Detail 01
Solid European spruce top; solid mahogany back and sides
Pairs crisp articulation and projection with warmth and tonal focus.

Independent shopping perspective
Built around solid European spruce and solid mahogany, the GC12S gives classical players a clear, balanced voice with warmth and focused articulation. Its 25.56-inch scale, wide 2.06-inch nut, flat ebony fingerboard, and matte African mahogany neck keep traditional technique at the center of the playing experience. The gloss Yamaha CG body is finished with rosewood binding and bridge work, while gold YTM-81 tuners and a reinforced Yamaha carrying bag make it ready for regular practice, ensemble work, and transport.


Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
Pairs crisp articulation and projection with warmth and tonal focus.
Detail 02
Provides the guitar's traditional classical playing dimensions.
Detail 03
Offers a flat playing surface with a neck finish designed to reduce hand friction during shifts.
Detail 04
Provide smooth, accurate tuning adjustment.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It has a solid European spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides.
Yes, it is a right-handed classical guitar.
Yes. A reinforced Yamaha carrying bag is included.
Reference
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