Yamaha CG122c Classical Acoustic Guitar with Cedar Top

The Yamaha CG122C is a full-size classical guitar that brings the feel and tone of higher-end instruments into a very accessible price bracket. With its solid cedar top, comfortable neck and traditional body dimensions, it is an ideal choice for beginners, students and advancing players who want a warm, expressive nylon-string sound without breaking the bank.

Combining a solid top with carefully chosen tonewoods and a natural matte finish, the CG122C responds beautifully to your touch, from gentle fingerstyle to more dynamic strumming. Balanced projection, reliable tuning stability and an easy-playing neck make it a dependable partner for practice, performance and graded exams alike.

Solid Cedar Top for Warm, Expressive Tone

The CG122C features a solid American cedar top, a favourite among classical players for its warm, rich and immediate response. Unlike laminated tops, a solid top vibrates more freely, giving you greater nuance and dynamic range as you develop your technique. Cedar is particularly forgiving and musical at lower volumes, making it perfect for intimate practice sessions, ensemble work and expressive solo pieces.

Balanced Projection and Comfortable Classical Body

With its full-size classical body and traditional body depth, the CG122C produces a bold, balanced sound that carries well in smaller rooms and practice spaces. The slightly emphasised mid-range helps your playing cut through without sounding harsh, while the lows and highs remain clear and controlled. This makes it a versatile instrument for a wide range of classical repertoire, folk pieces and contemporary fingerstyle arrangements.

Stable Nato Neck with Rosewood Fingerboard

A nato neck provides a solid, stable platform that supports consistent tuning and reliable playability. Paired with a smooth rosewood fingerboard, the CG122C feels comfortable under the fingers, encouraging clean fretting and accurate chord shapes. The standard 52 mm nut width and 650 mm scale length give you the familiar spacing and feel expected of a classical guitar, ideal for proper left-hand technique and classical study.

Matte Finish for a Natural Playing Feel

The understated matte finish not only looks elegant but also feels smooth and natural in the hands. It reduces stickiness on the neck, helping your hand move freely during position shifts and longer practice sessions. Visually, it highlights the natural beauty of the woods without distraction, giving the CG122C a classic, timeless appearance that suits any stage or practice room.

• Solid American Cedar Top - A solid cedar soundboard delivers a warm, rounded tone with excellent responsiveness, helping your playing sound full and expressive even at lower volumes.
• Nato Back, Sides and Neck - Nato construction offers strength and stability, supporting consistent tuning and a dependable feel while contributing to the guitar's balanced, projecting voice.
• Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge - The rosewood fingerboard feels smooth and comfortable, while the rosewood bridge enhances sustain and clarity so chords and melodies ring out cleanly.
• Full-Size Classical Dimensions - A 52 mm nut width, 650 mm scale length and traditional body depth provide the familiar feel and spacing required for classical technique and graded exam pieces.

Body

• Top Wood: Solid American Cedar
• Back Wood: Nato
• Side Wood: Nato
• Body Depth: 94 mm to 100 mm (3.7" to 3.94")
• Body Type: Full-Size Classical
• Finish: Matte

Neck

• Neck Wood: Nato
• Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
• Nut Width: 52 mm (2.05")
• Scale Length: 650 mm (25.6")

Hardware

• Bridge: Rosewood