Thanks my friend! Can’t tell you how much I appreciate that. I’ll be back to shut up and pluck it this Friday, and until then hope you have a great week and stay safe as well!
Ah thanks so much for watching! Really appreciate your kind words. If you like what you see/hear on the channel please do stay tuned as I’ve got a couple other interesting acoustic guitar videos coming out in the next couple of months
That is too funny. Personally I think first act is definitely pushing it. I’ve got some pretty funny stories about those guitars and students who purchased them, but suffice to say thanks for watching the video. I appreciate it as always!
In my experience a well constructed solid top (light bracing) makes a different to the sound compared to a laminate. The back and sides don't make a difference though, at least i cannot tell the difference.
I heard the difference less with the strumming, but definitely with the fingerstyle picking. Solid top was much more richer. My old 1988 laminate Yamaha F400 was a cheaper version of the 310 but fun to play (loved the neck profile), yet I couldn't wait to get a solid top and overdid it on my next purchase of an Australian solid top/body. The F400 remained a good 'beater' guitar in dry winter weather, on road trips etc which I eventually replaced with a 2007 FG730S (which is a cheaper version of this gorgeous FG365). The 730 is richer, more stable than the 400 but a little too dressy to be a beater like the 400 and the profile neck is a hint bigger. I enjoy all yamahas but a budget friendly solid top like the 730S or the 365 is an all-round great choice for all occasions! Great video!
Great advice here and wonderful observations. Sounds like the Yamaha you have stuck with is certainly the right choice. Really enjoyed having this 365 around for a couple of days!
Hey Lucas, the solid top guitar is the winner in this comparison. It sounds much fuller. But I think not every solid top guitar sounds better than any laminate top guitar. A solid top may be cut too thick to be resonant enough or have poor wood quality. So, no blind buys online please! This does not make it easy for an absolute beginner to choose a guitar. I think the laminated top guitars are good as campfire guitars that have to be cheap and robust but not for beginners. I would always advise any beginner to buy a good sounding mid-priced guitar with a solid top, nothing special or fancy, just something decent.
I agree with you Thomas. If a solid top is cut too thick the guitar can sound either very thin or overly heavy in the low end. With acoustic guitars whether they are solid or laminate it’s all about trying multiple guitars, if possible multiples of the model you are interested in in a shop. The difference from Guitar to Guitar is quite astounding
0:01 glad you like the video and happy to hear about your experience with Yamaha guitars! Not quite an FG 800 but I just featured a Yamaha FG 730 S on the show this week. The solid top definitely does make a big difference but for a laminate top guitar, Yamaha knows what they’re doing for sure!
Lucas, you give a guy a reason to look forward to Tuesdays. Brilliant, as always my friend. Stay safe.
Thanks my friend! Can’t tell you how much I appreciate that. I’ll be back to shut up and pluck it this Friday, and until then hope you have a great week and stay safe as well!
I love that lick your playing, want to learn that.
Thanks so much for watching the video and glad you like the lick!
Even a cheap guitar sound great in a good pair of hands, great playing.
Ah thanks so much for watching! Really appreciate your kind words. If you like what you see/hear on the channel please do stay tuned as I’ve got a couple other interesting acoustic guitar videos coming out in the next couple of months
The solid top certainly sounds livelier, although I believe you could make a First Act sound like a Martin
That is too funny. Personally I think first act is definitely pushing it. I’ve got some pretty funny stories about those guitars and students who purchased them, but suffice to say thanks for watching the video. I appreciate it as always!
The solid top back and sides is much better. I have a FG830 which has a solid spruce top and laminate rosewood back and sides. Great guitar.
Yes, those are great guitars. Good choice!
In my experience a well constructed solid top (light bracing) makes a different to the sound compared to a laminate. The back and sides don't make a difference though, at least i cannot tell the difference.
I heard the difference less with the strumming, but definitely with the fingerstyle picking. Solid top was much more richer. My old 1988 laminate Yamaha F400 was a cheaper version of the 310 but fun to play (loved the neck profile), yet I couldn't wait to get a solid top and overdid it on my next purchase of an Australian solid top/body. The F400 remained a good 'beater' guitar in dry winter weather, on road trips etc which I eventually replaced with a 2007 FG730S (which is a cheaper version of this gorgeous FG365). The 730 is richer, more stable than the 400 but a little too dressy to be a beater like the 400 and the profile neck is a hint bigger. I enjoy all yamahas but a budget friendly solid top like the 730S or the 365 is an all-round great choice for all occasions! Great video!
Great advice here and wonderful observations. Sounds like the Yamaha you have stuck with is certainly the right choice. Really enjoyed having this 365 around for a couple of days!
I like the solid top a little better. I don’t have a word for it, but it sings.
I hear you Aaron, it just sings! Thanks for watching!
Hey Lucas, the solid top guitar is the winner in this comparison. It sounds much fuller. But I think not every solid top guitar sounds better than any laminate top guitar. A solid top may be cut too thick to be resonant enough or have poor wood quality. So, no blind buys online please! This does not make it easy for an absolute beginner to choose a guitar. I think the laminated top guitars are good as campfire guitars that have to be cheap and robust but not for beginners. I would always advise any beginner to buy a good sounding mid-priced guitar with a solid top, nothing special or fancy, just something decent.
I agree with you Thomas. If a solid top is cut too thick the guitar can sound either very thin or overly heavy in the low end. With acoustic guitars whether they are solid or laminate it’s all about trying multiple guitars, if possible multiples of the model you are interested in in a shop. The difference from Guitar to Guitar is quite astounding
super practical - but Lucas makes anything sing
Ah you are too kind. Thanks for watching!
Man you make that guitar sing!
Your a legend
Haha thanks so much! 👍🏻
Hii big like from ISRAEL we love the sound of the solid by far 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Thanks for checking out the video and stopping by the channel! Really appreciate your feedback
you make my f310 sound better, thanks its not so bad after all, i also have a solid top wich is the best, fg800 yamaha
0:01 glad you like the video and happy to hear about your experience with Yamaha guitars! Not quite an FG 800 but I just featured a Yamaha FG 730 S on the show this week. The solid top definitely does make a big difference but for a laminate top guitar, Yamaha knows what they’re doing for sure!
What is the name of that song? Sounds great
The first one