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The Yamaha FG820 MKII Acoustic Guitar Close-up
The Yamaha FG820 MKII Acoustic Guitar Close-up

Budget Acoustic Guitar to Take the Stage In Style with : Yamaha FG820MKII

Wrapped in a cream plastic body binding, the budget bomb is a perfect example of why Yamaha sits at the top in the budget acoustic guitars market.

The solid wood ensures the tone will age gracefully, with enhanced harmonics and greater tonal balance. The scalloped bracing ensures more low-end and thus better projection.

The Mahogany body and sides enhance mid-range frequencies while keeping high-end clarity. This makes it deliver a gentle and fuller sound ideal for vocal accompaniment. The guitar also comes in a Concert body variant.

Other features include a rosewood fretboard and an 11 mm wide string spacing; (enough room for finger-style!) and a traditional western body type.

The Yamaha FG Series: An acoustic suitable for everyone

Launched in 1966, the FG series has been a best-seller over the years.  They were the first to offer full-sized dreadnought bodies, professional-grade tonewoods, and fast-playing necks on instruments that were affordable for beginners and pros alike. 

If you’re just learning to play, you’ll enjoy the comfort of the neck and body, the low string action, and the full sound. Seasoned players who need a quality backup will love the tonal versatility, resonance prowess, and effortless playability.

Yamaha FG820MKII Features:

  • Solid spruce top yields articulate sound with excellent projection
  • Mahogany back and sides enhance midrange while retaining top-end clarity
  • Scalloped bracing accentuates low for fullness
  • Solid, firm neck and a rosewood fingerboard for improved playability
  • Eye-catching finishes with premium binding
  • Makes a quality first instrument or a top-notch backup

Available in a range of finishes, the guitar is priced at £379 and comes with a pickup, making them ideal for larger audiences!


Also read: Yamaha Redesigns THR : The Desktop Amp Tailored to a Guitarist’s Reality

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