Fantastic review Justin. You pretty much covered everything. I know nothing about guitars, and having plans to learn them. This was my first choice guitar but with oscillations whether to spend that much money as a beginner. But your video convinces me to just go for it as playability matters most. Anyways appreciate your work, make more videos. Cheers from India :)
Hey thanks Srikandh P! I hope you enjoy the guitar as much as I know others have. Will be posting more videos soon, just to update my older videos as well. In the meantime do check out the other videos, i do have some for people who are complete beginners, I think you will find them useful
Excellent and helpful to beginners vid Justin. Besides the neck profile, one thing to mention that is either a love it or loath it thing, & most beginners will love it, is the F310's string spacing. The F310 features narrow 10mm string spacing, very beginner friendly.
Great honest review thanks. I only started to learn 5 weeks ago (39 years of age) with a purchased 50 euro guitar. After around a week of playing I started researching why it's so difficult to press down and get the chords ringing out (playing the A chord is still painful). That's where I first heard of high and low action. The action must be way too high. Anyway, all the reviews I've read are positive for Yamahs F310. Seeing your review is my last and I've just ordered it. :D Hey, on the plus side my fingers are now well conditioned for a lower action. Every cloud... :)
I share same sentiments of so many who have posted before me. This is an excellent video, containing some very practical advice for any beginner. Keep up the good work, Justin!
Justin I love your honesty and your opinion on this Review!thank you very much for sharing these Recommendations with me.i find Yamaha to be a good brand and theres no real reason to upgrade to any other make or brand if you just playing for the sake of it.so thanks again...👌🏻
hi. i got a kapok and F310. the kapok sounds better for me even tho it's less than RM90 bought years before. I dont like the F310 sound as its sound like a tin or buzzy. how to make the F310 sounds less tin sound or buzzy sound
Hi perhaps your F310 needs a setup that's why it's buzzy and has a thin sound: the strings are scraping against the fret wires. You know sometimes you just come across a well made guitar so that could be the situation with the kapok but probability wise I would always go with name brands.
Hi i need your help. I've been playing guitar for more than 2 years, i now play some pretty advanced fingerstyle and I use this old but great sounding Yamaha classical guitar. I'm considering getting the FSX315C because of the cutaway and it being electric. Is there a big difference between the fs100c(same as fsx315c minus electric) and the f310(same as fx310 minus electric)??
Hi yes there is a big difference I would say. The F310 although not explicitly stated really is a guitar aimed at entry level to immediate players so the pickup is just an add on. The FX315C really is aimed at intermediate and above players so the build and pickup system would be better. Im also guessing the price might be higher for the FSX315C
I found one at a store for 160€ that included a gig bag,extra strings, 3 picks,a tuner,a capo and some other stuff (i know nothing about guitars i just want to learn to play it as a hobby) i watched a lot of youtube videos and am thinking of getting either the yamaha mentioned in the video, the Fender CD60 or the Epiphone DR-100. Which one do you suggest.
Hey thanks for watching! Well in my opinion the guitars you mentioned are entry level guitars and I feel that there is really no difference in the quality and sound, also you wouldn't be able to tell by yourself because you just wouldnt have the ear for it yet. The one problem with the Yamaha F310 compared to the others is the size. I would go by feel, if you like how it feels and you are comfortable with the size go for that. You can't go wrong with these brands really. Ask a guitar playing friend to tag along if you want a second opinion! I hope you found this useful, do let me know what you got in the end!
Justin Low thanks for the reply! I got the yamaha F310 today. One of the reasons i went with it’s because it sounds nice and the quality is better and will last longer than other guitars in it’s price. Of course if i decide to continue my guitar journey i will upgrade to a better guitar in the future. Ill reply back to this comment in a month or two to tell you if i made any progress.
@@Gaboon-Viper Great to hear that! If you need any help with the lessons do check out my channel I have a few videos that will help with your progress!
Great video. I have two of these. Both over 10 years old. One is very beat up and abused but it still sounds decent. Even got slammed in a truck door once so one machine head has to be upside down. The other is still in great shape. Love these guitars.
Great review and "Protege JR. try to say that fast" - lovely man! I know you are from Singapoure and may not like being compared to Jackie Chan 'cos all the Asians are compared to him but there is something warm about asian smiling and laughing. You have some extra positivity. As for guitar if I decide to learn it I am going to but Yamaha f310. I've had it in my hands and I think it's the best guitar between the others of the same price. Thank you for the video.
Great and very helpful review, i purchased a F310 few weeks ago, and can concur it is quite loud for a beginner, however this is easlyly sorted with a "feedback buster" at the cost of a couple of pounds (will probably need modifying slightly for this particular guitar), or in my case made my own with a circle of flexible black plastic (cut out for the neck intrusion) and a smaller circle of 1" rubber foam glued to the back, works perfectly and is very easyly installed/removed when needed. Also you mention about the fairly low action, personally i found it quite high, but im assured this is can be sorted with lighter strings, think it comes with 10s or 11s as standard, these can be changed for 9s, and should result in slightly lower action and be easyer on the fingers, and make it much more suitable for us beginners, but this i have yet to try
Hi thanks for your response I appreciate it! Just my two cents worth but I feel beginners should try and go for the 'default' 10s gauge unless you really can't press it due to whatever reasons. I'm surprised your action is high though because most F310s I play have great low action, do check with a store if the guitar is setup properly or not? anyway I hope this video and comment will be useful for you!'
I have been using a Cort AC70 OP Guitar for about 5 months now. And I want to upgrade since it doesn't have super great sound as this one, and I have been saving up. So Im wondering if this is worth a upgrade because I really wanna get this guitar but I'm not 100% sure.
Hi it really depends on the budget you have. This is a question I get from my students all the time and here is what I tell them: Because you already have a Cort which is a decent entry level brand it doesn’t make sense to get another entry level guitar you should be thinking about getting something mid range like the Yamaha APX/CPX series that comes with a pickup or better still get a Taylor or MArtin guitar! It’s not money friendly to be getting the same guitars that are made for the same playing levels... your next guitar should always be a better model. What if you cant afford one now? Well simple... JUST WAIT and save up the money... have a look at the Takamine or Yamaha CPX... take what you paid for the Cort, multiply that by 2-4 times and thats how much you should be spending on the next one. Hope this helps!
Hi thanks for watching and subscribing! Yes the action a the 12th fret is great, low... and the yamaha f310 is definitely easy to play for it's price tag
I bought an acoustic Tanglewood TND Nashville IV because my friend told me its good. But Yahama F310 was my first choice. Which one is better? Can anyone help please? 🙏🏻
Hi, both guitars are good in my opinion. If the yamaha F310 was your first choice you should have gone with it but the Tanglewood is good too! As I mentioned in the video if this is your first guitar and you just started out then most likely you can't tell the difference yet until you get better at hearing the difference and also because there really isn't much of a difference in quality between the two. Hope this helps
Hey Justin I have bought f310 few weeks ago from the local shop I did not recive the warranty and original bill how do I know it's the authentic f310..the action is low as compared to other learning guitar producing frettbuzz sound help me please
Hi there's a few ways to check: 1.) Check the label inside the guitar, there shouldn't be any weird printings, like hand written instead of printed. The printhing should look nice and presentable. 2.) Is there a serial number? 3.) Does it play and feel good? If it does then its either a really good fake which I would say just keep it given that the F310 is a relatively inexpensive guitar anyway. 4.) Bring your guitar and compare it to an original one and look out for differences. 5.) Your guitar might need a setup if you find that it is buzzing. But first rule out that maybe you are not pressing hard enough. 6.) I dont mean anything by this but the F310 isn't exactly a guitar i would be too worried about since the price point is low so like in point 3 if it sounds good just keep it. I would be more concerned if i have to spend about $800 USD upwards for a guitar that is more likely to have fake copies of it Hope this helps
Hi..do u know what string gauge is installed by default? I also play this guitar but I'm not sure if the strings are light or medium..i want to play with the light strings so i can get the maximum playability
Can i ask a question, i bought the f310 and for some weird reason i can see like a net glued inside my guitar near the soundhole... is this normal to be seen inside the guitar?
Hi yes they redid their website. However do give them a call at this: www.maestroguitars.com/dealers/ I assume you are living in Singapore? Call them and see if they still carry the guitar in question otherwise i can make some other suggestions.
I really want to play songs like let her go by passenger, i really do not have any experience, is this a good guitar for me, or do you have any other recommendations
Well if you are just starting out the F310 is just a good budget guitar that will be versatile for lots of styles. I think once you are familiar with the style of songs of Passenger type songs you will roughly know what guitar to get next. Get the skill and then the right guitar, think of the F310 as a necessary stepping stone
Can anyone help I have this guitar and I am certain that its the time to change my strings. can anyone help what strings should I buy for person that it learning alone for 7months
Hey Justin, I've been playing the guitar for about a year now. I started off with a really cheap guitar as I wasn't sure if I would really be into it. Now I'd like to get a good quality guitar, since I enjoy fingerstyle playing, I'm looking for cutaway type and found yamaha fs100c. Unfortunately I can't find it anywhere here. Can you suggest any good cutaway guitar for reasonable price?
Hi i bought myself a yamaha f310 tbs... but i dont know.. the sound of it is tiny compare to squier and fender that my friends plays.. i mean u can literally hear the difference.. the f310 sound is thin compare to other guitar that i have heard and play.. is this yamaha f310 really like that or did i bought a fake one or a damaged one...?? Please reply anyone.. thanks
Hi with the different brands there will be some sound/tone differences... now whether that translates to louder or thinner I really can't say, at the end of the day it could boil down to how you are playing the strings, whether you are using a thicker pick, or maybe your strumming doesn't translate to a louder sound. Also at that price point you really get what you pay for in terms of the sound. In my opinion there really isn't much difference quality wise between the different brands but as long as you have a good brand like Fender, Squire or Yamaha you are in good hands. Just don't expect the sound to be great at that price point.
Justin Low yeah but the funny thing is my yamaha is almost double the price of the squier guitar thats why im a bit worried.. hahaha that guitar has fuller sound you can literally hear the difference (im using the same way of strumming and my finger as a pick) so im wondering if you notice that in your f310 as well.. having a lower volume sound i mean.. thanks a lot for the reply..
@@Seirryu-heart8 Hmm I really don't know about that I only recommend the F310 as an entry level guitar and so far it's been alright, it serves it purpose especially since I dont use the F310 for my gigs so I can't say if it's any louder or softer
Hi there's a few ways to check: 1.) Check the label inside the guitar, there shouldn't be any weird printings, like hand written instead of printed. The printhing should look nice and presentable. 2.) Is there a serial number? 3.) Does it play and feel good? If it does then its either a really good fake which I would say just keep it given that the F310 is a relatively inexpensive guitar anyway. 4.) Bring your guitar and compare it to an original one and look out for differences. Hope this helps
Justin Low Hi It does have a serial number but i don't really know if it's helpful. Is there any site where i could just enter the serial number and find out about the product? To me, it it sounds good and yes the label looks perfect! I'm still not very sure.
Hey there, I'm planning to buy this Yamaha f310 but I'm not sure if every model of the f310 has the same action height or not... So I am afraid that the one I buy will be higher than usual. Btw, the guitar I'm using now seems to be a little difficult to play as well, I'm not sure if it's the action height problem or if it's just because I don't press harder enough, but from my point of view I felt that the height if higher than the average 2.5mm
Hi while it is a entry level guitar, I'm sure the action between different F310 guitars will be the same or there won't be a huge difference. Personally I find the action for F310 ideal for everyone especially if you prefer a lower action. If you try a F310 and you find the action high, you might want to actually think about working on your pressing strength as well because while having a low action is good you dont want to depend on it as a crutch otherwise you won't be building enough muscle power to eventually press barre chords for example
Thanks for your advice.....I really appreciate it....for sure I will buy one F310 to enjoy my playing as beginner because my current guitar like painful to press the chords.....👌🏻
Hey, Justin! Thanks for the great review. I have a question though. I'm a beginner and I really like this guitar and I wanna buy it but the problem is that I don´t like the full-body shape and I want a cutaway guitar. Can I find this Yamaha F310 cutaway? And if not, is there another guitar that is as good but cutaway that you recommend? Also, I prefer the black color, would I find it available in black? Thank you in advance (and sorry for the many questions :D).
Hi thanks for watching, unfortunately the F310 does not come with a cutaway. If you are looking for one with a cutaway and as good, you can try the Yamaha APX series or the Fender CD 60 CE series. I would expect the price range to be higher though. If you are a beginner why do you need a cutaway is something I would ask though because typically you dont go to the higher frets until much later on. Do look around for other brands though , i'm only making a safe assumption in this video that you can't go wrong with name brands. Hope this helps
I detest Dreadnoughts too. I have a Yamaha APX600. It's a *very* nice guitar, but not traditional body and more than double the price of the F310. Most concert cutaways these days will come with a pre-amp and pickup on board. People wanting cutaways are generally wanting that feature OOTB. If you want a very decently priced concert bodied cutaway guitar that plays as superbly as it sounds, and a quality build, have a look at Cort's AF515CE. You can only buy it as an electro-acoustic with their CE304T system on board. It is available in black satin or natural satin (OP). Alternatively, though not a cutaway, Cort's Concert bodied AF510 can be had with or without that CE304T system. The acoustic only version is almost stealing it at the price it sells for. I have two of them. Same quality as the AF515CE. They are all superb players. They too are available in black satin, though harder to find in that colour and generally a little dearer.
Hi in terms of price point FG800 is higher and so it's marketed as a higher than entry level guitar which makes it better then the F310. However I would go with whichever guitar feels more comfortable to press the neck since you might find it a little tricky to adjust to a steel string. IF you have problems pressing the neck of the FG800 try the F310 which might have a slimmer neck
Ive had this guitar for more than 2 years now. And i wasnt a beginner when i got this and it was the best acoustic guitar ive ever had. I still have it,still playing it. At first it wasn't that great. The one that i got had a crazy high action, and the neck wasn't straight too. I had to set up everything before using it. But as soon as i was done setting it up it was sounding and playing great.
AMIGO COMPRE UNA GUITARRA USADA F310 en muy buena condiciones debo hacerle unos ajustes y pocas reparaciones, suena bien , le comprare cuerdas nuevas y listo, hace 40 años vendi mi priemra guiatrra yamaha... lo hice para teminar mi carrera de ingeniero mecanico ahora a los 57 años quier retomar ese proyecto, y espero tener muy pronto la guitarra usada que compre, ya esta a 2 hr de mi casa y en venezuela no nos dejan viajar por las restricciones del cobid.. me intersa tus cursos pero no veo los demas solo vi el NO. 1. veo que res muy humilde , detallista en tus lecciones y se nota mucho tu intrese de que uno aprenda, DIME COMO VEO LOAS DEMAS LESSIONES?
hey Justin I'm learning almost 1.5 years now I want to buy this Yamaha f310 but some suggesting that it will be difficult to play leads/scales is it true?? let me know you that I'm 5.10" ft tall. thank you in advance 👍👍
Hi, what were the reasons why your friends said it would be difficult? I think what's most important is that you feel comfortable playing the guitar you are going to buy, then playing lead/scales will be easier because you are not struggling with playing the guitar to begin with. I will say though that learning to play scales/lead should still be easy to play on this guitar, if we are talking about playing lead guitar techniques specifically for the acoustic guitar since, bending strings will be tougher to do compared to an electric guitar
Justin Low I don't know exact why my friends are saying it will not be suitable I'll let you know ASAP, but I didn't play that guitar I watch it online. And I'm not a beginner and i know the scales well and good also now trying to improvise modes what would you recommend should I buy this guitar or any other cutaway?? what do you suggest??
A cutaway would be good if you are improvising all over the fretboard... well depends on your budget, cant go wrong with a yamaha... or Taylor or Takamine. I guess at the end of the day it still boils down to what feels good and comfortable. Stick to name brands simply because the worksmanship and consistency is there
Justin Low thank you very much I really get fond of the Yamaha even though I never take it in my hand. I made up mind for that but yesterday there comments confused me. I'm still confused. I want to know what you would buy?? just let me after buying my new guitar (whatever it may) I won't blame you if something goes please freely give your answer. thanks a lot 😊😊
@@mohammadjw9241 Play every day for as long as you can handle so you build up your finger strength and calluses. Study music theory so you understand scales and chord composition. Practice, practice, practice (but have fun)!
when i first started learning guitar i learnt on a POS called a Martin Smith W101. It was less than $100 and to a beginner seemed like a normal guitar. unbeknown to me, the action was WAY too high and the strings were only 0.8cm apart. these two things made learning guitar more difficult than it should (but i was unaware for a whole year), when i upgraded to this guitar, i realised how much difference an actual decent guitar makes. i could finally play barred chords and press down on the strings without really hurting my fingers, and fingerpicking became so much easier because the strings are 0.2cm further apart. to a complete beginner, a guitar is just a guitar, but slowly you realise thats not the case and its something i wish i would have known before finding an interest in this beautiful instrument.
srikotla siddardth As far as I understand terms, a cutaway guitar is one that has space to be able to reach the higher frets easier. If I am right about that then this isn’t a cutaway.
Thank you for the information provided in your video. I recently was given the Yamaha F-310 without a case. At the end of your video you called it a Dreadnought. Is this the size case I should look for or should I have more information about the size?
Hi Tish Westman, yes the yamaha f310 is considered a dreadnought size and i would buy the case in that size. Do check with the store as well if it is possible and if they happen to have a yamaha f310 for sale use that to test it out! or if possible i suggest bringing the guitar down as well
Hi I have not tried the Jasmine S35, but it looks decent for an entry level guitar. I think at that price point there really isn't much of a difference in quality
Hey thanks for watching, if you bought it brand new the action should not be that high so maybe you need to work on your technique to get more strength to press down on the strings. I'm afraid any lower the action might cause buzzing. If it's second hand or even if its brand new and you really feel the action is high get an opinion from a guitar shop/luthier and get it setup. Hope this helps
Hey thought it would be best to just point you to the link: usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/guitars-basses/ac-guitars/f/f310/ hope that helps!
Hey Justin, I guess one of the best review for f310, thank you so much for giving those basic details, myths etc. do you think if I have higher budget, though as beginner can I go for higher priced like FG800? Is it going to be similar playability with FG800 as you mentioned with f310, I’m a beginner and planning a buy one guitar. Thanks again😊
Hi I'm not a luthier so I wouldnt be able to give proper advice but from what I know left handed guitars are made specifically because of the pressure of the strings on the neck/bridge so I wouldn't advise converting it unless you have someone who knows how to adjust for the difference. I think even more so for a cheaper guitar like the F310, the converting might even cost just as much! Best to find a similar left handed guitar instead.
Hey can i give you one more suggestion: I'm left handed actually but i play guitar right handed. No one told me that there was such a thing as left handed. In fact an advantage is that my strong hand is the fretting hand. Sure might have some coordination problems etc but I have not had much problems playing right handed. Besides, guitar chords and tablature is written for right handers which makes it tricky for left handers. This is controversial but i would consider playing right handed.
The latest version of F310 is F280 which was launched later in Dec 2019 but available in India and out of stock Guitar is made in India and great part is that it sounds better than F310 and cost is considerably less. Dimensions - Same Weight - Slight difference . Never mind Noticeable Difference - F280 has better clear bass than F310 . May be due to new strings + Price is very low compared to F310 $88 versus $125 . Side and back of 280 is matte finish versus Glossy F310 Made in India vs Made in Indonesia Wood quality of body feels much better than F310. May be due to matte finish Finally Indian Wood quality is top class. Even Rolls Royce choose the front dash wood panel from India
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i have this 9 years ago, and im still using it.♥️
Did you change strings
@@seldom7288 duh.
Strange question 😆🙄
Fantastic review Justin. You pretty much covered everything. I know nothing about guitars, and having plans to learn them. This was my first choice guitar but with oscillations whether to spend that much money as a beginner. But your video convinces me to just go for it as playability matters most. Anyways appreciate your work, make more videos. Cheers from India :)
Hey thanks Srikandh P! I hope you enjoy the guitar as much as I know others have. Will be posting more videos soon, just to update my older videos as well. In the meantime do check out the other videos, i do have some for people who are complete beginners, I think you will find them useful
I have the yamaha f310, and I am using it for about 4-5 years.
It is a great guitar, best for beginners.
Excellent and helpful to beginners vid Justin. Besides the neck profile, one thing to mention that is either a love it or loath it thing, & most beginners will love it, is the F310's string spacing. The F310 features narrow 10mm string spacing, very beginner friendly.
Great honest review thanks. I only started to learn 5 weeks ago (39 years of age) with a purchased 50 euro guitar. After around a week of playing I started researching why it's so difficult to press down and get the chords ringing out (playing the A chord is still painful). That's where I first heard of high and low action. The action must be way too high. Anyway, all the reviews I've read are positive for Yamahs F310. Seeing your review is my last and I've just ordered it. :D Hey, on the plus side my fingers are now well conditioned for a lower action. Every cloud... :)
keep on learning bro, i started learning how to play the guitar seriously at 37 :}}} I'm thinking to buy this guitar , i like the sound.
Man I love your humble expressions, you convinced me, I'm getting a F310
Awesome man I hope you got one and are enjoying it now.
@@JustinLow I did and I am thanks to you, I owe you that, remember.
Very good and informative video, you cover just about everything a beginner needs to know, well done.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Watching this in 2024. I’m getting my yamaha f310. Thanks for the review!
Well said. The best review I have heard & ive looked through a lot . Your the best.
I am about to get it. Saw so many at Yamaha and confused. But I kind of like this F310. Thanks for the review.
I share same sentiments of so many who have posted before me. This is an excellent video, containing some very practical advice for any beginner. Keep up the good work, Justin!
Hey thank you! I hope to make more videos soon, glad you enjoyed the video!
I feel like it sounds good but only lacking high end. Any way to fix the high end?
This is an excellent review! good video and very well explained
Thank you for watching!
Thank you man!!!!! Now im starting to look for yamaha f310. You answer all my questions in lookimg for a guitar. Sizes, strings gap. Great
Awesome hope you got the guitar in the end
Justin I love your honesty and your opinion on this Review!thank you very much for sharing these Recommendations with me.i find Yamaha to be a good brand and theres no real reason to upgrade to any other make or brand if you just playing for the sake of it.so thanks again...👌🏻
thanks for the review - not in the market now but learned many things - thanks again
hi. i got a kapok and F310. the kapok sounds better for me even tho it's less than RM90 bought years before. I dont like the F310 sound as its sound like a tin or buzzy. how to make the F310 sounds less tin sound or buzzy sound
Hi perhaps your F310 needs a setup that's why it's buzzy and has a thin sound: the strings are scraping against the fret wires. You know sometimes you just come across a well made guitar so that could be the situation with the kapok but probability wise I would always go with name brands.
Hi i need your help. I've been playing guitar for more than 2 years, i now play some pretty advanced fingerstyle and I use this old but great sounding Yamaha classical guitar. I'm considering getting the FSX315C because of the cutaway and it being electric. Is there a big difference between the fs100c(same as fsx315c minus electric) and the f310(same as fx310 minus electric)??
Hi yes there is a big difference I would say. The F310 although not explicitly stated really is a guitar aimed at entry level to immediate players so the pickup is just an add on. The FX315C really is aimed at intermediate and above players so the build and pickup system would be better. Im also guessing the price might be higher for the FSX315C
Thanks for the reply, but in terms of playability is it easier to play the fs100c or the f310?
I think you very much need to figure that out yourself since it is a personal preference at this point
alright. tysm
I found one at a store for 160€ that included a gig bag,extra strings, 3 picks,a tuner,a capo and some other stuff (i know nothing about guitars i just want to learn to play it as a hobby) i watched a lot of youtube videos and am thinking of getting either the yamaha mentioned in the video, the Fender CD60 or the Epiphone DR-100. Which one do you suggest.
Hey thanks for watching! Well in my opinion the guitars you mentioned are entry level guitars and I feel that there is really no difference in the quality and sound, also you wouldn't be able to tell by yourself because you just wouldnt have the ear for it yet. The one problem with the Yamaha F310 compared to the others is the size. I would go by feel, if you like how it feels and you are comfortable with the size go for that. You can't go wrong with these brands really. Ask a guitar playing friend to tag along if you want a second opinion! I hope you found this useful, do let me know what you got in the end!
Justin Low thanks for the reply! I got the yamaha F310 today. One of the reasons i went with it’s because it sounds nice and the quality is better and will last longer than other guitars in it’s price. Of course if i decide to continue my guitar journey i will upgrade to a better guitar in the future. Ill reply back to this comment in a month or two to tell you if i made any progress.
@@Gaboon-Viper Great to hear that! If you need any help with the lessons do check out my channel I have a few videos that will help with your progress!
please help me sir. I'm undecided between epiphone dr-100 & yamaha f310
Thank you so much Justin! It helped me a lot.
Great video. I have two of these. Both over 10 years old. One is very beat up and abused but it still sounds decent. Even got slammed in a truck door once so one machine head has to be upside down. The other is still in great shape. Love these guitars.
Could anyone please tell me the distance between fredboard and strings f310 ? B coz my f310 hard to press down
Excellent Review. Great insights. Never knew what dreadnought refers to earlier. Thanks Justin for your help!
Hey thanks for watching! Do subscribe for more videos alright?
Hey I'm trying to find an affordable guitar with a NiCe Bass (an acoustic one) any recommendation?
Pls reply which ones better fs100 or f310 yamaha??
Thank you, Justin, I learn something and beginner here.
Great review! Thank you. You are very talented on this guitar.
Wow..I learned a lot. Thanks! I am looking at buying a second hand F310 .
Just acquired one of these _ it's great _ honestly it's not just for beginners _ I started playing aged 11 I'm now 62 _
Which one is better Yamaha F310 or Fender squier sa 105 ce?
Great review and "Protege JR. try to say that fast" - lovely man! I know you are from Singapoure and may not like being compared to Jackie Chan 'cos all the Asians are compared to him but there is something warm about asian smiling and laughing. You have some extra positivity.
As for guitar if I decide to learn it I am going to but Yamaha f310. I've had it in my hands and I think it's the best guitar between the others of the same price.
Thank you for the video.
I loved the yahama f310 guiter any on can yoused this guiter I sussaged every one can yoused really this guiter are sounded is very very good
Great and very helpful review, i purchased a F310 few weeks ago, and can concur it is quite loud for a beginner, however this is easlyly sorted with a "feedback buster" at the cost of a couple of pounds (will probably need modifying slightly for this particular guitar), or in my case made my own with a circle of flexible black plastic (cut out for the neck intrusion) and a smaller circle of 1" rubber foam glued to the back, works perfectly and is very easyly installed/removed when needed. Also you mention about the fairly low action, personally i found it quite high, but im assured this is can be sorted with lighter strings, think it comes with 10s or 11s as standard, these can be changed for 9s, and should result in slightly lower action and be easyer on the fingers, and make it much more suitable for us beginners, but this i have yet to try
Hi thanks for your response I appreciate it! Just my two cents worth but I feel beginners should try and go for the 'default' 10s gauge unless you really can't press it due to whatever reasons. I'm surprised your action is high though because most F310s I play have great low action, do check with a store if the guitar is setup properly or not? anyway I hope this video and comment will be useful for you!'
Great review! Very practical. Thanks
Last week i ordet this guitar and is he just deliver now and now am start searching about f310
I have been using a Cort AC70 OP Guitar for about 5 months now. And I want to upgrade since it doesn't have super great sound as this one, and I have been saving up. So Im wondering if this is worth a upgrade because I really wanna get this guitar but I'm not 100% sure.
Hi it really depends on the budget you have. This is a question I get from my students all the time and here is what I tell them: Because you already have a Cort which is a decent entry level brand it doesn’t make sense to get another entry level guitar you should be thinking about getting something mid range like the Yamaha APX/CPX series that comes with a pickup or better still get a Taylor or MArtin guitar! It’s not money friendly to be getting the same guitars that are made for the same playing levels... your next guitar should always be a better model. What if you cant afford one now? Well simple... JUST WAIT and save up the money... have a look at the Takamine or Yamaha CPX... take what you paid for the Cort, multiply that by 2-4 times and thats how much you should be spending on the next one. Hope this helps!
@@JustinLow thanks!! :)
Hello Justin. Good video. The action of the strings in the fret 12 is okay? 3 mm or so? Is the Yamaha F310 easy to play? Thank you!
Anthony
Hi thanks for watching and subscribing! Yes the action a the 12th fret is great, low... and the yamaha f310 is definitely easy to play for it's price tag
Is this guitar yamaha f310 ALL NT?
Is it an electroacoustic?
I’ve got this guitar but want to get an upgrade, what should I look at?
Would you recommend this guitar? Is the action low?
Hi really depends on your budget and if you want a pickup or not. Let me know?
Hello. Is it good if i pick Enya Amari AM MINI as a beginner?
I bought an acoustic Tanglewood TND Nashville IV because my friend told me its good. But Yahama F310 was my first choice. Which one is better? Can anyone help please? 🙏🏻
Hi, both guitars are good in my opinion. If the yamaha F310 was your first choice you should have gone with it but the Tanglewood is good too! As I mentioned in the video if this is your first guitar and you just started out then most likely you can't tell the difference yet until you get better at hearing the difference and also because there really isn't much of a difference in quality between the two. Hope this helps
Justin Low thank you
I bought this as my first guitar.So far so good.
Amazing
I just ordered f310 with tobacco brown sunburst colour..
That's a really nice colour congrats!
Hey Justin I have bought f310 few weeks ago from the local shop I did not recive the warranty and original bill how do I know it's the authentic f310..the action is low as compared to other learning guitar producing frettbuzz sound help me please
Hi there's a few ways to check:
1.) Check the label inside the guitar, there shouldn't be any weird printings, like hand written instead of printed. The printhing should look nice and presentable.
2.) Is there a serial number?
3.) Does it play and feel good? If it does then its either a really good fake which I would say just keep it given that the F310 is a relatively inexpensive guitar anyway.
4.) Bring your guitar and compare it to an original one and look out for differences.
5.) Your guitar might need a setup if you find that it is buzzing. But first rule out that maybe you are not pressing hard enough.
6.) I dont mean anything by this but the F310 isn't exactly a guitar i would be too worried about since the price point is low so like in point 3 if it sounds good just keep it. I would be more concerned if i have to spend about $800 USD upwards for a guitar that is more likely to have fake copies of it
Hope this helps
AMIGO SOLO LOGRO VER LA LESSION NO. 1 . DONDE ESTAN LAS DEMAS LESSIONES?
Hi..do u know what string gauge is installed by default? I also play this guitar but I'm not sure if the strings are light or medium..i want to play with the light strings so i can get the maximum playability
I think the string gauge is 11s. So light strings
@@JustinLow i see..thanks for d reply
Hi Justin. You are a lovely, caring man. Know that your advice is much appreciated. Sincerely, Roger, Western Australia.
Was wondering which one to get this or fender CD-60
Can i ask a question, i bought the f310 and for some weird reason i can see like a net glued inside my guitar near the soundhole... is this normal to be seen inside the guitar?
Should I buy the F600 or F310? I am a beginner having to choose between these to models as there is minimal difference in price.
Seems like the link to protege jr is down. May i know if they are still selling that model? F310 is too big for me.
Hi yes they redid their website. However do give them a call at this: www.maestroguitars.com/dealers/
I assume you are living in Singapore? Call them and see if they still carry the guitar in question otherwise i can make some other suggestions.
I really want to play songs like let her go by passenger, i really do not have any experience, is this a good guitar for me, or do you have any other recommendations
Well if you are just starting out the F310 is just a good budget guitar that will be versatile for lots of styles. I think once you are familiar with the style of songs of Passenger type songs you will roughly know what guitar to get next. Get the skill and then the right guitar, think of the F310 as a necessary stepping stone
You really helped me out thanks man
Thanks! did you get a F310 in the end?
@@JustinLow Yeah I did and I am really happy with it, thanks again!
How does it sound if I install pickup in yamaha F310???
I have the same question... And like what pickup system should I get with it and how's the price... I'm from malaysia btw
I love this guitar so much but
The thing is that it does not have equalizer
Hi did you mean a pickup?
@@JustinLow Yeah dude
@@TkimSangma get a FX310
Thank you sie and i wanna buy for yamaha f310 guitar for beginner
Can anyone help I have this guitar and I am certain that its the time to change my strings. can anyone help what strings should I buy for person that it learning alone for 7months
Martin and co strings are very good. Id recommend '10 or '11. Very light or light strings. Lighter strings are easier to bend and fret
Sir
Fender sa 105 vs Yamaha f310
Which is better
Thank you very much for the information sir
Hey Justin, I've been playing the guitar for about a year now. I started off with a really cheap guitar as I wasn't sure if I would really be into it. Now I'd like to get a good quality guitar, since I enjoy fingerstyle playing, I'm looking for cutaway type and found yamaha fs100c. Unfortunately I can't find it anywhere here. Can you suggest any good cutaway guitar for reasonable price?
Hi i bought myself a yamaha f310 tbs... but i dont know.. the sound of it is tiny compare to squier and fender that my friends plays.. i mean u can literally hear the difference.. the f310 sound is thin compare to other guitar that i have heard and play.. is this yamaha f310 really like that or did i bought a fake one or a damaged one...?? Please reply anyone.. thanks
Hi with the different brands there will be some sound/tone differences... now whether that translates to louder or thinner I really can't say, at the end of the day it could boil down to how you are playing the strings, whether you are using a thicker pick, or maybe your strumming doesn't translate to a louder sound. Also at that price point you really get what you pay for in terms of the sound. In my opinion there really isn't much difference quality wise between the different brands but as long as you have a good brand like Fender, Squire or Yamaha you are in good hands. Just don't expect the sound to be great at that price point.
Justin Low yeah but the funny thing is my yamaha is almost double the price of the squier guitar thats why im a bit worried.. hahaha that guitar has fuller sound you can literally hear the difference (im using the same way of strumming and my finger as a pick) so im wondering if you notice that in your f310 as well.. having a lower volume sound i mean.. thanks a lot for the reply..
@@Seirryu-heart8 Hmm I really don't know about that I only recommend the F310 as an entry level guitar and so far it's been alright, it serves it purpose especially since I dont use the F310 for my gigs so I can't say if it's any louder or softer
How can distinguish between a copy and origin F310? I just bought one and someone told me that it was a copy. Kindly help me out!
Hi there's a few ways to check:
1.) Check the label inside the guitar, there shouldn't be any weird printings, like hand written instead of printed. The printhing should look nice and presentable.
2.) Is there a serial number?
3.) Does it play and feel good? If it does then its either a really good fake which I would say just keep it given that the F310 is a relatively inexpensive guitar anyway.
4.) Bring your guitar and compare it to an original one and look out for differences.
Hope this helps
Justin Low Hi
It does have a serial number but i don't really know if it's helpful. Is there any site where i could just enter the serial number and find out about the product? To me, it it sounds good and yes the label looks perfect!
I'm still not very sure.
I'm not sure about any website that does that you probably want to inquire with Yamaha then.
Justin Low Thankyou!
Thank you so much very well explained (Y)
How many frets in this 🎸?
21
Hey there, I'm planning to buy this Yamaha f310 but I'm not sure if every model of the f310 has the same action height or not... So I am afraid that the one I buy will be higher than usual. Btw, the guitar I'm using now seems to be a little difficult to play as well, I'm not sure if it's the action height problem or if it's just because I don't press harder enough, but from my point of view I felt that the height if higher than the average 2.5mm
Hi while it is a entry level guitar, I'm sure the action between different F310 guitars will be the same or there won't be a huge difference. Personally I find the action for F310 ideal for everyone especially if you prefer a lower action.
If you try a F310 and you find the action high, you might want to actually think about working on your pressing strength as well because while having a low action is good you dont want to depend on it as a crutch otherwise you won't be building enough muscle power to eventually press barre chords for example
Can you do a video how to play or use a guitar for first time in use
Hi sorry for the late reply but do check out my channel I actually have videos that answer what you need to learn
It really helped dude .... Thanks 🙂
Hey thanks! subscribe if you want to and let me know if you got a F310 in the end?
Thanks for your advice.....I really appreciate it....for sure I will buy one F310 to enjoy my playing as beginner because my current guitar like painful to press the chords.....👌🏻
Thanks for watching! I hope the F310 will help with your progress!
Can i Use Elixir strings or just keep the stock strings
I’m an experienced ish player but I literally do not have enough money, would this still be a good guitar or should I save up for longer?
Hey, Justin! Thanks for the great review. I have a question though. I'm a beginner and I really like this guitar and I wanna buy it but the problem is that I don´t like the full-body shape and I want a cutaway guitar. Can I find this Yamaha F310 cutaway? And if not, is there another guitar that is as good but cutaway that you recommend? Also, I prefer the black color, would I find it available in black? Thank you in advance (and sorry for the many questions :D).
Hi thanks for watching, unfortunately the F310 does not come with a cutaway. If you are looking for one with a cutaway and as good, you can try the Yamaha APX series or the Fender CD 60 CE series. I would expect the price range to be higher though. If you are a beginner why do you need a cutaway is something I would ask though because typically you dont go to the higher frets until much later on. Do look around for other brands though , i'm only making a safe assumption in this video that you can't go wrong with name brands. Hope this helps
I detest Dreadnoughts too. I have a Yamaha APX600. It's a *very* nice guitar, but not traditional body and more than double the price of the F310. Most concert cutaways these days will come with a pre-amp and pickup on board. People wanting cutaways are generally wanting that feature OOTB. If you want a very decently priced concert bodied cutaway guitar that plays as superbly as it sounds, and a quality build, have a look at Cort's AF515CE. You can only buy it as an electro-acoustic with their CE304T system on board. It is available in black satin or natural satin (OP). Alternatively, though not a cutaway, Cort's Concert bodied AF510 can be had with or without that CE304T system. The acoustic only version is almost stealing it at the price it sells for. I have two of them. Same quality as the AF515CE. They are all superb players. They too are available in black satin, though harder to find in that colour and generally a little dearer.
hi, would you recommend the f310 or fg800? i’ve been playing the classical guitar for 5 years... but i can’t seem to decide.
Hi in terms of price point FG800 is higher and so it's marketed as a higher than entry level guitar which makes it better then the F310. However I would go with whichever guitar feels more comfortable to press the neck since you might find it a little tricky to adjust to a steel string. IF you have problems pressing the neck of the FG800 try the F310 which might have a slimmer neck
Justin Low ok! thanks so much for ur advice ! will go to the shop to try them out :-)
How would the compère to an FG151
Ive had this guitar for more than 2 years now. And i wasnt a beginner when i got this and it was the best acoustic guitar ive ever had. I still have it,still playing it. At first it wasn't that great. The one that i got had a crazy high action, and the neck wasn't straight too. I had to set up everything before using it. But as soon as i was done setting it up it was sounding and playing great.
Thanks for sharing! I think it's a guitar you can definitely hold on to for a while!
AMIGO COMPRE UNA GUITARRA USADA F310 en muy buena condiciones debo hacerle unos ajustes y pocas reparaciones, suena bien , le comprare cuerdas nuevas y listo, hace 40 años vendi mi priemra guiatrra yamaha... lo hice para teminar mi carrera de ingeniero mecanico ahora a los 57 años quier retomar ese proyecto, y espero tener muy pronto la guitarra usada que compre, ya esta a 2 hr de mi casa y en venezuela no nos dejan viajar por las restricciones del cobid.. me intersa tus cursos pero no veo los demas solo vi el NO. 1. veo que res muy humilde , detallista en tus lecciones y se nota mucho tu intrese de que uno aprenda, DIME COMO VEO LOAS DEMAS LESSIONES?
hey Justin I'm learning almost 1.5 years now I want to buy this Yamaha f310 but some suggesting that it will be difficult to play leads/scales is it true?? let me know you that I'm 5.10" ft tall. thank you in advance 👍👍
Hi, what were the reasons why your friends said it would be difficult? I think what's most important is that you feel comfortable playing the guitar you are going to buy, then playing lead/scales will be easier because you are not struggling with playing the guitar to begin with.
I will say though that learning to play scales/lead should still be easy to play on this guitar, if we are talking about playing lead guitar techniques specifically for the acoustic guitar since, bending strings will be tougher to do compared to an electric guitar
Justin Low I don't know exact why my friends are saying it will not be suitable I'll let you know ASAP, but I didn't play that guitar I watch it online.
And I'm not a beginner and i know the scales well and good also now trying to improvise modes what would you recommend should I buy this guitar or any other cutaway?? what do you suggest??
A cutaway would be good if you are improvising all over the fretboard... well depends on your budget, cant go wrong with a yamaha... or Taylor or Takamine. I guess at the end of the day it still boils down to what feels good and comfortable. Stick to name brands simply because the worksmanship and consistency is there
Justin Low thank you very much I really get fond of the Yamaha even though I never take it in my hand. I made up mind for that but yesterday there comments confused me. I'm still confused.
I want to know what you would buy?? just let me after buying my new guitar (whatever it may) I won't blame you if something goes please freely give your answer. thanks a lot 😊😊
Like I said, can't go wrong with the F310, but personally i would go for Taylor guitars..espeically the 400, 600 series
3-4 years? Bro I've had mine for 25, lol.
Do you have any tips for us beginners?
@@mohammadjw9241 Play every day for as long as you can handle so you build up your finger strength and calluses. Study music theory so you understand scales and chord composition. Practice, practice, practice (but have fun)!
Haha that's amazing!
10 years and still use it lol
@@mohammadjw9241 get a good guitar and a structered curriculum eg guitar tricks justinguitar lastly practice evrday goodluck
when i first started learning guitar i learnt on a POS called a Martin Smith W101. It was less than $100 and to a beginner seemed like a normal guitar. unbeknown to me, the action was WAY too high and the strings were only 0.8cm apart. these two things made learning guitar more difficult than it should (but i was unaware for a whole year), when i upgraded to this guitar, i realised how much difference an actual decent guitar makes. i could finally play barred chords and press down on the strings without really hurting my fingers, and fingerpicking became so much easier because the strings are 0.2cm further apart.
to a complete beginner, a guitar is just a guitar, but slowly you realise thats not the case and its something i wish i would have known before finding an interest in this beautiful instrument.
Good, relevant info and easy explanation. Love such honest reviews. Keep it up!
Whilst the guitar sounds nice I find the action on mine too high making it painful to play for extended periods.
I was your 700th sub! 👍
Hey congrats! and thank you for subscribing to my channel!
Nice, Justin, thanks
In Yamaha guitars which one should i buy? Is it cutaway or non-cutaway guitar?
srikotla siddardth As far as I understand terms, a cutaway guitar is one that has space to be able to reach the higher frets easier. If I am right about that then this isn’t a cutaway.
Sir on Amazon Nato neck F310 Yamaha guitar available can I buy thus…
Thank you for the information provided in your video. I recently was given the Yamaha F-310 without a case. At the end of your video you called it a Dreadnought. Is this the size case I should look for or should I have more information about the size?
Hi Tish Westman, yes the yamaha f310 is considered a dreadnought size and i would buy the case in that size. Do check with the store as well if it is possible and if they happen to have a yamaha f310 for sale use that to test it out! or if possible i suggest bringing the guitar down as well
Is this the yamaha gigmaker 310? Just a different name?
It's the same guitar but the gigmaker is a pack, meaning it comes with extra accessories
Sounds great. Nice guitar sound
Great review thanks!
Thanks for watching! Glad you found it great!
Hey, In yamaha f310 what strings gauge comes....
Jasmine S35 vs Yamaha F-310
Which is better?
Hi I have not tried the Jasmine S35, but it looks decent for an entry level guitar. I think at that price point there really isn't much of a difference in quality
This is an excellent review! Can you please tell me what's the spacing between strings after the nut? How wide or narrow?
I would say that it is narrow :
usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/guitars-basses/ac-guitars/f/f310/
nut width is about 1.70 inch which is considered standard. Standard nut width is narrow.
Did you change the strings? witch ones do you have?
Sir, Recently I bought yamaha f310 but still its action is high.. What should I do??
Hey thanks for watching, if you bought it brand new the action should not be that high so maybe you need to work on your technique to get more strength to press down on the strings. I'm afraid any lower the action might cause buzzing. If it's second hand or even if its brand new and you really feel the action is high get an opinion from a guitar shop/luthier and get it setup. Hope this helps
Thanks for the help sir.
what is the different between f310 and fx310?
The fx310 comes with a pickup.
The fx310 have a trussrod sir?
While I'm sure the answer is yes, why dont you search it up? Im sure that information is readily available online
Yamaha did have Concert size F210 model some years back, they do not produce such model anymore.
Hey that's interesting! I'm definitely going to check that out... thanks for the nugget of information!
may i know the length in inches?
Hey thought it would be best to just point you to the link:
usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/guitars-basses/ac-guitars/f/f310/
hope that helps!
That's what she said! Hahaha. 41
Hey Justin, I guess one of the best review for f310, thank you so much for giving those basic details, myths etc. do you think if I have higher budget, though as beginner can I go for higher priced like FG800? Is it going to be similar playability with FG800 as you mentioned with f310, I’m a beginner and planning a buy one guitar. Thanks again😊
fg800 is better
Can
I convert a
Yamaha F310 into a left-handed guitar????
help me.
Hi I'm not a luthier so I wouldnt be able to give proper advice but from what I know left handed guitars are made specifically because of the pressure of the strings on the neck/bridge so I wouldn't advise converting it unless you have someone who knows how to adjust for the difference. I think even more so for a cheaper guitar like the F310, the converting might even cost just as much! Best to find a similar left handed guitar instead.
Thank you friend. I searched everywhere. Nobody sells left handed guitars in sri lanka. Its my fate. sad.
Hey can i give you one more suggestion: I'm left handed actually but i play guitar right handed. No one told me that there was such a thing as left handed. In fact an advantage is that my strong hand is the fretting hand. Sure might have some coordination problems etc but I have not had much problems playing right handed. Besides, guitar chords and tablature is written for right handers which makes it tricky for left handers.
This is controversial but i would consider playing right handed.
that being said, i dont want to impose my thoughts so if you still feel left handed playing is for you then go ahead!
The latest version of F310 is F280 which was launched later in Dec 2019 but available in India and out of stock Guitar is made in India and great part is that it sounds better than F310 and cost is considerably less.
Dimensions - Same
Weight - Slight difference . Never mind
Noticeable Difference - F280 has better clear bass than F310 . May be due to new strings + Price is very low compared to F310 $88 versus $125 .
Side and back of 280 is matte finish versus Glossy F310
Made in India vs Made in Indonesia
Wood quality of body feels much better than F310. May be due to matte finish
Finally Indian Wood quality is top class. Even Rolls Royce choose the front dash wood panel from India
It’s only available in India I think