Yamaha CGS102A 1/2 Size Classical Guitar
- 1/2 size classical guitar, nylon strung
- Spruce top, meranti back and sides
- Nato neck, sonokeling fingerboard
- 6 nylon strings, right-handed
- 26.75 inch scale length listed
- 40.63 x 18.98 x 5.12 inches listed dimensions
- No accessories included, guitar only
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A small nylon string guitar from Yamaha for a young student starting classical lessons. Nothing else ships with it, so a bag, tuner and spare strings are extra purchases.
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ASIN: B001R2K3ZWCategory: Classical & Nylon-String Guitars
Overview
Not a full size instrument, the Yamaha is a half size classical guitar built for smaller players. A spruce top over meranti back and sides produces the sound, while a nato neck and sonokeling fingerboard carry soft nylon strings.
Yamaha scales the classical format down so a child can reach the frets and wrap an arm over the body. Nylon strings are gentle on new fingertips. The weight is not given, and the listing shows no case or accessories in the box.
Who it's for
Children starting guitar lessons get a body and neck scaled to small hands. Grown players will find it cramped and should move to a full size model.
Pros and cons
- Half size body for smaller players
- Nylon strings are easy on fingertips
- Spruce top over meranti back and sides
- Sonokeling fingerboard on a nato neck
- No case or accessories included
- Weight not listed
- Too small for most adult players
- Body listed as engineered wood
Performance notes
Tone comes mainly from the spruce top, which flexes under string tension and drives air through the soundhole. A smaller body moves less air, so volume and bass are lighter than on a full size guitar. Fresh nylon strings stretch at first, so tuning settles after some playing.
Specifications
| Brand | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | 1/2 Size |
| Scale Length | 26.7 inches |
| Item dimensions | 40.6 × 19 × 5.1 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Spruce |
| Back Material Type | Meranti |
| Body Material Type | Engineered Wood |
| Neck Material Type | Nato |
| Fretboard Material Type | Sonokeling |
| String Material Type | Nylon |
| Color | Brown |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the Yamaha CGS102A?
The listing shows included components as not included, so expect the guitar on its own. Plan to add a gig bag, a tuner and spare nylon strings.