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Best Nato Neck Dreadnought Guitars in 2023

Here you'll find the best Nato neck Dreadnought style guitars. This wood is also known as Eastern Mahogany because it's very similar to Mahogany, although it is cheaper.

Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Yamaha FGX800C

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Yamaha FGX800C

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Playability 85

Sound 86

Build quality 65

Value for money 89

Overall Score 79

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Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2016 FG / FGX series
Made in China
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Nato/Okoume back
Nato/Okoume sides
Nato neck
Walnut fretboard
Bridge pickup: SYSTEM66 + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
Walnut bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Die-Cast Chrome (TM29T) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha FGX800C

Electronics
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Expensive Woods
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
Low-Quality Material Saddle
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. Yamaha FGX820C

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Yamaha FGX820C

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Playability 85

Sound 86

Build quality 65

Value for money 89

Overall Score 79

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Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2016 FG / FGX series
Made in China
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Mahogany back
Mahogany sides
Nato neck
Rosewood or Walnut fretboard
Bridge pickup: SYSTEM66 + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
Rosewood or Walnut bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Die-Cast Chrome (TM29T) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha FGX820C

Expensive Wood
Electronics
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
Low-Quality Material Saddle
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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3. Yamaha FGX830C

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Yamaha FGX830C

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Playability 85

Sound 86

Build quality 67

Value for money 84

Overall Score 79

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Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2016 FG / FGX series
Made in China
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Rosewood back
Rosewood sides
Nato neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: SYSTEM66 + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
Rosewood bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Die-Cast Chrome (TM29T) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha FGX830C

Expensive Wood
Electronics
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
Low-Quality Material Saddle
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. Yamaha FG-TA

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Yamaha FG-TA

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Playability 85

Sound 86

Build quality 67

Value for money 84

Overall Score 79

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Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2016 TransAcoustic Guitars series
Made in China
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Mahogany back
Mahogany sides
Nato neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: SYSTEM70 TransAcoustic + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Active)
Rosewood bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Die-Cast Chrome tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha FG-TA

Expensive Wood
Electronics
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
Low-Quality Material Saddle
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. Yamaha FGC-TA

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Yamaha FGC-TA

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Playability 85

Sound 84

Build quality 65

Value for money 83

Overall Score 78

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)

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From Yamaha's 2016 TransAcoustic Guitars series
Made in China
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Mahogany back
Mahogany sides
Nato neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: SYSTEM70 TransAcoustic (Preamp/Active)
Rosewood bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Die-Cast Chrome tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha FGC-TA

Expensive Wood
Electronics
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
Low-Quality Material Saddle
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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6. Yamaha FG800

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Yamaha FG800

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Playability 85

Sound 81

Build quality 60

Value for money 85

Overall Score 75

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2016 FG / FGX series
Made in China
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Nato/Okoume back
Nato/Okoume sides
Nato neck
Walnut fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
Walnut bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Die-Cast Chrome (TM29T) tuners
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha FG800

Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Expensive Woods
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
No Electronics
Low-Quality Material Saddle
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. Yamaha FG820

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Yamaha FG820

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Playability 85

Sound 81

Build quality 60

Value for money 85

Overall Score 75

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2016 FG / FGX series
Made in China
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Mahogany back
Mahogany sides
Nato neck
Rosewood or Walnut fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
Rosewood or Walnut bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Die-Cast Chrome (TM29T) tuners
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha FG820

Expensive Wood
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
No Electronics
Low-Quality Material Saddle
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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8. Yamaha FG830

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Yamaha FG830

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Playability 85

Sound 81

Build quality 60

Value for money 85

Overall Score 75

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2016 FG / FGX series
Made in China
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Rosewood back
Rosewood sides
Nato neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
Rosewood bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Die-Cast Chrome (TM29T) tuners
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha FG830

Expensive Wood
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
No Electronics
Low-Quality Material Saddle
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. Yamaha FG840

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Yamaha FG840

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Playability 85

Sound 81

Build quality 60

Value for money 85

Overall Score 75

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2016 FG / FGX series
Made in China
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Flame Maple back
Flame Maple sides
Nato neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
Rosewood bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Die-Cast Chrome (TM29T) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha FG840

Expensive Wood
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
No Electronics
Low-Quality Material Saddle
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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10. Yamaha FG850

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Yamaha FG850

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Playability 85

Sound 81

Build quality 60

Value for money 85

Overall Score 75

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)

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From Yamaha's 2016 FG / FGX series
Made in China
6 strings
25.6"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany top
Mahogany back
Mahogany sides
Nato neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
Rosewood bridge
Acoustic C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Die-Cast Chrome (TM29T) tuners
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha FG850

Expensive Wood
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
No Electronics
Low-Quality Material Saddle
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

All Prices