From the first strum, youll get it — the Yamaha FG820-12 performs way above its modest price tag. This 12-string acoustic guitars solid spruce top ensures a warm, strong sound thats enhanced beautifully by its mahogany back and sides. Youll love the feel of this guitars Standard-shaped neck, which is topped by an easy-playing rosewood fingerboard. You also get eye-catching cream-colored body and fingerboard binding. Whether youre a beginner thats looking for a quality first instrument, or a longtime player searching for a top-notch backup, the FG820-12 is a great choice.
Yamaha chose a solid spruce top for their FG820-12, due to its look and tone. Spruce has a well-rounded, articulate sound with excellent projection. These qualities have made it the undisputed leader for acoustic guitar tops. And because its made from solid wood, the tone will age gracefully, with enhanced harmonics and greater tonal balance as the years go by. Beyond that, the FG820-12 boasts scalloped bracing, resulting in a larger low end and more projection.
The FG820-12 sports a back and sides made from mahogany. The strummers here at Sweetwater appreciate this wood for its warm, well-balanced tone. It enhances midrange frequencies while maintaining top-end clarity. The sound is gentle and full, which is ideal for vocal accompaniment. Combined with the lively and defined sound of its spruce top, youll love the rich tone you get from the Yamaha FG820-12s mahogany.
Its not hard to see why Yamahas FG series is a world best seller. 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 youre just learning to play, youll 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 detail of tone, the acoustic power, and how effortlessly the guitar plays.
