Yamaha Review: FG 300

History: I am foremost a percussionist/drummer. I have played for 39 years, hitting the 40th this year in '08!I also am an accomplished vocalist (so they say), but took that up only in the last 15 years. Starting playing acoustic in 1989 and haven't turned back. I have been doing coffee houses and lounges for many years now. I am not so much a virtuso guitar player as I am a 'song-singer'. I have learned many songs by many artists and my repertoire is somewhere near 340 songs now! The list is huge, but here are some of my favourites: The Eagles, The Beatles, Neil Young, The Tragically Hip, James Taylor, Willie Nelson, Green Day, Steve Miller, Chilliwack, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, Coldplay.... My favourites as a drummer are much more focused on playing and I grew up learning many challenging parts, courtesy of these bands and drummers:Rush,Styx,Pat Travers Band, Boston, Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Led Zepplin, Steve Morse, Toto.....

Purchase: Passed down from my wonderful sister!Dad had paid about $350-400 in '71.

What I Like About This Yamaha FG 300: My sister got a brand new FG 300 in 1971 as it was for her 13th birthday. She played it everywhere and for many years before I borrowed it. That was 18 years ago! I love it, have grown as a performer because of the comfort of this fine acoustic and the ease to play it. I know it is overdue for me to buy a brand new guitar, but it will be a sad day to pass it back. N.B. She hasn't missed it as she is a first class pianist herself and guitar was her early stepping stone. Jim Ljungh Canada

What I Do NOT Like About The Yamaha FG 300: Not much. The strings sometimes end of riding against the nuts on the bridge screws,instead of in the groove, but you just have to catch it on installation of the new string and it isn't an issue.

Yamaha FG 300 Quality Rating: The neck is the most appealing thing to me as it is so playable. I haven't found a more comfortable fit for me, though I know they are out there.

Review Summary: I think I have made my opinion of this instrument through many sections of this review. I love it! It stays in tune ALL THE TIME as well!

Rating of this Yamaha product: 5

This Yamaha FG 300 Acoustic Guitars Review Submitted By: Jim Ljungh

Review Date: 2008-01-21