Experts prefer Yamaha FG800 over Epiphone Dove Pro
On 17 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 86 Acoustic Guitar expert endorsements .
Currently, Yamaha FG800 received 7 endorsements from frontmanphilosophy.com (5 Mar 2024), Music Critic (16 Feb 2024) Guitar World (11 Oct 2024) and 4 others. Meanwhile, Epiphone Dove Pro did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Acoustic Guitar | frontmanphilosophy.com  | 10stunninghomes.com  | Music Critic  | Guitar World  | Six String Acoustic  | The Strategist  | Music Radar  | GuitarPlayer  | Guitar Chalk  | reviewed.usatoday.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $230 |  Yamaha FG800 The Yamaha FG800 is a highly regarded full-sized dreadnought acoustic guitar known for its powerful sound projection, comfortable playability, exceptional sound quality, and solid construction. | 3 | - | 6 | 3 | 6 | - | 6 | 2 | 3 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $499 |  Epiphone Dove Pro | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 5 Mar 2024 frontmanphilosophy.com ranked Yamaha FG800 as #3
Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 Yamaha FG800 Best overall tone... ... ... Source: frontmanphilosophy.com - On 16 Feb 2024 Music Critic ranked Yamaha FG800 as #6
Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Yamaha FG800 Best Value For Beginners... ... ... Source: musiccritic.com - On 11 Oct 2024 Guitar World ranked Yamaha FG800 as #3
Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 6 Yamaha FG800 A reliable best-seller that’s ideal for adults... ... ... Source: www.guitarworld.com - On 7 Feb 2023
Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 6 Yamaha FG800 Best Acoustic GuitarSource: sixstringacoustic.com - On 15 Jan 2025 Music Radar ranked Yamaha FG800 as #6
Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Yamaha FG800 A brilliant acoustic guitar with a solid top for a bargain price... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 10 Jul 2024 GuitarPlayer ranked Yamaha FG800 as #2
Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Yamaha FG800 Yamaha’s budget acoustic delivers tone beyond its call of duty... ... ... Source: www.guitarplayer.com - Guitar Chalk ranked Yamaha FG800 as #3
Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 8 Yamaha FG800 Beginners and budgets.... ... ... Source: www.guitarchalk.com
As can be seen below, Yamaha FG800 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Epiphone Dove Pro is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Acoustic Guitar | frontmanphilosophy.com | 10stunninghomes.com | Music Critic |
Guitar World | Six String Acoustic | The Strategist | Music Radar | GuitarPlayer | Guitar Chalk | reviewed.usatoday.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $230 | Yamaha FG800 The Yamaha FG800 is a highly regarded full-sized dreadnought acoustic guitar known for its powerful sound projection, comfortable playability, exceptional sound quality, and solid construction. | 3 | - | 6 | 3 | 6 | - | 6 | 2 | 3 | - |
| 2 | - | $599 |  Taylor GS Mini The Taylor GS Mini is a highly versatile and durable guitar that offers excellent sound quality in a compact and portable design, making it a popular choice for travelers and musicians of all skill levels. | - | - | 5
| 6 | 1 | - | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| 3 | - | $200 |  Fender CD 60S The Fender CD 60S acoustic guitar is highly praised for its comfortable playability, impressive sound quality, and durable construction, making it a reliable and budget-friendly option for musicians of all levels. | 2 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Gretsch Jim Dandy G9500 The Gretsch Jim Dandy G9500 is a compact and comfortable parlor-sized guitar with impressive sound quality and durability, making it a great option for musicians of all skill levels. | 5 | 15 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
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No expert reviews linked yet for Epiphone Dove Pro.
Expert reviews [15]
Total expert reviews: 15
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by strumavenue.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by Guitar Chalk | 81 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Fishman Presys VT undersaddle pickup and preamp
- Square Shoulder Dreadnought Shape
- Select Maple Body, Back, and Sides
- Previously called Dove Pro
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From Seller:
- Solid sitka spruce top
- Nato back & sides
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Rosewood bridge
- Diecast tuners
- This guitar has an adjustable truss rod
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