Yamaha FG700S vs FG800 Comparison

Chris McKee compares the new 2016 Yamaha FG800 Series vs the existing Yamaha FG700S, the most popular guitar in the world.
The main difference is the bracing!
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[@HeyMySock]

I love my FG700s. I'm a total beginner, it's been in my attic for a while. I took it out to do some pandemic learning. I hope to keep it up!

[@bhobg]

I am sort of the same. Could not have stayed sane without my Tak during this pandemic

[@greg4673]

I own a custom guitar shop so I see lots of Yamaha fg700 go through our shop for professional setups and or repairs and I'm honestly of the opinion but this is a very solid very good mid-level guitar it sounds as good as some of the less expensive Martin guitars certainly so good guitar pretty solid holds together has a pretty good tone certainly not a high end guitar but that's not what you're paying for

[@jakesnake66]

I have an old fg-200 from 1974. never had a case, been thrown in the back of every car, truck, van, 4 wheeler.....to deer camp...stayed in super hot, super cold, got wet...to this day it sounds absolutely fantastic. Yes, over the years in the southern US its neck has bent a little, the action is high with normal acoustic strings, the bridge area has raised a bit....but it's still making music almost 50 years later!

[@AlamoMusic]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@rodsimmons9337]

30 years ago I bought a Yamaha FG450SA. I had 2 lessons.. and put the guitar in a wardrobe. 2 years ago my sister clearing out my parents house discovered it... and I have started learning to play. The guitar sounds great and I love playing. Oh, how I wish I had learned when I was younger!

[@paulkline3011]

My dad has an FG200 that he bought in 1972. Played it the other day. I think the last time new strings were put on it was 1992. Its been sitting in it's case in the basement. It still sounds phenomenal.

[@guyb7005]

proximity of the mic, then increasing volume on weaker signal of the 700 doesn't seem like a legit test.

[@blueser100]

This was my thought as well. Closer mic placement will boost bass.

[@colinaguiar5446]

I just came back from a guitar store where the guy was such an egotistical know-it-all. He didn’t explain even a quarter of what you just did. In fact you’re the only sales person to ever be so comprehensive and deliver pure explanations behind tone. I wish more music sales people would take their cues from this video.

[@stanleybroniszewsky8538]

I've owned an FG700S for nearly ten years. I bought it from a professional session musician along with a crazy multi compartment semi hardshell gig bag for $150.00. I bought a Sigma and a Guild D240e as time went on. As much as I love my Guild because I can plug it into one of my amps (I use Laneys), and Sigma used to be part of Martin, I always find myself using my Yamaha the most. It connects with me unlike the Sigma and the Guild. I love all three, but my FG700S is my all-time favorite.

[@randysheckler763]

My FG700S that my parents bought me when I was like 12 is still one of my favorite guitars I've ever played. For a stage guitar I went through a couple used guitars that I didn't care for...and finally bought a new FG830 and had a pickup installed into it. I used to always think I wanted a Martin but I played a D-28 in a music store once and I felt it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. If I ever do spring for an expensive guitar I'll definitely look toward Yamaha's higher end models. I've never played a Yamaha I didn't like.

[@jamesmacdon9351]

I just got an FG700S via trade. I put a bone saddle and ebony pins in it, set it up how I prefer and after putting some hard hours on it, it opened up extremely well. I also own an FGX3 Red Label, LL16 and a FS720S. The previous owner I suspect hardly played it as it was mint and not a scratch or any fret wear at all. I agree with you about these guitars, for the price point one cannot go wrong. If a person upgraded the tuners, put a K and K mini in it...fully giggable. Also even with the 1 11/16 nut it somehow feels like a 1 3/4 nut which is rare for me as I usually can always tell the difference right away. Neck girth is very good and feels substantial compared to many other entry level guitars. Very good review and I subscribed to your channel. James from Borden, Ontario, Canada.

[@davidfield8122]

It would be more helpful to see the FG730 vs FG830 since they both have the rosewood back/sides, thereby reducing the variables to the scalloped bracing. Most importantly, keep the camera and microphone stationary!

[@cinnamonnoul7564]

That's what I thought as well. :)

[@MintStiles]

They are both plywood reflexive sound with a thin veneer. I don't think that's a factor, at least not significant enough.

[@Guncho06]

@@MintStiles As someone how has directly compared the 800, 820 and 830 it absolutely makes a difference. The 820 has more bass than the 800 and the 830 has more than the 820.

[@MintStiles]

@@Guncho06 I think you are reading what you want to read. This is a comparison between the 7xx and 8xx, which is related to the scalloped nature of the top bracing effecting the tone, and my comment is regarding the back being not a significant contributor to tone compares to top differences all things equal. But to comment on your observations... x00, x20, x30 will all be made by different people over different production time and location. I think the x30 and x50 are better made probabalt by more senior luthiers, but that doesn't change the fact that it's the top and build quality that is the primary reason for perceived tone. Three is also not exactly a good sample size as there is literally 1/6 chances to come to your conclusion. The back (and sides to even less of a degree) materials mostly reflect the sound. While it does impart "tone," the effects are just blown absolutely out of proportion. Just like an electric guitar, the pickups are the primary reason for the tone.

[@Guncho06]

@@MintStiles No I'm replying to what you literally wrote. You said the back and sides don't make much difference and I'm telling you they do. Have you directly compared them cause I have. As for where they are made and by whom where are you getting that from? I have never read that anywhere.

[@seanhallahan14]

Chris McKee totally rocks. He's a gift to us. Thank you, Chris!

[@AlamoMusic]

Too kind!

[@doughuras5407]

I bought a FG820 several months ago. Fantastic sound and playability. Always in tune. One of the best purchases I've made. My adult son plays much better than me and has a Taylor. He was very impressed with my 820.

[@robinsteinweg5767]

So helpful, Chris, thank you! I've never heard anyone explain the bracing and its effects as clearly. Equally clear is the difference in tone and sustain.

[@TimTheTuner]

Thanks for the demo, Chris. I have and play (as a beginner) an FG700S, though I have played and tuned pianos for decades. It sounds to me that that particular 700 seems a bit thin in the mid range with emphasis on the low and high ends. The 800 definitely projects more in the mid range and sounds more balanced.

[@oliox8685]

I love my FG830 and I often pick it over my Martin. Do not pass on the 700 series if you get a great deal on it though. Outstanding guitars for the money with their own tonal qualities.

[@oliox8685]

Before the Martin brigade crucifixes me when I pick the Yam over the Martin it is for its distinct tone. I am not saying a Yamaha FG is better than my Martin all solid in any way but it is a guitar you can proudly add to your collection.

[@MintStiles]

I use my 730 over my Martin all the time. I honestly can't even say that the Martin is better, just... Different.

[@CommViewer]

I think these 800 series guitars will become just as prized as the vintage red label Yamahas from Nippon Gakki that were all laminate.

[@stanleybroniszewsky8538]

I have a FG700S, a Sigma, and a Guild D240e. By far my favorite is the FG. I want to add another acoustic to my collection. I was initially thinking about getting the Guild D140. However, the FG850 seems a better way. I always wanted a total mahogany guitar. I know Ibanez has a mahogany, but I highly doubt it would sound even half as decent as the Yamaha. But if it was a FG850 vs the Guild D20, that's a tough decision. All mahogany and American made. The $1600.00 price isn't a bad deal either, even though the Yamaha is under $500.00 which is a real bargain. I'd love to see the Yamaha FG850 in a battle against the Guild D20.

[@Wsiol]

I'm really intrigued by the clock in the background. It's midnight - let's play C chords! :)

[@diggerson88]

best video i've seen while looking at fg800 reviews. concise, intelligent and not too long. ty Alamo

[@paul_hd1875]

The FG700S should be in everyone's home... not a better lean against a wall... throw in the trunk... take on the plane... practice guitar out there.

[@thorsteinheinz4719]

there is something amazing in YAMAHA the cocktail of sound specially when i strum i can feel each string blended with the wood its feels so GOOD🥰😊

[@Randy-sb2eb]

The FG700 was one of my first guitars, and still to this day one of my favorites. If it had electronics for performing, I probably would have never acquired another.

[@mesri3]

Hello Mr.McKee ... I loved your video. I am thinking of buying an acoustic Guitar and have been looking at some solid tops and laminated tops. I live in Mumbai, India close to the sea and there's a lot of humidity here. Would it be better to buy a lam top as opposed to a solid top? Or all i have to do to care for a solid top is keep it in a good nylon-with-foam-padding case and drop in some silica gel packs to keep the humidity at bay?

[@LooseNewf]

Beautiful melody starts around 9:30 - never heard it before - if Chris wrote it, I hope he put it out there to share.

[@tahaceen]

The sound difference is significant on both guitars... I just want to thank you for making great videos you explain things very neatly and comprehensively without wasting time which most on youtube are not able to balance, so great work you help me a great deal. Many thanks and keep up the good work. P.S can you tell me what song is it that you played for the demo?

[@j.b.8767]

Thank you, brother, for the great review! The music you played at the end of the video, that was beautiful, bro! Very cool! Just bought the FG830. I sold my FG730 5 years ago, after owning it for 6 or 7 years and not playing it enough as I should have, but I intend to get more serious about the guitar this time, as I was when I played in a university symphony many years ago...when I practiced at least 3 hours a day, sometimes more.... God bless, brother! Thanks, again! You've inspired me to play in earnest, as I once did!

[@josejcastaneda5826]

I actually bought both of these at about the same time. I bought the FG 800 and one used FJX 730 sc. The FJX 730 is getting hard to get. They are not making the FJX 830 any more. The FJ model is a medium jumbo vs the dreadnought. I have played them both at the house and I will keep one. I have decided to keep the FJX 730 SC. Even though the FG 800 does vibrate a little more that is bad for me. Because I do a lot of medium strumming. The FG 800 gets a little muddy with the strumming. The FJX 730 sounded much better. They both sound really good playing notes. But, the FJX has better base. It sounds deeper. So, if you will be having a lighter hand you would be perfectly ok. With the FG 800. The construction does feel heavier on the 700 series. More vibration and resonation is not always better. Don't be confused with the medium jumbo size. I play it resting on my left leg. It fells better than the dreadnought; because the waist is narrower. I put the FJX on the dreadnought solid case and it is actually smaller then the dreadnought. There were spaces by the upper bout, lower bout and by the waist. If you read the reviews they all say that the medium jumbo is bigger then the dreadnought. I think it might be like the grand symphony body. It is bigger than the Martin 000s, the OMs, the grand orchestra. But, a little bit smaller than a dread. So, if you plan to do some medium strumming get the 700 series. It is a little heavier built and the resonance won't start to give you a muddy sound.

[@listairgin]

Lovely playing at the end, thank you for this demo! 🌠🌅🌌🕊👍🏻

[@andrewwalsh531]

Hey thanks for the comparison, good job! I could not agree more about how one can find so much value nowadays in these lower priced guitars by Yamaha. I bought the FS-730S last year (has rosewood back & sides) & am very happy w/ it. I am a fingerpicker (not much of a strummer) & It sounds great. I don't know whether or not to upgrade to the newer model to get the benefits of scalloped bracing. I'm torn. I listened to your demo, but thru laptop speakers it's really hard to tell the difference. Do you have any advice you'd care to offer me? :)

[@DiegoHernandez-bq1ce]

the brand yamaha is the one of the best brands of guitars ever to learn how to play in the future

[@MintStiles]

My suggestion is you all look for FG or FS 7xx still made in Kaohsiung in ROC. The 7000s made in Hangzhou PRC are a bit faster responding but much less complex in overtones. Kind of like a flamenco vs classical. I suspect it's the construction and the laminate quality. I know some are made in Indonesia now. But my experience is the Kaohsiung FGs are the superior instruments. That's my feeling at least.

[@arthurogle7581]

IMO the only Achilles Heel these 2 Yamahas (I've owned both) is, they dont sound that great using a good capo. OK with open "Cowboy Chords" but at the 4th fret ((B Major) not so much!!. I'e been arround the guitar "block" for 72 years.And have paid the dues.

[@AlamoMusic]

Fair enough!

[@itsthatsimple7237]

Is there a anything done to correct the capo issue? I just picked up an fg800 last week as a new player so there's a lot of info out there and would like to be ahead of the capo issue if possible. Thanks in advance.

[@daviddouglas7950]

Another great review! Thanks Chris! Beautiful playing, a pleasure to listen to. Dave in the Adirondacks

[@AlamoMusic]

We have a lot more on the way so stay tuned! Thanks for the kind words!

[@19musico]

could you tell which one is better FG800 or fg335

[@KD-cj3ji]

OK... Listened to this twice and here's is my 2 bobs worth... Firstly I think comparing a solid 700 to an 830 is not a fair or at least equivalent comparison (the rosewood on the 830 plays its part) Secondly, as others noted, the mic positioning on some of the tests was different. With those objections out of the way, I think the 830 beat out the 700S... just. The 830 seemed smooth and mellow yet full and loud (granted, may not be everyone's cup of tea). The 700s had its moments but for my taste it was like a smooth, balanced and blended merlot wine (the 830) against a refined but tight Shiraz (the 700s). Finally, that melody at 10:20 is beautiful and reminds me so much of "you know that was the last thing on my mind" by Dylan/Baez. Thanks for a very engaging comparison.

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Those are nice. Are all of the fg's the same spacing for tuning machines because I can't find a replacement for my 95 fg401

[@zokna]

What is exactly the difference between the A and the F YAMAHA series? Concretely (without electronics in mind) the AC1R vs FSX830C. Or for that matter, between the FS830 and LS 6 A.R.E.? If I am not mistaken, the 830 has scalloped bracing while the LS6 does not?

[@DiegoHernandez-bq1ce]

the style the sound and also the brand is very perfect

[@yoelguitar]

hi greetings from venezuela friends i would like to know what is the difference between the yamaha fg700 and the fs700 .. i would like to know if the fs700 is as good as the fg700 .. ??

[@That.Guy.]

Honestly I though the 700 sounded better in the video. It seemed brighter.

[@MrGuyleFragueur]

Great vid! What's the name of the song u play in the demo at the end of the video ? Thanks!

[@AlamoMusic]

No title, just a nice melody I first heard from Andy Powers from Taylor Guitars. - Chris

[@MrGuyleFragueur]

+Alamo Music Center Tank you :)

[@gilpi552]

Seems the settings are not the same for the guitars, hard to compare.

[@richardsyoutubechannel995]

Well said mate it's a load of shit. Because the fg800 is more focused on than the fg700 it's obvious they think the fg800 is better. Not really a comparison at all

[@D.I.Y]

What size and material of the original frets? I need to buy replacement for mine.

[@bronzesnake7004]

I know this is 7 years old, but I was hoping you could get hold of a Yamaha FG 365 S and do a demo with that seriously under rated awesome guitar! I know how wicked they are because when I was 12 I bought a $25 acoustic with money I earned helping my mom sell vintage items at flea markets all summer and all winter, every Saturday and Sunday what else do 12 year old boys want to do??? OF COURSE it sucked, but that was 1974 and if I could turn back time and spend just a minute with my mom I would trade my left nut! What?? Have you seen what they can do with plastic nuts for dogs?? ") She paid me $25 a day which was seriously generous in 1974 and I mostly bought vintage WWI & WWII stuff such as a WWI officers sword which had battle damage on the blade, also bought a WWII helmet and a pineapple grenade, gutted of course, I loved things like that. One Saturday I spotted this acoustic in the back of the guy who sold me all those cool vintage items for dirt cheap. Mom was a veteran flea market shark and she taught me to scout around early in the morning as people were just unloading their items because the very best items were there to be had before anyone was permitted in!! I bought the guitar, and of course my folks rolled their eyes thinking it was a $25 wall hanger, but I loved Elvis and the frigging Beatles and I wanted to be a huge rock star and get all the hot chicks! Dad told me if I stuck with it for a year he'd buy me any guitar I wanted, thinking I'd lose interest in a few days! A year later, after blisters turned bloody fingers which turned rock hard, I put down the cheese grater and Dad bought me a Yamaha FG 365 S with a hard shell flight case!! At 15, I STUPIDLY traded that sweet axe for an electric guitar that was so awesome I can't even tell you what the hell it was or what ever became of it!! Now, at 61 I have a Yamaha FG 365 in rare black, and whoever built that specific guitar was having the very best couple of months, or however long it took to build because that is the very best FG 365 I've ever played and I've played a bunch! I've had lots of acoustics and electrics and traded or sold them all except for the Yamaha FG 365 and my Epiphone Excellente. I had to sell my Casino and my Seagull Maritime to buy the Excellente which cost $2,000 CDN tax included without a damn case EPIPHONE!!!! I swore to myselfish I would NEVER sell or trade those two guitars, and it turns out, I'm a filthy liar! Anyway, I'm hunting for another Yamaha FG 365 S and they're damned hard to find, and the few I have seen aren't in great shape and are all close to or over $1.,000!!! It was a blatant copy of the Martin D45 if I recall correctly. It was such an awesome great sounding and playing lady that absolutely refused to go out of tune!! And at 15, the official year when Canadian young men are most retarded, I decided to go extra retarded!! That swine in Toronto's famous "The Trading Post" saw me coming ten miles away!! They must still be talking about... "remember the time that extra retarded idiot kid traded that awesome FG 365 S and case for a stick with yoyo strings on it! BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAAA...hey Cletus pass yer uncle brother daddy a beer...oh and fetch me my pissing pot!" Wah Wah Wah Wahhhhhhh...BUMPADUMP TSHHHHHH! Jack ~'()'~

[@janjanoca]

I don’t hear much difference. It depends now in your budget, maybe I’ll go in a 700 series

[@RICECRISPISENJOYR14]

Does anyone know what are the difference of the FG700 to FG650ms?

[@DiegoHernandez-bq1ce]

which is better the fg800 or fg700 in this performance

[@Burhan5551]

I am a beginner, Can you suggest what should I buy? Yamaha FG800 or FG830? Whats the difference?

[@socialreport2836]

FG830 - Top wood: Solid Spruce, Back & sides: Rosewood, FG800 - Top wood: Solid Spruce, Back & sides: Nato/okume The midrange in rosewood is less prominent than in nato/okume, vice versa with bass (search videos mahagony vs rosewood, as nato/okume is similar to mahagony but cheaper). FG830 is much more expensive. Decide, if you haven't bought a guitar.

[@glendelljuego3414]

Its just sad that there are no Fg series of Yamaha here in the Philippines... How come..... Sick and tired of F310 .. Fx310 blah blah

[@Zylaqueza]

glen juego hello sir, ano ba magandang gitara ngayon meron sa pinas, bibili kasi ako sa auction parang japan surplus sa may valenzuela.

[@buggzo]

D&D guitars are in P.I. and might be a way better deal

[@bhobg]

Meron na sa Lazada

[@discipleinlight]

Its close but the 800 sounds great! How much are they going for?

[@stevevaughn2040]

+Michael Gibson Same price as the 700

[@claydohlite29]

Hi, i just bought fg800 yesterday and i noticed small bulge on the top nearvthe bridge. Is it normal?

[@AlamoMusic]

A slight bulge is normal due to string tension. It can be exaggerated due to excessive humidity which is not desirable but some bulge is typical.

[@faithgirl1975]

I played my friends Yamaha FG, and it sounded much mellower than his...I don't think with the proximity the mic or was a fair test.

[@faithgirl1975]

I mean I don't think it was a fair test

[@francisvincentvillaruel567]

sir what is expensive the yamaha fg800 or the fg700s?

[@judyking8328]

I want to be able to play like that. loved it.

[@simonwang4389]

so what's best?

[@DiegoHernandez-bq1ce]

both guitars sound good with the same music and sound

[@Blavy]

Hi :') what should i but this one the Yamaha FG700S or the Yamaha F310P TBS ? thanks

[@HRG1402]

Kenway what did u buy? which one's better? m also confused between yamaha f310/fs100c & fender cd60s...also what u got to say abt options in ibanez, epiphone etc. if u can

[@RobertoCichetti]

fg 700 dont buy the f 310 its not the same

[@gimpyjwilliams]

why didn't you compare the 730 to the 830 they re both the rosewood version, doing the mahogany to rosewood comparison is pretty pointless

[@MintStiles]

Both will have similar core, the appearance is a very thin veneer. Unless the core is different, its rather irrelevant what they look like.

[@RobertoCichetti]

pointless would be two guitars with the same back n sides

[@juantaverysaragih1027]

Alamo music center, which one you think better

[@Imafriggingoddess]

What song is it you're playing at 9:45? Absolutely beautiful.

[@AlamoMusic]

Gatsu it is a little ditty I picked up from Andy Powers at Taylor Guitars. -Chris

[@maxpoplove8569]

Is it worth it to buy the fg 800 instead of the fg 700s

[@Sam10-re9hv]

Max Poplove fg700s has been discontinued, where do you even see it! and yea fg800 is better buy, but I prefer fg830 for that deeper more bass sound.

[@olitonottero7620]

very good explanation - thanks !

[@rakasuantana868]

Does anyone know the title of this song 0:17 ?? Iwant to learning chord this

[@bacoraforever]

Hello may i know the body size of the FG800?

[@Carmador]

I'm good, thanks for asking!

[@theM.E.G.7]

So besides the scalloped bracing on the fg800, which would you prefer. I'm a first time guitar player. Should I purchase the 800 since the 700s might get discontinued? Anyone could answer

[@AlamoMusic]

I much prefer the 800 series, hands down! - Chris McKee

[@theM.E.G.7]

+Alamo Music Center thank you so much!

[@frankfeatherton5316]

+Alamo music center Please helpme, yamaha fg730 or yamaha fg800 ? what is best

[@AlamoMusic]

+Francisco Gonzalez the fg800 is the superior guitar. We have them in stock and ship all over. Where are you located Fransisco?

[@frankfeatherton5316]

Sir, I'm sorry but I live in mexico, ships to mexico?

[@mielv4491]

definitely getting myself one of these yamahaw's

[@Davis55229]

Yamaha FG700S or Fender CD140S, which one sounds and have better quality?

[@tomi210210210]

In my experience, the Fender is a bit better, but can't go wrong with either.

[@DougHinVA]

an acoustic from Yamaha will be easier to sell as used.... Fender is known and bought used as electric guitars

[@digvijaychakraborty2386]

I am a beginner and i liked yamaha FG800 , but my fingers are short .. will it be good for me ?

[@smoothshot7596]

Yamaha FS800 or FS7000S- they're the exact same as their FG counterparts but are smaller

[@shyganlegend3040]

Short fingers are just lame excuse . Practice Practice Practice

[@rathoregeet]

which guitar to buy in yamaha fg800series . please tell me sir...

[@chiranthan81]

FS800 is for finger playing.. thinner and produces mellower sound, FG800 is good.. has a more concentrated bass sound.. FG830 is (I think) got a rosewood back and sides apart from the solid top (More expensive)

[@ChristianInHollywood]

That FG830 has a rosewood body, what kind of body does the FG700S have?

[@AlamoMusic]

It is laminate Nato.

[@Guncho06]

Not really a fair comparison.

[@MintStiles]

They both have laminate bodies. Unless they are using different plywood...

[@odeanlawrence196]

Hi, I loved your performance! It was very soothing. I felt relaxed and sleepy in a good way! lol I preferred the sound of the fg800. I've only just started learning to play and I'm taking lessons from a very good KZbin teacher. I promised I would reward myself with an FG800 Guitar once I had learned to play 10 songs fluently, but promises can be broken! Sadly, I lost my job, so now I can't afford to buy it any time soon! I'm so upset! 😢😭Maybe one day.

[@DiegoHernandez-bq1ce]

the 800 and the 830 is very popular

[@ckrochmal]

This guy is an excellent speaker, without strings.

[@johnmcclinton9124]

Good review. Honest straighr up.

[@copyandoriginal]

What's about ibanez aw54opn guitar?

[@LewieLeway]

Nice review but sticking an ad in where you have just changed from the 800 to the 700? Not a good idea.

[@arthurogle7581]

Chris you are making me crazy. On the demo it's the DG700 vs the DG830 but the txt underneath the screen plainly states DG800 not DG830!!!! What gives?

[@andrewreilly1793]

To the human ear there is no discernable difference. You would need a precision instrument to detect any difference. Both still superb guitars.

[@dgale1023]

what does the S stand for ? in the 700

[@Randy-2468]

dave solid.

[@VIDS2013]

Solid top.

[@patrickevelyn8028]

Should have compared fg 700 with fg 800, not 830

[@bobdonovan4505]

such a pretty chord progression

[@alamo11]

thanks again. just wondered how the 830 compares with an LL16?

[@chiranthan81]

The action on this guitar is pretty high.. as a beginner it hurts more to play on this then some of the older ones.. is this just me? or have others felt this

[@suthobay]

just an idea: replace stock saddle (if it's plastic) with bone, and sand it down a little

[@bhobg]

No difference for me. Fg700 on reverb sounds like a steal

[@PhillipHolt-f9r]

Amazing guitar player

[@simplelangperorock]

Wow fg830... I can tell the "more sustain and lows." I am getting the best overall guitar in the world Fg830

[@billsenner6152]

I have an fs800 and an fg830 , both have very high string hight would. Like better setup from factory

[@cugir321]

You did not keep the guitars in the same place next to the mic.....the 700 sounds louder then the 800

[@makaloko2713]

Is 700s is soooo tinny or is there a problem with me

[@trike312]

what is name of song at 10:47? I like it very much.

[@AlamoMusic]

Kie ICT I don't know that it has a name. I picked it up from Andy Powers from Taylor Guitars.

[@alextilson9741]

Derude Sandstorm

[@krisreynaldi12]

i like the music at 02:40, what the music?

[@erikk.2227]

To my ears, the 800 series sounds brighter while the 700 series sounds more balanced.

[@eyejab]

what does the m stand for fg800m?

[@kimseniorb]

matte finish probably

[@rakasuantana868]

What the name song 0:06?? I

[@dgale1023]

Is the 800 really that much better or is he playin it better?

[@AlamoMusic]

It is that much better. The S stands for solid top.

[@eduardomasonfuentes3274]

I like both, but the concert shape is easier to play...

[@jslee8737]

8:45 / 9:14

[@didididuh]

I always wanted a what not.

[@alamo11]

nice guitar. and i should know

[@DiegoHernandez-bq1ce]

yamaha is the best brandy of a guitar

[@ВикторМамченко-и7ц]

601-й лайк мой! Спасибо за обзор.

[@ubertwerpify]

800 for the win

[@DiegoHernandez-bq1ce]

and also the fg380 guitar

[@richardsyoutubechannel995]

Completey unfair test