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Yamaha CGS Student Classical Guitar Natural 3/4-Size


Description
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.


Features
- 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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Reviews
4.68
25 Reviews
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
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.
Most Liked Negative Review
Very nice good material
IT looks really nice. The sound is not to good
- Experienced with degree in guitar performance1
- Size1
- easy to play1
- stays in tune1
Reviewed by 25 customers
Amazing beginners guitar!
Verified 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
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.
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submitteda year ago
byJorge
fromMedford MA
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All products have worked perfectly on my purpose.
I would buy a better one
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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
Verified 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
submitted3 years ago
byRobert
fromTennessee
This was a birthday gift for my youngest granddaughter she was thrilled I call this paying it forward
Q&A
Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.
submitted6 months ago
asked byPAK
fromRoseville, Mi.
What strings would you recommend for this guitar that would improve tuning retention over the factory nylon strings?
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.submitted7 months ago
asked bySharon
fromColorado
Whats the total length, width and depth of the 3/4 yamaha classical guitar?
36-1/4 x 13-3/8 x 3-7/16 inches.submitted9 months ago
asked byjoker123
fromMemphis, TN
Is this a 1/2 or 3/4 sized guitar? The title and description are differen
Both sizes are available.submitteda year ago
asked byGrandma
fromAuburn. Ca
My grandson is left handed, does this work or if there a left handed option?
1) No. 2) Ortega RST5CM-L Student Series Full-Size Acoustic Classical Guitar Natural Mattesubmitted2 years ago
asked byRoxie
fromMcAllen
Does the 3/4 guitar have nylon strings?
Yes it does have nylon stringssubmitted2 years ago
asked byMani
fromSan Fernando, CA
What is the scale length of the CG40 3/4?
The scale length is 22"submitted3 years ago
asked byxsiempreLucy
fromPharr, Tx
what is the total length of the HALF SIZE yamaha? i'm confuse
The specs will be 36.9 x 16.5 x 4.5 inchessubmitted3 years ago
asked byMonty
fromAustin, TX
What case(s) would fit this 1/2 size guitar?
The Gator GBE-Mini-Acou Gig Bag for 1/2 to 3/4 Size Guitar is the recommended casesubmitted3 years ago
asked byGern
fromLewisville Texas
What is the nut width?
The nut width will be 48 mm (1 7/8")submitted4 years ago
asked byDanny
fromNC
Is this set up to receive a strap?
This guitar is not set up to receive a strap.