CG series are created using the experience and technology gained from decades of hand crafting fine classical guitars. The series offers ten models divided into five grades making 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

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

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

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

Top of the line, the flagship model of this series.192 class offers highest satisfaction in sound quality and cosmetics. Mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, Body binding inlay are the distinct differences from other models.

  • Yamaha CG shape
  • Solid European spruce top
  • Rosewood back & sides
  • African mahogany neck
  • Ebony fingerboard

CG192C

Top of the line, the flagship model of this series.192 class offers highest satisfaction in sound quality and cosmetics. Mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, Body binding inlay are the distinct differences from other models.

  • Yamaha CG shape
  • Solid Western red cedar top
  • Rosewood back & sides
  • African mahogany neck
  • Ebony fingerboard

CG182S

Utilizing Rosewood on side / back, Ebony for fingerboard, CG182S is designed to achieve the classical guitar perfection.

  • Yamaha CG shape
  • Solid spruce top
  • Rosewood back & sides
  • Nato neck
  • Ebony fingerboard

CG182C

Utilizing Rosewood on side / back, Ebony for fingerboard, CG182S is designed to achieve the classical guitar perfection.

  • Yamaha CG shape
  • Solid Western red cedar top
  • Rosewood back & sides
  • Nato neck
  • Ebony fingerboard

CG182SF

This model is a successor model of CG171SF made of Cypress laminate side/back and scratch plates to make authentic Flamenco sound and style of play possible. This authentic Flamenco guitar certainly satisfies needs of Flamenco players; moreover, its characteristics, such as lower action, great playability, quick response and attack, will definitely appeal to non-Flamenco style players like pop/rock guitarists.

  • Yamaha CG shape
  • Solid spruce top
  • Cypress back & sides
  • Nato neck
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Transparent pickguard

CG162S

This is an intermediate model with ovankol applied to side / back. Its unique attractiveness comes from the series design concept and beautiful figure of ovankol.

  • Yamaha CG shape
  • Solid spruce top
  • Ovangkol back & sides
  • Nato neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard

CG162C

This is an intermediate model with ovankol applied to side / back. Its unique attractiveness comes from the series design concept and beautiful figure of ovankol.

  • Yamaha CG shape
  • Solid Western red cedar top
  • Ovangkol back & sides
  • Nato neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard

CG142S

Gloss finish version of CG122MS/MC. Improvement in sound and playability is promised even for this reasonable model.

  • Yamaha CG shape
  • Solid spruce top
  • Nato back & sides
  • Nato neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard

CG142C

Gloss finish version of CG122MS/MC. Improvement in sound and playability is promised even for this reasonable model.

  • Yamaha CG shape
  • Solid Western red cedar top
  • Nato back & sides
  • Nato neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard

CG122MS

This entry model offers solid top at affordable price. This is the only Mat Finish model in the series and its sound quality surely stands out in this price range. There are two variations available, solid Cedar top and solid Spruce top.

  • Yamaha CG shape
  • Solid spruce top
  • Nato back & sides
  • Nato neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • Matte finish

CG122MC

This entry model offers solid top at affordable price. This is the only Mat Finish model in the series and its sound quality surely stands out in this price range. There are two variations available, solid Cedar top and solid Spruce top.

  • Yamaha CG shape
  • Solid Western red cedar top
  • Nato back & sides
  • Nato neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • Matte finish

CG102

Yamaha's most reasonably priced classical guitar offers 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

The CGX102 blends the great tone and outstanding value of the CG102 with the added flexibility of amplification. It features Yamaha designed contact pickups and preamp, system 68N, which make its natural amplified tone possible.

  • Yamaha CG shape
  • Spruce top
  • Nato back & sides
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • Onboard pickup system
 

The colors and finishes shown may vary from those on the actual products.