I bought an FG800 a couple months back. The accents on the FG820 are very appealing though. Just my after thoughts, they both sound similar. The 820 probably takes it by a hair on quality and sound. Still not complaining about the price I paid and the great quality of the FG800
Hello! I'm sorry my Spanish isn't the best, so I will answer in English. Both guitars are very similar, but the 820 is more expensive because of the genuine mahogany back and sides.This is usually a more expensive feature. If you can, try and compare both guitars to see if you hear and/or feel a difference. Both of them are pretty good choices for a starter, backup or travel guitar. Hope this helps! :)
I don’t see how there could be a tonal difference, as either of them are both pretty much the same guitar (other than extra bling on the 820). Both back and sides are laminate, and not real wood. The 820 just had a mahogany veneer no?
They are quite similar, that's for sure! For people in the market for these guitars, it's worth test driving them and comparing for themselves. Thanks for listening
Yamaha use good quality laminate which of course DOES make a difference in sound. This myth about laminate not affecting tone anoys me. Ive played the FG820 (mahogany laminate b&s) and the FG830 (laminate rosewood b&s) back to back, and the tonal difference is amazing.
Hello! I actually do not own these guitars, I think that they are very similar and that either one of them will serve for a long time, no matter the level of the guitarist. Hope this helps!
Confused about 820 man. Is it good? Some say it gets fret buzz. I want a guitar to sing along. Would it be good or shall I wait for FG 830 to get back in stock. May take a while for it to get in stock.
Hey! The FG820 is a simple, affordable guitar that will serve you well, especially if you intend to use it as an instrument to carry around (camping, friends' houses, etc). The setup on the one I had for the demo didn't have any fret buzz. Sometimes, in shops and when you order a guitar from a dealer, the guitars have been transported and/or laying around for a while and eventually need some adjusting (truss rod adjustments, fret filing, etc). This is just an eventuality on almost all guitars. The 830 is a very similar guitar, but has more traditional rosewood back and sides, which are very nice. If you want to spend that extra money and wait for it to go back in stock, it's a really nice feature! Hope this helps!
@@NikolaiGTR Thanks a lot for the reply. Really appreciated. I think I'll go for 800 or 820. Due to Covid 830 is almost out of stock for 5 months here in whole India. Thanks a lot.
Hey there, thanks for watching! The FG 800 is definitely a more traditional guitar and might be good to start with if this would be your first acoustic. The APX series are more compact and feature electronics, which is great if you plan on performing live. I would recommend comparing both guitars at your local guitar shop. You could also be interested in the FGX series which are basically FGs with pickups and a cutaway. If you haven't seen it, here's a short video I recorded with the APX 500iii: ruclips.net/video/aPnPvyY5Hrk/видео.html
Nikolai Olekhnovitch Thank you for your reply i have a classic guitar for some years and it would be my first acoustic. I want a guitar to play at home or with friends ao should i go with the fg?
please can some one do a comparison between the fg800 and the fg830 i already own the fg800 but want another just not sure if its worth going for the fg830..it sure is beautiful compared to the 800
Unfortunately, I don't own the guitars you mentioned. I recommend you find a store that has both (or at least bring your 800) in stock to see for yourself in person. Good luck!
@@mach254 It's hard to say, it will depend on your preference. I played so many guitars that have a light finish on the neck that I usually gravitate towards them.
Considering FG800M, Epiphone AJ-220SCE, and Epiphone Hummingbird PRO... Downside of FG is there is no Pickup. Single strap button works but I prefer double. Epi seem to be great but afraid there is not much bass since I tried one today(Dove) and it sounded a bit flat..
Hey! Thanks for watching and good luck picking out a guitar! You could always add a pickup later on (or even use a magnetic soundhole pickup when you need it) and you can add an extra strap button. Also, a series called FGX is available that already has electronics, so you could consider that also.
Nikolai Olekhnovitch bought a FG830 today and it sounds fantastic! Compared to a Hummingbird by Epiphone which sounded flat and over treble. While the FG830 sounds so boomy and makes my surrounding full of those beautiful melodies
Hii... i am confused between fg800 and fg820 . i liked the look of fg800 , but fg820 has mahagony back and side . Is nato / okoume will be hard as mahagony ?????? please suggest which one will be the best .
Hey! Thanks for watching! The difference between the two is slight at best... I recommend you try both guitars side by side in a store to see if you notice a difference.
Hello! The differences are marginal, so you should try it at your local dealer to see if you have any preference! Hope this helps, thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching! Personally, I like phosphor bronze 13-56 Stock strings on acoustics are usually 12-53. I recommend you try different gauges and materials though, because they all feel different and it's worth trying them out to see which ones you prefer.
if I had a lot of money, I wouldn't give $2000 dollars for a guitar, no guitar deserves this money !.. i'll buy a yamaha FS800 or FG-800-830 series guitar and enjoy it.. thanks
Hi Nikolai! Man I am about to start playing guitar. Some people say FG series are great for beguiners others say otherwise. What do you think? Thanks ! Great song you piccked for this video. Cheers.
Hey man! Happy to read that you're picking up my favorite instrument :) I can't see why some people wouldn't recommend the FG series as a first guitar. For the price, it's quality is excellent! Make sure you get one that has a beginner-friendly setup and you'll be golden. Cheers!
Hey there! These guitars are excellent to start with. They are very well made and you won't outgrow them any time soon. Let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks for watching!
@@NikolaiGTR thank you! But I have a quick question and it might be weird but I found i guitar that sounds great to me but the person who uses it in the video; I can't tell by what kind of acoustic guitar it is. I was hoping you could help of point we of what brand of model it is, here's the linkruclips.net/video/mY_9oFrx6Eo/видео.html
Late response, but if you are serious about starting to play guitar, you should get 830. If you just want to try if guitar is for you then 800. Both are good, but 830 is much more pleasant to play, and sounds better.
@@yokotaiei540 pro is everything and con is the action and fret board width a smaller than other guitars. Unfortunately I lost interest due to it and concentrating on my work. Will resume learning guitar from January 2022.
Thanks for your question! Can you tell me more a bit about your playing style? Are you more into soft fingerstyle accompaniments, big strumming or a healthy combination of both? Will you be carrying the guitar around a lot? Do you need to plug into a recorder or PA system often? I'll try to steer you in a good direction!
I think that big sound and fingerstyle are quite different. You might want to consider two seperate guitars. A jumbo for the big sound and a OM/Concert sized acoustic with possibly a 1"3/4' nut for fingerstyle. If you're really torn between both and want a single guitar, dreadnought sized would be a good compromise. There are a lot of options on the market these days, here are a few ideas that match these types of guitars and your preferences. Jumbo: Epiphone EJ200 Fingerstyle: Washburn Woodline O12SE, Guild OM 240E Dreadnought: There are so many of these and you can find really affordable ones, such as these Yamaha models, other popular models include the Fender CD series and Epiphone DR Hope this helps!
Thanks for watching! There is a slight tonal difference from the mahogany in the 820, a sort of pleasant honk, so I recommend trying them out in a shop. Also, the finish on the 820 is nice, so in that sense it can be worth it :)
i would never get the 820, i would get the 830 but hey, if every guitar with a higher number is better for ya you will never stop buying guitars great gimic, im happy with my fg 800 i dont need anything else because its not the guitar its the guitarist
The 820 has neck binding and mahogany b/s. This, in my opinion makes it worth the slight price premium. I own an FG 820 and it is a fantastic guitar to play and own. I also have two LL16 Yamahas, and play the 820 the most!
Folks, the 820 is nothing more than a marketing scheme and yes, people actually pay $80 more for a bound fret board that has ZERO audible qualities. Nato (found on the 800) is also a mahogany wood, but from a different country. There is no tone difference between the two. People who bought the 820 will say it's better because, well.......they just wasted $80. It's buyers remorse, but they will never tell you that. Save your pennies and get the 800.
It's a good point. People looking at these guitars should analyse both models to see if they notice tonal differences in the woods and if the bound fretboard is that important to them.
there is a difference, youre paying for more selection of color in the 820, also ivory binding vs the black binding in the 800 which can peel off very easily so can the ivory binding which last longer and worth repairing is up to the buyer, so yes theres a difference.
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Just ordered the FG820 yesterday, can't wait to get a feel of it!
Awesome! Let us know how you like it!
I recently bought the 820 and after having the 800 I must say the mahogany back and sides give the 820 a better sound in my opinion I love it
Mahogany is awesome! Good choice! Thanks for watching
But FG 800 has also mahagony body
@@berndschillinger2894 Nato is not mahogany
@@artemmm095 they the same! Lol binding is the only difference 👀 eastern mohagany is Nato 😂
@@steelhead197 wrong. 820 & 800 two different types of back & sides. 800 is sapele 820 is mahogany
Everlong, one of the most beautiful Foo Fighters songs ever made. Nice sounding guitars. Thanks.
Thank you for listening!
I bought an FG800 a couple months back. The accents on the FG820 are very appealing though. Just my after thoughts, they both sound similar. The 820 probably takes it by a hair on quality and sound. Still not complaining about the price I paid and the great quality of the FG800
Hey! I'm glad it works for you! :)
I can definitely hear a difference between the two - the 820 is more pleasant in the, about, 350Hz to 1k'ish range. Perceived as "honk" I guess..
Definitely saving my pennies for the FG820. Beautiful sounding guitar for sure.
I'm sure you won't regret it!
Thanks for watching
While not sonically significant the bigger difference might be the bound versus unbound neck. I have an 800 and I love it.
I think for some people that could be a determining factor for sure! Thanks for watching
Binding is amazing.
Great man, thanks a lot. After this I'm gonna go have to listen to some Foofighters hahaha. The 820 definitely sounds deeper which is nice.
Great band! Enjoy :)
Super rad way of showcasing the guitars. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Love that acoustic foo fighter rendition
Thank you for watching!
Cual prefieres tu?yamaha fg 800 o yamaha fg820? Vale la pena pagar un poco mas por la 820?
Hello! I'm sorry my Spanish isn't the best, so I will answer in English. Both guitars are very similar, but the 820 is more expensive because of the genuine mahogany back and sides.This is usually a more expensive feature. If you can, try and compare both guitars to see if you hear and/or feel a difference. Both of them are pretty good choices for a starter, backup or travel guitar. Hope this helps! :)
I have the sunburst, value for money it's one of the best... and it sounds awesome as well.
I agree with you! Thanks for watching
I don’t see how there could be a tonal difference, as either of them are both pretty much the same guitar (other than extra bling on the 820). Both back and sides are laminate, and not real wood. The 820 just had a mahogany veneer no?
They are quite similar, that's for sure! For people in the market for these guitars, it's worth test driving them and comparing for themselves. Thanks for listening
It's laminated wood, which is different from a veneer.
Yamaha use good quality laminate which of course DOES make a difference in sound. This myth about laminate not affecting tone anoys me. Ive played the FG820 (mahogany laminate b&s) and the FG830 (laminate rosewood b&s) back to back, and the tonal difference is amazing.
@@valebliz laminate is a series of veneers!
amazing playing, thanks for posting it
Thanks for watching and your kind words!
hi! so after 4 years, which one is your favorite?
Hello!
I actually do not own these guitars, I think that they are very similar and that either one of them will serve for a long time, no matter the level of the guitarist.
Hope this helps!
Confused about 820 man. Is it good? Some say it gets fret buzz. I want a guitar to sing along. Would it be good or shall I wait for FG 830 to get back in stock. May take a while for it to get in stock.
Hey! The FG820 is a simple, affordable guitar that will serve you well, especially if you intend to use it as an instrument to carry around (camping, friends' houses, etc). The setup on the one I had for the demo didn't have any fret buzz. Sometimes, in shops and when you order a guitar from a dealer, the guitars have been transported and/or laying around for a while and eventually need some adjusting (truss rod adjustments, fret filing, etc). This is just an eventuality on almost all guitars.
The 830 is a very similar guitar, but has more traditional rosewood back and sides, which are very nice. If you want to spend that extra money and wait for it to go back in stock, it's a really nice feature!
Hope this helps!
@@NikolaiGTR Thanks a lot for the reply. Really appreciated. I think I'll go for 800 or 820. Due to Covid 830 is almost out of stock for 5 months here in whole India. Thanks a lot.
Let me know how it goes!
Wich one you bought ?
Hello what do you think i should buy. Yamaha apx 500iii or yamaha fg 800?
Hey there, thanks for watching!
The FG 800 is definitely a more traditional guitar and might be good to start with if this would be your first acoustic. The APX series are more compact and feature electronics, which is great if you plan on performing live. I would recommend comparing both guitars at your local guitar shop. You could also be interested in the FGX series which are basically FGs with pickups and a cutaway.
If you haven't seen it, here's a short video I recorded with the APX 500iii: ruclips.net/video/aPnPvyY5Hrk/видео.html
Nikolai Olekhnovitch Thank you for your reply i have a classic guitar for some years and it would be my first acoustic. I want a guitar to play at home or with friends ao should i go with the fg?
It would be a great and affordable choice.
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please can some one do a comparison between the fg800 and the fg830 i already own the fg800 but want another just not sure if its worth going for the fg830..it sure is beautiful compared to the 800
Unfortunately, I don't own the guitars you mentioned. I recommend you find a store that has both (or at least bring your 800) in stock to see for yourself in person. Good luck!
FG820 best guitar for beginner !
They sound the same. Do they feel any different?
MrCramos27 The neck finish on both guitars isn't the same, so it definitely feels different.
@@NikolaiGTR which feels nicer
@@mach254 It's hard to say, it will depend on your preference. I played so many guitars that have a light finish on the neck that I usually gravitate towards them.
is it worth spending $80 more for fg820???...I mean is there any real difference?
If you want real mahogany and either the Autmum Burst or the Sunset Blue finish, the FG 820 is the way to go! Thanks for watching!
@@NikolaiGTR that finish is even worth $100, but I still ended up with fg800 brown sunburst. Great video mate.
@@TheJupiteL good choice! Thanks for watching :)
@@TheJupiteL Why did you pick fg800 over fg820?
bhai India me bas natural colour hi mil raha hai
Both FG800 Brown sunburst and FG820 Brown sunburst have the exact same finish right?
Considering FG800M, Epiphone AJ-220SCE, and Epiphone Hummingbird PRO...
Downside of FG is there is no Pickup. Single strap button works but I prefer double.
Epi seem to be great but afraid there is not much bass since I tried one today(Dove) and it sounded a bit flat..
Hey! Thanks for watching and good luck picking out a guitar! You could always add a pickup later on (or even use a magnetic soundhole pickup when you need it) and you can add an extra strap button. Also, a series called FGX is available that already has electronics, so you could consider that also.
Nikolai Olekhnovitch bought a FG830 today and it sounds fantastic! Compared to a Hummingbird by Epiphone which sounded flat and over treble.
While the FG830 sounds so boomy and makes my surrounding full of those beautiful melodies
@@GarryWan666 Awesome! Great choice :)
Hii... i am confused between fg800 and fg820 . i liked the look of fg800 , but fg820 has mahagony back and side . Is nato / okoume will be hard as mahagony ?????? please suggest which one will be the best .
Hey! Thanks for watching!
The difference between the two is slight at best... I recommend you try both guitars side by side in a store to see if you notice a difference.
Thank You !!!
digvijay chakraborty any time!
820 , plus de clarté et de punch !
Do you play the E string (tuned down to D) in the prechorus open or do you mute it? Thanks
Hey!
I play it open, thanks for watching!
Ok thanks. I have an FG800 aswell and it sounds extremely loud when i play it open..
Rock on!! :D
@@ThePhiltastic Just bought a fg800 yesterday. Lowered the action little and put some custom light elixirs on and it sounds great!
which of the two do you favour?
PhantomX980 I slightly preferred the FG 820 :)
FG820 , j'ai essayé les 2
Which is best fg800 or fg820?
Hello! The differences are marginal, so you should try it at your local dealer to see if you have any preference! Hope this helps, thanks for watching!
I just bought FG820 recently.Did you change the strings and got the set up done ?
Congrats! How do you like it so far?
This video was filmed with the factory set up and stock strings, thanks for watching!
Hey man, nice playing love the sound of the 820. Just wondering what strings would be best for it?
Thanks for watching! Personally, I like phosphor bronze 13-56 Stock strings on acoustics are usually 12-53.
I recommend you try different gauges and materials though, because they all feel different and it's worth trying them out to see which ones you prefer.
Ok cool, thanks!
if I had a lot of money, I wouldn't give $2000 dollars for a guitar, no guitar deserves this money !..
i'll buy a yamaha FS800 or FG-800-830 series guitar and enjoy it..
thanks
Hi Nikolai! Man I am about to start playing guitar. Some people say FG series are great for beguiners others say otherwise. What do you think? Thanks ! Great song you piccked for this video. Cheers.
Hey man! Happy to read that you're picking up my favorite instrument :)
I can't see why some people wouldn't recommend the FG series as a first guitar. For the price, it's quality is excellent! Make sure you get one that has a beginner-friendly setup and you'll be golden.
Cheers!
I think Yamaha F310 (Laminated Top) should be our first guitar. And after 5 years of learning we can go for FG800. Because of the Price..
Hey I'm having a problem on which guitar i should get. I've been trying to get one and learn how to play but I don't which one to get.
Hey there!
These guitars are excellent to start with. They are very well made and you won't outgrow them any time soon. Let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks for watching!
@@NikolaiGTR thank you! But I have a quick question and it might be weird but I found i guitar that sounds great to me but the person who uses it in the video; I can't tell by what kind of acoustic guitar it is. I was hoping you could help of point we of what brand of model it is, here's the linkruclips.net/video/mY_9oFrx6Eo/видео.html
That looks like a OM/Folk sized Alvarez to me! Maybe take a look at the RF26CE :)
@@NikolaiGTR thank you so much! You gained a sub fs
My pleasure! :)
what song is that?
Samuel Navarrete it's called Everlong by the Foo Fighters
Thanks for watching!
For a beginner, is it good to go with FG 800 or 820 or 830 or 840 or 850?
Late response, but if you are serious about starting to play guitar, you should get 830. If you just want to try if guitar is for you then 800. Both are good, but 830 is much more pleasant to play, and sounds better.
@@yokotaiei540 thank you for the response. I bought a 830 :)
@@fullstackspiderman How do you like it so far?
@@yokotaiei540 pro is everything and con is the action and fret board width a smaller than other guitars. Unfortunately I lost interest due to it and concentrating on my work. Will resume learning guitar from January 2022.
@@fullstackspiderman how it is going?😅
can ypu suggest me a guitar in price range of 500$
Thanks for your question! Can you tell me more a bit about your playing style? Are you more into soft fingerstyle accompaniments, big strumming or a healthy combination of both? Will you be carrying the guitar around a lot? Do you need to plug into a recorder or PA system often?
I'll try to steer you in a good direction!
sorry for being late yeah i am a more into rock music kinda heavy and i like big sound as well as i like to play fingerstyle and i want a preamp
I think that big sound and fingerstyle are quite different. You might want to consider two seperate guitars. A jumbo for the big sound and a OM/Concert sized acoustic with possibly a 1"3/4' nut for fingerstyle. If you're really torn between both and want a single guitar, dreadnought sized would be a good compromise.
There are a lot of options on the market these days, here are a few ideas that match these types of guitars and your preferences.
Jumbo: Epiphone EJ200
Fingerstyle: Washburn Woodline O12SE, Guild OM 240E
Dreadnought: There are so many of these and you can find really affordable ones, such as these Yamaha models, other popular models include the Fender CD series and Epiphone DR
Hope this helps!
Did you really notice a difference between 800 and 820 ? Is it worth 50€ tho ?
Thanks for watching! There is a slight tonal difference from the mahogany in the 820, a sort of pleasant honk, so I recommend trying them out in a shop. Also, the finish on the 820 is nice, so in that sense it can be worth it :)
I noticed a difference. the fs 820 plays clearer.
Dear LPSlover23: Maybe but both guitars in the video are FG and not FS. FS is smaller.
what string did you have on these?
It had the stock strings! Thanks for watching
What song is this sounds so familiar goddamn
Sorry for the late reply, it's Everlong by the Foo Fighters!
Thanks for watching :)
Who is who??
Natural color guitar is the FG 800 (the first one in the video), Sunburst (the second guitar) is the FG 820.
Thanks. The sound seems muflfed (missing high frequency). What mic you use?
Fg820 or fg 830 ?
Those guitars have different tonewoods (Mahagony vs Rosewood). It's worth trying them both out at a store.
Same..Sounds the same
.Just as good as a 700 dollar Gibson..
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Donny brown $700 Gibson acoustics don’t exist though...
oui , La série yamaha 800 est terriblement efficace !!
i would never get the 820, i would get the 830 but hey, if every guitar with a higher number is better for ya you will never stop buying guitars great gimic, im happy with my fg 800 i dont need anything else because its not the guitar its the guitarist
It's easy to get absorbed by the numbers indeed! Thanks for watching
Poor people have all sorts of ways to cope...lol
Thankfully, there's a lot of affordable guitars that are well made
they sound the same to me
Yeah! Creed fan here💪🙌
Thanks for watching! Which Creed song did this remind you of?
Reminds me of the song "Higher" from 0:24-0:40
Oh that could've been! I was playing 'Everlong' by the Foo Fighters, maybe next time I'll pull out 'Higher' :D
@@NikolaiGTR I would prefer with "Arms wide open" 😁😁😁
i wish fg 820 without binding neck.. it would be better natural sound
Your awesome dude
Thanks man! Really appreciate it :)
We dont know the high range diferences but ok
0:07 1:10
FG 820 ALL THE WAYS
It's a nice guitar :) Thanks for watching!
if you use struming and use cord like this we can never know the pure sound
they both are pretty same sounding guitar..best deal fg800
The 820 has neck binding and mahogany b/s. This, in my opinion makes it worth the slight price premium. I own an FG 820 and it is a fantastic guitar to play and own. I also have two LL16 Yamahas, and play the 820 the most!
FG-820 hands down sounds better. No competition. Mahogany sounds better than nato as nato isn’t really a tone wood.
I own a Yamaha FG 160 guitar that is 50 years old. To me it sounds a lot more refined than these modern models.
800 has got more base :) just listen 10 to 20 sec and 1min to 1min15 sec
Folks, the 820 is nothing more than a marketing scheme and yes, people actually pay $80 more for a bound fret board that has ZERO audible qualities. Nato (found on the 800) is also a mahogany wood, but from a different country. There is no tone difference between the two. People who bought the 820 will say it's better because, well.......they just wasted $80. It's buyers remorse, but they will never tell you that. Save your pennies and get the 800.
It's a good point. People looking at these guitars should analyse both models to see if they notice tonal differences in the woods and if the bound fretboard is that important to them.
Joe Blow very good point. However, it is not their fault either if others have extra $80 to waste.
Bound fretboard is a bargain for $80 IMHO.
Joe Blow
J'ai eu les 2 guitare, et la 820 envoie bien mieux ! il y a plus de punch !
there is a difference, youre paying for more selection of color in the 820, also ivory binding vs the black binding in the 800 which can peel off very easily so can the ivory binding which last longer and worth repairing is up to the buyer, so yes theres a difference.
820 better
Bubble headed bobby
Bad test. Nothing can be understood. Same it is possible to play the cheapest guitar.
Sound the same