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Hi! That is interesting, to be sure. I wonder what the reason is for not doing that on this particular model. Thanks for the info!

As far as I know, the CC button works on my videos and provides captions. I've tried it before and had captions.

Hi. I scanned prices on web sites. Sweetwater has Studio models new, for $1500 and up. Les Paul Standards are from $2000 and up. Les Paul Customs run way over 5 grand. So, my prices are not wrong. Now, for USED Les Pauls, the prices you are quoting me are possible.

Thank you so much. I am so honoured by your compliments. You are right, numbers don't mean a thing! And thank you also for sharing with others about my lessons. You are but one reason why I do this, and to know you are growing as a result...thank you. More is coming!

​@outsmartyourguitar9879 i had a coworker recommend your channel & yes - this series is super!!! Can't wait to string all the positions together !! ❤

Thank you so much! I'm happy you are finding this series helpful. Spread the word, please! :D

Thank you. Almost every guitar needs the action adjusted, which is not a big deal. This was no exception. But for the price, the extra 50 bucks is not wasted at all.

Yes, it is a very clean and well made instrument. The fit and finish is great. I had to lower the action, though, because it is a bit high from the factory. This is actually very common these days because every player has a different idea where the action should be. So I had it lowered. I did not have a new bridge cut yet, though. It still plays nice and in tune for the most part, but a new bridge saddle is going to happen at some point to really dial it in. Thanks for visiting. I hope you find more of my videos equally informative! More gear reviews will be coming, too.

Thank you! I actually played the FG820, too, and liked the sound. But I have two dreads already so I went with the concert size.

I should be thanking YOU for giving me this great subject to cover! I'm glad it cleared things up for you!

I like your last sentence. People won't get it until they pick it up and play it. As to the neck, yes, a very electric kind of feel. My custom built acoustic has a Les Paul modeled neck, too.

@outsmartyourguitar9879 mine is what I call an "Inspired by Gibson Yamaha." I've got gibson vintage tuners on it and a hummingbird pickguard lol

Yeah, low end guitars invariably need to be put in the shop and set up properly. And you're still getting a great deal at this level spending the extra 60-100 bucks to get it done.

Hi, Alwyn. Thanks you so much. I'm glad I was able to help you further with this series!

Hi, Alwyn! Thank you. I actually have a series on how to build solos. Here are the links: ruclips.net/video/rAvlXgD_bfQ/видео.html -- How To Build A Solo, Pt. 1 ruclips.net/video/Tzx4xBoPHnM/видео.html -- How To Build A Solo, Pt. 2 ruclips.net/video/-lPUXTbcEY8/видео.html -- How To Build A Solo, Pt. 3 ruclips.net/video/sz-VsaaqE80/видео.html -- How To Build A Solo, Pt. 4 In this series, each lesson walks you through the process of building a melodic solo. Hope this is in line with what you're looking for! And remember: never quit!

@@outsmartyourguitar9879 thanks for the response. I will definitely watch and study the lessons. Hope you have included introducing fast runs in between the melodic soloing. If not, please make lessons on runs that could be pre practiced and introduced in between melodic solos. Please.

I do that organically, so I know what you're talking about. I'll assemble something specific to your request. It may take a while, but I will get it done. I just wrote myself a note: "how to insert fast runs between melodic elements in a solo". Thanks for the great idea.

@@outsmartyourguitar9879 thanks sir..... will eagerly wait for it.

Hi. I just checked my guitar and there is just ever so slightly raised. The top also has a similar rise, by design. If your top has a huge bulge, your strings may be too heavy and pulling on the bridge too much. I use light gauge: .012-.053. This guitar is not suited for medium or heavy gauge strings. I advise taking it to your guitar tech to be sure everything is right. If he says it is bad, contact the people you bought it from to return it or exchange it. It is under warranty, so there should be no problem if the guitar is not right.

Hi, Patrick. The store I was at in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India, had very limited stock on hand. It's a small store and does a lot of catalogue ordering for customers. They didn't even have the 820. I played the mahogany dreadnaught version and decided I wanted that over the rosewood in the concert size, so they ordered it. I had them lower the action once I tested it after arrival. So, technically, I'm familiar with the FS830 because the only difference is rosewood back and sides (laminate), otherwise the guitars are identical.

@@outsmartyourguitar9879 which of the 2 do you think has more bass? looking for a full sound to play fingerstyle

You are most welcome! Glad you're liking the video and I hope it's giving you ideas to try out. Peace!

You're welcome. I love doing gear videos. More will follow as I can afford! Peace!

Thanks, Jeff! Yeah, someone else commented about the back and sides. Still a great guitar for the price. She's a keeper for sure. I have a Taylor 710, their version of the D-28. The prices of the Taylor and Martin are insane in a lot of ways. While the sonic properties are a lot better to my ear, the Yamaha still sounds and plays as good as some high end guitars I have played over the years. Peace!

@jeffreryclarck351 hello from Italy . I looking to FS800 series bur I on decision between 850 , all mahogany maybe too dark than other , 830 and 820 are the same except for back and side 830 rosewood and 820 mahogany ( more bass and attack than 820?) what differences in sound can you here between your two 830 and 820 ? Thanks for answer Bye

Maybe the best and onset review on RUclips . This help me in choice. Thanks and bye from Italy

Wow, thank you! I'm glad you like it. I have worked to make the whole series a very complete examination of the CAGED system. Keep going!

@@outsmartyourguitar9879 This is true, I am going through these videos 1 step at a time and amazing thing is you also teach application and how to actually use the concepts. It's more important to me on the approach to become a better musician. Thank You so much.

Thank YOU! I am so happy you like them. Keep going!

Thank you. Glad you liked it! Keep going!

Thank you for the specifications for the guitar. I really appreciate your input! Peace.

Hi, Phil! Thanks for the input from real experience! Good to know.

Wow, good catch. It is an error. It should be the tonic on the 7th fret of the fourth string. In the video I PLAY it correctly, but the graphic has that one note wrong. Glad you caught that. I will work to fix it.

@@outsmartyourguitar9879 thanks for creating the channel. I just found it and the content is great!

Thank you for that wonderful compliment. It really means a lot to me that you like my channel!

Thank you!

@@outsmartyourguitar9879 welcome Sir 😊😊😊♥️♥️♥️

Hi, Curtis. Thanks. Glad you like it! We all need to challenge ourselves to improve, right?

Hi, Jim. Great question. Actually, the 830 is rosewood back and sides. Beyond that, yes, it is cosmetic in appearance. The sound of the rosewood will be a bit "darker", even with the laminate back and sides, and not quite as bright as the mahogany of the 820. But the sound will be functionally the same beyond that in projection and volume. Playability will be almost identical. You'll need to have the action adjusted to your tastes, though, just as I did, because it is rather high out of the box. Apart from that, just a new set of strings (factory strings are usually okay, but not great) and you're good to go!

You're welcome! I haven't played the Storia III, so I am unable to give you an assessment of how well it plays. The best thing to do is go out and play one and compare it with other guitars to see how it stands against them. Cheers!

Wow, that means a lot to me, thank you so much!

Thank you! That's my goal. Any reviews I give will strive to be complete to help you know a piece of gear is good or not. Peace!

@@outsmartyourguitar9879 thank you for the great review!

Hi, Guy! Glad you liked it! Hope it helped you get your squeals happening!

Hi. Yeah, I kind of acknowledge you can do up stroke pinch harmonics, but I've not practiced them.

I've kinda developed a technique playing pinch harmonics on a 12 string by playing a set of the paired strings together and then using the pick to get the Harmonics on one of the paired strings. Pretty well have the higher octave strings down using a thumb pick but having trouble with the lower strings of the pair.

Yeah, for fingerstyle, the neck at the nut is just a bit narrow. Still, as you say, a fantastic guitar for the price! Peace.

Hi, Nick! Thank you. It was a lot of fun to put this lesson together for you! If there is anything you want to see covered, let me know!

Yeah, it's weird how that works sometimes. I played a few models of the Yamaha guitars in the store (small place in Indian town); they all sounded nice, but I chose the concert size because I have dreads already. Quite happy!

I was actually delightfully surprised. And I did buy a second one. Basically almost three for the price of one Shure with negligible difference. A great deal!

4 4 $130.00 on eBay is a good deal and close enough to the 57 to not make a difference.

Yes, exactly. These Stagg mics are a bargain, and you can take them out to gigs and not worry if they get destroyed! I used them in my studio regularly.

Thanks, Phil! More to follow!

Hey, Phil! Thank you. Yeah, the Circle of Fifths is a great topic. Already working on Pt. 2!

Okay. I did some digging but couldn't find definitive description on the back, so I looked at the grain on the inside and on the back. They seemed to match enough to my eye. I appreciate the correction!

The back and sides are definitely laminate. The entire FG/FS line are solid tops and laminate back and sides. One of my guitars is the FS TA, which is essentially the FS820 with the transacoustic pick up and has laminate mahogany back and sides. And my FG800 has laminate nato back and sides with the solid spruce top. The specs are pretty well documented and shouldn't be much of a hassle to find.

@@outsmartyourguitar9879 There is a layer of mahogany on the inside and a layer on the outside with some other wood in the middle. Looking inside, you can see mahogany.

Wow! Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it.

Thank you so much. I am happy this has given you some direction! Stay with it, you'll get there!

You are most welcome! I'm glad it's help you. That's why I do this, to help you grow and learn more!

Hi. Actually, I just ran through E major scale (Ionian mode) as the "parent" mode of the 7 fundamental modes, to double check, and A is in fact the Lydian mode in that arrangement regarding the order of the fundamental modes with E Ionian as the starting point. Yes, Mixolydian IS a major family scale, but with a flat 7, so giving a dominant sound. For A to be Mixolydian, the "parent" major scale would be D Ionian. All this is a learning experience, and I can remember making similar mistakes in my education on modes and scales. Eventually it became very clear, in part because I had it brought home by instruction that showed how to quantify and truly KNOW a scale and its relationship to the Ionian "parent" of the fundamental mode family. Keep at it! There is so much to learn, to be sure!

Thank you! Glad to be able to help you in your progress!

Hi, Scott! Thanks. Glad you liked it. I'll be going deeper in the next few installments, so stay tuned!

Hey, Robert! Glad you like it! Stay tuned for part two, dealing with helping improve your solo playing! If there is something you wish me to cover, let me know! I'm here for your guitar playing needs.

Thanks, Rick!

I am so glad to hear this has helped you understand things better! That's why I do this, to help you understand and grow in your playing! Keep going!!

Thank YOU! I'm glad this has helped you!