Kathy Wilson-Butterfield from Palmdale, Ca
Subject:
Yamaha The name speeks for its self. You can't go wrong with a Yamaha
Sound:
I still get complements on my Yamaha and all I can do is smile because I know its great.
Reliability:
Still looks fantastic. there is not one thing wrong with it.
Overall:
I have had my Yamaha for 27 years and it still sounds as good as the day I bought it.
Playability and Feel:
Feels great it fits in the hand great. I just can't say anything bad it's just a great guitar.
Tone:
Its a bright and worm sound.
Finish:
Still in tip top shape
Action:
It has a beautiful sound
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
yes for 27 years
Tammy Drennan from Charlotte, NC USA
drennantammy@aol.com
Quality:
Seems to be well made. Yamaha is known for there quality and this guitar shows that.
Sound:
Great sound. I am new to learning so I still need some practice but this guitar even sounds good when I play it and I have only been playing for a month.
Reliability:
Just got it so no comment yet on the reliability but I have no worries.
Overall:
This is a great guitar. Very pleased with the way it plays and the great craftsmanship. Best choice I could have made and the price is great and well worth it.
Playability and Feel:
This guitar plays great. Neck has a satin finish so your hand moves easily up and down the neck. No heavy but does not feel cheap.
Tone:
Great tone. Has a nice rich smoothness that I love.
Finish:
No flaws what so ever. Beautiful pick guard and the finish is outstanding.
Action:
Action was great. Needed very little tuning and it was so easy to tune.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Lou Graham from Sagle, ID USA
Quality:
Everything Yamaha makes is good quality, and excellent value.
Reliability:
Don't know yet, but is well built.
Overall:
Beautiful sound, easy to play, excellent finish.
Playability and Feel:
Nice action, easy for beginners and experienced musicians.
Tone:
Tone is brighter than some, but not too much. Will warm with more playing.
Finish:
Excellent finish and look.
Action:
Action was better than I expected right out of box. Strings were close to frets, easy to hold down.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
SK from Albuquerque, NM
Subject:
FG700S -- nice sound, durable, great value
Quality:
This guitar feels very nice. A bit lighter than I was expecting. The tuners hold tune very well. Yamaha came highly recommended on most message boards and it's not hard to see why.
Reliability:
I've had it about a month now and that's not nearly enough time to tell, but I have no doubt it'll last for years with proper care.
Overall:
For the price, the solid top, and the positive reviews of Yamaha's quality control and durability, I'd say it's a great value for an acoustic, best suited for beginners and for experts to have a spare on hand.
Playability and Feel:
The neck is solid, feels slightly thick. No dead spots on the fretboard. The fret markers are a little hard to see from the front if you're teaching someone.
Tone:
The tone is a lot brighter than I had hoped. Good volume, very clear sound. Lots of mids, not enough bass.
Finish:
The wood looks very nice, even grain and colorful. The clear coat is very thick and will probably easily protect the wood from day to day abuse.
Action:
The action was a bit higher than I assumed it would be, contrary to what posts suggested. I'll probably lower it in the future.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
March 31st, 2009