Yamaha - FS800J Tinted Concert Style Solid Spruce Top

The Nantel Verdict

The FS800J slots into that sweet spot where affordability doesn't mean compromise. Its solid spruce top breathes with genuine warmth, while the scalloped bracing keeps the frame rigid enough to handle consistent playing. The concert body sits naturally against the player without fatigue, and the tinted finish carries modest visual appeal. It's a guitar that doesn't demand excuses.

Target Audience

Emerging fingerstyle players, folk singers, bedroom practitioners

Musical Styles

Folk Fingerstyle Country Acoustic Pop Singer-songwriter Classical

Recommended Level

Beginner to Intermediate

What Sets It Apart

Solid spruce top delivers authentic resonance; scalloped X-bracing maximizes tonal sustain and projection for the body size; concert-scale dimensions reduce reach demands without sacrificing acoustic presence; traditional construction maintains structural integrity under moderate playing demands.

Our Pro Tip

Setup from retailer recommended upon arrival. Standard 25.6" scale accommodates most players but verify comfort before purchase. Soft case or stand suggested for protection at this price point. No exotic woods mean maintenance is straightforward.

The Takeaway

A genuine solid-top acoustic at three hundred dollars that resists the hollow compromises typical of the price tier. The FS800J proves Yamaha's manufacturing discipline—tonal character and build quality make it a rational first step into acoustic playing without future regret.

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Yamaha - FS800J Tinted Concert Style Solid Spruce Top

Vendor: Yamaha

Type: Acoustic Guitars

SKU: YA-FS800JT

$299.99

$299.99 ~~$299.99~~

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Our standard acoustic model with simple, traditional looks and outstanding quality at an affordable price. A solid-top guitar with authentic sound that is well-balanced without sacrificing its robust strength, thanks to the scalloped bracing design. Its smaller body size makes it comfortable to play.

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The Nantel Verdict

Target Audience

Emerging fingerstyle players, folk singers, bedroom practitioners

Musical Styles

Folk Fingerstyle Country Acoustic Pop Singer-songwriter Classical

Recommended Level

Beginner to Intermediate

What Sets It Apart

Our Pro Tip

The Takeaway

Have a question about this instrument?

Our advisors know it well and can help you find the right one.

Talk to an advisor

Review by the Nantel Musique team

Payment & Security

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It All Starts Here

When it was introduced in 1966, the Yamaha FG proved that a great acoustic guitar didn’t need to cost a fortune. With a focus on great playability, musical tone and outstanding build quality, the original FG180 quickly became a classic with countless careers and hit records starting life on an FG. 50 years since the introduction of the FG acoustics, the new range features the best-ever FG tone and the same great playability and class-leading quality that’s made it the choice of millions of guitarists. Wherever your musical journey’s going, it all starts here.

FS800J

Concert-Style Body
Solid Spruce Top with Scalloped Bracing
Nato/Mahogany Back and Sides
Scalloped Bracing
Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge

Newly Developed Scalloped Bracing

A new FG has louder and stronger sound in the low- to mid-ranges, thanks to cutting-edge acoustic analysis technology developed by the Yamaha R&D Division.Yamaha’s engineers have achieved this sound by utilizing analysis and simulation to arrive at the best bracing design without depending on tradition or guesswork.This analysis led to the development of the new scalloped bracing pattern, a new and ideal acoustic structure that maintains the durability of the top board while bringing out the most sound the Yamaha FG has to offer. (1) New Scalloped Bracing (2) Normal Bracing

50 Years of History

The history of Yamaha‘s FG series started in 1966 with the release of the FG180 and FG150. Over the 50 years since its introduction, we have developed and produced several generations of FG - all of which have made FG the ideal acoustic for contemporary players.In all, there have been over 200 FG models since 1966.

The Power of Choice

2 body shapes, including an all-new FS concert size; 5 grades featuring different tonewood options; a myriad of color options; acoustic or electric-acoustic models. Whatever the personality of your music, there’s an FG to match.

Made in Yamaha

Every aspect of an FG is crafted to make a better guitar. From painstakingly cured and dried woods to beautiful hand-sprayed finishes and detailed quality control checks each and every FG is made to be a lifelong partner.