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Description

Yamaha's CG122 is an affordable way to get into playing classical guitar, and features a either a solid cedar or solid spruce top (choose from the drop-down menu) with a matte finish. It features a nato back, sides, and neck, and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The mix of tonewoods give you a solid sound that belies the price point. Case sold separately.
Yamaha CG122 Classical Guitar Spruce
Yamaha CG122 Classical Guitar Spruce

Features

  • Top: Solid American cedar or Spruce
  • Back, sides, neck: Nato
  • Fingerboard, bridge: Rosewood
  • Body depth: 3.7"-3.94" (94-100mm)
  • Nut width: 2.05" (52mm)
  • String length: 25.6" (650mm)
  • Finish: Matte
  • Case sold separately

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Reviews

4.5

8 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Can't go wrong with a Yamaha
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  1. Jamming, practicing, recording1
  2. Making Great Music1
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  1. Minor Finish Issues1
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  1. Good Price / Value1
  2. Great Sound1
  3. Good price, good tone, good feel1
  4. Great Tone Great Action1

Reviewed by 8 customers

  • Great Sound at an Affordable Price

    5

    submitted7 months ago

    byKevin

    fromDuncanville, TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The CG122 compliments the CG102 that I've had for a while now. Bought it based on how well I liked the sound and feel of the CG102 and have not been disappointed..

  • Unbelievably Satisfying Guitar

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byMarlon

    fromEast Brunswick, New Jersey

    I returned a Corboba C1 Protege Matiz within an hour of opening the box. Terrible guitar with tons of quality control flaws. For the exact same price I ordered this Yamaha after doing a lot of research but was still skeptical. This needed zero setup and was magical from the first strum.

  • Can't go wrong with a Yamaha

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBlake B

    fromIllinois

    This guitar looks and feels awesome. I leave it out in my studio and find myself picking it up everytime I look at it. It plays like butter and is perfect for practicing or recording chill music. Always stays in tune can't really ask for much more at this price point.

  • Yamaha the Lexus of Guitars.

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byWilliam

    fromBoston, MA

    My new Yamaha CG122 Classical Guitar with the natural finish and cedar top is a true gem. I'm really enjoying the guitar and would definitely recommend this particular model. I've been playing the G-50 A for a few years and even though they look exactly the same the modern construction and tone is a step up in quality. For referencing purposes, I am a weekend player who practices daily and likes a full range of various music types and styles, but prefer the playability of a nylon string guitar.

  • Great Guitar

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byKristi

    fromLas Vegas

    This is an amazing guitar with a great sound and all the quality you would expect from Yamaha. I absolutely love it and think it is well worth the price.

  • The Cedar Version Is Excellent!

    5

    submitted9 years ago

    byKasey

    fromChico California

    Just an outstanding guitar. Tone is just as good as higher priced versions, and the action has been lowered from previous versions. BUT-I would strongly suggest getting the CG122MCH/Red Cedar Top in Matte Finish. It sounded better than the gloss versions, and WAY better than any of the spruce tops of this series! Also, you can spend more for different types of laminate sides, but I wouldn't. This is the best new guitar I have bought for the price, and a nice change from steel string acoustics. I bonded with this guitar from the start and just found music pouring out of it immediately. May upgrade to bone nut and saddle, but the tone already floors me. I checked out several other classical guitars, and this one was better than some $500 models. I liked it more than the popular Cordoba C5, but again, make sure to get a new one in Red Cedar and a Matte finish.

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Q&A

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

  • submitteda year ago

    asked bymedina

    fromlehigh florida

    does it comes with truss rod

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

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byme

    fromlehigh florida

    does it comes with truss rod

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

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byizabel

    fromSan Diego, CA

    is that a nylon string?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it is.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byKendra

    fromHouston TX

    Hi - I am looking for Yamaha CG122MC. Is that the same as CG122? Thank you

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes. Please give us a call if you would like some help 877 687 5403

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byLINDA

    fromSan Jose ca

    Do you have a case for Yamaha CG122 Classical Guitar. Moving cross country

    Open Reply - Thomas
    A case is a good idea. Take a look at the "Musician's Gear Deluxe Classical Guitar Case Tweed"

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byBruce

    fromHouston, TX

    This looks like a Yamaha CG122MCH but is listed as just CG122 (no MCH or MSH in the part number). Can anyone confirm if it is the MCH / MSH model number, corresponding to the cedar or spruce top version?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This is the CG122 Classical Guitar

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byLily

    fromCA

    What's the matching case for this guitar Yamaha CG122? Please recommend some case brands/models. Thanks.

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar would be compatible with any standard classical case. The Musician's Gear Deluxe Classical Guitar Case would be a good choice.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byPhil

    fromOakland, Ca.

    On the Yamaha CG122 cedar top, matte finish-What is the finish material used?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Here are the features: Features Top: Solid American cedar or Spruce Back, sides, neck: Nato Fingerboard, bridge: Rosewood Body depth: 3.7"-3.94" (94-100mm) Nut width: 2.05" (52mm) String length: 25.6" (650mm) Finish: Matte Case sold separately