Detail 01
Spruce top
Bright, direct attack with clear note separation. Opens up and gains warmth as the wood ages with playing.
Product detailSKU #1274115034211
YamahaCG162S Spruce Top Classical Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nylon-string classical with a solid spruce top at a mid-tier price. For students, fingerstyle players, and anyone wanting a real classical voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classical or flamenco study on a proper wide nylon-string neck
- Fingerpicking players who want warmth without steel-string tension
- Players whose hands hurt on steel strings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting steel-string strumming volume or bite
- Players used to narrow electric necks — the fretboard is wide and flat
- Gigging players needing a pickup and 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
Nato neck
Mahogany-like hardwood, stable and mid-focused. Adds a little weight and body compared to a lighter neck wood.
Detail 03
Nylon strings
Much lower tension than steel. Softer on fingertips, rounder tone, and far less volume when strummed hard.
Detail 04
Classical body and neck
Wide flat fingerboard, no fret markers on the face, and a slotted headstock. Built for fingers, not picks.
Detail 05
6-string, right-handed
Standard classical stringing. No left-handed version of this configuration.
Detail 06
Touch-sensitive response
Dynamics come from your fingers, not a volume knob. Rewards clean nail technique and punishes heavy attack.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Nylon strings stretch for days after restringing — expect frequent retuning at first
- 02No pickup here; amplifying means a soundhole pickup or a microphone
- 03Never put steel strings on this — the bracing and neck cannot take the tension
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can a beginner start on this?
Yes. Nylon strings are easier on untrained fingertips than steel. The wide neck takes adjustment if you also play electric, but it is the standard classical spacing.
02Is the top solid or laminate?
The top is spruce and it is the tone-producing surface here. It will brighten and open up over the first year or two of regular playing.
03Does it come with a case?
Plan on buying a case or gig bag separately. A classical body shape needs a bag cut for it, not a dreadnought bag.
04Can I use a pick on it?
You can, but nylon strings and a thin top are built for fingers. A pick sounds thin and can scratch the top without a pickguard.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Neck Wood
- Nato
