The Perfect Beginner Guitar is just $200. Let me show you why.

One of the most common questions we get here at GuitarLessons and Guitareo is “what guitar should I buy?”. For many beginner guitar players, there are just too many options out there and the choices can seem overwhelming. In this video, Nate Savage will tell you his top recommendation for a beginner acoustic guitar.

The important things to pay attention to when buying your first guitar are price, sound, playability, consistency, availability, and looks. When taking all these things into consideration, our top choice is the Yamaha FG800.

With a solid Sitka Spruce top, you’re getting a great-sounding guitar for just $200. It’s the perfect marriage of price and quality! We hope this video helps you when you’re looking for your first beginner acoustic guitar.

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[MusoraMedia]

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[chessdude]

I just started playing guitar about 4 weeks ago at the age of 60! I was a professional drummer for 35 years. Now, I'm playing a Left handed Taylor GS Mini mahogany. I had to order it of course because I'm a lefty! Enjoying myself so far! Peace!

[erinescence]

I did buy this as my first guitar about 8 months ago and I love it. Don't think you can beat it for the price. Really well-made, stays in tune (which can be a real issue with some entry-level guitars), sounds great, looks great, comfortable neck. I may eventually get another guitar, but I don't think I would sell this one to do so. I'm keeping it!

[AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken]

I’ve owned a Yamaha acoustic electric model with a cutaway and built in tuner for almost 4 years now. Great quality, sound, and it always stays in tune. Can’t go wrong. Best $300 I’ve ever spent!

[dustins]

I couldn't agree more! I have a few higher end Yamahas but I've recommended the f series to several friends looking for starter or campfire guitars. The latest series has raised the bar a little especially at that price point. I just played an fs concert sized the other day and loved it. There are plenty of other good guitars under $500 but I'm in Saskatchewan now and winter humidity (or complete lack of it) can be brutal. A humidifier is a must but as long as you maintain your humidity, my Yamahas keep tune really well and always sound great.

[adamtelford]

I loved my FG800 from the day I bought it, glad to know Nate also rates this guitar highly 😃👍🏻

[jamesadado]

I graduated from Guitars for Vets back in April. This was the guitar given to me. Very nice to begin my guitar journey with!

[MusoraMedia]

This video is in no way sponsored. We just get this question A LOT and thought it was easier to answer it this way. :)

[abdallahrechache]

I bought Yamaha f130 a few months ago .I am super satisfied with it. The sound is great and it meets my learning goal 😎 thank you for your vidoes bro

[playeroneroblox]

I have a Yamaha F335 and it is a really good acoustic guitar for its price. I recommend it

[A_Chord]

Other people: 200 dollars is cheap
Me: dam 40 dolllars guitar is expensive

[michaelolson]

My wife got me a Yamaha F320D as part of my bucket list that I likely would not have done myself. Thank you Honey Bear hope you do not regret it! I have been going for about a year and a half. I played this guitar for the first year before I got my first e-guitar(s). I have not a player long enough to say good or bad. I love the sound of my first guitar. Putting Elixir 11-52 nano-web's on after my factory strings were done gave me a new guitar.The sound is punchy and warm. You never forget your first and don't sell or give her away. I have had make no adjustments to the nut, saddle or truss.I still play it more than 50% of the time.

[nomadexplorer]

Your pick is right. I purchased similar Yamaha guitar, and am very happy. Value for money. Very good tone. Happy smiles at home and with friends when this guitar is accompanied. Thank you Yamaha, I live in a happier-harmonious world as you are a part of it too.

[Dwooten]

The FS body shape will fit more comfortably for most players compared to the FG IMO with similar sound. I had an FG and gifted it to a friend so I still play it every now and then and have an FS for myself and play it every now and then also. It’s a Taylor GS mini Mahogany that has me playing every day because oooh soo comfortable and sounds sooo huge for a small body.

[danstankard]

I bought the Yami FG700S 5 years ago when I started . Still play it every day.

[tower_studios_dave]

I am a pro musician and studio owner. I exclusively use Yamaha guitars, and I know many other pro musicians who do as well. For price and quality, they can't be beaten

[lp]

I recently picked up a Ibanez PC18MH. Retail is $170-180 US. It's super lightweight, and has a great thin neck that makes chording easy. The action is much closer to my electric than many other acoustics I've tried, so the transition back and forth is pretty quick. It's been a great addition to the quiver as I continue to learn.

[punkrockscott]

I like the Jasmine acoustic/electric by Takamine. It comes with a nice hard shell case, Great sound and play ability for $198.00

[dr.challis]

I've heard those are the best bang for the buck, excellent quality and sound better now with their new scalloped bracing

[autocrow]

Why am I watching this? I'm not even in the market for a guitar. lol Curious I guess. I like the Yamaha. Good choice. Funny thing, I bought an old beat up used Fender acoustic for 45 dollars and couldn't play it. Thought it was junk, so I bought an expensive Takamine, learned on it and now I can play the old Fender just as well. Go figure!! (I did lower the action on the Fender, it was a mile high!)