Halen type music, and some metal too. What would you consider as an upgrade to my present squier? What would be the best choice to go to? the next level guitar to squier? Is js22 dinky or ibanez gsa60 or Pacifica 112j an considerable upgrade to squier ?

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

@@vivekvivek3074 for the music you described, I would choose Ibanez grx70qa or Pacifica 112J. But it's basically not a real upgrade from Squier in terms of hardware quality. And all the guitars you described are not big upgrades to Squier Bullet Srat. Have you thought about going to a music store with your Squier and asking if they would be able to help with the tuning issues? It might cost $10-$40 bucks but it's cheaper than buying a new guitar...ask for the price quote before letting them handle it so there are no unwanted surprises...

[@vivekvivek3074]

@@guitaristnextdoor8430 thanks for replying, Yeah, I will try doing that. Maybe replace the nut to a higher quality. Thanks for the advice 😊

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

@@vivekvivek3074 No prob. Changing the nut could help and it will increase the sustain (and maybe even overall sound quality), so that's a plus. also if you visit the music store, you can ask if the string trees can potentially cause unwanted friction and prevent strings from returning to the right place after you use the whammy bar. Some gear reviewers have said that especially tight string trees can sometimes cause tuning issues. If you have any more questions, just ask!

[@bleebloe1234]

beautiful chords

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

thank you for taking the time to say that!

[@samirshahid5846]

I will buy it 😊.i like FS also and FG of course 😊.FG-830 good for bluegrass❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

I agree! Really good for bluegrass! I hope you will love this! thanks for commenting!

[@PaulMelia]

Is there a bit of space before the truss rod? Cheers

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

I do not get what you mean...the truss rod can be accessed through a soundhole and there's plenty of space there. Thanks for commenting!

[@PaulMelia]

@@guitaristnextdoor8430 Sorry I meant before the truss rod is the a gap before it or space. Not sure I am making sense in the writing.

[@Alex-te6yj]

I have a 730. And your 830 get more yelloy deck after few years like my 730 from 2011. I think there is no differents between this two models, maybe another springs under deck. But for just they apperance it is the same. Sorry for my English

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

Yes! Really similar axes. Both excellent for the price!

[@Wobbz9413]

The 800 series, including this fine guitar, have scalloped bracing inside to enhance vibration and resonance. I owned a FG720 before, now have an FG820. the 820 is much more resonant and rich sounding. Also the 800 series have a different neck profile and satin finish on the neck. Much nicer playing feel.

[@jowl8364]

I have an fg830 and am not a Big fan of the bass.. I want to sell it and buy a guild OM-120 instead have you tried it ??

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

hi! the bass is not very full sounding in my opinion. you agree? Sorry, I haven't tested that Guild. The solid Mahogany body should offer warm tones. Cool guitar for sure. But can't really say if it's an improvement in terms of bass...

[@lighthouse7i]

Put some Elixir 80/20($15) or DR Rare Light($8) strings on your FG830. Either will really make it sound much brighter if that's the sound you're looking for.

[@legendarylife9512]

Which strings are you using?

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

Hi! Stock .012-.053 s in this vid. Thanks for commenting!

[@nigeltufneljunior]

Dreadnoughts are too bulky for my taste, I prefer smaller or thinner body types. So looking forward to the comparison with the APX600!

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

I prefer a smaller style body too. The body of the APX600 is super comfortable, but the guitar was not as good as I expected (I maybe expected too much tho). Thanks for commenting!

[@benjinlama8108]

There's also FS830

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

@@benjinlama8108 True! Thanks for pointing out!

[@Wobbz9413]

Fs 830 would be a better comparison. Fs is a smaller body size.

[@Phil-w4u]

No guitar in the world will make that individual player better or sound better than that ability allows.

[@bleebloe1234]

do you have any of your own songs that I can check out?

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

Unfortunately not right now, but maybe at some point!

[@RobertoCichetti]

How is it better than the fg800? it has more bling thats about it. not everybody likes rosewood back and sides other than the back n sides its the same intstrument for more money

[@timthaler8805]

The fg830 sounds much better.

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

I think that FG830 is more comfortable to play. You can be the judge on how the sounds compare, just check this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWqWo5qkZtKteLM

[@guitaristnextdoor8430]

@@timthaler8805 I agree that FG830 sounds better.

[@Wobbz9413]

Souds very different from an 800. And the extra cosmetics costs money, so really, whats your point?

[@Wobbz9413]

If you dont like rosewood back and sides then why would you look at this? I bought an FG820, because I like a bound fingerboard and I wanted mahogany. Yamaha make it very easy to choose what you want.