Yamaha CGS103A 3/4 Size Classical Guitar (Natural)

Yamaha CGS103A 3/4 Size Classical Guitar (Natural)
Product no: 9000-0004-5444 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The CGS103A is a 3/4 model classical guitar from the School Guitar series by Yamaha. This nylon-string acoustic guitar is the perfect solution for the young beginner who isn't big enough for a full-sized instrument yet. Its somewhat smaller size and 3/4 string-length makes it an excellent fit for children from about the age of 8. Adults with smaller posture will also find that this is a great choice for a guitar that's easier to handle. Despite its small size though, the Yamaha CGS103A is an instrument to take seriously. It does indeed have the same sound characteristics and craftsmanship as its big brothers, and for a very attractive price!

Yamaha CGS103A: Full-Size Sound

The School Guitars series consists of diverse sizes of affordable entry-level guitars that are based on Yamaha's popular CG line of classical guitars. They use the same construction and wood types that produce the unmistakable Yamaha sound and feel. The neck is made of nato, a type of eastern mahogany. It has a comfortable width of 48 mm and is equipped with a 19-fret rosewood fretboard. The sound cabinet of the CGS103A has a real spruce top with meranti sides and back. With a depth of 84-88 mm, this guitar is slightly thinner than the 4/4 size classical guitar, though the sound is just as full and warm.

Tips or comments about this product

This classical guitar is also available in 1/2 and 4/4 sizes.

Specifications

Product features

Number of frets	19
Number of strings	6
Body construction	laminated
Cutaway	no
Sustainable product	not specified
Electro-acoustic	no
Wood type (back)	meranti
Fretboard wood	rosewood
Wood type (soundboard)	spruce
Wood type (sides)	meranti
Includes cover	no
Includes case	no
Instrument size	3/4
Classical guitar sound	modern (clear)
Colour	wood/natural
Left-handed	no
Nut width	48mm
Guitar type	classical
Age	8 to 9 years

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	2,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	94,0 x 42,0 x 12,0 cm

Product specifications

3/4 size nylon string acoustic classical/Spanish guitar
ideal beginner guitar for children from about 8-11 years old
colour: natural, gloss
top: spruce
sides and back: meranti
neck: nato (eastern mahogany)
keyboard: rosewood
string length: 580 mm (22.8 in)
number of frets: 19
nut: 48mm (1.9 in)
tuners: classical, open, chrome-plated
bridge: rosewood
body depth: 84 to 88 mm

Reviews from other countries

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Benny M. 10 July 2024

Wrote the following about Yamaha CGS103A 3/4 Size Classical Guitar (Natural)

Mooie en degelijk afgewerkte 3/4 klassieke gitaar. De actie was iets te hoog wat eenvoudig te verhelpen is door de brug-kam aan te passen. De gitaar was echter ook zonder deze aanpassing reeds goed bespeelbaar. Voor een gitaar met een gelamineerde top is de klank over het het gehele bereik vrij goed en zacht met verbazend veel sustain. Deze klassieke gitaar van Yamaha voor deze prijs is een echte aanrader, vijf sterren meer dan waart!

Tygo 18 January 2021

Wrote the following about Yamaha CGS103A 3/4 Size Classical Guitar (Natural)

Gekocht voor mijn zoon van 8 en die kan er prima mee uit de voeten. Komt een opvallend mooier geluid uit dan zijn vorige gitaar (onbekend Spaans merk)

Laurens 24 September 2019

Wrote the following about Yamaha CGS103A 3/4 Size Classical Guitar (Natural)

Op aanraden van de gitaardocent deze gitaar gekocht voor mijn zoon van 9 jaar. Goede prijs-kwaliteitverhouding, mooi warm geluid en kan tegen een stootje. Ook geschikt voor volwassenen overigens. Zag laatst Nielson ook op een 3/4 Yamaha-gitaar spelen!

JJ G. 13 October 2015

Wrote the following about Yamaha CGS103A 3/4 Size Classical Guitar (Natural)

Super gitaar in z'n prijsklasse. Degelijk en mooi vol geluid. Lak springt er niet af bij elk stootje (zoals bij de goedkopere)

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