Yamaha FS800J Review: My Amazon Warehouse Surprise

In what I believe is the first Yamaha FS800J review on YouTube, I take a close look at a guitar I picked up from Amazon Warehouse and see how it actually holds up in real-world use. Going in, I expected a typical “budget warehouse find” that might need some setup or tweaking—but what I found was a lot more interesting. The FS800J feels like part of Yamaha’s quietly evolving 800 series, and in this video I go through: Build quality and condition out of the box Neck feel and overall playability Setup (nut, action, relief) How it compares in feel to other Yamaha 800 series guitars I’ve played At one point, I also compare its look and overall vibe next to higher-end Yamaha acoustics and talk about why it can come across as a “poor man’s Red Label” in certain lighting and first impressions—though the real question is whether that impression holds up when you actually play it. Most importantly, I try to answer the real question: 👉 Is the FS800J actually better than the FS800? This isn’t a spec sheet breakdown—it’s a real-world player’s take after spending time with multiple Yamaha 800 series guitars, including FG800J models and in-store comparisons. If you’re considering an FS800 or FS800J, hopefully this helps clear up what actually matters when you’re holding one in your hands. If you’re considering an FS800 or FS800J, hopefully this helps clear up what actually matters when you’re holding one in your hands.