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Yamaha CG102 Classical Guitar Demo

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Yamaha's CG102 classical guitar opens the door to the rich, warm tones of nylon strings. Drawing from decades of craftsmanship, the CG102 was developed to deliver inspiring sound and accessible playability for beginners and developing players alike. The Yamaha CG102 is a full-size classical guitar with a solid spruce top and nato back and sides. Its rosewood fingerboard and 52mm nut width provide a familiar feel for fingerstyle techniques.

Solid Spruce Top Sings with Beautiful Tone

The CG102's solid spruce top is a tonewood prized for its balanced, articulate sound with pleasing projection. As you play, the spruce top vibrates freely to produce notes that bloom with harmonic richness. Spruce is also highly responsive, allowing beginners to develop sensitivity to touch and dynamics.

Nato Back and Sides Add Warmth and Fullness

The nato back and sides work with the spruce top to create a tone that is both bright and warm. Nato provides a pleasing warmth and fullness, enhancing the spruce top's inherent clarity and articulation. Together, these tonewoods yield a sound perfectly suited for classical and fingerstyle techniques.

Traditional Build Techniques for Optimal Resonance

The CG102 is built using time-honored techniques like traditional fan bracing, which allows the spruce top to vibrate as freely as possible for full, resonant tone. Its dovetail neck joint, another traditional design choice, provides exceptional stability and sustain. These traditional build techniques have endured for good reason, producing instruments with richly musical tones that stand the test of time.

Playability for Beginners and Beyond

With its familiar 52mm nut width and rosewood bridge and fingerboard, the CG102 has a comfortable, accessible feel for classical guitar technique. Its nut width provides ample space for complex fingerings while still feeling familiar to most players. The rosewood fingerboard offers a smooth surface for fingering chords and melodies. Whether you're just starting out or looking to brush up on skills, the CG102 makes practice and performance feel effortless.

Yamaha CG102 Classical Guitar Spruce Top Natural
Yamaha CG102 Classical Guitar Spruce Top Natural
Yamaha CG102 Classical Guitar Spruce Top Natural

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • Spruce top
  • Nato/Meranti back & sides
  • Nato neck with rosewood fingerboard
  • Rosewood bridge
  • Gloss body finish
  • 25-9/16" scale length
  • Case sold separately

collapse expand iconSpecs

  • Body Depth: 94-100 mm (3-11/16" to 3-15/16")
  • Fingerboard Width: (Nut/Body) 52 mm (2-1/16")

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  1. Alternative to steel strings acoustic guitar1
  2. Mariachi and Flamenco-style music1
  3. Performance1
  4. Practicing1
  5. Whatever you want!1
Cons
  1. Buzzing with most low and medium tension strings1
  2. Fret boards need to be cleaned/oiled often1
  3. Stock strings are subpar1
Describe Yourself
  1. New beginning; relearning guitar after many year1
Pros
  1. Craftsmanship and Materials1
  2. Easy to raise and lower action1
  3. Maintains tune if decent quality strings used1
  4. Price Point1
  5. Great tone1
  • Great entry and intermediate level Classical guitar

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byRyan

    fromOak Lawn, IL

    Originally bought this over 8 years ago, my first go at a classical guitar. Even though I have experience now and novice player, the guitar doesn't feel like a "starter" or "student" guitar (despite being great for entry level). It feels great to hold and play. Of course I spent hours trying the Cordoba, a beautiful dolcet guitar, but for the money, the Yamaha for me is the superior guitar.

  • Very Impressed

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byMIke

    fromConnecticut

    Not just a good 'beginners' guitar . . . but a nice guitar - period.

  • I would buy this guitar again

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byJames

    fromHouston Tx

    After 5 months of practice 1 hour per day and weekly lessons, I returned to GC and played with many guitars at different price points, more expensive and one vintage. I did not find a guitar that I like more than my CG102, I am very happy with the way it sounds and plays.

  • Excellent starter guitar

    5

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    submitted3 years ago

    byRichard

    fromPhoenix, AZ

    Well-made. Good fit and finish. After tuning, it sounds very good.

  • Excellent build and perfect practice guitar

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byGeo

    fromArlington, TX

    I have several guitars including a Jose Ramirez. The Yamaha CG102 guitar is an excellent guitar for the price. It is much better than I thought from descriptions. It is actually easier to play than my Ramirez. String action is well set upon arrival. I do not have to adjust action. This guitar is excellent for practice, so I do not have to use my more expensive guitars for everyday use. It is well made and looks like a more expensive instrument. The sound is very good as well, and has a very pleasing voice. Overall a very good choice for a first guitar or a practice guitar for the more experienced player.

  • Excellent FIRST guitar

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byTheprimetimekid

    fromPennsylvania

    I'm a brand new guitar player. I'm attempting to teach myself via YouTube and other apps. I bought this guitar because of the spacing between Frets to make the note transition much easier. I have long fingers and the steel string guitar we're frustrating for me to learn on. The nylon strings make it much easier on my fingers as long as you don't mind a lesser aggressive tone versus the steel string guitar. Very pleased with the Yamaha quality as well.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byCece

    fromVirginia Beach, VA

    What is the size of the soundhole in inches. I want to add a soundhole cover to the guitar so I can practice quietly.
Thanks

    What is the size of the soundhole in inches. I want to add a soundhole cover to the guitar so I can practice quietly. Thanks

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yamaha doesn't list the sound‑hole diameter for the CG102 in its official specs, but based on its CG-shaped full-size classical body, you can expect the measurement to be around 3.9 inches (≈99 mm).
  • asked byMay

    fromPotomac, MD

    Does the guitar come with extra strings?

    Does the guitar come with extra strings?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it doesn't.
  • asked byFuzzy

    from...out in the sticks of Vt.

    does the cg 102 and cg 122 have a truss rod for action adjustment ?

    does the cg 102 and cg 122 have a truss rod for action adjustment ?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, they don't.
  • asked byKram

    fromSan Diego

    Is this a solid wood top or laminate? Is that the only difference between this and the c40 to justify the price jump?

    Is this a solid wood top or laminate? Is that the only difference between this and the c40 to justify the price jump?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This is Solid. The C40 also has a Solid top.
  • asked byRick

    fromRedwood City, CA

    What's a good hard case for the CG 102 Classical Guitar?

    What's a good hard case for the CG 102 Classical Guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Gator GTSA-GTRCLASS TSA ATA Molded Classical Guitar Case Black
  • asked byBeginner flamenco

    fromEl paso, tx

    Does this guitar have an adjustable truss rod?

    Does this guitar have an adjustable truss rod?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it doesn't.
  • asked byMichael

    fromHurst, TX

    Does the Yamaha CC102 have strap connectors on it?

    Does the Yamaha CC102 have strap connectors on it?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The CG102 has a strap button at the bottom. Tie a shoe string to the end of the strap then tie that to the neck at the headstock.
  • asked byfei

    fromundisclosed

    Does this guitar come with a case?

    Does this guitar come with a case?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call to help you find something – 855-770-3373
  • asked bySouthside 77

    fromDes Plaines,IL.

    How much does a case for this guitar run? And are you sure this guitar is made in USA not Indonesia?

    How much does a case for this guitar run? And are you sure this guitar is made in USA not Indonesia?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for specific pricing inquiries
  • asked bySergio

    fromHighland

    What size is this guitar ?

    What size is this guitar ?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Full size: 25-9/16" scale length
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