Choosing Your First Acoustic Guitar - Yamaha Guitars

I'm Ohsawa and I'm in charge of the acoustic guitar department at the sound house!
In this issue, I took five guitars from the reliable Japanese manufacturer Yamaha for beginners who want to start playing acoustic guitar, and I will talk about the reasons why I recommend them along with some pointers on how to choose the right one. I hope finding the perfect guitar will be your first step to starting your musical journey.

01. Yamaha / FG800 Natural

The FG800 is a new model with a newly developed scalloped bracing that delivers good response and a powerful sound. It is made with a focus on playability while keeping the price point low.
In terms of sound, the solid spruce top board is used for a strong and clear sound.
The neck shape has a slightly narrower nut width and is designed to be easy for beginners to grip, so that they do not tire easily even after long hours of practicing.

Yamaha / FG800 Natural

02. Yamaha / FS830

The FS830 is made of rosewood on the back and sideboards, and has a clear, core sound with a long sustain. The neck is deep and the body is thin and compact, making it supereasy to play. Suitable for both chord strokes and finger picking styles. The soundhole is decorated with Avalon shells, giving it a unique appearance with a high-class feel.

Yamaha / FS830 Tobacco Brown Sunburst

03. Yamaha / LL6 ARE

The LL6 ARE has a solid Engelmann spruce top with A.R.E treatment and improved bracing design. This guitar delivers a more powerful, louder sound while maintaining excellent volume balance. It also features passive-type pickups that match the needs of modern guitarists. The LL6 ARE also demonstrates a high level of expressiveness.
The use of high-grade rosewood gives it a rich sound and a beautiful appearance.

Yamaha / LL6 ARE Electric Acoustic Guitar

04. Yamaha / FGX5

Yamaha's domestic electric acoustic guitar of excellent quality. All solid bodies with A.R.E. treated solid Sitka spruce for the top and solid mahogany for the sides and back. The FGX5 also features Yamaha's original jumbo body shape for a rich sound that’s suitable for chord strokes and the Atmosfeel 3-way hybrid pickup system. The 3-way hybrid pickup system "Atmosfeel" reproduces the guitar's natural acoustic sound.

Yamaha / FGX5

05. Yamaha APX600

The slim body of the APX600 offers outstanding playability on stage. The APX600 is a model of the electric acoustic prototype, combining a bouncy mid-high tone with a solid bass.

Yamaha / APX600 NT Eleaco

〇 Points to consider when choosing a guitar for beginners

Size and Shape

It’s important to choose a guitar that suits your body shape and playing style. For example, a small body like the FS830 is recommended for petite people and children.

Price Range / Budget

When choosing a guitar for the first time, it is also important to set a reasonable budget; Yamaha offers a wide range of high-quality yet reasonably priced models.

Sound

The type of wood used and the construction of the guitar have a big influence on the sound. Choosing a guitar with the sound you like is the first step to a happy guitar life.

Choosing a guitar is the starting point for a fun musical journey, and all Yamaha acoustic guitars are of high quality and designed to be beginner-friendly. Why don't you take your first step into the wonderful world of music with Yamaha?