The Yamaha FG guitars are stupid good for the money. I bought my son the 700 as a beater for college. Based on playing a few different models, it seemed to me that the difference from the other 700s was largely appearance. They all sounded great. I find the 700 compares very well with much more expensive guitars we have around the house. You will need to shave a bit to get the action down, but no other adjustments were needed on ours.
The 800s are supposed to be even better, but I have not heard (live) or played one yet. Price appears to be the same, starting at $199.
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