Detail 01
Spruce top
Bright and articulate, with headroom that opens up as it is played in. Cuts more than cedar under fingers.
Product detailSKU #1274115034056
YamahaCG182S Spruce Top Classical Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A solid spruce-top nylon-string classical from Yamaha's CG line. For students and fingerstyle players ready to move past an entry-level classical.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classical or flamenco study beyond the first year
- Fingerstyle players who want nylon warmth and low string tension
- Folk and singer-songwriter playing with bare fingers
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting steel-string strum and volume for pop or rock
- Players with small hands new to the wide classical neck
- Beginners who want a package with a bag and tuner included
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
Nylon strings
Softer on fingertips than steel, warmer and quieter. You play with fingers, not a pick.
Detail 03
D neck shape
A flatter, broader back profile. Fills the palm and supports the thumb-behind-neck classical hand position.
Detail 04
Classical body and neck
Wide flat fingerboard with spaced strings, so individual notes ring clear in fingerstyle without buzzing against neighbors.
Detail 05
Touch sensitive and dynamic
Volume and tone track how hard you pluck, which rewards right-hand technique and punishes sloppy attack.
Detail 06
Right-handed, 6-string
Standard classical tuning. Any classical method book or repertoire applies without adaptation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Nylon strings stretch for days after installation — expect constant retuning at first
- 02Sold as a guitar alone; a case, footstool and stand are separate
- 03The classical neck is noticeably wider than a steel-string. Try one before committing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good for a beginner?
It works, but at $610 it is more guitar than a first-week student needs. It suits someone already studying who wants a serious step up.
02Can I put steel strings on it?
No. A classical guitar is not braced for steel-string tension and can be damaged. Use nylon only.
03Spruce or cedar top?
This is spruce: brighter, more articulate, with more headroom for hard playing. Cedar tops are warmer and respond faster at low volume.
04Does it have a pickup?
Treat it as an acoustic-only instrument. If you need to plug in, plan on a soundhole pickup or a microphone.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- D
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
