The Yamaha FG850 is a popular, affordable all-mahogany dreadnought acoustic guitar known for its warm, rich, mid-focused tone, making it great for strumming, singer-songwriters, and beginners/intermediate players. Key features include a solid mahogany top, mahogany back/sides, scalloped bracing for enhanced volume, a comfortable nato neck with a rosewood fingerboard, and classic looks with mahogany binding and abalone inlay. It offers excellent value by combining traditional craftsmanship with Yamaha's modern acoustic analysis for powerful sound. 

There's nothing quite like the warm tone of an all-mahogany dreadnought, and the Yamaha FG850 delivers that prized sound at a stellar price. Strum this great-sounding acoustic guitar and experience mahogany's characteristic thick, present midrange and meaty overtones. Beyond that, a Standard-shaped neck, topped by an easy-playing rosewood fingerboard, provides excellent feel and playability. Eye-catching mahogany binding completes the look of this superb instrument. Both beginners looking for a quality first guitar and longtime players searching for a top-notch backup will find much to love about the FG850.

All-mahogany construction

The FG850 sports all-mahogany construction. Guitar players like this wood for its warm, well-balanced tone. It delivers robust low-midrange frequencies while maintaining top-end clarity. The sound is gentle and full, which is ideal for vocal accompaniment. You'll love the rich tone you get from the Yamaha FG850.

Dreadnought body style gives you excellent natural acoustic projection

Ever since guitarists have been relying on the natural projection of their instruments, the powerful voice of the dreadnought body style has been an all-around favorite among flatpickers. The FG850 gives you a bold and balanced voice that's perfect for anything from traditional bluegrass to the driving rhythms of modern acoustic rock. You'll love the full sound of Yamaha's FG850, particularly when you play more aggressively.

Yamaha FG: the best-selling acoustic guitar series in the world

It's not hard to see why Yamaha's FG series is a world best seller. They were the first to offer full-sized dreadnought bodies, professional-grade tonewoods, and fast-playing necks on instruments that were affordable for beginners and pros alike. If you're just learning to play, you'll enjoy the comfort of the neck and body, the low string action, and the full sound. Seasoned players who need a quality backup will love the detail of tone, the acoustic power, and how effortlessly the guitar plays.

Yamaha FG850 Features:

• All-mahogany construction delivers robust low-midrange frequencies while maintaining top-end clarity
• Scalloped bracing accentuates low frequencies and increases projection
• Great-feeling Standard-shaped neck topped by an easy-playing rosewood fingerboard
• Eye-catching mahogany body binding
• Makes a quality first instrument or top-notch backup

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