The top pick had to be one of Yamaha's much-loved FG Series. Ask any guitarist and they'll probably recommend one: failsafe and well worthy of its gold medal.

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Classic cosmetics. No shortage of top end if you want it - the FG730S’s acoustics tick all of the required boxes with aplomb.” (Read the full Yamaha FG730S review)

Why you love it:

“Yamaha FG730S. Like everything they build Yamaha manage to combine quality workmanship, great tone and real value for money in this model. I own a handbuilt Yamaha LL26 but I would be more than happy to gig with the part-laminate FG; it really is a fine guitar.” (Thanks, andrewrg)

“Could do a lot worse than a Yamaha FG like this.” (Thanks, thelynxeffect)

“Plus one for the Yamaha FG - most of the FGs I played are fantastic for the money.” (Thanks, weddingsinger)

BUY: Yamaha FG730S currently available from Andertons Music Co. | Thomann | Soundslive | GuitarGuitar