YAMAHA CG142C CLASSICAL GUITAR

The Yamaha CG142C is an excellent entry-to-intermediate level classical guitar offering warm tone, smooth playability, and reliable Yamaha build quality. With a solid cedar top paired with nato back and sides, the CG142C delivers a rich, expressive sound ideal for classical study, fingerstyle playing, and nylon-string enthusiasts looking for an affordable but musical instrument.

Key Features

• Solid Western Red Cedar top for warm, resonant tone

• Nato back and sides for balanced mids and projection

• Traditional classical body shape

• Rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability

• Rosewood bridge and durable gold tuners

• Gloss body finish

• Ideal choice for students, beginners, and developing classical guitarists

Specifications

Body

• Type: Classical

• Top: Solid Western Red Cedar

• Back & Sides: Nato

• Finish: Gloss

• Bracing: Classical fan bracing

• Color: Natural

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Nato

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Scale Length: 650 mm

• Nut Width: 52 mm

• Frets: 19

• Neck Finish: Matte

Hardware

• Bridge: Rosewood

• Tuners: Gold classical tuners

• Nut/Saddle: Urea

• Rosette: Classical mosaic inlay

Sound Characteristics

• Warm, rich, expressive tone from the cedar top

• Clear attack with balanced lows and mids

• Suitable for classical, fingerstyle, and general nylon-string playing

• Responsive to dynamic playing, ideal for students progressing in technique