Yamaha CGS103A Classical Guitar

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Yamaha CGS103A Classical Guitar

Yamaha

CGS103A Classical Guitar

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Product Info

Article Number: 170448
Brand: Yamaha
Model: CGS103A Classical Guitar
Price: $152.90

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The CGS103A is a solid choice for young beginners or smaller-framed players getting into classical guitar. Yamaha's nailed the ergonomics here, making it comfortable to hold and play. It offers a respectable sound that punches above its weight class – a great way to kickstart a musical journey.

Product Description

Yamaha CGS103A Classical Guitar, Classical Guitar

Many children start playing the guitar between the ages of eight and ten. And it was precisely this group that Yamaha was considering when designing the CGS103. With its smaller neck and body dimensions, this instrument lies exactly between a ½ and a full-size guitar and offers perfect comfort when playing, therefore promoting pleasant and productive learning.

Thanks to its spruce top and its bottom and sides made of nato wood - which is similar to mahogany and also often used for significantly more expensive models - the sound of the guitar is balanced and dynamic. The ideal complement to this is embodied by the one-piece, high-quality rosewood fretboard and a solid rosewood bridge.

  • Model for school children
  • Top: Spruce
  • Bottom & sides: Nato
  • Neck: Nato
  • Fretboard & bridge: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
  • Body depth: 87-91 mm
  • Scale: 575 mm (22.64")
  • Chrome plated machine heads
  • Finish: Natural
PROS
  • • Spruce top delivers a surprisingly balanced and resonant tone for the price.
  • • Nato back and sides offer a mahogany-like warmth and projection.
  • • Rosewood fretboard and bridge contribute to sustain and tonal complexity.
  • • 3/4 size is ideal for younger learners and those with smaller hands.
CONS
  • • Nato isn't as tonally rich as mahogany; a slight compromise for affordability.
  • • The finish, while functional, lacks the depth and refinement of higher-end models.
  • • Limited upper fret accessibility can be a challenge for some students.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Nato
Neck Material Nato
Fingerboard Rosewood
Scale Length 23.6 in
Frets 19
Nut Width 1.75 in
Weight 4.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's generally considered a step above entry-level models, offering better materials and construction for improved sound and playability.
While nato doesn't have the exact same tonal qualities as mahogany, it's a surprisingly good substitute and allows Yamaha to keep the price affordable.
It's a great starting point, but eventually a full-size guitar will offer more room for hand development and a wider range of musical possibilities.

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