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Yamaha FG700S Solid Top Acoustic Guitar, Natural
Brand | Yamaha |
Color | Natural |
Top Material Type | Spruce Wood |
Body Material | Wood |
Back Material Type | Nato Wood |
Neck Material Type | Nato Wood |
Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
String Material Type | Bronze |
Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
Guitar Bridge System | Hard Tail |
About this item
- Affordable 6-string acoustic guitar-great for beginners
- Solid sitka spruce top, rosewood fingerboard, die-cast tuners
- Accented with black-and-white body binding, tortoise pickguard
- High-gloss natural finish looks great under the stage lights
- Backed by a limited lifetime warranty
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Value for money | — | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
For beginners | — | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Craftsmanship | — | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Sound quality | — | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Comfort | — | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.2 | — | 4.2 |
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hand orientation | Ambidextrous | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right |
number of strings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
fretboard material | Rosewood | Rosewood | Mahogany Wood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood |
back material | Nato Wood | Rosewood | Mahogany Wood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood |
top material | Spruce Wood | Spruce Wood | Mahogany Wood | Spruce Wood | Spruce Wood | spruce |
string material | Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | Nickel |
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Product information
Item Weight | 7.5 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 43 x 6 x 21 inches |
ASIN | B000FIZISQ |
Item model number | FG700S |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 30, 2004 |
Back Material | Nato Wood |
Body Material | Wood |
Color Name | Natural |
Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
String Gauge | Light |
String Material | Bronze |
Top Material | Spruce Wood |
Neck Material Type | Nato Wood |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Guitar Attribute | dreadnought |
Guitar Bridge System | Hard Tail |
Material Type | Nato Wood |
Instrument Key | C |
Size | Dreadnought |
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The Yamaha FG700S Folk Acoustic Guitar is perfect for the beginner who doesn't want to sound like, well, a beginner. With a full, rich tone and volume, this Yamaha acoustic guitar has incredible sound at an incredible price. The craftsmanship that went into this instrument means it will last a long time. The sturdy body, which includes a solid Sitka spruce top and Nato back and sides, has a classic natural finish, meaning the FG700S looks as great as it sounds. Finally, the rosewood fingerboard and tortoise pickguard make it an absolute joy to play. At last, with the Yamaha FG700S Folk Acoustic Guitar, you no longer have to choose between sound and playability.
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A great entry-level acoustic guitar, the 6-string Yamaha FG700S offers deluxe features including die-cast tuners, solid sitka spruce top, and a rosewood fingerboard. Other features include a black-and-white body binding, tortoise pickguard, and a high-gloss natural finish that will look great under the stage lights. It's backed by Yamaha's limited lifetime warranty.
From the manufacturer
The Best-Selling Acoustic Guitar of All Time
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Yamaha FS Series
Choice woods, the finest craftsmanship and a smaller folk style body make the FS a popular alternative to the larger FG. Precise, smooth response and a sweet, focused tone make this a great choice for recording or fingerpicking.
Designed with a full-sized body depth, the FS Series delivers rich low-end tone that contradicts it's size. It's short scale makes it an excellent choice for guitarists with small hands.
Yamaha FG Series
For over 40 years, millions of musicians have used the Yamaha FG as the perfect tool to express their music. FGs gained the respect due to their quality, dependability, playability and value.
Since it was introduced in the 1960’s, the Yamaha FG has been recognized as simply the best acoustic guitar in its league. The FG is a perfect example of Yamaha’s unique combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern guitar-building techniques. Everything focuses on the same goal: an outstanding playing experience, and the great tone that’s made FG the choice of some of the greatest players in history. Now, the greatest players of the future are choosing it too.
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Non-Scalloped X-BracingThe main purpose of bracing on an acoustic guitar is to strengthen the top against the tension of the strings. By modifying the vibrations of the guitar’s top, the bracing also serves to create the guitar’s tonal signature. Yamaha’s guitars use a non-scalloped X-bracing design with each of the eight braces carefully positioned to tailor the guitar’s sound. The use of non-scalloped bracing ensures your guitar will retain its tone, response, and stability for a lifetime. |
Dovetail Neck JointThe joint between body and neck is essential to an acoustic guitar, not just for physical stability but also for sound. The efficient transfer of vibrations from neck to body is crucial in creating a full and balanced tone. All Yamaha acoustic guitars feature a hand-fitted dovetail neck joint. The precisely crafted joint uses no metal parts and gives the guitar the best neck-to-body contact for outstanding tone along with incredibly strength and stability. |
Hand Sprayed Thin FinishAll Yamaha FG & FS guitars feature our signature ultra-thin finish. The perfect combination of advanced finish technology and artisan hand-spraying techniques ensures the rich, high-gloss finish on each guitar is around 0.25 millimeter thin. It provides the minimum restriction of vibrations of the wood, and a louder, fuller tone while remaining incredibly strong and resilient. |
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Acoustic Models | Dreadnought, Concert | Dreadnought, Concert, Left-Handed, 12-String | Dreadnought, Concert |
Acoustic-Electric Models | Dreadnought Cutaway | Dreadnought Cutaway, Concert Cutaway, Jumbo Cutaway | Dreadnought Cutaway, Concert Cutaway, Jumbo Cutaway |
Top | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce |
Back & Sides | Nato | Mahogany | Rosewood |
Fingerboard | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood |
Bridge | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood |
Body Binding | Black & White | Ivory & Black | Cream |
Finish Options | Natural, Sunburst | Natural, Black, Cobalt Aqua, Dusk Sun Red, Tobacco Brown, Brown Sunburst | Natural, Dusk Sun Red, Tobacco Brown Sunburst, Vintage Cherry Sunburst, Brown Sunburst, Black |
From the brand
Let Your Soul Sing, Make Waves
We at Yamaha want to inspire peoples' passion and help them take a step forward to express their individuality, emotion and creativity.
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the guitar. They mention that it has a great sound, is well built and is excellent value for money. Customers also appreciate the ease of setup, appearance and comfort. They say it's a wonderful piece for beginners and is perfect to start on.
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Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the guitar. They mention that it has a great sound, with bright highs and resonance lows. Some say that it is mellow and keeps its tuning quite well.
"...Tone is very nice, high, mid and low tones are above average although sustain is a tad less than on some very expensive guitars I've tried...." Read more
"...The guitar appears to be very well made, looks and sounds good to me. I'd recommend this guitar for any beginner...." Read more
"...great first-time guitar or even experienced and want a guitar that sounds great and simultaneously has a great price, then look no further...." Read more
"...PROS:Sounds and plays like a dreamStays in tuneExcellent Value, probably the best out there right nowVery well built..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the guitar. They mention that it is well built, sounds great, and is of great quality for the price. Some say that the finish was flawless.
"...The frets themselves were the same on all three with no buzzing or other issues, everything aligned and installed perfectly...." Read more
"...I was not disappointed. The guitar appears to be very well made, looks and sounds good to me. I'd recommend this guitar for any beginner...." Read more
"...Excellent Value, probably the best out there right nowVery well builtSolid sitka spruce top (makes a huge difference)..." Read more
"...Considering it was set up in the factory the action is surprisingly good. Could it be better?..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the guitar. They mention that it is an excellent quality for the money, and a solid sounding guitar at this price point.
"...I'm essentially a beginner.. Anyway, I wanted a guitar that was affordable, yet of good sound and build quality...." Read more
"...PROS:Sounds and plays like a dreamStays in tuneExcellent Value, probably the best out there right nowVery well built..." Read more
"This is a great, affordable guitar. I bought it 3 years ago and have only recently begun playing it again after letting it sit for 2 years...." Read more
"...I really wasn't expecting such a solid sounding guitar at this price point...." Read more
Customers find the guitar easy to set up. They say it creates an amazing work environment for beginners, is very easy to play, and is perfect to start on. Customers also say it's a great guitar to learn and have fun on, and that it'll be easy to handle.
"...Having said that, these all played the same which is to say, nice and easy...." Read more
"...If your in the market for a very nice starter guitar, you can not go wrong with the FG 700S. I got mine on sale for $99 and love the fact I can take..." Read more
"...I'm an absolute beginner on the guitar and this is a fine instrument for beginners who aspire to hopefully play more advanced stuff in the future...." Read more
"...This is a great guitar to learn and have fun on." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the guitar. They mention that it has great looks, a beautiful color, and a nice satin finish on the neck. They also say that it looks like a new piece and that the sound it makes is marvelous.
"...liked (from a looks perspective) but serve their purpose, again a nice pearl look and again consistently applied with no edges or gaps and perfectly..." Read more
"...I was not disappointed. The guitar appears to be very well made, looks and sounds good to me. I'd recommend this guitar for any beginner...." Read more
"...There were no dinks or dents and everything was shiny, and in perfect condition...." Read more
"...Nice satin finish on the neck makes playing this guitar a breeze.PROS:Sounds and plays like a dreamStays in tune..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the guitar. They say the strings feel good on their fingers, and their fingers don't easily fatigue or hurt. They also like that the light strings feel great out of the box.
"...The finish was flawless. I really like the 'no rust' strings - really smooth and bright - but they seem to be a bit dusty...." Read more
"...It goes really easy on the fingers. The humming lingers just about right, and it plays beautifully. Get the right pair of picks and you are golden!" Read more
"...I'm getting the hang of the guitar, and I'm loving the feel of the Yamaha...." Read more
"...It's sturdy and comfortable. And most importantly it sounds amazing...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the tuning of the guitar. They mention that it stays in tune very well, is mellow, and holds its tuning for a long time. Some say that the workmanship is great and the guitar is easy to tune. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...They are chromed metal and utilize an internal spring that can be manually tensioned and are designed to keep the pressure consistent as the..." Read more
"...PROS:Sounds and plays like a dreamStays in tuneExcellent Value, probably the best out there right nowVery well built..." Read more
"...guitar I have ever owned that sounded absolutely awesome and absolutely balanced from the moment I tuned the strings...." Read more
"...I also like that this instrument stays in tune for long periods of time...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the guitar. They mention that it plays very well, and is a great buy. Customers are also happy and successful with it, saying that it has an impeccable finish. They also say that the action of the strings works well, allowing them to get chords down without buzzing. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The headstock is also a high gloss finish and impeccable on all three and likely gets a couple more coats of urethane for increased shine...." Read more
"...Seems like any Yamaha instrument I have played, has played extraordinary well, and this FG 700S is no exception. Do not let the price full you...." Read more
"...The guitar plays nicely and has good strings on it at the start. The only thing is that there is some cracking of the glossy coat on the backside...." Read more
"...The humming lingers just about right, and it plays beautifully. Get the right pair of picks and you are golden!" Read more
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The unusual circumstance is that through no fault of Amazon, I received three of these guitars when I ordered one as a Christmas present for me using a gift card. This allowed me to literally inspect, set up, assess, play and listen to each guitar back to back to back.
I'd like to first commend Yamaha for what I would call impeccable quality control. Now let's discuss the guitars:
FINISH: Okay, most everyone reading this knows this guitar is made with a Sitka Spruce top, or sound board as it's technically called. All three guitar tops looked perfect and the finish polished to a nice smooth finish. Two of the guitars were exactly the same color, or shade if you will, while the third was about 10% lighter. Obviously this relates to the actual tree used as it is a clear urethane used by Yamaha that doesn't shade or tint the color at all. This is normal and for those who order via Amazon, you'll get whatever color you get, but trust me, they all looked good due to the use of the Sitka Spruce which is typically reserved for guitars costing way more than this one which is classified as more of a beginners guitar (likely because the wood used for the sides and back of the body and tuner hardware are not "high end" like professional or less "beginner" guitars than this one). That said, the wood is beautiful on all three and just because of my personal preference, I kept the guitar with the more blonde color than the other two. Plus it looks identical to an Ovation 12 string I used for years and always loved the color of. As for the sides and body, the finish is buffed to an amazing gloss and the grain and color on all three guitars is as close to being identical as possible. Close examination around the sound hole and rosette around it on all three shows that Yamaha cares about how they finish a guitar as there were no issues whatsoever. Similarly, the binding used between the sides and top is the same high quality on all three. The black of the binding on the sides is buffed perfectly and the binding material on the top is a combination of black and white stripes and being under the urethane is buffed perfectly. This has to be the hardest part of buffing a guitar as any slight variation of pressure, angle, etc. can quickly ruin the edge in several ways. Close examination of all three is again consistently perfect. One guitar had a very, very slight imperfection in the urethane coated edge on the bottom where it rests on your leg when playing in a sitting down position. You almost need a magnifying glass to see it. Yamaha uses a satin finish on the back of the neck to aid in sliding your hand up and down the neck as you play and the finish was again, perfect on all three. One guitar had a slightly two-toned color where the neck joins the body where you could clearly make out the two pieces of wood used to build that particular neck. No big deal, but you couldn't see this on the other two so I thought I'd mention it. The fret board is natural rosewood and the consistency in color and grain between the all three was the same and the transition between top and back of the neck was perfect on all. The headstock is also a high gloss finish and impeccable on all three and likely gets a couple more coats of urethane for increased shine. The inlays, both on the fret board and the headstock are fitted and finished consistently across all three. The Yamaha wording on the headstock is about perfect with a nice pearl look. The fret board markers are smaller than I would have liked (from a looks perspective) but serve their purpose, again a nice pearl look and again consistently applied with no edges or gaps and perfectly flush. I'll end the discussion about finish by saying that the plastic pick guard looks the same on all three and although plastic, looks pretty exotic and could be brown tortoise for real.
HARDWARE: The tuning pegs (machine heads) may not be the priciest but are better quality than most any guitar at this price. They are chromed metal and utilize an internal spring that can be manually tensioned and are designed to keep the pressure consistent as the internal gearing wears over time. Having tuned all three guitars, I can say I can find no difference and looking closely can say the chroming, finish and installation is as good as it can be. The bridge is also rosewood, and like the fret board does not have a finish over it and is left natural. Here, the color and grain as well as the application is consistent between all three, no issues whatsoever and very closely matching the fret board. The frets themselves were the same on all three with no buzzing or other issues, everything aligned and installed perfectly. I can't speak of what the fret metal material is, but it seems the same to me on these guitars as guitars costing several thousand dollars. There may be more exotic material available and used, but I have no issue with what Yamaha used and can't think of why a different material than this would have any effect on play-ability. The strings are Yamaha FS50BT and brass wound, no rust and light 012 - .052 gauge. Out of 18 strings, not one showed any sign of an imperfection and in playing, no real difference. I'll likely upgrade to my brand of choice but not until I use these up, they're pretty good for stock strings. The nut, saddle and bridge pins are, as expected, plastic. Many report that changing these out for bone (cow, buffalo, ivory for example) improves the sound of this guitar. I would expect the sound to be affected by this, or even different plastic types that could be used stock, but can't say since I've not played or heard one with a bone or tusk upgrade or even better strings. I'll likely upgrade to bone at the first string change since it isn't cost prohibitive even for this class of guitar if you can do it yourself (less than $30 on eBay).
SETUP: As expected, the strings are detuned by several octaves for shipping, but still have enough pressure to keep the neck from warping while it goes through its' storage, packaging and shipping process. Tuning each, I found the strings are pretty well pre-stretched and only took a few re-tunings to get them to stay in tune. The truss rod on other guitars I've bought were loose by design, with the expectation by the factory that the end user or guitar shop will snug them up and/or adjust the neck once delivered. In looking through Yamaha's owner's manual, there is a short blurb about how to correct a convex or concave condition by adjusting the truss rod, but no mention of having to do anything for first setup if the neck is straight, implying it is already snug and/or adjusted by Yamaha before shipping. I checked all three guitars and not one had a convex or concave condition to correct so I've yet to put an allen wrench to the truss rod to check. That's a good thing. To be correct, there should be a slight convex shape (forward bow) and checking all three guitars, they were correct as delivered with only a few thousandths of an inch difference between the three. I'll check the truss rod on the guitar I'm keeping but suspect it's already been set by the factory.
PLAYABILITY/SOUND: You can read many of the other reviews on here and determine that this "beginner" guitar doesn't really sound or play like one. Although the sides and back are made of plywood to keep the cost down, the most important part, the sound board, or top, is made of the preferred Sitka Spruce wood. So with the unique opportunity to have three of the exact same guitar in my house to play with gave me a chance to pick the cream of the crop, so to speak. Well, I'm happy to report, if not a tiny bit surprised, there is no discernible difference in sound between the three guitars. I had three people sit across the room (one a far more advanced player than I) while I played the same chord sequence, switching as quickly as I could between the three, and my listeners couldn't hear a difference! So much for my picking a "best sounding" one as each sounded excellent as well as the same. I too can report that I was quite surprised by how good these guitars sound overall. I don't have access to numerous multi-thousand dollar guitars to compare this Yamaha against but have a good enough ear to know they really do sound significantly better than the price would imply. Tone is very nice, high, mid and low tones are above average although sustain is a tad less than on some very expensive guitars I've tried. I do have a Johnson beginner's guitar in the house and can say there is no comparison; the Yamaha is so pointedly better sounding, the two are not even in the same class if you ask me. As for the action, it is a tad high for my preferences but not too high, even for beginners; I will adjust that when I replace the saddle and bring it as low as possible before any string buzz occurs. Having said that, these all played the same which is to say, nice and easy. If I didn't know the price on these, I'd probably pick one just based on how easy they are on the fingers along with their great sound. I guess that's why so many praise this guitar and call it the "best beginner's guitar out there". My many times more expensive Ovation doesn't have better action than these Yamaha's. I consider that important and amazing.
CONCLUSION: If you are a beginner, get this guitar! If you are a seasoned pro looking for an affordable guitar to use where you might not want to use your high priced guitar, get this guitar! If you are looking to buy a guitar and get a chance to test one at your local guitar shop, please do. And while there, try any other guitar in the same price range and even several at three times the price and see what you think. I think you'll buy this one. In closing and what made me take the initiative to write this, Yamaha's quality control is again, beyond reproach. Not one of the three guitars had anything wrong that would give me a reason not to keep it. All three were keepers and my decision on which one to keep came down to one of the three having a lighter shade of spruce. You may have preferred one of the other two, it's really only my personal preference as to why chose the lighter shade. I should say all three are light, just one was a bit lighter than the other two. Other than that, the sides, back, neck and headstock were all about the same color/shade and the minor difference on one, as I stated, was the two wood shades on the neck where it joins the body. Hardly a concern, just wanted to point it out. In case you couldn't tell, I'm so happy I did my homework, watched numerous YouTube reviews and chose this Yamaha. Buy it; you'll be happy you did! Search YouTube for the FG700S and you'll get good, honest critique and input (along with praise) on this guitar and can also hear it in action.
The guitar came today, and was packaged nicely. The guitar box was in another bigger box. I eargerly upboxed everything to unveil what is truly a beautiful guitar. There were no dinks or dents and everything was shiny, and in perfect condition. The guitar was way out of tune out of the box, but I used Garage Band and an app on my phone in conjunction to tune it as best as I can. After I received a satisfactory tuning, I begun my initially test. Chords rung out with amazing clarity and warmth. I tested a few scales, and riffs and they all sounded fantastic. Again, I'm still a beginner when it comes to playing the guitar, but have been an avid fan of rock and music in general for eons and know when something sounds great. I played it for a few hours and couldn't even put it down till I realize that it was too late to be playing guitar since this guitar does resonate a very full, loud sound.
In all, if you are a beginner looking for a great first-time guitar or even experienced and want a guitar that sounds great and simultaneously has a great price, then look no further. A guitar is an investment and if you can, you might as well start with something good since it'll encourage you to play more and you won't outgrow this one nearly as quickly as the other "beginner" guitars.
**I will update this review in the coming month as I log more playing time.