5 BEST Yamaha Acoustic Guitars [Cheap!] ★ Acoustic Tuesday 199

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks for sharing your experience & thoughts on Yamaha guitars..I am 78 yrs old and still love my Yamaha. FG470 SA which I bought new some years ago... the sound has improved with time & although I look at newer guitars, I haven't updated ... thanks again for sharing your comments ... cheers from Australia...😀

[@deanyork]

My very first acoustic guitar was a 1970 FG300, has a flower pick guard, I still have the sales receipt of $150.00, it stills plays well and has that 50 year old tone, love it!

[@epiphonium]

Cheers, I like mine too

[@papawrichard3553]

Still my favorite also.

[@johnnymiller5712]

I have owned a vintage tint FS800 since 2016. Other acoustic guitars have come and gone from my collection because they just don’t get played as much as my FS800. It’s a fantastic little guitar. Yamaha definitely flies under the radar compared to the bigger name brands. Budget friendly top quality instruments for sure!

[@pbearski2007]

I purchased a Yamaha FS 820 as my very first guitar. It's a small body with solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides. Nearly 3 years later I am still very pleased with my purchase. It's been a great starter guitar for me and it sounds better and better as it ages. My very first skis were Yamaha All Around II's. Yeah for Yamaha!!

[@dennislumbert40]

I have a Yamaha FG331 that I bought new in 1979 and just love it.It sat in the case for far to many years but now gets played ever day.

[@rubo8925]

I got myself an A3R when I was living in Berlin a couple of years ago. Solid rosewood back and sides and solid sitka top.. all for 800 yoyos. The sound on the lows is BOOMING. I spent a month (waiting for my wages to come in) playing every guitar in the shop, mind you the biggest music shop in Berlin. I tried GS minis, I tried builder edition Taylor’s, martins the lot. NOTHING sounded as good as this guitar in its cost bracket and I’m changing the strings on it right now watching this. I’ve grown exponentially on the instrument over the past couple of years and love it dearly! Thanks for the entertainment Tony, always a pleasure, never a chore😇

[@dennisbronson3058]

Old guy here ........Grew up in the 60's - 70's when Yamaha were the 'go-to' guitars for most 'folkies' . I recently bought a Yamaha LL16 - - - Amazing Guitar for the money !!! They have top notch solid woods with Yamaha's 'ARE' ( top wood aging system ) .....to my ear they sound almost as good as a Martin D28 and they're built like tanks. ( The bracing though, is pretty stiff and they require at least medium gauge strings

[@anthonysclafani3963]

Tried a Yamaha FGX in a Guitar Center and it legit sounded better than 90% of the other guitars in the acoustic room. I was shocked it was that cheap

[@warrenevans3802]

I purchased a Yamaha FGX5 (Red Series) mid last year after watching a review from Heart Breaker guitars in Las Vegas on your show. At the time I was tossing up whether to buy a Maton or Cole Clark (I live in Australia). Both were not making guitars at the time due to Covid and there were none in stock anywhere. I went with the Yamaha and have no regrets, thanks to your show.

[@malcolmreed3742]

Love Yamaha guitars. I have my Dad's 1971 FG-75.. great guitar.. also have a Yamaha electric

[@termikes174]

I have a FG840 and love it! It was a gift from my wife after an accident with my old seagull. Believe the hype, Yamaha has great value!

[@tammyh811]

I have the Yamaha fs800 .I bought a Martin as an upgrade but I’ll always keep my Yamaha . Will always love it . It looks and sound beautiful .

[@paulfowler5420]

I have a Yamaha FS5 in my collection. It is an outstanding guitar, irrespective of price, which is very reasonable. All solid wood, beautiful fit and finish, fantastic sound, made in Japan, bone nut and saddle, great hard case ... the list goes on.

[@mikkeljulius7313]

I completely agree! I have a FS5 as well, and these days I want to play it every day. I love the aesthetics of it. From the semigloss to the tuners, the warm mahogany look and the tinted top. I actually like it more than my Martin OM-21 which costs four times as much (I got the FS used but in mint condition). It's so crazy! This guitar can do everything and it feels sturdy and like it can take a punch live. I've recently installed the LR Baggs Anthem SL in the FS5, and it justs sings live! It has become my main guitar and I will not let go of it. If you find one on the market, don't hesitate! I was lucky to find one in Copenhagen for 7.000 danish kroner = 1.100 US dollars. RIDICOLOUS!!! But guitarists here in Denmark can be very conservative. Everyone thinks that if you're a serious musician, you need to play a Martin. Martin, Martin, Martin everywhere. And yes, they ARE amazing guitars as well. Like I said before, I also have an OM-21 which sounds beautiful. But way overpriced compared to what the Red Label Series from Yamaha is capable of. I'm excited to be a Yamaha player!

[@richardredlight7246]

I have two Eastman's, a Ibanez 12 string and a Yamaha FG 441S, 35 years old and it is great! Solid top, ovangol back and sides, very good sound and playability. The crazy thing is that my Eastman's did cost a thousand euro's, the Yamaha was the same price then but now it is worth nothing, on reverb they do 200 dollar or so, ridicoulos for such a great guitar!

[@MisterNiles]

My 441-S is amazing. I just bought an FG5X and it's not close to the 441-S... yet. Hopefully it will open up. I put an infinity of hours into the 441, so I have some hours to put in.

[@MoonhareStudio]

To celebrate my 50 days of TAC I treated myself to the Yamaha AC3R. Wow! Simply amazing. Solid Rosewood back and sides, fabulous pickup, concert cutaway body in tobacco sunburst. You will have to prize it out of my clenched dead fist if you want it!

[@JuanDelaCruz-qt5ok]

Wow! Thats a very good guitar. Its similar to my Cort Gold D6 which also an all solid sitka spruce, torrefied top.

[@MoonhareStudio]

@@JuanDelaCruz-qt5ok Does sound similar. Torrefied solid Sitka on mine too. Going to have to look up the Cort now!

[@dalefuller5507]

I have an AC 5R one that is made in Japan they are phenomenal guitars unfortunately mine sitting in a pawn shop right now due to an unexpected car repair I had can't wait to get it back

[@MoonhareStudio]

@@dalefuller5507 oh man. I hope you get it back soon.

[@51skibum2]

My favorite Yamaha is the fs-ta. It's a beauty that sounds fantastic. Very cool on board electronics that provide reverb and choral effects without an amp

[@thomasnowicki5844]

I'm a guitar teacher at a small private music school, and one of my students recently brought in a Yamaha ac3r. I had never seen or played one, and after trying his, I have to say that it's an excellent quality guitar at a very competitive price point. It's obviously a great student instrument, as well as a very good entry level professional one. I'm going to recommend Yamaha to all my students from now on.

[@p-dru2205]

Nice to see Yamaha get some love. I have a 45 yr old Ovation Model 1612 but wanted to add something with a warmer sound but still able to plug in for gigs. I ended up with the Yamaha A5R A.R.E. (the A5 series is the hand made in Japan series). Absolutely love it - in addition to the sound, the neck taper and the hand-rolled fingerboard make it feel like I've been playing it for years, even tho it's brand new. And the SRT pickup system is wonderful.

[@guitarzana688]

We have a Yamaha CSF - TA in our house. Lovely little parlor sized guitar and adding some reverb/chorus can make a simple song sound full and vibrant.

[@chrisl759]

Me too. It has the most beautiful tone and very comfortable to play.

[@jackiet4575]

Alexa Rose is wonderful! I always try to listen to the Blue Moon Cafe on my local radio station on Sunday mornings. They feature all kinds of acoustic artists..some you know and some you might not have heard of before. Also had a 1973-74 Yamaha FG260 12 string. Found it at a garage sale. It needed some luv so I got it cleaned up and donated it to my guitar repair guy who runs a program with his church for young people to learn to play. He uses orphan donated instruments for the kids! It was a really nice sounding guitar despite it’s age!

[@davebrantner5348]

Thank you so much for your review of Yamaha guitars. I currently own an FG-800 that my brother gave me as a gift a few years ago and I thoroughly enjoy playing it. In addition, I also own a Yamaha FG-180 that I purchased back in 1972, and I have to say that it plays as well as, if not better than, my Guild D-25. I am currently a TAC member and am trying to find, or actually dedicate time to involve myself in daily practice. Thanks so much for all that you do.

[@carnageodyssey]

Getting another guitar quite soon, but I remember getting a Yamaha f325 as Christmas gift when I was in like 6th or 7th grade. Had it for years. Still sounds great

[@robbieguitar1]

Tony, about a year ago I bought a backup preforming guitar. A Yamaha AC5R. Built in Yamaha custom shop in Japan. Sitka Spruce top Rosewood back and sides SRT electronics.. $1399. Had I bought a Martin or Taylor of the same tone woods and level the instrument could have been $2800+ . A great value. Kind of following along with your description Tony, quality instruments that a fair price. Thank you for your videos! Fellow life long Hockey player (53yrs) and fellow guitar geek (14yrs) ✌️ Rob Cochrane

[@MarcoChiummiento]

I own a red label FG 180. Circa 1968. It was my uncle's guitar and the guitar I learned to play on. A lot of people who own very expensive guitars dropped their jaws earing it trough the years. Just great and super reliable. We played it to death an consumed frets and fretboard, but the top never bulged in 50 years with 0.12 on.

[@Iamthesenateiwillmakeitlegal]

The elliott smith guitar

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

My first real acoustic guitar was a FG180, my mom bought it for me for my birthday. I don’t have it anymore but I have a 1968 FG110 which is pretty much my favorite guitar.

[@ToTheRegiment]

I got the CSF1M & CSF3M & LS6ARE, great guitars all of em

[@justinmurphymusic4205]

Been watching your videos for years now, enjoy them very much. I have a rounded out collection of 1 dreadnought ( yamaha fgx-04 ltd), 1 grand auditorium ( taylor 414ce-r ), 1 concert size ( yamaha ac1m ), and 1 concert 12 string ( breedlove pursuit exotic myrtlewood ). The fgx -04 ltd I installed a bone nut and saddle and got a professional set up and it has become one of the best sounding guitars I ever played. 20 years old and it never sounded better!

[@StopFear]

I owned 3 different models of Yamaha guitars. One model when new cost $300 to $400 others under $300. Each of them had a sound significantly better than other classical nylon string guitars I owned. Somehow they sound louder and it feels like the whole guitar is resonating strongly from less force applied to the strings. One was CG111C (cedar top), G-55A, third one is CG10. They all sounded very good. Each was a classical guitar model.

[@tomread5497]

Your choice of these Yamahas was Aces. They all play really well and sound great. I would also like to see you review two of the most unbelievable guitars that Yamaha ever produced. They are the LS 400 (mahogany) and the LS 500 (rosewood). I happened to own both these models and in all honesty, they bury most acoustic guitars twice their price

[@Kruser_75]

I’ve owned an FG411C for about 25 years, it has been kicked around between family and friends during that time, used and abused but still sounds great.

[@pickersgrip]

Yamaha are fantastic value guitars. Nice to hear from students too!

[@arthurlove1002]

Get up early and start your day with one hour of playing every day at least. It will set a positive tone for the rest of your day instead of watching the news on tv! My first real guitar was a Yamaha fg180 bought in 1967 when I was12 with money I earned from mowing lawns . It cost 100 dollars and I still have it and it sounds better every day !!!

[@gabeah]

That Joel whitehead guitar sold the same day -sounded amazing and Mello is a master player. That video is well worth watching. 🤙🏼

[@danieljames500]

i’ve go an f750s and it’s beautiful. i personally like 11gauge elixir strings and it’s awesome, looks amazing with turtle shell tuning heads and bone bridge pins with abalone dots, solid sitka spruce top, sycamore sides and back, nato neck and rosewood fretboard and bridge; it’s absolutely gorgeous. the previous owner set the string action and added an under saddle pickup with volume control inside the soundhole so no holes or cutouts on the sides. i got it as a gift and i’m never giving it up

[@nbdylan5996]

FG 300 circa 1970. Still sounds great. Heard Ian Anderson playing it at Fillmore East.

[@epiphonium]

Cheers !

[@papawrichard3553]

My FG 300 is still my favorite also!

[@denmach3345]

My FG 300 Red Label Nippon Gakki is still making beautiful music after 50 years.

[@glennbrosius1666]

I recently purchsed a Gibson Southern Jumbo (which I love!) but being from Chicago (Go Hawks!!) I was afraid of the dry winter days and cracking my beloved solid wood guitar. So I went out and purchased a Yamaha FG-830 ($319.99). To my amazement, it sounds great and plays like a dream. Here it is August and my house is at 42% humidity and that Yamaha is by my side. I just put Grover Keystone tuners on it and it looks absolutely fantaastic!!

[@Flyboy3]

About ten years ago I was looking for a beater and went into a local pawn shop and asked the guy to show me what he thought was his best acoustic guitar. He pulled a FS 720S off the wall and sold it to me for 70 bucks (Canadian). Great little folk guitar with a beautiful sound. Love it and go to it often. Thanks Tony for another great show. A musician I would like to see profiled is Blaze Foley.

[@ShowseeTravels]

I have an AC5R and I absolutely Love it. I pick it up more than I do my Martin.

[@GreenManalishiUSA]

Great video! I am a big fan of Yamaha guitars. I own a Yamaha FG-365S that I bought around 1980, as well as a 1974 Martin D-35. While the Yamaha and the Martin are in different leagues, the Yamaha is a great-sounding, great-playing all-purpose guitar that over the years has held up much better and has spent much less time in the shop, even though I play it far more often. I often compare Yamaha guitars to Honda Accords. They are not necessarily the flashiest machines on the road, but they are solid, dependable, expertly designed and built, and if you take good care of them, they will last forever. Cheers!

[@HI-RISER]

Hey, I really love the FG series from the mid - late 70s. I have a FG345 and a Fg350W. The Western, especially, has a deep rich tone and great action. Blind folded, I believe holds it own against a Dreadnaught Gibson.

[@keithhodiak8577]

Thanks for that! The Yamaha fs3 caught my attention. Cheers!

[@colakeith1]

I used to own a 1983 FG335. This guitar was a cannon while being articulate. Originally made in Japan, later in China. The F335 isn't as good as the original(FG335) like mine was. It is a good entry level guitar. Had to sell the FG to pay bills. Would love to have that one back.

[@scottbecker3485]

My favorite Yamaha (and oddly my favorite guitar overall, despite also owning a brilliant Martin D-35, a Lowden 010 from the owner-made era, a great Yairi dreadnaught, a Voyage Air solid-wood folding guitar and several others) is my Yamaha FG-TA Transacoustic. It has a solid-wood top, but only veneered mahagony back and sides, yet sounds amazing, and plays like butter! It has a perfect tonal balance across all strings and a responsiveness that my other guitars simply don‘t, and lends itself best to the mix of styles I play (with lots of fingerpicking as well as strumming). It is articulate without being raspy, and deep without typical dreadnaught woofiness. Not throaty or nasal, either. When capoed up, it keeps its tuning, and - main thing for me - when I tune it down to standard D or even standard C#, it STILL sounds and plays great!!!! This is something many a guitar can‘t handle well, and my guitars live mostly in standard D or C#, of course with slightly thicker-gauge strings. The only disappointing thing about it is the pickup, which is just a typical piezo and unfortunately has a high-range hiss to it. But the fact that the guitar also has superb reverb and chorus built it for unplugged enjoyment is simply stellar!!!! Sure beats the cheapo LAG attempts at that. For folks who don‘t want the electronics, the very same guitar is available for a lot cheaper as the FG-820 NTII. Only diff: It has only the natural color, and not the beautifully Vintage Tint that my TA has. I love this guitar so much, it‘s basically the only one I pick up all the time. And for gigging with a better pickup system, I‘m considering getting the version without a pickup and installing something great that will likely cost as much as - or more than - the guitar, itself. But it‘s worth it! And who needs an all-solid-wood guitar for live performances, anyhow? The tonal difference won‘t come across. The Yamaha FG-TA and FG-820 are superb for everything!

[@philipdeppen3189]

You should try out an ll16 or ll6 if u never have. They are basically what u said about the fgta but with an even better quality tone. More resonance more clarity

[@scottbecker3485]

@@philipdeppen3189 Thanks very much for your kind recommendation. Unfortunately, the LL16 and 6 are jumbos, and with rosewood back and sides. I prefer dreadnaughts and mahogony. But I‘ve since identified a couple of other Yamaha models that might work for me. Will try them soon…

[@philipdeppen3189]

@@scottbecker3485 they are not jumbos. They are dreadnaught size just slightly more curvy like a jumbo shape sorta with almost slope shoulders . And yes they do a mahogany version of both called the ll16m and 116m. I own an ll16m and the tone is absolutely incredible. Why Yamaha calls that model a jumbo is beyond a lot of people that own them. It’s got a very clear woodsy warm balanced with a nice clear smooth sparkle in the highs. I’m not a rosewood fan myself because I like the fuller sweeter tone of a proper made hog back and sides over rosewood and the ll16m definitely had that mahogany woodsy dry tone behind the engelmann spruce top

[@thomasrossetos8206]

I own an FG 800, And after I exchanged the plastic bridge for a bone bridge and droped the action a little on the top bridge it's as easy to play as my Taylor 810, and the quality of sound is in Taylor's ballpark.

[@rayrodriguez8447]

My favorite Yamaha acoustic guitar is the AC5R. It sounds amazing and is my go to when I play and sing at church or Bible studies. Great guitar if you can find it.

[@xman00000]

I have an FG 450se from the 90's. So fun to play and sounds better than almost every 1000euro guitar I have put it up against

[@henryestevez9145]

I have a 50-some years old Yamaha FG160e ... I love it. Sounds great, stays in tune over time, it's relatively light and it's just a great guitar for me. Love it.

[@sambenton45]

I really like the ‘A’ series. My first guitar about 5 years ago was a fs800. Lucky but great deal.

[@vwbeetle72jellybeen]

My favorite Yamaha is the first guitar I ever owned. It's an F-335 my wife bought for me back on my 30th birthday many years ago. It's like a Honda.....I just doesn't disappoint! It's tuning stability is just impressive. The top is spruce, I believe, but the sides and back are laminate so the sound I get is directly because of that spruce top. Put some Elixir medium Guage strings on it and it just takes you on a yummy acoustic journey.

[@stewmacman]

Hey Tone. I just bought a new 325D it's very affordable and plays and sounds great!!!

[@kristiangurholt59]

No L- series? I LOVE my LL16, it looks, feels and sounds amazing

[@Larry_Mott]

Nice list, however i can't see how you omit LL16M and the made in Japan FG5

[@dhaniboi506]

My favorite Yamaha acoustic is the AC1M, because is the one I have, and I love her :)

[@coioteleo]

I'm from Brazil and I have a Yamaha APX-4A that I bought used for 1200 reais ($400 at the time). A little expensive, but for us in Brazil this price is a dream. Taylor and Martin guitars are very hard to find and very expensive in our country. Yamaha and Takamine really saves our desire to have good guitars for a good price here. I love my Yamaha Acoustic.

[@davidsargeant9312]

I love this show so much!! What would we do without this on a Tuesday. You are amazing Tony! 😀🎸

[@moagoo5714]

😵😵😵 You’re #1 is the one I have been preaching to my students about for the last several years!!!! It’s the best for my students!

[@nayanjittilak2584]

I too am a Yamaha acoustic guitar fan. I had an FG-401 as a teenager during the mid-80s. It had a beautiful sound. I entered university and then "life happened" and when I fell upon hard times I was forced to sell it to make rent. Fast forward 20 years and I developed a yearning to play guitar again. I bought a Yamaha FG- 403 MS at a garage sale for $50 in 2005 right here in Toronto. I believe it has a solid spruce top and a rosewood fingerboard. I'm telling you, it projects like nothing I've had before and many seasoned and professional players have commented on its characteristics; playability and richness of sound. I believe these were also "budget" guitars in the early 2000s when they were being manufactured. Mine was built in Taiwan, but I really love this guitar and play it frequently in cottage country during the summers around campfires. I nominate the FG-403 MS as a hidden gem / sleeper budget guitar!

[@TadMars]

My wife got a FG800 for my birthday. Just a cheap guitar for campfires but I loved the sound of it more than my expensive guitars and I threw an LR Baggs in it and I use it for shows. I love the sound and I don’t have to worry about something happening to it cuz it’s $199 brand new. It’s a great guitar not just a cheap beginner guitar. I’ve started collecting Yamaha guitars now. A couple from the 70s and a FGTA which is also amazing

[@konalulu23]

Yamaha is marketing run amuck. Too many styles, too many price points, I guess great marketing. But there must be something great in the Yamaha worth owning. I like acoustic electric guitars, am a bit of collector, some get played some sit on the wall because they look pretty. If you had to pick a really nice Yamaha that sounds great & plays great what say you?

[@trollstjerne]

I bought the NTX700 some years ago. With it's thinner body and slim neck It feels good. But it sounds a bit thin, probably because the thin body and laminated back. So this summer i got the Yamaha GC22C, with solid ceder top and solid rosewood back and sides and there a huge difference in sound. This is much louder and has more highs and lows. So, yes thats my favorite Yamaha guitar. Maybe one day if i win the lottery i'll get the Yamaha GC82, but for now the GC22C will do 😊 Thanks for the show Tony and keep up the great work!

[@bwyou812]

I'm a little older, my Best sounding guitar was back in1972 , a Yamaha FG-160 RED LABLE. Paid 125.00 which was a lot more than the 65.00- 75.00 price range back then. Ebay has a few for sale starting at 300.00 up to around 700.00.

[@kevininman2013]

The Yamaha fgx5 is what I have! I love it sounds amazing!

[@le_th_]

*Thank you so much* for this video! I'm just learning and bought a beater guitar, but my condo just flooded from a next door neighbor's leak and it's a total loss, and I've had no guitar for close to 2 months on which to practice. I'm forgetting everything I taught myself. : ( Hopefully I'll have the money to buy the FG JR2 very soon! I miss practicing, and I'm worried my fingers are getting "soft" again. lol

[@justinthyme2666]

Get an fs800. Can probably find one used cheaper than the little jr

[@le_th_]

@@justinthyme2666 I was hoping for something with a little less projection? I don't want to torture neighbors, or passersby, while I'm still in the early stages of learning. lol However, I'd take one if it came along at a reasonable price (I'd be a fool to pass it by). I hear they have beautiful tone.

[@CezannieMelchor]

Last year I was out in my front yard when my son said, “look our next door neighbor threw away a guitar”, I looked and there was a guitar lying on top of a mattress, it was a Yamaha 325, well to make a long story short it’s now my go to guitar, it has great intonation and sounds great, because of that I played every single day, resulting to the improvement in my playing.

[@heinz_fiction]

Bought a 15 year old FS720S (out of production) a few months ago. A superb guitar with a great look and a real good sustain, on the high e string in particular. Solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides and a rosewood fretboard. I don't regret.

[@adnanabdillahghifari720]

Yamaha CPX600 is a good Acoustic electric that is probably my new favorite acoustic guitar, i want one of these

[@robcreel4257]

The best Yamaha deal was my acoustic F-35 I scored for $5 a a garage sale. Gig bag and stand included. I use it all the time. My other Yamaha is the APX500III. That one was $400 plus the hard case. I play that a lot too. Both have great sound.

[@janpowell7050]

Rob, so glad you mentioned the Yamaha APX500! My husband surprised with a trip to a music store and I chose an APX500 III. love it! It always gets comments when I go to jams.

[@OhBuoyancy]

My favorite guitar I’ve owned is a 1980 Yamaha FG-335. My dad got it from a yard sale in the late ‘90s and it seriously looks like someone sat on the back of it. Still sounds great though!

[@coffeeguitar2375]

My first good guitar was a Yamaha and still love it to this day! Yamaha and orangewood both make amazing guitars for not a lot of Money. Highly recommend them (:

[@gabeah]

I found the orange wood to be good as well, but not on the level of fit, finish or sound of my two Yamahas.

[@festushaggen2563]

I've purchased 4 Yamahas and my favorites are the cheapest that most people would completely overlook. A 1973 FG-160 and a C40ii. Had to include both because it's the difference between steel string and nylon string but I love the sound and feel of both. I can pick up either and play for hours. I've bought and sold much more expensive acoustics but these 2 are keepers and prove that the cost of an instrument has nothing to do with the enjoyment.

[@Jackthemostawesomecat]

I have a Yamaha APX-5A and it has beautiful sound. I bought it used for $300.00 at a local music store. I has never gone out of tune. I love it*

[@bumpcityguitar221]

Always loved Yamaha guitars…most underrated guitars out there. Love my red label FG 300, great tone, loud, easy to play.

[@philipdeppen2890]

How are they underrated when the fg series are the number one selling acoustic guitars in sales. Especially the fg800 series

[@epiphonium]

My FG300 has a orange label. What does that mean ?

[@bumpcityguitar221]

@@philipdeppen2890 They’ve been made since 1966 and most people (who haven’t played one) write them off as a beginner/student guitar. I’ve had 70’s era Martins that couldn’t match a Yamaha. I’m glad they’re finally getting recognized, not just for price, but quality as well.

[@philipdeppen2890]

@@bumpcityguitar221 most people don't know they originally did just musical instruments. People don't realize thats what Yamaha truly represents. People see them as quality motorcycles etc and cheap on instruments when that most definitely is not the case. Their ll56 is my dream acoustic. The few I played all sounded absolutely fabulous. Warm full thick sustaining beast of a rosewood back and side acoustic. A true cannon for sure with an absolute stunning rosewood voice

[@philipdeppen2890]

@@epiphonium it's an orange label. They do black labels and leather labels as well.

[@smithfieldrepublic9284]

My Yamaha FG-340T was bought with my first pay packet in 1982. Still play it every day. That’s value for money!

[@robertnewell5057]

Hard to fault your choices as most things Yamaha are superb, although I believe your No 1 compares poorly with the Fender CP60, which comes with a modest solid spruce top, 00 size and 24.75in scale. When I was a young teenager. Yamaha red labels were the coveted budget guitar, so not much changes there after 50 years! Surprised not to see the LL16 in there which at about £800 (so probably $800 as well!) comes with an Engelmann spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. Stands up ver well against my 3 high end Martins at about 1/4 the price. That said, great to see so many budget guitars getting an outing.

[@smorlan]

Hey Tony, Yamaha FG 365 Sii Dreadnaut, which some people claim is really a Martin, has my vote. So responsive, sounds so good, plays so good, an exhausting instrument that I have treasured since I got it in the 80's. It's the one, among all the ones I've owned over the years, that I'll never sell. Phospher Bronze perfection.

[@jed1166]

Have purchased an FG-TA, that I have yet to play… I am stuck overseas due to covid, so is still sitting in Sweetwaters warehouse…. Looking forward to playing it.

[@robynw63]

I own a Yamaha APX600FM...love it! Great to go back in forth with my electric Yamaha Pacifica.

[@mattsmitchger259]

I have an FG 730, the predecessor to the 830, and love it and it's served me well for 8 years. I've always wanted a Martin or Taylor. But I think I'm actually leaning towards a better Yamaha. A good Yamaha is better than the lower end Martins or Taylors.

[@philholzbauer2937]

I have an extensive collection of vintage Yamaha's, from the FG140 through to the FG750S. You are probably right when comparing older seasoned Yamaha's. However, I also own 3 Martin Road Series. They handle better than most of my Yamaha's. What is really interesting is comparing the Road Series with the Nazareth PA versions. I can't tell the difference.

[@mattsmitchger259]

@@philholzbauer2937 Good to know. I just yesterday bought a Seagull S6. Very good, but considering exchanging it for Martin D10e Road series. After buying the case and the pro coverage, it ended up costing the same as the Martin that comes with the case.

[@justinthyme2666]

I gave $125 for an fs800 this past spring. Seemed to be like new condition pandemic guitar. I love that little guitar. Tossed it on top of the luggage in the truck when we went to the beach. Take it outside all the time or just on the couch because it's so comfy. My wife rolled her eyes when I brought it home, but if I had to downsize I may get rid of one of the others first.

[@glennsharp350]

My Yamaha Acoustic is a 1971 dreadnought model FG-180, my oldest acoustic which was a present from my mom and my wife....G Sharp (G#)

[@chasmenear7130]

Yamaha has been creating great guitars (at all price points) for many years. Being a bit older as I am, FG series instruments from my era were 'bread and butter ' acoustics. Many are not made in Japan anymore, but I have every reason to believe that they are still fantastic value.

[@devans873]

Tony about 4 years ago i went in to Sam ash here in Clearwater FL and told the the guy in the acoustic section that i had about $500 to spend and what was the best Guitar he had for that price after looking at about 5 different ones he showed me a Yamaha LL6M and i was blown away, it has a solid top a passive pickup a 1/34 neck and a very good balanced sound. it just fit in to my hands prefect, i have a couple of martins, a couple of tailors and a Gibson and others that i love playing but i just seem to just comeback to my LL6M because it just seems like my favorite go to guitar. my wife said to me if you had to get out of the house in a hurry ( i almost did 3 tears ago because of a hurricane but i wasn't going to leave my Guitars and dog behind) and you could just grab one guitar which one would you grab, that's a tough one but for the sound and playability it could be my LL6M

[@haderhamdan3264]

i bought my first guitar yamaha fg350 back in the 70s.which was the main guitar of a popular israeli musician a the time

[@TommySG1]

I had a nice Yamaha cutaway, when I was lucky enough to get myself a Martin I decided to gift the Yamaha to my friends daughter so she can learn how to play on it as well. I believe it was an FGX800C which usually costs somewhere inbetween 3 and 400 dollars. It was a real nice instrument to learn on for sure 😊

[@TommySG1]

PS - I’m going to have to mess the next 90 party again due to work sadly. I guess I’ll hit the following one once I’m finally retired December 1st. Here though 😊

[@josephgraham1075]

Very kind of you. I had a nice acoustic Yamaha. That a tourist on Maui wouldn't take no to my selling it to them on Christmas eve. I believe it was 2016. I went back to visit my family on Christmas in 2020 and my mom found a brand new FG-4035 at a consignment store in Ohio. Right before I flew back to Maui, Hi. It been thought a lot, but I still have it and it hold tune and sounds great btw. If the one plays and sounds like mine. That's a great guitar to learn on and hopefully keeps playing it... Blessings,❤ and Aloha from Maui, Hi.

[@TommySG1]

@@josephgraham1075 , what a great story! I hope she keeps playing it too and hello from New York 😊

[@josephgraham1075]

@@TommySG1 Mahalo brotha as they speak here on da islands. Both stories go hand and hand, but I really hope she is enjoying the kindness of you because I found over the years as a tattoo artist that people don't appreciate things that are given to them as if they had to pay for it. Sad as that sounds. It very true in my line of work. I not saying the same with a gift, but the time I've put into a nice tattoo. They don't take care of it and it don't heal well. Witch make me look bad at my job. Maybe you should give her a few listen as well to follow up. Plus you see, if she have been trying to learn how to play. That way it a gift that keeps giving and giving as others start to enjoy her playing. You two can play a few songs and your daughter and everyone around can sing along with you two playing. Blessings,❤ and Aloha Tom

[@TommySG1]

@@josephgraham1075 , yes I have and will do again 🤙 If I ever head to Maui again maybe I’ll drop in for another tattoo too, lord knows I already have plenty lol! Take care and be well.

[@throughthefog-go]

Nice video, I bought an NTX700 for myself for birthday 😁 very very happy with it, and sounds awesome when through amp with a little reverb 🤩🤩🎸

[@LLewis-vu9qf]

I bought my instrument a whopping four months ago. It's a Yamaha CG122MCH full sized classical. Bought it from a local music store on recommendation of the clerk for $250. It has a warm sound that I really like. I did have the strings changed about a week ago which is giving it a brighter sound. I'm very satisfied with it considering I knew nothing about guitars at the time of purchase. Being a classical the neck is really too wide for me. Eventually I want to find a nice, full sized classical with a narrower neck. There must be one somewhere. 😊

[@davedisch2032]

I had at one time (circa 2010-2013) a Yamaha FG820 until I learned (and believed) I would never play again following a near fatal accident. But: Before my accident, I loved playing it.....easy play, nice sound.

[@nancyshumway2251]

Hi from Germantown,MD This week I have been giving myself 10 minutes a day. The win is I went on to playing my guitar. It was not working so I added TAC. My first Lesson I am working on is the 5 blues lessons. Maybe slow down a little. I guess I am the only person well I keep rewinding parts. The thing is I am playing my guitar for more than 10 minutes, which I practice from 4:30pm (EST) to almost 9:30 I stop playing and pick up my space. I need all the encouragement that you can share

[@escapemechanic]

I have many, but one of mine is a great one.. CJ-818SB. A beast.. I put a LR Baggs M80 in it.. Great acoustic and plugged in!

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Thank you-my (our) Yamaha JR1 survived being drop-tossed from a 3rd story balcony to the pavement below. Survived with one major chunk breaking off the body next to and below the neck (a hole where the sound could touch my hand if I was playing on the 12th fret). After attempting to luthier it myself; this JR, while it plays, it’s no longer quite to pretty (I failed to maintain the curve as the broken off chunk dried).

[@roberthodges9432]

I know you stayed in the "inexpensive" universe. I own, and believe to my soul, the L series to be the best Yammy value - unbelievable: engelmann over rosewood, all solid, hand-built, hard case, under-saddle pickup - I bought for under $600!!!. Some of their higher end models may be considered superior instruments, but none IMHO match the value.

[@kristiangurholt59]

Yeah man, my LL16 is incredible. I want to try out the M though. Wich model do you have?

[@TSC369]

I agree with you but want to point out that not all Yamaha L series guitars are all solid. For example, Yamaha LS6/LL6 have solid tops but laminated backs. Cheers!

[@dionst.michael1482]

@@TSC369 I'm really interested in the Ll36 model. Sounds so nice but $3800 in Canadians funds plus 15% Provincial sales tax you're probably looking at 4500 large for that particular bad boy! Lol

[@dionst.michael1482]

@@kristiangurholt59 Never noticed an M model. I'll have to pay closer attention. Tat for mahogany maybe? Now I'm curious. Lol

[@dionst.michael1482]

Definitely the budget friendly line up.Lol

[@JonDSpeer]

Hi, Tony. I so enjoy the Acoustic Tuesday show. And I really enjoy when you feature various guitars--many of which I'm excited to research further and to consider adding to my own guitarsenal. However, when I do, I often find a bit of disappointment. Why? I'm a left-handed player and all too often discover there are limited options for the lefty player. Do you have any recommendations?

[@woodwindrain5020]

I have. a Yamaha Ls_36 rosewood and it is one of my favorite acoustic guitars. It's as good as any Taylor or Martins in the $3000-$4000 price range. It's also very well outfitted with gold tuners and abalone inlays around the body and soundports. The top is torrified Sitka and it' has very nice bass and highs as well. But what's outstanding is the resonance coming out of this instrument. It definitely matches my Hd-28 & 812 ce among others I have, including Larrivees, Takamines, or Maestros. Plz do a review of the higher end LS series, Ls-26, Ls-36 or the Ls56. It's a gem!

[@imonacan]

For anyone interested in the flamenco style.. it is hard to go wrong with a Yamaha CG172FS for the price ($380), as an entry level instrument. Mine, has brought me countless hours of playing joy. Yamaha does use a plastic (urea) saddle and nut. Easy to change out to bone though.. and did improve the tone a bit, on just changing the saddle to bone.

[@TheDancingKid]

I have two Yamaha TransAcoustics.. Call me nuts, but I've played nothing else for months. They're really neat.

[@colakeith1]

I would also like to say Pink Anderson from my home town of Spartanburg, SC was such a GREAT bluesman. Pink Jr has carried on the legacy. As for Piedmont blues unrivaled as well as Drink Small from the Columbia, SC area. he is one of the treasures that may be soon gone . In his late 80's , blind and still playing, the "Blues Doctor " is always on call. Please check him out!

[@jeremyjamesmusic]

Tony! How can you not list an LL?? Lol. I have an LLX6 and an LLX6-DN and I totally love them. They blow my Martin, Taylor, and Takamine’s out of the water! Wow! Great list, thanks Tony!

[@msenecal]

I have a Yamaha classical with the cedar top. Sounds great and I can plug it in.

[@Memphistiger02]

I picked up a CJ838s from a man from my church who passed away. It sounds pretty good.

[@PC85X]

couldn't come at a better time. Literally looking at either an Ibanez or Yamaha for the new acoustic.

[@KendalCBlack]

I have played lots of guitars, and several other types of musical instruments. The Yamaha Junior is the one that always puts a smile on my face. If they would put out a Red Label version, I would find the money somewhere to buy it.

[@maht81]

I love my FG-336sb its an oldy but a goody. I paid 40$ for it from a neighbour and its mint from 1980. Good fire camping beast!!!