Yamaha FGX830C vs Fender Redondo Classic: $500-800 Acoustic Guitar Battle

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The acoustic guitar world continues to grow, and with myriad manufacturers compounded with a wealth of lines, it can be difficult to stay abreast of the current models. So let Chris McKee show you a couple recent additions from Fender and Yamaha. Both moderately priced, the Fender Redondo Classic and Yamaha FGX830C are both winners in our book, but we will let you be the judge. Play A Note, Change Your Life!
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@AU-cs6er 6 лет назад

Great review! I have the FGX800C, I got lucky with my copy because it sounds really good especially if you replace it with bluegrass strings, action's quite high from the factory, but simple saddle sanding solved it, tuning is very stable too. I would've opted for this Yamaha's model, but it was out of my budget that time. This Fender model sounds more in your face, has defined notes, but the Yamaha is more balanced, warmer, and more traditional sounding. Aesthetic wise, for an acoustic, the headstock looks wrong on the Fender, but different strokes for different folks.

@jessebarrera159 6 лет назад

Great video once again, with honest information that others just don’t give.

@1olddoggie 6 лет назад

Another great and thoughtful review. The Yamaha tone was strikingly different! Its all one,'s preference. I love these reviews!

@CV-bj1xt 3 года назад

Both sound great! Fender is more like a closed off cold and rough, the Yamaha is more of a bright clean and bold I personally prefer the Yamaha but great comparison

@juliekrol 3 года назад

I think the Fender just sounds alive, like more strikingly raw. But I’m also hypnotized by the Hot Rod Red, the guitar just looks like it creates happiness lol I have a Yamaha APX600...but trading her in for a Newporter Classic

@JackTheRabbitMusic 2 года назад

I am saving my pennies for a Yamaha LS56. I currently own the LS-TA, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. You cannot go wrong with Yamaha...for boat motors, dirt bikes, or acoustic/electric guitars! Peace, Chris. 🐰💙🇺🇸🎸🎶🤝✌️

@lewissharpe3072 4 года назад

Both sound great. The Fender is all solid wood. I find it difficult to compare these 2 guitars to each other. I would use the Fender one style of music and the Yamaha for another style of music. But again, both great guitars and another great demo.

@shawnreed9016 6 лет назад

Another great review. They both sound great. The Fender has a deep Martinesk bass tone to it.

@Nick-we7lf 3 года назад

You are a Trumpster and TONE DEAF TOO !

@gregbaker3701 4 года назад

Chris is a helluva musician and that fingerpicking tune he plays isn’t just beautiful...its a perfect arrangement to experience the voicing capability of an acoustic. Love this guys knowledge and passion!

@CarnivoreCapers 4 года назад

Man their is no comparison. The Yamaha sounds so much better. It sounds warmer and fuller than the Fender. I'm so glad I am going to buy an FGX820C Because I know it is going to sound just like the 830. Thanks for the vid.

@retparatrooper 4 года назад

Henry Webster I just got an 820c and luv it

@themanwithnone 4 года назад

Warmer than fender? Fender sounds like your are in beach whit a wood fire, playing for your friends. Yamaha sounds like your playing in a metalic stage, expressionlessly bright. I think the sensations are not well connected with the tastes. An electroacoustic guitar appeals to another feeling, It's not to decorate a song X (yamaha) it is to play and present "a song". I would put it like this: Fender = body and soul. Yamaha = body without soul.

@ryanbirabent-genone9219 4 года назад

Such different sounds. Personally, I prefer the “thud” of the Fender, but I understand why many prefer the Yamaha.

@AlamoMusic 4 года назад

Fair enough!

@blainekelley816 5 лет назад

I’m wanting the Fender to be better, but the Yammy had a warmer, fuller sound. Probably helped that the Yam was in tune and the Fender not as much ... really noticeable on the picking.

@soofitnsexy 3 года назад

fender has never ever beaten a yamaha

@glorioskiola 3 года назад

Yep, that Yamaha sounds great.

@Nick-we7lf 3 года назад

FENDER SUCKS THE BIG ONE !

@Harmo6Cord Год назад

That true about Fender Acoustic guitar, I tried a Fender Malibu Classic ACB (all solid wood), playability and sound whaou !!!! Excellent

@Blakester-br1lt 6 месяцев назад

Both are really cool guitars. I love these reviews. I could watch them all day 😅

@masstarvation 3 года назад

I have that Red Redondo, it plays so easy as if you are holding a stratocaster neck.

@ifugao11 3 года назад

In Aus. Redondo classic is over 1k and FGX830 around $800. Judging by the brightness, tone and gain that’s a saving of 400 bucks and a better guitar. I’m sold

@soofitnsexy 3 года назад

absolutely no COMPARISON HERE!!! Thanks for the video

@bartekpiwonskiofficial 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful playing

@gregbaker3701 4 года назад

I love my Yami fgx800 it impresses even the most skeptical Taylor fans. But Fenders Tim Armstrong Hellcat is pretty impressive.

@progqueen5952 5 лет назад

The Fender sounds more earthy, if thats’s possible, more deep and well rounded. I just bought the Fender in Blue! I love it!

@kink2508 5 лет назад

WEll, so do I;))

@masterofzero7105 5 лет назад

Prog Queen 59 ....look it over good ...adjust the strings back and forward....I’m taking my fender back one of the tightening screws slips so bad it won’t tighten the string up...don’t know how common this is ... it’s the first fender acoustic electric I’ve bought...I’m glad it’s still under the 30 day warranty

@hafizmarzuki9203 4 года назад

So you bought fender redondo, newporter or malibu?

@jackman017m 4 года назад

me too bro, i just bought that belmont blue yesterday, im excited

@ironmikehallowween 4 года назад

Prog Queen 59 I have one in blue as well. Mine is the Newporter. It really throws out the sound and is super easy and fun to play. Not to mention, that it’s gorgeous. I love it.

@Wolf1701.. Год назад

I have the Black and gold Redondo and I really do love playing it , But I also love the sound of the Yamaha , Both Guitars sounded great . As for my vote it's a tie Jmo .

@jasonkadhim 3 года назад

I’m a fender fan, colors, neck and headstock on the fender are pretty cool, but the Yamaha wins here, open crisp clear welcoming tone.

@bryanhatch6688 4 месяца назад

Ok…. I finally bought one after playing many. The Redondo Classic Almost fit the bill. I have a lot of incredible guitars. Martin D28, Gibson Hummingbird and a Guild 12 string.What I was searching for was an addition that was bright, punchy, good electronics and a super fast neck. I ended up trying a Fender Redondo Player. Solid top, but the laminate back and sides, strangely gave me the tone and cut that I was looking for. I struggled with 3 things. 1) buying a Fender acoustic. All previous models to the California series were laughable wall hangers at best. 2) Buying an imported guitar. 3) Buying anything that did not have solid wood. After I played this thing, I no longer cared. It was only $400.00, not that this had any influence on my decision. I for one am very impressed

@neilmartin99 3 года назад

Looks like I'm in the minority on this. I just prefer the muddier, deeper tone of the Fender vs the bright, tinny sound of the Yamaha.

@jeffreycarrillo6174 3 года назад

both guitar have a great sounds

5 лет назад

Muy bueno , traigan las guitarras a la Argentina

@1wood101 4 года назад

The Yamaha definitely sounds better. I wonder if the C neck on the Fender plays smooth like a strat.

@thetruth1024 3 года назад

Yes, the neck feels very close to my Fender Player.

@georgemercer3013 6 лет назад

YAMAHA... solid Sitka Spruce top mahogany or Rosewood back and sides beautiful sound

@nudelnord 5 лет назад

It's fake mahogny laminate unfortunately. But yes it sounds great.

@savanaviolenta 4 года назад

@@nudelnord I've played totally laminated guitar and it sounded great. I think it's subjective.

@Wobbz9413 Год назад

The FG830 is always rosewood. Great guitar. I prefered the FG820 so bought that.

@randyoh9149 3 года назад

I love yamaha..really-really great tone

@LindaLooUK 6 лет назад

To my ears the Fender sounds like it’s got a couple of socks stuffed in the sound hole and Chris looked like he was struggling to get anything out of it. The Yamaha was way better. Great video as always. 👍

@kink2508 5 лет назад

Different ears hear different sounds, always..

@jaynewby5860 4 года назад

The Yamaha sounds considerably better than the Fender. I was debating whether to buy one of the Newporters from the California series but I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy a Yamaha APX or CPX instead.

@sylvandelacruz 4 года назад

I'm gonna buy a Gibson G 45 or Martin Road Series, but darn, these Fender's are so gorgeous, that blue metallic, I wish they were made in the USA or Mexico, and just a little bit better.

@sixstringsmelodycorner.6259 Год назад

Dear Sir, which is better.. Yamaha FGX 830C and Epiphone hummingbird plzz tel me Sir.

@sportsmusicmoviefan85 5 лет назад

What is the title of the song that he usually fingerpicks

@lilianpienkoss1182 4 года назад

Thanks a lot for the video! I'm currently pretty confused, because I dont know if I should buy the Yamaha or Fender

@dons7816 4 года назад

The Yamaha seems like a slam dunk to me.

@neofernandes5863 3 года назад

In case you haven't decided yet in case you are a beginner or intermediate Yamahas are also more playable. In the sense their action will be lower making it easier to fret chords and move around the neck. I would also suggest getting the guitar set up by a local luthier. few millimeter adjustments in truss rod and string action improve playability a 100 times. And of course I have like 4 yamahas(nylon string, steel string dreadnought, electric acoustic and electric) my guitar learning took off once I discovered yamaha guitars.

@JackTheRabbitMusic 2 года назад

Hey, Lilian...which one did you pick? 🐰💙🇺🇸🎸🎶🤝✌️

@wiraarta5524 2 года назад

How was those sounds recorded? Plugged in or mic?

@savanaviolenta 4 года назад

Fender has deeper, richer, bassier fuller tone, while the Yamaha sounds scooped on the bass frequencies, perhaps a bit brighter.

@bryanhatch6688 5 месяцев назад

I prefer the articulation of the Fender actually. I never thought I’d say this about a Fender acoustic. I’m going to have to get one of those. Like now

@dalemacdonald1708 4 года назад

The Yamaha, beats the fender hands down, fender sounds dull, Yamaha resonates crisp bright tones

@Luthiart 5 лет назад

Without a doubt the Yamaha sounds much sweeter... I played a Fender Malibu and a Newport at a music store just earlier today, and they both sounded cheap and stiff, like they were made of plastic. That Redondo sounds better, but it still has that stiff, dead sound. Fender should stick to what they do best.

@darthbomberjon 5 лет назад

Mosstone Guitars the newporter sounds better plugged in by far.

@terryshrives8322 2 года назад

Honestly I wouldn't go with the fender. The quality in the Yamaha just beats the hell out of it. Fender can't touch it

@HAULHipHop Год назад

I own a Newporter Special all hog and I like it's playability more than my Taylor 324ce.

@scottfishkind5335 3 года назад

Chris, is that the Classic or the Player? The Player is a more even comparison since also solid top with layered back and sides. The Classic is all solid.

@vrabieliviu8320 2 года назад

What is the last song he played in the comparison?

@AdultsAreTalking 4 года назад

I've played both in person. The Fender PALES in comparison to the Yamaha. Plus, the Fender feels cheaper.

@Nicole-wm9yl 4 года назад

hi! so I'm a beginner in playing the acoustic guitar. which do you think is better for me? im considering to buy Fender. is Fender good?

@sergekry5913 3 года назад

Fender sounds little bit boomy and Yamaha sounds full and balanced

@nahailyenvanakkor 3 года назад

What's the difference between the Redondo Classic and the Rendondo Player?

@cesarcorrea8520 Год назад

I have thts question

@herrrmike Год назад

The classic is solid wood. The player is laminate on back and sides.

@johnsilver2227 3 года назад

Is the redondo good for jazz?

@davidleejones3312 3 года назад

I got be honest, the Yamaha sounds better here, but got the fender in turquoise anyway.

@jojojojojojojojojojojojob 4 года назад

i cant find the fgx830c anywhere in the entire world. even second hand. i know rosewood is illegal now but still.

@quailstreetcoffeeroastersm6674 3 года назад

I can't find one to save my life. No one has them in stock

@Wobbz9413 Год назад

There is no problem with east indian rosewood. Also the FG830 should be readily available to order. There are plenty here in Australia.

@nguyenhoangphuc9782 3 года назад

Redondo or CD140SCe

@avelinetan 4 года назад

i rly like the yamaha

@goggleboy2464 4 года назад

Yamaha makes good pianos!

@santu3061 3 года назад

I was looking fgx820c but it is not available now in my country . But fgx800c available . is it a good guiter than others ? is it suitable for stage performence and studio recording ? I am confused between yamaha fgx800c and cort mr600f

@user-zz8hl8se6t 7 месяцев назад

that red guitar hurts my eyes

@r.tuazon5778 4 года назад

No doubt Yamaha is perfect sounds

@krustybuzzard2477 6 лет назад

It looks like the fender has an easy playing neck.imo thats the most inportant point. If its uncomfortable than you wont plat it. Good job.on the video too.😉