Yamaha CGS104A

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Yamaha CGS104A

Yamaha

CGS104A

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Product Info

Article Number: 170450
Brand: Yamaha
Model: CGS104A
Price: $174.90

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The Yamaha CGS104A is a solid entry-level classical guitar, ideal for students and beginners. It offers a surprisingly good sound given its budget-friendly price point, and the reliable hardware means it’ll stay in tune reasonably well. It's a dependable workhorse for learning the basics.

Product Description

Yamaha CGS104A, Classical Guitar

Young beginners in particular, but experienced players too, will appreciate the strong performance of the CGS104. The warm, balanced sound of the guitar results from the use of high quality components. The spruce top is as essential to the quality of the guitar as the mahogany-like nato bottom and side elements. But that is not all: Yamaha, of course, has also equipped the CSG104 with a high quality rosewood fretboard and rosewood bridge.

  • School model
  • Top: Spruce
  • Back and sides: Nato
  • Nato neck
  • Fretboard and bridge: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
  • Body depth: 94-100 mm
  • Scale: 650 mm (25.59")
  • Chrome-plated machine heads
  • Finish: Natural
PROS
  • • Spruce top delivers a surprisingly warm and resonant tone for its class.
  • • Nato back and sides provide a stable and consistent platform for sound.
  • • Rosewood fingerboard offers smooth playability and contributes to a richer tone.
  • • Chrome machine heads provide reliable tuning stability, a step above basic models.
CONS
  • • Nato construction, while stable, lacks the tonal complexity of more premium woods.
  • • Finish can feel a little thin and utilitarian; not a showpiece instrument.
  • • Scale length is shorter, might feel cramped for players with larger hands.

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Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Nato
Neck Material Nato
Fingerboard Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Scale Length 650 mm (25.59 in)
Frets 20
Nut Width 52 mm (2.05 in)
Weight 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a cut above many in its class thanks to the spruce top and better machine heads, offering a slightly more refined tone and tuning stability.
The neck is relatively slim and the shorter scale length makes it quite manageable for younger or smaller-handed players, though some might find it a bit narrow.
Absolutely. The construction is robust and designed for student use; it’s built to withstand daily practice and the rigors of lessons.

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