Yamaha CGS102A Classical Guitar

The Yamaha CGS102A is a 1/2-size classical guitar designed for younger learners, small-handed players, and beginners who need a comfortable, easy-to-play nylon-string instrument. With its reduced body size and shorter scale length, the CGS102A offers smooth playability while maintaining Yamaha’s solid tone and durability—perfect for ages 5–8, schools, and early music training.

Key Features

• 1/2-size classical guitar ideal for young beginners

• Spruce top for bright, clear projection

• Meranti/nato back and sides for warm, balanced tone

• Shorter scale for easy fretting and comfortable hand positioning

• Lightweight design suited for small players

• Gloss finish for durability

• Trusted Yamaha construction ideal for school programs and home learning

Specifications

Body

• Size: 1/2 Classical

• Top: Spruce

• Back & Sides: Meranti / Nato

• Finish: Gloss

• Bracing: Classical fan bracing

• Color: Natural

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Nato

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Scale Length: 535 mm

• Nut Width: 48 mm

• Frets: 18

• Neck Finish: Matte

Hardware

• Bridge: Rosewood

• Tuners: Chrome classical tuners

• Nut/Saddle: Urea

• Rosette: Classical mosaic pattern

Sound Characteristics

• Clear, bright highs from the spruce top

• Warm, smooth midrange from nato/meranti

• Easy, forgiving nylon-string feel for beginners

• Ideal for early classical technique and fingerstyle basics