Yamaha Review: FG730S

History: I have been playing off and on for 27 years. I primarily play accoustic. However, I do own an electric. I only play recreationally. My musical preference is Classic Rock.

Purchase: My guitars as well as my wife's guitars were stolen in February 2006 when our house was burglarized. I hadn't played for awhile, so I was't even sure that I wanted to spend the money on a new guitar. Once I realized how badly I missed it, the search was on. I started my search by reading reviews on the internet and a lot of them. Within my budget, a few models consistently got good reviews. The Yamaha FG730S was one of those models. I went to a few shops and played a few guitars, but when I sat down with my new Yamaha FG730S the search was over. I purchased this guitar for $270 on sale at Les White Music in Abilene, TX. The service was great and the guitar is incredible.

What I Like About This Yamaha FG730S: First, I opted for the natural finish. My first impression of the guitar is that it is a beautiful instrument. There are details that you wouldn't expect in a $300 guitar. The solid sitka spruce top is impressive. The rosewood sides and back and the abalone accents really add a lot to the look of the guitar. The FG730S sounds far more expensive than it is. It has a very rich warm sound that maintains its clarity from the low to the high frequencies regardless of volume played or playing technique used. Is this the greatest guitar ever built? Of course not. But in the $300 price range, you would be hard pressed to find a better instrument.

What I Do NOT Like About The Yamaha FG730S: The weakest parts of the guitar are the pegs, tuners, and strings. However, this is a $300 guitar, and I feel that they are in keeping with the price of the guitar. The quality of the rest of the guitar just exceeds its price range.

Yamaha FG730S Quality Rating: The guitar is well constructed using quality woods. The top is well braced. The guitar feels very sturdy, and the finish is protected by what seems like endless layers of lacquer.

Review Summary: The FG730S is billed as an entry-level quitar but is a quality instrument. If you are in the market for an accoustic guitar, even with a higher budget, I strongly suggest that you test it for yourself.

Rating of this Yamaha product: 5

This Yamaha FG730S Acoustic Guitars Review Submitted By: Nooorm24

Review Date: 2006-10-01