Yamaha FS800 review

The FS800 shares the FG800's materials and hardware: a solid spruce top, nato/okoume back and sides, scalloped bracing, a walnut fingerboard and die-cast chrome tuners. What changes is the shape. Yamaha lists a concert body 380 mm wide and 90 to 110 mm deep, against 412 mm and up to 118 mm for the FG800, and a 634 mm (25 inch) scale instead of 650 mm. Those differences make it easier to reach around the body and slightly easier to fret, which matters for smaller adults, teens and anyone who plays seated. The cost is a lighter bass response than a dreadnought, and like the FG800 it has no pickup and ships with only a hex wrench. Yamaha's US store listed it at $279.99 and in stock when we checked, the same price as the FG800, so the choice comes down to comfort rather than budget.

Who it is for

smaller players and younger teens

Price

$279.99 at the Yamaha US store when checked, in stock with free shipping.

$ 279.99 In Stock
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Concert (small) body, 380 mm wide and 90 to 110 mm deep
• Solid spruce top with nato/okoume back and sides
• 634 mm (25 inch) scale and 43 mm nut width
• Scalloped bracing
• Die-cast chrome tuners (TM29T)

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Smaller body than the FG800 at the same $279.99
• Strength: Shorter 25 inch scale lowers string tension slightly
• Strength: Solid spruce top
• Weakness: Less bass than a full dreadnought
• Weakness: No pickup
• Weakness: No gig bag listed

Key facts

• Body: Concert, 380 mm wide
• Top: Solid spruce
• Back and sides: Nato/okoume
• Scale length: 634 mm (25 inches)
• Nut width: 43 mm (1 11/16 inches)
• Electronics: None

Where it ranks

Yamaha FS800 is No. 3 in our Best Beginner Acoustic Guitars verdict.