Yamaha FD01S

[kimona]

Recently, my neighbour asked me which guitar she should get for her son to begin summer guitar lessons. Naturally, I said Yamaha... no bias there, of course.

 

Anyway, now she has asked me what I think about this deal on a Yamaha FD01S. I know nothing about this model; I don't think I've ever seen one. It is a solid spruce top, and this offer comes with a really nifty case, just perfect for a kid to take his guitar to and from guitar camp.

 

Any feedback from you Yamaha guys and girls would be appreciated?

 

http://item.express.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ExpressItem&item=160225001212&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123

[Stackabones]

IIRC that's the model they have in their Gigmaker Package. I think it's around the same price, but you get a few more items.

 

Plenty of my students go with Yamaha as a first guitar. I think they're great. Easy buy imo.

[outdoorgb]

Make sure you calculate the shipping cost before you click buy it. Shipping to the NW is $61.

 

If you have a GC nearby check out the package listed by Stack. The gigmaker should come with a tuner, lightweight bag, assorted goodies and a Yamaha.

[jtjpilot]

 

Recently, my neighbour asked me which guitar she should get for her son to begin summer guitar lessons. Naturally, I said Yamaha... no bias there, of course. Anyway, now she has asked me what I think about this deal on a Yamaha FD01S. I know nothing about this model; I don't think I've ever seen one. It is a solid spruce top, and this offer comes with a really nifty case, just perfect for a kid to take his guitar to and from guitar camp. Any feedback from you Yamaha guys and girls would be appreciated? http://item.express.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ExpressItem&item=160225001212&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123

 

 

I have the Yamaha FD01. I'm guessing the only difference is the FD01s is a solid top. I would NOT recommend this guitar. It is a junker!!! The machine tuners are horrible, the paint on the fingerboard will start to come off, you will need to have it set up because the action is so high (ya I know, most guitars need a set up but I wouldn't want to pay $50 to make a $100 guitar play better) I have been playing for a while, I can play most guitars for hours. This guitar is not worth it!

[Stackabones]

Setup is usually $50, even on a $4K guitar.

 

Either learn to do it yourself, or have someone do it for you, or get a pro to do it. All guitars in any price eventually need a setup, usually upon purchase and often after playing them for a while.

 

Just a fact of guitar-playing life and upkeep.

[Gary Palmer]

 

Setup is usually $50, even on a $4K guitar. Either learn to do it yourself, or have someone do it for you, or get a pro to do it. All guitars in any price eventually need a setup, usually upon purchase and often after playing them for a while. Just a fact of guitar-playing life and upkeep.

 

 

 

+1000

 

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There's no way on this earth that Yamaha make junk, because their quality control is excellent, but - regardless of guitar brand or age - it's usually best for one to expect the need for some form of set-up when buying an instrument and during its working life.