Yamaha CG162C Nylon String Classical Guitar

Description

The Yamaha CG162C is an intermediate-grade classical guitar built for players who want richer resonance, better projection, and a more refined playing experience. Featuring a solid cedar top paired with ovankol back and sides, this guitar delivers a warm, responsive tone with shimmering overtones—ideal for expressive fingerstyle and dynamic classical performance.

Designed with Yamaha’s upgraded CG-series bracing and precision saddle system, the CG162C offers excellent sensitivity, sustain, and tonal balance across the entire register. The slim matte-finished neck ensures smooth movement and enhanced grip, giving players effortless control and long-term comfort.

Features

• Solid cedar top for warm, balanced tone and expressive dynamics

• Ovangkol back and sides for lively resonance, clarity, and sparkle

• CG-series bracing pattern for improved response and richer projection

• 3-ply laminate nato neck for superior stability and reduced warping over time

• Matte neck and bridge finish for smoother hand movement and improved resonance

• Precision saddle & saddle-slot design for enhanced sustain and reduced vibration loss

• Elegant aesthetic with pearloid tuners and gold hardware

• Ideal for intermediate players seeking upgraded tone and performance

Specifications

• Body Shape: Yamaha CG shape

• Top Wood: Solid Engelmann cedar

• Back & Sides: Ovangkol

• Neck: 3-ply laminate nato

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Bridge: Rosewood

• Binding: Yes

• Finish: Gloss body, matte neck

• Nut Width: 52 mm (2 1/16")

• Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16")

• Frets: 18

• Tuning Machines: Classical-style gold with white pearloid pegs

• String Spacing: 11.8 mm

• Strings: Nylon

• Orientation: Right-handed

Dimensions

• Total Length: 995 mm (39 3/16")

• Body Length: 490 mm (19 5/16")

• Body Width: 370 mm (14 9/16")

• Body Depth: 94–100 mm (3 11/16" – 3 15/16")

• Scale Length: 650 mm

Weight

Approx. 3.0 kg

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