FG-110 vs. FS-800

evertonfc New Member Posts: 45 Location: Calgary, Alberta	FG-110 vs. FS-800 May 25, 2017 13:39:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by evertonfc on May 25, 2017 13:39:58 GMT -5 If you had the choice... Which is more appealing? Also - FG/FS-800 vs. Seagull Cedar Top Dreadnought. Which is more appealing if you could only have one over the other?
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FG-110 vs. FS-800 May 27, 2017 22:31:58 GMT -5

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Sorry I've missed this!!! I've been unbelievably busy the last couple of weeks!

I'd pick the 60's/70's vintage FG's every time!!! The modern FG-730S I had briefly was nothing like the vintage FG's. But you never know, there's always the one guitar that sounds better than other similar models.

My 1970 FG-110 is my favorite guitar lately. It's so light and responsive! It only weighs 3.5 lbs vs. nearly 5 lbs for modern guitars.

You HAVE TO HAVE a cedar top Seagull!! My 2004 Coastline Folk has been consistently one of my favorite guitars. It's similar to the FG-110, only a little warmer. Even with 3 year old Elixirs on it! I have to put new strings on the Maritime Folk and compare it to the Coastline Folk.

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FG-110 vs. FS-800 May 28, 2017 21:19:15 GMT -5

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Not to knock Yamahas or anything, but I don't think there's a Yammy out there, (at similar price points anyways, even if the Yammy was a few hundred bucks more), that can touch a cedar topped Godin acoustic. Godin does some real magic with their cedar topped guitars.

Just my opinion though.

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FG-110 vs. FS-800 May 30, 2017 18:10:41 GMT -5 TonyKgull likes this

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May 28, 2017 21:19:15 GMT -5 TonyKgull said:

Not to knock Yamahas or anything, but I don't think there's a Yammy out there, (at similar price points anyways, even if the Yammy was a few hundred bucks more), that can touch a cedar topped Godin acoustic. Godin does some real magic with their cedar topped guitars.

Just my opinion though.

I'll agree with the Yami's made in the last 35-40 years. The one's before that, you'd have an interesting comparison.

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FG-110 vs. FS-800 Jun 2, 2017 14:25:26 GMT -5 TonyKgull likes this

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I am playing my Seagull much more since I started this topic. And you are right - it's a fantastic guitar. Beginning to love it more and more - for $200, what a purchase (albeit used!)

I've also pulled out my old CBS Masterworks MWG-550, and even w/extra light strings... That old MIJ laminate still has that boxy, folky sound. You never see those old CBS Fenders much - I know George Gruhn has called that era of "Fender" guitars it's worse. And probably so. But my CBS is one I'll hold onto. Something about it - not like a Gull or Yamaha... Something much different, which is why guitars are so much fun to have around the house!

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CaliGull Senior Member Posts: 285 Location: Los Angeles area Playing guitar since: middle school, but with big gaps in between!	FG-110 vs. FS-800 Jun 6, 2017 1:18:03 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CaliGull on Jun 6, 2017 1:18:03 GMT -5 Um you may be very surprised by the new FS800. The new scalloped bracing really deepens the tone. It rivals my old FG-150.

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FG-110 vs. FS-800 Jun 6, 2017 5:04:06 GMT -5

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Jun 6, 2017 1:18:03 GMT -5 CaliGull said:

Um you may be very surprised by the new FS800. The new scalloped bracing really deepens the tone. It rivals my old FG-150.

I've heard good things about the new 800 series Yamaha's with the scalloped bracing. Maybe some day I'll find one cheap for comparison to the old Yamaha's. I'd like to find the smaller FS-800 (like yours) to compare to my FG-110 & FG-170's. I don't have a FG-150 yet. Still looking. They're hard to find. I'd expect the older Yamaha's to have better clarity and responsiveness due to the old dried out wood. My 1970 FG-110 only weighs 3.50 lbs, probably a pound less than your FS-800. I've got another FG-110 coming by UPS, due Thursday. Can't wait to see what it weighs and how it sounds.

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FG-110 vs. FS-800 Jun 6, 2017 18:18:37 GMT -5

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Jun 6, 2017 5:04:06 GMT -5 CTGull said:

Jun 6, 2017 1:18:03 GMT -5 CaliGull said:

Um you may be very surprised by the new FS800. The new scalloped bracing really deepens the tone. It rivals my old FG-150.

I've heard good things about the new 800 series Yamaha's with the scalloped bracing. Maybe some day I'll find one cheap for comparison to the old Yamaha's. I'd like to find the smaller FS-800 (like yours) to compare to my FG-110 & FG-170's. I don't have a FG-150 yet. Still looking. They're hard to find. I'd expect the older Yamaha's to have better clarity and responsiveness due to the old dried out wood. My 1970 FG-110 only weighs 3.50 lbs, probably a pound less than your FS-800. I've got another FG-110 coming by UPS, due Thursday. Can't wait to see what it weighs and how it sounds.

Oh boy! Can't wait to hear all about the forthcoming FG-110.

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FG-110 vs. FS-800 Jun 6, 2017 18:32:34 GMT -5

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Jun 6, 2017 18:18:37 GMT -5 CaliGull said:

Jun 6, 2017 5:04:06 GMT -5 CTGull said:

I've heard good things about the new 800 series Yamaha's with the scalloped bracing. Maybe some day I'll find one cheap for comparison to the old Yamaha's. I'd like to find the smaller FS-800 (like yours) to compare to my FG-110 & FG-170's. I don't have a FG-150 yet. Still looking. They're hard to find. I'd expect the older Yamaha's to have better clarity and responsiveness due to the old dried out wood. My 1970 FG-110 only weighs 3.50 lbs, probably a pound less than your FS-800. I've got another FG-110 coming by UPS, due Thursday. Can't wait to see what it weighs and how it sounds.

Oh boy! Can't wait to hear all about the forthcoming FG-110.

They just updated it to be delivered tomorrow!

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CaliGull Senior Member Posts: 285 Location: Los Angeles area Playing guitar since: middle school, but with big gaps in between!	FG-110 vs. FS-800 Jun 7, 2017 1:22:34 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CaliGull on Jun 7, 2017 1:22:34 GMT -5 Jun 6, 2017 18:32:34 GMT -5 CTGull said: Jun 6, 2017 18:18:37 GMT -5 CaliGull said: Oh boy! Can't wait to hear all about the forthcoming FG-110. They just updated it to be delivered tomorrow! That's so exciting!

CaliGull Senior Member Posts: 285 Location: Los Angeles area Playing guitar since: middle school, but with big gaps in between!	FG-110 vs. FS-800 Jun 7, 2017 19:45:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CaliGull on Jun 7, 2017 19:45:15 GMT -5 Well? Did it arrive?

CTGull Global Moderator MOD/ADMIN Posts: 4,633 Location: Connecticut Playing guitar since: Early 80's & 2011	FG-110 vs. FS-800 Jun 7, 2017 19:56:47 GMT -5 CaliGull likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CTGull on Jun 7, 2017 19:56:47 GMT -5 Yes. I took a bunch of pictures. I was just going thru them. I'll start another thread.
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CaliGull Senior Member Posts: 285 Location: Los Angeles area Playing guitar since: middle school, but with big gaps in between!	FG-110 vs. FS-800 Jun 25, 2017 21:36:20 GMT -5 CTGull likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CaliGull on Jun 25, 2017 21:36:20 GMT -5 I think the better comparison would have been my new FS800 vs. my 1971 FG-150 (now gone).

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