Experts recommend Yamaha FG800 more than Seagull S6 Original
As of 17 Jan 2025, experts prefer Yamaha FG800 over Seagull S6 Original, but both Acoustic Guitars have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Yamaha FG800 received 7 recommendations: from frontmanphilosophy.com (5 Mar 2024), Music Critic (16 Feb 2024) Guitar World (11 Oct 2024) and 4 others. By contrast, Seagull S6 Original received only 1 recommendation from Guitar Chalk.
| 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 | - |
| 24 | N/A | $649 |  Seagull S6 Original The Seagull S6 Original is a highly praised dreadnought-size acoustic guitar known for its exceptional comfort, playability, sound quality, and durability, making it suitable for guitarists of all levels and musical needs. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- Guitar Chalk ranked Yamaha FG800 as #3 and Seagull S6 Original as #4
Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 8 Yamaha FG800 Beginners and budgets.#4 out of 8 Seagull S6 Original Budgets and strumming styles.... ... ... Source: www.guitarchalk.com - 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
After counting and adding up the 86 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Yamaha FG800 outranks Seagull S6 Original. This is not to say that Seagull S6 Original is a bad option. Like Yamaha FG800, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Yamaha FG800 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Seagull S6 Original 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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Expert reviews [20]
Total expert reviews: 20
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 15
| Highest score by guitarlessons.org | 100 |
| Average score based on 20 reviews | 91 |
| Lowest score by strumavenue.com | 82 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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 |
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