Detail 01
3/4 size
Shorter scale means less finger stretch and lower string tension, which makes barre chords and long reaches easier to hold.
Product detailSKU #1308847077939
YamahaCGS Student Classical Guitar Natural 3/4-Size
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Three-quarter size nylon-string classical guitar. Built for students, younger players, and small-handed adults who need a shorter reach than a full-size classical.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Kids and teens starting classical or fingerstyle lessons
- Adults with small hands who find full-size classicals a stretch
- A low-cost couch or travel guitar with quiet nylon volume
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Adults wanting a full-size classical — the reach feels cramped
- Steel-string strummers; nylon is softer and much quieter
- Playing over a band — a small nylon body won't carry
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
Much gentler on uncalloused fingertips than steel, with a warmer, softer attack and noticeably less volume.
Detail 03
Classical neck
Wider and flatter than a steel-string neck, which gives fingers room for individual notes but makes chord grips a bigger stretch.
Detail 04
Nato neck
A stable mahogany-like hardwood, used here to hold the neck straight at a low price rather than for tone.
Detail 05
Rosewood fingerboard
Slightly porous and oily, so it feels smooth under sliding fingers and needs occasional conditioning to avoid drying out.
Detail 06
Natural finish
Undyed wood, so grain and any cosmetic variation in the top show through rather than being hidden by color.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01New nylon strings stretch for a week or two and need constant retuning
- 02Classical bridges use tie-on strings — restringing takes some practice
- 03Plan on a footstool or support; classical posture assumes one
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What age is a 3/4 guitar for?
Roughly ages 8 to 12 for most kids, though it comes down to arm length. Small-handed adults also use 3/4 classicals as a comfortable everyday guitar.
02Can I put steel strings on it?
No. Classical guitars are built for nylon tension. Steel strings pull far harder and will damage the top and bridge.
03Is this good for a complete beginner?
Yes. Nylon strings are easy on fingertips, and the 3/4 scale shortens every reach, which is the main thing that frustrates new players.
04How is it different from a regular acoustic?
Nylon strings instead of steel, a wider flatter neck, warmer and quieter sound, and it's fingerpicked rather than strummed with a pick.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Neck Wood
- Nato
