With the FS 800 NT, Yamaha offers a compact concert body that is ideal for smaller people. A solid spruce top is enthroned on a body of Nato and Okume, delivering clear bass, striking and nuanced mid-range and brilliant treble. The conventional bracing has been reworked and tapered at essential points. This so-called "Scalloped Bracing", in cooperation with a wafer-thin finish, provides a more intensive sound with improved resonance and radiance. The compact body is ideal for fingerstyle and light strumming. In addition, the chrome-plated die-cast tuners keep the tuning clean, while a compensated bridge inlay of urea ensures clean intonation and a flat string position. The Yamaha FS 800 NT: Compact Concert-Body. Ideal ergonomics for smaller people. Solid spruce top on a body of Nato and Okume for a radiant sound with striking mids. Scalloped bracing and a wafer-thin finish for a more intense sound with improved resonance. Ideal for fingerstyle and light strumming. Chrome-plated die-cast tuners for precise tuning. Compensated bridge insert made of urea for clean intonation.
With the FS 800 NT, Yamaha offers a compact concert body that is ideal for smaller people. A solid spruce top is enthroned on a body of Nato and Okume, delivering clear bass, striking and nuanced mid-range and brilliant treble. The conventional bracing has been reworked and tapered at essential points. This so-called "Scalloped Bracing", in cooperation with a wafer-thin finish, provides a more intensive sound with improved resonance and radiance. The compact body is ideal for fingerstyle and light strumming. In addition, the chrome-plated die-cast tuners keep the tuning clean, while a compensated bridge inlay of urea ensures clean intonation and a flat string position. The Yamaha FS 800 NT: Compact Concert-Body. Ideal ergonomics for smaller people. Solid spruce top on a body of Nato and Okume for a radiant sound with striking mids. Scalloped bracing and a wafer-thin finish for a more intense sound with improved resonance. Ideal for fingerstyle and light strumming. Chrome-plated die-cast tuners for precise tuning. Compensated bridge insert made of urea for clean intonation.
With the FS 800 NT, Yamaha offers a compact concert body that is ideal for smaller people. A solid spruce top is enthroned on a body of Nato and Okume, delivering clear bass, striking and nuanced mid-range and brilliant treble. The conventional bracing has been reworked and tapered at essential points. This so-called "Scalloped Bracing", in cooperation with a wafer-thin finish, provides a more intensive sound with improved resonance and radiance. The compact body is ideal for fingerstyle and light strumming. In addition, the chrome-plated die-cast tuners keep the tuning clean, while a compensated bridge inlay of urea ensures clean intonation and a flat string position. The Yamaha FS 800 NT: Compact Concert-Body. Ideal ergonomics for smaller people. Solid spruce top on a body of Nato and Okume for a radiant sound with striking mids. Scalloped bracing and a wafer-thin finish for a more intense sound with improved resonance. Ideal for fingerstyle and light strumming. Chrome-plated die-cast tuners for precise tuning. Compensated bridge insert made of urea for clean intonation.
With the FS 800 NT, Yamaha offers a compact concert body that is ideal for smaller people. A solid spruce top is enthroned on a body of Nato and Okume, delivering clear bass, striking and nuanced mid-range and brilliant treble. The conventional bracing has been reworked and tapered at essential points. This so-called "Scalloped Bracing", in cooperation with a wafer-thin finish, provides a more intensive sound with improved resonance and radiance. The compact body is ideal for fingerstyle and light strumming. In addition, the chrome-plated die-cast tuners keep the tuning clean, while a compensated bridge inlay of urea ensures clean intonation and a flat string position. The Yamaha FS 800 NT: Compact Concert-Body. Ideal ergonomics for smaller people. Solid spruce top on a body of Nato and Okume for a radiant sound with striking mids. Scalloped bracing and a wafer-thin finish for a more intense sound with improved resonance. Ideal for fingerstyle and light strumming. Chrome-plated die-cast tuners for precise tuning. Compensated bridge insert made of urea for clean intonation.
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I grew up in my family music store and never imagined myself ordering a guitar online. Honestly, I fully expected I'd have to set it up to even make it playable. To my surprise, this guitar was perfect right out of the box. Great intonation, a balanced tone, and very low action. I would recommend the FS800 to any player looking for a great folk guitar at an affordable price.
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I am a fingerstyle player who has played for going on 40 years. I have owned many acoustics over the years, some good and some not so good. The quality of the FS800 is unmatched especially considering its price point. I have played guitars which were quadruple in price that cannot hold their own to this concert sized folk acoustic. Very balanced tone both upper level and lower level frequencies. Very easy to play, although right out of the box, the action was a little high and had to have the nut shaved down slightly. I would easily match this guitar, despite it being a laminate verses a solid wood, to any guitar out there in its class. If you want somthing that is fun to play as well as easy to play, the FS800 is a great choice.
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When looking at starter guitars for someone I was teaching guitar to (an adult) this one really stood out and has been an excellent purchase. First off, the quality and tone for a guitar at this price really surprised me. It's very good; frankly miles better than many starter instruments. I found it held its tuning well, and projected more than I anticipated given its size. Secondly, it's ideally suited for smaller hands and smaller people (female, kids), and doesn't feel big on the lap. Right out of the box, the neck is thin, the action low, the frets feel close together. It also has pretty great playability for a beginner; not daunting on uncalloused fingers at all.The "FS" of the model name stands for folk small (where as the Yamaha FG is "folk grand," or full ... MoreWhen looking at starter guitars for someone I was teaching guitar to (an adult) this one really stood out and has been an excellent purchase. First off, the quality and tone for a guitar at this price really surprised me. It's very good; frankly miles better than many starter instruments. I found it held its tuning well, and projected more than I anticipated given its size. Secondly, it's ideally suited for smaller hands and smaller people (female, kids), and doesn't feel big on the lap. Right out of the box, the neck is thin, the action low, the frets feel close together. It also has pretty great playability for a beginner; not daunting on uncalloused fingers at all.The "FS" of the model name stands for folk small (where as the Yamaha FG is "folk grand," or full size dreadnought). This matters, because the FS body is slightly smaller than a dreadnought, but also bigger than 3/4 size. So, it hits the sweet spot of feeling not too large or scary for a kid or adult with small hands, but also not looking (or sounding) like a toy instrument.Can you find a somewhat nicer/fuller sound in other guitars around the same price range or slightly more? Yes, probably. But this more than holds its own, and most importantly, the *context* is what matters in this kind of purchase: for a beginner, you're looking for what will be easiest to play, and what will best promote practicing and wanting to keep at it. For my money, this guitar was definitely the clear choice to achieving that goal. The FS800 sounds good, the concert size and setup will suit any beginner, and to my ears it more than holds its own among mid-range instruments. For a factory made starter guitar, this is a clear winner. Had this been around when I started, I'd have picked up guitar much faster, and with much less whining...:)So, if these are your needs, highly, highly recommended.
| Body Shape | Concert (Small) |
| Scale Length | 634mm (25”) |
| Body Length | 497mm (19 9/16") |
| Total Length | 1021mm (40 3/16") |
| Body Width | 380mm (14 15/16") |
Yamaha Gigmaker FS800
Free delivery
Yamaha FS800 Concert - Natural
Delivery $10
Yamaha Fs800 Natural 02 Acoustic Guitar Gfs800ntii
Delivery $285.21
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
I grew up in my family music store and never imagined myself ordering a guitar online. Honestly, I fully expected I'd have to set it up to even make it playable. To my surprise, this guitar was perfect right out of the box. Great intonation, a balanced tone, and very low action. I would recommend the FS800 to any player looking for a great folk guitar at an affordable price.
I am a fingerstyle player who has played for going on 40 years. I have owned many acoustics over the years, some good and some not so good. The quality of the FS800 is unmatched especially considering its price point. I have played guitars which were quadruple in price that cannot hold their own to this concert sized folk acoustic. Very balanced tone both upper level and lower level frequencies. Very easy to play, although right out of the box, the action was a little high and had to have the nut shaved down slightly. I would easily match this guitar, despite it being a laminate verses a solid wood, to any guitar out there in its class. If you want somthing that is fun to play as well as easy to play, the FS800 is a great choice.
When looking at starter guitars for someone I was teaching guitar to (an adult) this one really stood out and has been an excellent purchase. First off, the quality and tone for a guitar at this price really surprised me. It's very good; frankly miles better than many starter instruments. I found it held its tuning well, and projected more than I anticipated given its size. Secondly, it's ideally suited for smaller hands and smaller people (female, kids), and doesn't feel big on the lap. Right out of the box, the neck is thin, the action low, the frets feel close together. It also has pretty great playability for a beginner; not daunting on uncalloused fingers at all.The "FS" of the model name stands for folk small (where as the Yamaha FG is "folk grand," or full ... MoreWhen looking at starter guitars for someone I was teaching guitar to (an adult) this one really stood out and has been an excellent purchase. First off, the quality and tone for a guitar at this price really surprised me. It's very good; frankly miles better than many starter instruments. I found it held its tuning well, and projected more than I anticipated given its size. Secondly, it's ideally suited for smaller hands and smaller people (female, kids), and doesn't feel big on the lap. Right out of the box, the neck is thin, the action low, the frets feel close together. It also has pretty great playability for a beginner; not daunting on uncalloused fingers at all.The "FS" of the model name stands for folk small (where as the Yamaha FG is "folk grand," or full size dreadnought). This matters, because the FS body is slightly smaller than a dreadnought, but also bigger than 3/4 size. So, it hits the sweet spot of feeling not too large or scary for a kid or adult with small hands, but also not looking (or sounding) like a toy instrument.Can you find a somewhat nicer/fuller sound in other guitars around the same price range or slightly more? Yes, probably. But this more than holds its own, and most importantly, the *context* is what matters in this kind of purchase: for a beginner, you're looking for what will be easiest to play, and what will best promote practicing and wanting to keep at it. For my money, this guitar was definitely the clear choice to achieving that goal. The FS800 sounds good, the concert size and setup will suit any beginner, and to my ears it more than holds its own among mid-range instruments. For a factory made starter guitar, this is a clear winner. Had this been around when I started, I'd have picked up guitar much faster, and with much less whining...:)So, if these are your needs, highly, highly recommended.
Bought as a gift for young beginner who's been learning on a 3/4 classical and wanted to branch out to a steel string. Full-size dreads are still a bit unwieldy for him, but my smaller Martin D Jr-10 fit him well. Though a bit larger than the D Jr-10, the FS800 still has a smaller body, a slightly smaller nut size, and a shorter scale length than a full-sized dread. It's also very easy for small hands to play due to the comfortable neck size. The action was set up about right. Most importantly, it sounds great - different, but in the same ballpark as my D Jr-10 and at half the price! I suspect the strings account for much of the difference. Note that the finish is darker, not as bright and more brown than the red shown in the pictures, not a complaint, just an ... MoreBought as a gift for young beginner who's been learning on a 3/4 classical and wanted to branch out to a steel string. Full-size dreads are still a bit unwieldy for him, but my smaller Martin D Jr-10 fit him well. Though a bit larger than the D Jr-10, the FS800 still has a smaller body, a slightly smaller nut size, and a shorter scale length than a full-sized dread. It's also very easy for small hands to play due to the comfortable neck size. The action was set up about right. Most importantly, it sounds great - different, but in the same ballpark as my D Jr-10 and at half the price! I suspect the strings account for much of the difference. Note that the finish is darker, not as bright and more brown than the red shown in the pictures, not a complaint, just an observation. I've been playing for over 50 years and have acquired several very nice guitars over the years, but the price/performance of the FS800 might make it one of my best value guitar purchases. I feel comfortable that I'm giving him a quality instrument that he will enjoy playing for years to come.
When looking at starter guitars for someone I was teaching guitar to (an adult) this one really stood out and has been an excellent purchase. First off, the quality and tone for a guitar at this price really surprised me. It's quite decent, and frankly miles better than the first instrument I learned on years ago. I found it held its tuning well, and projected more than I anticipated given its size.Secondly, it's ideally suited for smaller hands and smaller people (female, kids). Right out of the box, the neck is thin, the action low, the frets feel close together. It also has pretty great playability for a beginner; not daunting on uncalloused fingers at all. The "FS" of the model name stands for folk small (where as the Yamaha FG is "folk grand," or full size ... MoreWhen looking at starter guitars for someone I was teaching guitar to (an adult) this one really stood out and has been an excellent purchase. First off, the quality and tone for a guitar at this price really surprised me. It's quite decent, and frankly miles better than the first instrument I learned on years ago. I found it held its tuning well, and projected more than I anticipated given its size.Secondly, it's ideally suited for smaller hands and smaller people (female, kids). Right out of the box, the neck is thin, the action low, the frets feel close together. It also has pretty great playability for a beginner; not daunting on uncalloused fingers at all. The "FS" of the model name stands for folk small (where as the Yamaha FG is "folk grand," or full size dreadnought). This matters, because the FS body is slightly smaller than a dreadnought, but also bigger than 3/4 size. So, it hits the sweet spot of feeling not too large or scary for a kid or adult with small hands, but also not looking (or sounding) like a toy instrument.Can you find a somewhat nicer/fuller sound in other guitars around the same price range or slightly more? Yes, probably. But this more than holds its own, and most importantly, the context is what matters in this kind of purchase. For a beginner, you're looking for what will be easiest to play, and what will best promote practicing and wanting to keep at it. For my money, this guitar was definitely the clear choice to achieving that goal. The FS800 sounds good, the concert size and setup will suit any beginner, and to my ears it easily holds its own among mid-range instruments. For a factory made starter guitar, this is a clear winner. Had this been around when I started, I'd have picked up guitar much faster, and with much less whining...:)So, if these are your needs, highly, highly recommended.
Very nice little couch and campfire guitar. It's honestly my go to. It's what I toss in my truck and go. I tend to write with it a lot because it's so comfortable. At the price point I'm not really worried about scratches, digs or whatever may happen. I played it side by side with guitars 10x the cost (same body type). There's really not much of a difference. Not a 2k difference, in some cases this thing sounded better.
Perfect couch and campfire guitar. Sustains and project very well with a surprisingly round warm sound.Gorgeous burst finish much nicer in person.String spacing is slightly narrower than standard, make note.Bridge saddle needed to be shaved down for lower action. Neck and frets were perfect otherwise. Tuning very stable. A set of 11-52 will be next string change.Love playing this thing, and exploring alternate tunings! It seems Yamaha's reputation is true.
I shopped around for quite some time before I settled on this used FS800 Yamaha at Sam Ash. Boy did I get lucky, guitar showed up with not so much as a fingerprint on it maybe a few lite mars on the pickguard. For my untrained eye set up on the guitar looks and feels perfect. Truss rod is dead on there's not a single buzzing fret. Except for my terribly Rusty playing. I was quite accomplished in another lifetime and then gave it up but thought I'd pick it back up. This is a good guitar for that adventure. Mid range on these FS800 Yamaha's is incredible. Low end is about normal and they are a little soft on the high end. But that could be the stock strings that came with the guitar I haven't changed them yet. All in all it was a great buy from a reputable dealer
First off, there is some really good mojo coming from this guitar. I'm more experienced in electric guitars, and this was my second acoustic guitar. I didn't expect to really find a nice acoustic guitar that fits my needs, but I sure did! I went to my local guitarcenter and went into the acoustic room to try out every guitar I could that was in my budget and style, I spent a solid 1 hour in there trying to find the perfect one. This was the second one I picked up and stayed my favorite after the acoustics after it. My favorite part about it is the non gloss neck, its fast and easy to play, and the size of it is perfect for me.
I bought this guitar strictly for open 'D' tuning. I knew it was a smaller guitar than my Taylor. This guitar is a 7/8 size guitar. The Taylor scale is 25 1/2" and this guitar is 25". Also the body, across the lower bout is a full inch smaller than the Taylor and is also thinner front to back. If you're a smaller person this is a guitar that might be perfect for you. Also, because of the smaller size it doesn't have as big of sound as full size guitars. That said it has a sweet sound and, because of the shorter scale, it plays nice. Yamaha is known for quality instruments and, for the money, this is a good guitar.
| Body Shape | Concert (Small) |
| Scale Length | 634mm (25”) |
| Body Length | 497mm (19 9/16") |
| Total Length | 1021mm (40 3/16") |
| Body Width | 380mm (14 15/16") |
