Detail 01
52 mm nut width
Wider string spacing than a steel-string. Good for fingerpicking accuracy, a stretch if your hands are small.
Product detailSKU #1320798074629
YamahaCG102 Classical Guitar Spruce Top Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A nylon-string classical with a spruce top at an entry price. For beginners, students in classical or flamenco lessons, and fingerstyle players wanting nylon warmth.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classical or flamenco lessons where a nylon-string is required
- Fingerstyle players who want softer strings on the fingertips
- Quiet home practice — nylon strings project less than steel
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Strumming steel-string folk or rock; nylon won't cut through
- Players wanting a slim electric-style neck — 52mm nut is wide
- Anyone needing to plug in; there's no pickup or preamp
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Spruce top
Brighter and more responsive than cedar, with headroom for harder attack. It opens up as it gets played in.
Detail 03
Nato neck
A mahogany-like hardwood — similar weight and stiffness, so the neck feels warm and stable, not stiff or brittle.
Detail 04
Rosewood fingerboard
Slightly softer, grippier feel than maple. No finish coat, so it wants occasional oiling to avoid drying out.
Detail 05
94–100 mm body depth
Full classical depth, tapering toward the neck. More air volume means more low-end than a shallow-body or thinline.
Detail 06
Nylon strings
Lower tension than steel, so easier on beginner fingertips. Slower to settle and needs retuning often when new.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Nylon strings tie at the bridge — no ball ends. Learn the knot first
- 02No case, strap button, tuner or pickup included at this price
- 03New nylon stretches for a week; expect daily retuning at first
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I put steel strings on it?
No. The neck and bracing are built for nylon tension. Steel strings will pull the top and neck out of shape and can damage the guitar permanently.
02Is this full size?
Yes, it's a full-size classical body with a 52 mm nut. For smaller players or young children, a 3/4-size instrument fits better.
03Can I plug it in?
Not as-is. There's no onboard pickup or preamp. You'd need to add a soundhole or undersaddle pickup, or mic it.
04Is it good for a total beginner?
Yes. Nylon strings are easier on uncalloused fingers, and the wide neck gives room to place fingers cleanly.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Neck Wood
- Nato
2 detailsSize & weight
- Fingerboard Width
- (Nut/Body) 52 mm (2-1/16 inch)
- Body Depth
- 94-100 mm (3-11/16 inch to 3-15/16 inch)
