Yamaha FGX412SC Review

History:

Purchase: I bought my Yamaha FGX412SC Acoustic Electric as a gift to myself for my birthday because of the low quality of my first acoustic. And, boy, am I glad I did. I purchased it at Mars Music Center in Oklahoma City for about $300, and it was worth every penny. The acoustic tone is worth far more than the asking price alone, not to include the rich acoustic tone you get every time you pick it up, no matter your surroundings.

What I Like About This Unit: As I've mentioned before, my first acoustic (which shall go nameless) was one of low quality because it was one of low cost. The craftsmanship was excellent, but the tone was not what I was looking for. I was considering a Takamine for my next acoustic because of their many features that seem to make them stand out from the others, but as I was trying one out I stumbled onto my Yamaha. I picked it up and began playing it. I instantly fell in love! It's craftsmanship and beauty make it one of a kind. It has a warm and rich acoustic tone no matter where you are or your current surroundings. It is great for playing live for a huge crowd or just a few friends. It is also excellent to learn on if you're just starting out. I am currently teaching my father the basics of guitars and he uses my Yamaha from time to time to practice.

What I Do NOT Like About The Yamaha FGX412SC: Although beautiful sounding acoustically, from time to time I tire of its Adjustable Midrange Frequency (AMF) control. Built onboard, it is suppossed to allow you to have extended tonal control over the instrument's overall sound and eliminate unwanted feedback during live performances when you're plugged in. But I have yet to find a perfect setting for certain songs and still have a slight amount of feedback during performance, no matter the setting.

FGX412SC Quality: It is built with the beautiful and superior craftsmanship that Yamaha has instilled in their guitars. It features a solid spruce top, which explains its amazing acoustic tone, both unplugged and running through the amp of your choice, and a cutaway body. Built-in Piezo electric pickups accurately reproduce the full acoustic tone that the FGX Series is known for. It also includes an Adjustable Midrange Frequency (AMF) control for control over the overall sound of the instrument and the feedback presented when plugged in. It comes in Natural and Tobacco Sunburst.

Summary: The bottom line being this is one great guitar for those who can't afford the best. Once again, it has an amazing acoustic sound and unbelievable craftsmanship. It is by far my favorite of all my guitars, acoustic or electric.

Rating of this product: 4

This Yamaha Acoustic Guitars Review Submitted By: Whitney Vandiver

Date: 2001-08-07