Yamaha FG403S Acoustic Guitar (Gloss Finish)
This model is Yamaha's lowest-priced solid-topped dreadnought-style acoustic steel-string with die-cast Chrome tuners.
Overall User Ratings (based on 69 ratings)
Submitted July 1, 2005 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Spend your money on a GOOD guitar like this and not one of the cheaper models."
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This thing should last awhile. The next guitar I buy will probably be in the $700-$900 range, but for the beginner/casual player, this is a nice guitar. So much better than the $99 specials that everyone seems to waste their money on.
Sound
This one sounds pretty good for the money. I don't have a lot to compare it to, but I've played a few higher dollar fenders and low dollar martins and this guitar sounds just as good as those. Ibanez was my other choice, but this one just sounded better.
Features
Not many features. Just an acoustic.
Quality
I have a friend who has an older model Yamaha that is almost exactly like the one I have. and it is about 30 years old. It sounds just as good as mine which is only a year or two old. The bridge is still good and the frets have held up over the years.
Value
This is a great guitar for the money. I think it is about the lowest dollar solid spruce top you can get and the solid tops sound much better than laminate ones. I wouldn't say it is worth more than $200 just because I think you can get an acoustic/electric from Yamaha for $250. But if it was a Fender, it would probably be a $300 guitar.
Manufacturer Support
No problems.
The Wow Factor
It looks good, it would be cool if they made a mahogany color or some sort of darker brown.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Rock(Alice In Chains, Nirvana, Pearl Jam)
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Submitted September 11, 2005 by a customer from comcast.net
"This is it! "
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I will use this guitar the rest of my life, it is made so well and tight I plan to have it always
Sound
wonderful sound, better than my 30 year old Epiphone
Features
love the tuners, very smooth
Quality
very well put together
Value
the price is the best feature, this is a great guitar
Manufacturer Support
never had a problem
The Wow Factor
I would have liked it in a darker color
Musical Background:
Active musician
Musical Style:
A lot of stuff
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Submitted February 22, 2005 by a customer from yahoo.com
"by far the best deal out there"
I will pass this down to my son,after I die!!!
Sound
this guitar sounds full,deep,and rich.great for a one man band!
Features
this guitar is made of the same quality and craftsmanship of other guitars for 1/4 the price.Excellent value!
Quality
great all around
Value
I think it is by far the best deal out there period
The Wow Factor
very neat and clean
Musical Background:
hobbyist
Musical Style:
blues,country,classic rock
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Submitted June 27, 2004
Yamaha FG403S Acoustic Customer Review
I just bought this guitar today, and the only beef that I have is with the size...looking back I dont know if I would have gotten a cheaper model just for the smaller size, but then it also would be cheaper in sound so it is really hard to say. But I am very impressed with the other people's ratings, and I am definetly glad that I bought it. If anyone wants to help me out with guitar advice or if I should return it for a smaller one they can email me at Reesey_12@yahoo.ca
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Sound
It sounded very good in the store when I went in to buy it today. Much deeper and richer sounding than the other ones in the similar price range.
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