Yamaha 6 String Beginner Solid Spruce Top Traditional Western Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar With Rosewood FIngerboard, Natural

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars | 2,041 ratings

Price: 229.99

Last update: 01-11-2025


About this item

Solid Sitka spruce top
Nato and mahogany back & sides
Rosewood fingerboard
Rosewood bridge
Diecast chrome tuners

Product information


Top reviews from the United States

Alec Elson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great acoustic guitar
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
It holds firm, the fretboard and neck feel perfect along my fingers, the body is sturdy and a good size, and the sound is great. I got it used but it's almost like buying it new, its in such great condition. The appearance is lovely, too. The weight is pretty good too and the strings were alright, could have been better. The action is great though.
Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for. Very poorly setup out of the box.
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2022
EDIT: After I have set this guitar up (which involved mostly lowering the nut height, lowering the action overall and polishing the fret surfaces and ends) this guitar won me over. It just became mine. I put Eric Clapton strings on it which are slightly warmer and less bright and this guitar sings! I’m adding not one but two stars making it a perfect five!

Original review:
I've read a lot about how this guitar is a great value and a surprisingly good instrument at this price so maybe my expectations were too high, but I'm somewhat disappointed.

First of all, the guitar arrived poorly set up. The action was extremely high due to, both, a very high nut and very high saddle. While updating the saddle I realize the original one was too thin: it fell out of the slot right away when I removed the strings. This caused it to lean forward in the slot, which affects the sound. It also affects intonation as it shortens the scale just a few micrometers (intonation was pretty good out of the box though but not perfect). After the saddle upgrade the intonation is perfect. I don't understand how it is possible that Yamaha does not care to install a saddle of a correct thickness, it does not cost more to simply install a matching saddle. The nut had a poorly cut slots, there was a lot of strings binding. The fret ends are quite sharp and not properly finished. The middle of the frets are very poorly polished: if you try to bend a note you will feel grinding. Very sloppy! I have no idea what Yamaha is bragging about when they say that the fretboard has "rolled edges" - no such thing.

When changing the strings I inserted a small webcam into the sound hole to inspect the interior of the guitar. The bridge plate has lots of splinting and rough edges around the string holes, it's as if a 4-year-old drilled those wholes with a dull drill bit from a toy set (sad thing is that maybe it was ?). Lots of glue squeeze everywhere, bracing not being of correct length - don't look inside if you want to love this guitar!

After the upgrades and a basic common sense setup the guitar is very easy to play. Not the most inspiring guitar to play as it does not have what one would call a character, but very playable. The sound is quite decent actually but lacking in bass response for sure. Also, in my sample, the low E string sounds thudy, as if made of rubber. I tried several strings and now have a good quality bone nut and saddle - unfortunately it has more to do with the resonance of the guitar and/or the neck's ability to transfer vibrations. It just sounds thudy with no sustain on anything other that open string. It is not a very nuanced guitar, does not respond to dynamics in playing well.

However, somehow, I still like it. It is a very honest guitar. Very sincere. Does not pretend to be anything else that it is - an entry level guitar. It is not flashy, pretentious, fake. I still think that at $200 it is a great buy. Great as an everyday instrument that will not make me too precious about it, instead I will just play it without too much reverence towards it.
JustMe01
5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly Surprised!
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2021
Thank you, Yamaha and Sam Ash for a great instrument at a reasonable price. I bought this guitar as a bang-around instrument. I own a very nice, twenty-year old 00-17 all mahogany Martin that I don't like taking to gigs or even out of its case on very dry, hot or cold days. At this price point I wasn't expecting much, but was I ever pleasantly surprised! The guitar is practically flawless. When I first unboxed it there was a bit of paste left on the body from the polishing process, but it easily wiped off. The finish around the base of the neck is not quite as smooth as the rest, but the frets are well filed and polished so that none are protuding. The set-up is great. The action is nice and low with no buzzing frets. This guitar projects sound nicely too. The solid spruce top is a HUGE plus, especially at this price. The guitar has a bright and full sound, which I anticipate will continue to improve with time. This guitar definitely is louder and brighter than my moody mahogany Martin. When it lacks the depth and warmth of my well-seasoned more costly guitar, it has it's own beautiful voice. It is perfect for finger picking but also sounds great with percussive playing as well. I love the size too. I'm so glad I found a solid top instrument at a great price that isn't a dreadnought. I'm a five-foot woman, and the concert size works very well for me. My twelve-year old picked it up and was also comfortable playing it. It would be a great beginner instrument, but even seasoned players can appreciate it. I'm certainly looking forward to dragging this little gem around with me!
Boss
4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice for the price ..not for big hands
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
Great action ,set up and build materials but be aware of bridge and string spacing at just under 2 inches which makes this guitar crowded for larger hands. The bracing and resonance of the yamaha is impressive. The setups very consistent and finish and build is high in quality. I could not get along withe spacing longterm.
dmoles
5.0 out of 5 stars Great guitar for the price.
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
Is it a Taylor or Martin, no but it is a great beat around, take camping and to the beach guitar. It sounds good, plays even better and perfect for making some noise as a newbie or have been playing for a while and doesn't want to destroy thousands of $$$. Out of the box, very playable and maybe the lowest action (without fret buzz) I've ever played. Stretch out the strings, it stays in tune well and the first inexpensive acoustic I have enjoyed playing. There is a difference between cheap and inexpensive. Cheap is not good, inexpensive is. If you want a bare bones to learn or beat on, this is perfect and will recommend because for the price, or even twice the price, hard to beat.
Alexis
5.0 out of 5 stars Fs800 Amazing Sound & Feel!
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024
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 I was really impressed with the sound quality of this guitar. As someone who tends to be quite critical of my own music and poetry, I was pleasantly surprised by how good it sounded. I came across this recommendation from Marin Music Center in a Q&A session, and I'm glad I took their advice. The guitar is not too heavy, which I appreciate, and the strings were good to go right out of the box. The appearance of the guitar exceeded my expectations, and I think it looks even better in person. I'd give it a perfect 10 for sound quality and affordability, especially for those looking to move up from a beginner level.
Elias rosas mancilla
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid for the price
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
Just as described and perfect for my first guitar. holds a tune well!

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