Just picked up a Yamaha FG830 - Anything to do right away? - Page 3

jed1894 · #31 11-19-2017, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TNO

700 doesn't have scalloped bracing. 830 has better wood, bound headstock and the neck has the grain filled and feels much nicer. Big step up over the 800.

Doesn't have rosewood on neck too? Rosewood back and sides????

Pitar · #32 11-19-2017, 02:47 PM

Play it, a lot, and then ask yourself the questions no one else can answer for you.

jed1894 · #33 11-19-2017, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitar

Play it, a lot, and then ask yourself the questions no one else can answer for you.

Exactly:::: go back and forth between 800 and 830 for about 30 minutes and you will see and feel it.

Biscuitninja · #34 11-02-2019, 10:34 AM

Thanks for the info! Just picked one up and I'm impressed!
The new nut/saddle/strings/pins make a huge difference!

Lockback · #35 11-02-2019, 10:58 AM

I love my FG830. I did have a local luthier lower the action and while he was at it install a bone saddle. It looks and sounds amazing. My brother-in-law is a long-time acoustic player and when he visits he hands me his Martin D-35 and grabs my Yamaha. That's how much he likes it.