Lineup
CG192S
Distinguished by a solid European spruce top and African mahogany neck, the CG192S classical guitar represents the best of the CG series both cosmetically and sonically.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid European spruce top
- Rosewood back & sides
- African mahogany neck
- Ebony fingerboard
CG192C
Distinguished by a solid western red cedar top and African mahogany neck, the CG192C classical guitar represents the best of the CG series both cosmetically and sonically.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid Western red cedar top
- Rosewood back & sides
- African mahogany neck
- Ebony fingerboard
CG182S
The CG182S classical guitar features a solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides, and an ebony fingerboard.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid spruce top
- Rosewood back & sides
- Nato neck
- Ebony fingerboard
CG182C
The CG182C classical guitar features a solid western red cedar top, rosewood back and sides, and an ebony fingerboard.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid Western red cedar top
- Rosewood back & sides
- Nato neck
- Ebony fingerboard
CG182SF
The guitar’s cypress laminate sides, back, and scratch plate result in authentic Flamenco tone and responsiveness to Flamenco playing techniques—and those same qualities combined with the guitar’s low action will also appeal to pop and rock guitarists.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid spruce top
- Cypress back & sides
- Nato neck
- Ebony fingerboard
- Transparent pickguard
CG172SF
The guitar’s cypress laminate sides, back, and scratch plate result in authentic Flamenco tone and responsiveness to Flamenco playing techniques—and those same qualities combined with the guitar’s low action will also appeal to pop and rock guitarists.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid spruce top
- Cypress back & sides
- Nato neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Transparent pickguard
CG162S
The CG162S is an intermediate-level classical guitar featuring a solid spruce top, beautifully figured ovangkol back and sides, and a rosewood fingerboard.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid spruce top
- Ovangkol back & sides
- Nato neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
CG162C
The CG162C is an intermediate-level classical guitar featuring a solid western red cedar top, beautifully figured ovangkol back and sides, and a rosewood fingerboard.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid Western red cedar top
- Ovangkol back & sides
- Nato neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
CG142S
Its solid spruce top and rosewood fingerboard, combined with superb sound and playability, make it an outstanding value.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid spruce top
- Nato back & sides
- Nato neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
CG142C
Its solid western red cedar top and rosewood fingerboard, combined with superb sound and playability, make it an outstanding value.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid Western red cedar top
- Nato back & sides
- Nato neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
CG142SH
Featuring a solid spruce top and rosewood fingerboard, the CG142SH produces a warm and clear tone characteristic of much more expensive instruments. Its lower action and easy playability also make it ideal for students.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid spruce top
- Nato back & sides
- Nato neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Low action provides easy playability
CG142CH
Featuring a solid western red cedar top and rosewood fingerboard, the CG142CH produces a warm and clear tone characteristic of much more expensive instruments. Its lower action and easy playability also make it ideal for students.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid Western red cedar top
- Nato back & sides
- Nato neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Low action provides easy playability
CG122MS
Featuring a solid spruce top, a rosewood fingerboard, and an elegant matte finish, the CG122MS classical guitar sounds as good as instruments costing much more.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid spruce top
- Nato back & sides
- Nato neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Matte finish
CG122MC
Featuring a solid western red cedar top, a rosewood fingerboard, and an elegant matte finish, the CG122MC classical guitar sounds as good as instruments costing much more.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid Western red cedar top
- Nato back & sides
- Nato neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Matte finish
CG122MSH
Featuring a solid spruce top and an elegant matte finish, the affordably priced CG122MSH classical guitar provides outstanding value—and its loud and clear sound and easy playability make it an excellent choice for students.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid spruce top
- Nato back & sides
- Nato neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Low action provides easy playability
- Matte finish
CG122MCH
Featuring a solid western red cedar top and an elegant matte finish, the CG122MSH classical guitar provides outstanding value—and its loud and clear sound and easy playability make it an excellent choice for students.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid Western red cedar top
- Nato back & sides
- Nato neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Low action provides easy playability
- Matte finish
CG102
Featuring a spruce top and a rosewood fingerboard, CG102 is the entry point to the CG series, and produces a rich tone that beginners will find inspiring.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Spruce top
- Nato back & sides
- Rosewood fingerboard
CGX122MS
Features a solid spruce top and an elegant matte finish, a fully integrated onboard pickup system for live performance or recording, and a built-in tuner.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid spruce top
- Nato back & sides
- Nato neck
- Walnut fingerboard
- Matte finish
- Onboard pickup system
CGX122MC
Features a solid cedar top and an elegant matte finish, a fully integrated onboard pickup system for live performance or recording, and a built-in tuner.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Solid Western red cedar top
- Nato back & sides
- Nato neck
- Walnut fingerboard
- Matte finish
- Onboard pickup system
CGX102
Featuring a spruce top and a rosewood fingerboard, the entry level CGX102 acoustic-electric classical guitar combines the rich acoustic tone of the CG102 guitar with a Yamaha designed pickup and preamp system to provide additional flexibility.
- Yamaha CG shape
- Spruce top
- Nato back & sides
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Onboard pickup system
CG series are created using the experience and technology gained from decades of hand crafting fine classical guitars. A wide variety of models makes it easy to find a guitar that fits your sound and design requirements. The CG series offers rich tone with improved volume, tone quality and response, superior playability with its easy to hold neck design and comfortable string height, and elegant appearance with its simple design.
Exquisite Tone and Superb Playability
The Yamaha CG series of classical guitars offers instruments with rich tone, easy playability, and high-quality construction. Each model is meticulously built to the precise specifications of Yamaha's highly skilled builders. And all models (except CG102 & CGX102) feature solid tops. Backs and sides are made from hand-selected tone woods.


Choose From a Wide Variety of Models
CG series are available in a variety of models featuring various body styles, tone woods, and finishes (gloss or matte)—and some models include pickup/preamp systems. This makes it easy to find the model that meets your sound and design preferences, giving you the freedom to express your own unique identity.


Tradition Meets Innovation to Create Inspiration
Over a half-century ago, Yamaha called upon legendary Spanish master luthiers Eduardo Ferrer (who studied under Antonio de Torres, the most celebrated Spanish guitar maker of the 19th century) and Manuel Hernandez, to provide technical instruction for crafting impeccable classical guitars. Building upon this firm foundation, and enhancing the designs with cutting-edge technology, Yamaha has upheld this spirit and tradition, creating many of the world’s finest classical guitars. Embrace that spirit and discover your own inspiration.


CGX122MS and CGX122MC: Overview Video
CGX122MC: Performance Video
Related Products
Features
New bracing pattern, thinner bridge plate
The new CG series features a new bracing pattern that delivers excellent response and rich resonance. These guitars also feature a bridge plate that efficiently transfers string vibration to the guitar top.
Top material
All models in the new CG series lineup are available with either a spruce or cedar top. You can choose the top according to your preferences for tone or wood texture.
Spruce: Clear fundamental tone. Massive tone with great variation according to touch. Tone improves as the wood matures.
Cedar: Bright, warm tone. Excellent response with relatively thick treble. Cedar offers a mature tone with little change over time, providing a high level of perfection.
Stable Neck Condition
Necks utilize a strong 3-ply laminate design that resists warping and twisting. This design improves neck strength, offers greater stability against shape changes over time, and allows lower string height. In addition to providing greater neck stability, the laminated design also makes effective use of resources.
The matte finish on the back of the neck allows the left hand to move smoothly while also providing a secure grip. The finish is applied with a thin coat that contributes to improved resonance. The same matte finish is applied to the bridge for improved resonance.
Saddle fit
Years of experience and original technologies have brought improvements to our saddle and saddle slot design. Crafting these components with great precision provides a highly accurate fit that improves attack and sustain while reducing string vibration loss to transfer rich resonance to the body.
Gallery
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. The colors and finishes shown may vary from those on the actual products.