Yamaha CGS103AII 3/4-Size Classical Acoustic Guitar – Natural

Overview

The Yamaha CGS103AII 3/4-Size Classical Acoustic Guitar is a compact nylon-string guitar designed for students, younger players, and musicians who prefer a smaller and more manageable instrument. As part of Yamaha's SCHOOL Series, the CGS103AII combines a spruce top with a comfortable 3/4-size classical body, making it an excellent choice for learning classical guitar technique, practice, lessons, and casual playing.

With a 580 mm scale length, 48 mm nut width, flat rosewood fingerboard, and Yamaha CS-style classical body, the CGS103AII provides a comfortable playing experience while retaining the familiar feel and tonal characteristics of a traditional nylon-string guitar. Its gloss-finished body, matte neck, chrome tuners, and durable construction make it well suited to regular student use.

Key Features

• 3/4-size classical acoustic guitar designed for students and developing players
• Yamaha CS-style classical guitar body
• Spruce top for clear and balanced acoustic tone
• Locally sourced tonewood back and sides
• Locally sourced tonewood neck
• Rosewood fingerboard with flat classical radius
• 580 mm (22 13/16") scale length for comfortable playability
• 48 mm (1 7/8") nut width
• Rosewood or walnut bridge
• Urea nut and saddle
• Chrome RM-1252X tuning machines
• Gloss body finish with matte neck finish
• Black body binding
• Medium-gauge nylon strings
• No electronics for natural acoustic performance

Comfortable 3/4-Size Design

The CGS103AII features a 3/4-size body and 580 mm scale length, providing a more compact playing experience than a full-size classical guitar. Its reduced dimensions can make the instrument easier to handle for younger musicians and players with smaller hands while still offering the traditional nylon-string format.

Spruce Top and Classical Tone

The spruce top is designed to provide a clear, responsive sound with good projection and balanced tonal character. Combined with the classical body shape and nylon strings, the CGS103AII is suitable for developing the fingerstyle technique and musical control required for classical guitar playing.

Comfortable Classical Neck

The 48 mm nut width and flat rosewood fingerboard provide the familiar geometry expected from a classical guitar. The fingerboard offers sufficient string separation for traditional fingerstyle and classical techniques while maintaining a manageable overall instrument size.

Student-Friendly Construction

The CGS103AII is designed as a dependable learning instrument for regular practice and lessons. Its chrome RM-1252X tuning machines provide straightforward tuning adjustment, while the gloss body and matte neck finishes offer a practical combination of durability and comfortable handling.

Specifications

• Model: CGS103AII
• Product Type: 3/4-Size Classical Acoustic Guitar
• Series: Yamaha SCHOOL Series
• Body Shape: Yamaha CS Shape Classical
• Scale Length: 580 mm (22 13/16")
• Body Length: 450 mm (17 11/16")
• Total Length: 920 mm (36 1/4")
• Body Width: 340 mm (13 3/8")
• Body Depth: 84–88 mm (3 5/16"–3 7/16")
• Nut Width: 48 mm (1 7/8")
• String Spacing: 10.6 mm
• Top Material: Spruce
• Back Material: Locally Sourced Tonewood
• Side Material: Locally Sourced Tonewood
• Neck Material: Locally Sourced Tonewood
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: Flat
• Bridge Material: Rosewood or Walnut
• Nut Material: Urea
• Saddle Material: Urea
• Tuners: Chrome RM-1252X
• Body Binding: Black
• Soundhole Inlay: Decal
• Pickguard: None
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Electronics: None
• Controls: None
• Connections: None
• Strings: Medium

What's Included

• Yamaha CGS103AII 3/4-Size Classical Acoustic Guitar
• Factory-Installed Medium Strings

Why Choose the Yamaha CGS103AII?

The Yamaha CGS103AII is an excellent choice for beginners, younger guitarists, and players seeking a compact nylon-string instrument for lessons and everyday practice. Its 3/4-size classical body, spruce top, comfortable 580 mm scale length, 48 mm nut width, rosewood fingerboard, and dependable Yamaha construction make it a practical and approachable classical acoustic guitar for developing musicians.