CG / CGX

Where to buy

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

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

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

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

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

GC / GCX

GC series represent our handcrafted line of classical guitars at guitar workshop in Japan and China.

CG-TA

Yamaha CG-TA TransAcoustic classical nylon-string guitars transport you to new creative spaces with immersive reverb and lush chorus effects, without needing an amp or other external gear. The only nylon-string TransAcoustic model, the CG-TA has ovangkol back and sides, yielding rich, focused tone and traditional elegance. Comfortable string height and neck design offer superior playability.

The colours and finishes shown may vary from those on the actual products. Some models may not be available in some countries.