5 BEST Yamaha Acoustic Guitars [Cheap!] ★ Acoustic Tuesday 199

After selling acoustic guitars around the U.S. for 15 years, I've come to realize not all guitars are made equal. But when it comes to value and price-point, Yamaha is always one of the top contenders. In this video I review 5 different models and share why each of these guitars has left such a huge impact on me!

Being in music retail helped me see why cheaper isn't always better. But I was always surprised at the quality of Yamaha acoustic guitars. In fact, one of my favorite Yamaha acoustic guitars in today's list is also one of the cheapest guitars that I've ever put my "stamp" of approval on!

The beauty of Yamaha acoustic guitars is that they offer a little something for every kind of guitar player. Whether you have small hands, you just started playing, or you're looking to upgrade from your current guitar, it feels like there's a Yamaha acoustic guitar for almost every occasion.

That's why I took the time to make a video on my 5 favorite Yamaha Acoustic Guitars. And, while I technically am looking at nine different guitars, many of these models are similar enough that they basically are the same guitar.

If I've left out your favorite Yamaha acoustic guitar model, be sure to let me know in the comments!

#yamaha #acousticguitarreview
00:00 - Intro
02:21 - Yamaha NCX1 & NTX1
04:12 - Yamaha FG800 & FS800
05:50 - Yamaha FG3 & FS3
7:37 - Yamaha CG142S & CG142C
09:07 - Yamaha FG-JR2
11:17 - Time Management Tips
16:56 - Comments Roundup
20:34 - Acoustic Guitar News

[deanyork]

My very first acoustic guitar was a 1970 FG300, has a flower pick guard, I still have the sales receipt of $150.00, it stills plays well and has that 50 year old tone, love it!

[davidsargeant]

I love this show so much!! What would we do without this on a Tuesday. You are amazing Tony! 😀🎸

[johnnymiller]

I have owned a vintage tint FS800 since 2016. Other acoustic guitars have come and gone from my collection because they just don’t get played as much as my FS800. It’s a fantastic little guitar. Yamaha definitely flies under the radar compared to the bigger name brands. Budget friendly top quality instruments for sure!

[dennislumbert]

I have a Yamaha FG331 that I bought new in 1979 and just love it.It sat in the case for far to many years but now gets played ever day.

[robertdavis]

Thanks for sharing your experience & thoughts on Yamaha guitars..I am 78 yrs old and still love my Yamaha. FG470 SA which I bought new some years ago... the sound has improved with time & although I look at newer guitars, I haven't updated ... thanks again for sharing your comments ... cheers from Australia...😀

[p-dru]

Nice to see Yamaha get some love. I have a 45 yr old Ovation Model 1612 but wanted to add something with a warmer sound but still able to plug in for gigs. I ended up with the Yamaha A5R A.R.E. (the A5 series is the hand made in Japan series). Absolutely love it - in addition to the sound, the neck taper and the hand-rolled fingerboard make it feel like I've been playing it for years, even tho it's brand new. And the SRT pickup system is wonderful.

[davebrantner]

Thank you so much for your review of Yamaha guitars. I currently own an FG-800 that my brother gave me as a gift a few years ago and I thoroughly enjoy playing it. In addition, I also own a Yamaha FG-180 that I purchased back in 1972, and I have to say that it plays as well as, if not better than, my Guild D-25. I am currently a TAC member and am trying to find, or actually dedicate time to involve myself in daily practice. Thanks so much for all that you do.

[warrenevans]

I purchased a Yamaha FGX5 (Red Series) mid last year after watching a review from Heart Breaker guitars in Las Vegas on your show. At the time I was tossing up whether to buy a Maton or Cole Clark (I live in Australia). Both were not making guitars at the time due to Covid and there were none in stock anywhere. I went with the Yamaha and have no regrets, thanks to your show.

[anthonysclafani]

Tried a Yamaha FGX in a Guitar Center and it legit sounded better than 90% of the other guitars in the acoustic room. I was shocked it was that cheap

[skibum]

My favorite Yamaha is the fs-ta. It's a beauty that sounds fantastic. Very cool on board electronics that provide reverb and choral effects without an amp

[rubo]

I got myself an A3R when I was living in Berlin a couple of years ago. Solid rosewood back and sides and solid sitka top.. all for 800 yoyos. The sound on the lows is BOOMING. I spent a month (waiting for my wages to come in) playing every guitar in the shop, mind you the biggest music shop in Berlin. I tried GS minis, I tried builder edition Taylor’s, martins the lot. NOTHING sounded as good as this guitar in its cost bracket and I’m changing the strings on it right now watching this. I’ve grown exponentially on the instrument over the past couple of years and love it dearly!

Thanks for the entertainment Tony, always a pleasure, never a chore😇

[pbearski]

I purchased a Yamaha FS 820 as my very first guitar. It's a small body with solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides. Nearly 3 years later I am still very pleased with my purchase. It's been a great starter guitar for me and it sounds better and better as it ages. My very first skis were Yamaha All Around II's. Yeah for Yamaha!!

[jackiet]

Alexa Rose is wonderful! I always try to listen to the Blue Moon Cafe on my local radio station on Sunday mornings. They feature all kinds of acoustic artists..some you know and some you might not have heard of before. Also had a 1973-74 Yamaha FG260 12 string. Found it at a garage sale. It needed some luv so I got it cleaned up and donated it to my guitar repair guy who runs a program with his church for young people to learn to play. He uses orphan donated instruments for the kids! It was a really nice sounding guitar despite it’s age!

[danieltober]

i’ve go an f750s and it’s beautiful. i personally like 11gauge elixir strings and it’s awesome, looks amazing with turtle shell tuning heads and bone bridge pins with abalone dots, solid sitka spruce top, sycamore sides and back, nato neck and rosewood fretboard and bridge; it’s absolutely gorgeous. the previous owner set the string action and added an under saddle pickup with volume control inside the soundhole so no holes or cutouts on the sides. i got it as a gift and i’m never giving it up

[tomread]

Your choice of these Yamahas was Aces. They all play really well and sound great. I would also like to see you review two of the most unbelievable guitars that Yamaha ever produced. They are the LS 400 (mahogany) and the LS 500 (rosewood). I happened to own both these models and in all honesty, they bury most acoustic guitars twice their price

[gabeah]

That Joel whitehead guitar sold the same day -sounded amazing and Mello is a master player. That video is well worth watching. 🤙🏼

[robbieguitar]

Tony, about a year ago I bought a backup preforming guitar. A Yamaha AC5R. Built in Yamaha custom shop in Japan. Sitka Spruce top Rosewood back and sides SRT electronics.. $1399. Had I bought a Martin or Taylor of the same tone woods and level the instrument could have been $2800+ . A great value. Kind of following along with your description Tony, quality instruments that a fair price.
Thank you for your videos! Fellow life long Hockey player (53yrs) and fellow guitar geek (14yrs) ✌️
Rob Cochrane

[StopFear]

I owned 3 different models of Yamaha guitars. One model when new cost $300 to $400 others under $300. Each of them had a sound significantly better than other classical nylon string guitars I owned. Somehow they sound louder and it feels like the whole guitar is resonating strongly from less force applied to the strings. One was CG111C (cedar top), G-55A, third one is CG10. They all sounded very good. Each was a classical guitar model.

[guitarzana]

We have a Yamaha CSF - TA in our house. Lovely little parlor sized guitar and adding some reverb/chorus can make a simple song sound full and vibrant.

[tammyh]

I have the Yamaha fs800 .I bought a Martin as an upgrade but I’ll always keep my Yamaha . Will always love it . It looks and sound beautiful .