Yamaha

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The Yamaha CGS103A is the ideal instrument for elementary school-aged students ready to embark on their musical journey. This 3⁄4-size classical guitar features a 23" scale length and 4" body depth tailored to suit small hands, allowing beginners to focus on technique rather than struggling with an oversized instrument. The spruce top and meranti back and sides produce a warm, balanced tone that will inspire students to practice and progress. Yamaha is renowned for crafting high-quality, affordable classical guitars and the CGS103A upholds this reputation. It is built with a nato neck and rosewood fingerboard that provide a smooth playing experience. Start your child's musical education on the right note with the Yamaha CGS103A.

Perfectly Proportioned for Aspiring Musicians

With a 3⁄4-size body, the CGS103A classical guitar is ideal for elementary school-aged students and smaller players. Its compact 23" scale length and 4" body depth are tailored to suit beginners, allowing them to focus on proper hand positioning and technique rather than struggling with an oversized instrument. The CGS103A's size and lightweight build make it comfortable for new players to hold and play, inspiring them to practice and unlock their potential.

Balanced, Beautiful Tone

The CGS103A produces a warm, balanced tone suited for beginners. Its spruce top and meranti back and sides provide rich, mellow resonance across all six strings. While simple in construction, these high-quality tonewoods reward students with a pleasant, motivating sound that will fuel their musical journey.

Smooth Playability

Yamaha is renowned for crafting high-quality, affordable classical guitars and the CGS103A upholds this reputation. Its nato neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a smooth playing surface for small hands and fingertips. With Yamaha's expert craftsmanship and use of premium materials, the CGS103A offers students an enjoyable playing experience to support their development.

The Perfect Start

For elementary school-aged students ready to start their musical education, the Yamaha CGS103A is the ideal first classical guitar. Its size, tone and playability are tailored to suit beginners, providing a foundation for proper technique and skills that will benefit students for years to come.

Yamaha CGS Student Classical Guitar Natural 3/4-Size
Yamaha CGS Student Classical Guitar Natural 3/4-Size

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  • Classical body
  • Meranti body wood
  • Spruce top
  • Dovetail neck joint
  • Nato neck wood
  • Rosewood fretboard and bridge
  • Pearloid tuners
  • Pearloid tuners
  • Chrome harware
  • N/A
  • UTF natural finish
  • Case sold separately

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Most Liked Positive Review

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Very Pleased

I ordered this as a gift the last week before Christmas, I decided to order it from Guitar Center because their site said you could return to store. I wasn't paying attention and didn't do the expedited delivery. I was concerned about getting a broken guitar the day after Christmas. I was very pleased it got here the Thursday before Christmas in perfect condition. This is a beautiful guitar with a warm sound, great size and sound for a beginner. Great price to pay for something that may or may not get a lot of use.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Very nice good material

IT looks really nice. The sound is not to good

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  • Amazing beginners guitar!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 months ago

    byMatt

    fromAppleton, WI

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Fantastic product for beginner guitarists. My daughter, 7, does a fantastic job and is really taking to learning all she can. Would also recommend lessons!

  • Perfect for beginners and smaller people with small hands

    5

    submitted8 months ago

    bySandy

    fromSt. Petersburg, Florida

    Love this for its smaller size and nylon strings - happy finally found a guitar that makes learning comfortable. Do not buy this guitar without also picking up a clip-on tuner (under $10) due to the nature of nylon strings as it constantly needs tuning, which also helps me learn. Lovely sound. Very happy with it.

  • All products are very good for the price I've paid.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byJorge

    fromMedford MA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    All products have worked perfectly on my purpose.

  • I would buy a better one

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byDavid

    fromNew York, NY

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This was my experiment with an inexpensive guitar, with added things

  • Nice guitar for beginners

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byAnubhav

    fromAtlanta

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    My daughter is using this guitar as a beginner, she is loving it.

  • Top notch products and service

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byRobert

    fromTennessee

    This was a birthday gift for my youngest granddaughter she was thrilled I call this paying it forward

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byPAK

    fromRoseville, Mi.

    What strings would you recommend for this guitar that would improve tuning retention over the factory nylon strings?

    What strings would you recommend for this guitar that would improve tuning retention over the factory nylon strings?

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    I know of no string that will improve tuning. If you are having an issue, staying in tune, I suggest you have a tech look at the guitar.
  • asked bySharon

    fromColorado

    Whats the total length, width and depth of the 3/4 yamaha classical guitar?

    Whats the total length, width and depth of the 3/4 yamaha classical guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    36-1/4 x 13-3/8 x 3-7/16 inches.
  • asked byjoker123

    fromMemphis, TN

    Is this a 1/2 or 3/4 sized guitar? The title and description are differen

    Is this a 1/2 or 3/4 sized guitar? The title and description are differen

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Both sizes are available.
  • asked byGrandma

    fromAuburn. Ca

    My grandson is left handed, does this work or if there a left handed option?

    My grandson is left handed, does this work or if there a left handed option?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    1) No. 2) Ortega RST5CM-L Student Series Full-Size Acoustic Classical Guitar Natural Matte
  • asked byRoxie

    fromMcAllen

    Does the 3/4 guitar have nylon strings?

    Does the 3/4 guitar have nylon strings?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes it does have nylon strings
  • asked byMani

    fromSan Fernando, CA

    What is the scale length of the 
CG40  3/4?

    What is the scale length of the CG40 3/4?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The scale length is 22"
  • asked byxsiempreLucy

    fromPharr, Tx

    what is the total length of the HALF SIZE yamaha? i'm confuse

    what is the total length of the HALF SIZE yamaha? i'm confuse

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The specs will be ‎36.9 x 16.5 x 4.5 inches
  • asked byMonty

    fromAustin, TX

    What case(s) would fit this 1/2 size guitar?

    What case(s) would fit this 1/2 size guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Gator GBE-Mini-Acou Gig Bag for 1/2 to 3/4 Size Guitar is the recommended case
  • asked byGern

    fromLewisville Texas

    What is the nut width?

    What is the nut width?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The nut width will be 48 mm (1 7/8")
  • asked byDanny

    fromNC

    Is this set up to receive a strap?

    Is this set up to receive a strap?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar is not set up to receive a strap.
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