Yamaha Classical Guitars Catalogs

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ClassicalGuitars

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Dedication to PerfectionThis wood will make a fine guitar. Our craftsmen can sense it. Holding it in their

hands, thumping on it with their fingers, they know what wood is ready to be craftedand which pieces will make a fine guitar.

Making a guitar requires a high level of sensitivity and a deep dedication to the art.Our master craftsmen possess those qualities and more. They have honed their skillsto perfection and the results are obvious in the guitars they make. Look at theinstruments with a shellac finish. Applied by hand it requires a process that involves300 micro thin coatings of an all-natural shellac over a period of three months.There are only a few craftsmen left in the world with that kind of dedication toperfection.

Dedicated to providing you with instruments of the highest quality has always been,and will always be our goal. Instruments we are proud of. Instruments worthy of theYamaha name.

Acquired KnowledgeMuch of the knowledge, techniques and basic designs

used in creating our classical guitars were gained under thetutelage of two very prominent master guitar makers,Eduardo Ferrer and Manuel Hernandez (Hernandez yAguado). In spending two years under the tutelage ofEduardo Ferrer, our staff learned the traditional way andonly way to create truly fine acoustic guitars. Thatknowledge and experience led to the introduction of ourrenowned Grand Concert series. We then went on to furtherour knowledge under the guidance of Manuel Hernandez,who also provided technical assistance to our staff. Thisfruitful relationship led to further development andrefinement of the Grand Concert series and gave our mastercraftsmen the knowledge and experience necessary todevelop original models like our GC70.

The knowledge they shared with us, from the criticalselection of materials, down to the fine art of finishing andpolishing allowed us to cultivate the techniques andsensitivity it takes to make the minute adjustments andsubtle modifications that traditional guitar productiondemands. In this day of modern technology, it is getting hardto find the kind of dedication to traditional methods that ourmaster craftsmen possess. We are proud of the skills wehave acquired and proud of the guitars that those skillsallow us to create.

Manuel Hernan

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GC

GC70GC70CTop: Solid Rumanian Spruce or

Solid American CedarBack & Sides:

Solid Brazilian RosewoodNeck: Honduras MahoganyFingerboard: EbonyBridge: Solid Brazilian RosewoodTuning Machine: GoldFinish: Top-Shellac

Back & Sides-Shellac

GC71Top: Solid Rumanian SpruceBack & Sides:

Solid Brazilian RosewoodNeck: Honduras MahoganyFingerboard: EbonyBridge: Brazilian RosewoodTuning Machine: GoldFinish: Top-Shellac

Back & Sides-Shellac

Our top end model uses an original design developed with know-how gainedfrom our experiences with Ferrer and Hernandez. This instrument is made bythe hands of master craftsmen in our custom shop using top quality solidRumanian spruce or top quality solid American cedar, solid Brazilianrosewood and finished with a natural shellac. Its wide dynamic range, robustvolume and bright mids and highs that make it excellent for concert usecharacterize the GC70s tone. All in all, a superlative instrument that is trulyworthy of its Grand Concert name.

Original design developed with advice given by Andres Segovia. Topquality solid Rumanian spruce, solid Brazilian rosewood and finishedwith a natural shellac.Best replicating the tone of certain renowned guitars created in the mid20th century, the CG71 delivers a clear, sensitive tone that accuratelyreproduces the slightest nuances of the guitarists touch.

Andres Segovia

Top: Solid Rumanian Spruce

Top: Solid American Cedar

Respected by top artists worldwide forits exceptional tone and quality, the GC70series guitars are individually hand-madewith the skill and dedication to perfectionof our master craftsmen. Starting withmaterials, only the best woods, seasonedfor a minimum of ten years, are hand-selected by our craftsmen who will thentake up to six months to give life to aninstrument of unparalleled quality andperformance. Back and sides are of thehighest quality Brazilian rosewood while achoice of tops, solid cedar for a warmsweet tone, and solid Rumanian spruce fora clear rich resonance, is available for thediscerning player. Top, sides and back areluxuriously hand finished with an allnatural shellac using a traditional processthat takes up to three months to complete.The GC70 also features gold plated keys,fine purling, delicate inlays and deepnatural finishes. An instrument of thehighest quality created with the unendingdedication and pride of our mastercraftsmen.

GC70

GC71Developed to meet the high standards set by

Andres Segovia, the GC71 came to life after manyin depth discussions concerning the sound ofthe guitar with the maestro. The instrumentproduces a milder tone due to the reducedangle of the head. Also, a slightly different bodyshape and specially designed bracing isincorporated for greater bass response.

ShellacThis natural finish is made by mixing asecretion produced by an insect with treeresins, which is then refined with alcohol.A single, micro thin coat of shellac ishand-rubbed onto the instrument and leftto dry completely before the next coat isapplied. More than 3 months and 300hand-rubbed coats later, this painstakingprocess results in a finish that is nothingless than priceless.


Grand Concert Custom Seriesfrom The YAMAHA Custom Shop

GC70/60 BracingNext to the selection of thewoods, the most critical factoraffecting the instruments finalsound is the bracing of theguitar top. Based on a patternproposed by Torres in the1880s, Yamaha has refined andimproved on this design toensure optimum tone andvolume with modern strings andplaying techniques.

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GCNothing compares to the exceptional

tone and quality that instruments ourmaster craftsmen deliver. The GC60 andGC50 are created using the same topquality seasoned woods, skills anddedication to perfection as the GC70 andGC71.

The GC60 is our standard mastercraftsmen model featuring solid back andsides of Brazilian rosewood and eitherRumanian spruce or American cedar forits solid top. Immaculate fretwork, finepurling and delicate inlays show theminute attention to detail that ourcraftsmen pay to each instrument.

The GC50 is also and instrument ofhigh quality that offers excellent costperformance in a master craftsman guitar.Created from the same top quality woods,each guitar is made with the same fineattention to detail and dedication toperfection by our master craftsmen.

Bridge & SaddleThe thickness of the third string in a nylonset tends to limit its movement at the bridgeand nut causing it to behave as if it wereshorter than the other strings. Thus notes onthe third string tend to be slightly sharperthan the rest. Yamahas solution to eliminatethis common intonation problem is with aspecial offset step cut into the saddle at thethird string, accurately compensating for thedeviation in pitch and providing perfectintonation over the instruments entire range.

GC50/50C Bracing

GC60 (Photo)GC60CTop: Solid Rumanian Spruce or


Solid Honduras RosewoodNeck: Honduras MahoganyFingerboard: EbonyBridge: Brazilian RosewoodTuning Machine: Gold (YTM-81)Finish: Top-Lacquer

Back & Sides-Lacquer

A master craftsmen-made instrument of topquality solid German spruce or top qualityAmerican cedar top, solid Brazilian rosewoodback and sides and finished with lacquer.

GC60/50

GC60-10st NYBased on the GC60 this extraordinary10-string instrument is created in ourcustom shop with the advanced skillsand techniques that our mastercraftsmen posses. Strings 7-10 areused as resonating strings to create afuller, richer sound.


Made of top quality woods with a lacquer finish on the top and apolyurethane finish on the sides and back.



GC50GC50CTop: Solid Rumanian Spruce or


Solid Indian RosewoodNeck: Honduras MahoganyFingerboard: EbonyBridge: Brazilian RosewoodTuning Machine: Gold (YTM-81)Finish: Top-Lacquer

Back & Sides-Polyurethane

Grand Concert Custom Seriesfrom The YAMAHA Custom Shop

Delicate InlaysThe delicate hand-made inlays adorningthe sound holes show the high level ofattention paid to detail by our mastercraftsmen. These original designs aremade up of individual plies and slenderpieces of wood which are painstakinglyassembled into a block which is thensliced and applied to the guitar.

Premium handcrafted Music Craft model using solidEuropean spruce or solid American cedar for the topwith back and sides of solid Honduras rosewood.

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GC41/31/21


GC41GC41CTop: Solid European Spruce or


Solid Honduras RosewoodNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: EbonyBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: GoldFinish: Polyurethane

Top: Solid European Spruce

GC41/41C Hole Design GC21/21C Hole DesignGC31/31C Hole Design



Grand Concert Seriesfrom The YAMAHA Music Craft

GC41/41C/31/31C/21/21C Bracing

Developed with the know-how gainedfrom decades of experience making hand-made instruments, the GC41, GC31 andGC21 represent our new premiumhandcrafted Music Craft line of classicalguitars. Carefully crafted from hand-selectwoods these solid top guitars are equippedwith many of the same features as found inour superior Grand Concert seriesinstruments.

With back and sides crafted from selectsolid Honduras rosewood, the GC41 is ourtop of the line handcraft model. The GC31,with its select solid Indian rosewood backand sides, is our standard model while theGC21 offers exceptional quality and costperformance.

Our craftsmens close attention to detailmakes sure that each instrument is of thebest quality possible. Whether you choosethe warm sweet tone of cedar or the clearrich resonance of spruce, either top willprovide discerning players withoutstanding tone and clarity.



GC31GC31CTop: Solid European Spruce or


Solid Indian RosewoodNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: EbonyBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: GoldFinish: Polyurethane

GC21GC21CTop: Solid European Spruceor Solid American CedarBack & Sides: Indian RosewoodNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: EbonyBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: GoldFinish: Polyurethane

Solid spruce/American cedar with rosewood offersexcellent cost performance in this Music Craftseries model.

Standard master craftsmen shop model using solidspruce/cedar with solid Indian rosewood.

System 49J

GCX31CTop: Solid European SpruceBack & Sides: Solid Indian RosewoodNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: EbonyBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: GoldFinish: Polyurethane

Drawing upon the vast knowledge,know-how and techniques of our mastercraftsmen, we have developed the Concertseries to deliver top level sound quality,performance and playability. Offering thewidest selection of instruments, this seriesprovides guitarists with the same high levelof quality materials and craftsmanship thatis available in all Yamaha classical guitars.Our craftsmen specially re-designed theguitars in this CG series with slightlythinner sides and back as well as a thinnerfinish to deliver better sound responsefrom the instrument. They also gave theseinstruments thinner necks to increaseplayability. Also, slightly lighter in weight,this design offers greater volume as well asextended comfort when played. Theoverall results are instruments that delivera mature tone, excellent tonal balancethroughout their entire range withexceptional quality, durability and costperformance. An excellent choice forthose who are serious about guitar music.

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CGCG201STop: Solid European SpruceBack & Sides: Solid MahoganyNeck: NatoFingerboard: EbonyBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: Gold

The use of a solid European spruce top andsolid mahogany sides and back has createda classical guitar with a contemporary tone.

CG201S Hole Design

All solid Classical Guitar

Concert Seriesfrom The YAMAHA Work Shop

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Traditional style classic guitars with back and sidesof rosewood, ebony fingerboard and premiumAmerican cedar or premium Solid Sitka spruce.

Solid Sitka spruce or Solid Americancedar top with ebony fingerboard.

CG151S/151C Hole DesignCG171S/171C Hole Design

Top: Solid Sitka Spruce



CG151SCG151CTop: Solid Sitka Spruce or

Solid American CedarBack & Sides: OvankolNeck: NatoFingerboard: EbonyBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: Gold

CG171SFTop: Solid European SpruceBack & Sides: CypressNeck: NatoFingerboard: EbonyBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: Gold

Cypress back and sides with a spruce top delivera light yet bright tone with shorter sustain,perfect for Flamenco or other Latin genres.


CG171SCG171CTop: Solid European Spruce or

Solid American CedarBack & Sides: RosewoodNeck: NatoFingerboard: EbonyBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: Gold

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CG101/111S/111C Hole Design

CG101MS/101M Hole Design

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CGXThe CGX series guitars are acoustic/

electric instruments that offer the addedflexibility that amplification can provide. TheCGX171CCA utilizes a two-way pickup systemconsisting of a B-Band Pickup mountedunderneath the saddle and a condenser micmounted inside the body on the end of aflexible gooseneck for full, mature acoustictone. Designed with Flamenco players inmind, the CGX171SCF combines a cypressback and sides with a solid spruce top toproduce a light tone that is bright with ashort sustain. It uses the same two-waypickup system as found in the CGX171CCA.The CGX11SCA and CGX101A both utilize theB-Band Pickup system mountedunderneath the saddle. Controls for thishighly responsive pickup system are locatedon the side for easy access.The CGX171CCA and CGX111SCA aredesigned with slightly narrower body depthfor increased playability, and are equippedwith a truss rod in the neck for greaterstability.

Electric Classical Guitars

CGX171CCA / CGX171SCFBoth the CGX171CCA and CGX171SCF utilize an ultra thinB-Band Pickup mounted underneath the saddle. The signalfrom this highly responsive pickup is combined with thatfrom a condenser microphone mounted on the end of agooseneck inside the guitars body. This combination offersgreater acoustic realism and depth. Controls include mastervolume, high, mid, and low tone controls with an adjustablemid range frequency control, a mic volume for blendingsignals from the B-Band and mic, and a phase switch forgreater tonal variation and help eliminate feedback at highvolumes.

CGX111SCA / CGX101AThe signal from the B-BandPickup system mountedunderneath the saddles on theCGX111SCA and CGX101A isprocessed through a preampthat includes master volume,3-band EQ (high, mid, low),and an adjustable midfrequency for greater soundtailoring.

Solid Sitka spruce topwith multi binding

CG131STop: Solid SpruceBack & Sides: NatoNeck: NatoFingerboard: RosewoodBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: Chrome

CG111SCG111CTop: Solid Spruce or

Solid CedarBack & Sides: NatoNeck: NatoFingerboard: RosewoodBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: Chrome

Solid top models

CGX101ATop: SpruceBack & Sides: NatoNeck: NatoFingerboard: RosewoodBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: ChromeP.U. System: System 48 1 way

* B-Band is a registered trademarkof EMF Acoustics Oy LTD.

Top: Solid Cedar

Top: Solid Spruce

CG101CG101MSCG101MTop:SpruceBack & Sides: NatoNeck: NatoFingerboard: RosewoodBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: Chrome

CG101 CG101MS CG101M

CG

System 49 (CGX171CCA)(CGX171SCF)

Microphone with Goose Neck

System 48 (CGX111SCA)(CGX101A)

Spruce top Solid spruce topwith matte finish

Matte finish model

CG131S Hole Design

Concert Seriesfrom The YAMAHA Work Shop

from The YAMAHA Work Shop

CGX171CCATop: Solid American CedarBack & Sides: RosewoodNeck: NatoFingerboard: EbonyBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: GoldP.U. System: System 49 2 way

CGX171SCFTop: Solid European SpruceBack & Sides: CypressNeck: NatoFingerboard: EbonyBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: GoldP.U. System: System 49 2 way

CGX111SCATop: Solid SpruceBack & Sides: NatoNeck: NatoFingerboard: RosewoodBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: ChromeP.U. System: System 48 1 way

Specifications

GC71 GC70 GC70C GC60 GC60C GC50 GC50CTop Solid Rumanian Spruce Solid Rumanian Spruce Solid American Cedar Solid Rumanian Spruce Solid American Cedar Solid Rumanian Spruce Solid American CedarBack & Sides Solid Brazilian Rosewood Solid Brazilian Rosewood Solid Brazilian Rosewood Solid Honduras Rosewood Solid Honduras Rosewood Solid Indian Rosewood Solid Indian RosewoodNeck Honduras Mahogany Honduras Mahogany Honduras Mahogany Honduras Mahogany Honduras Mahogany Honduras Mahogany Honduras MahoganyFingerboard Ebony Ebony Ebony Ebony Ebony Ebony EbonyBridge Brazilian Rosewood Brazilian Rosewood Brazilian Rosewood Brazilian Rosewood Brazilian Rosewood Brazilian Rosewood Brazilian RosewoodStrings Length 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 662mm (26.1) 662mm (26.1) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6)Tuning Machine Gold (YTM-81) Gold (YTM-81) Gold (YTM-81) Gold (YTM-81) Gold (YTM-81) Gold (YTM-81) Gold (YTM-81)Finish Top-Shellac Top-Shellac Top-Shellac Top-Lacquer Top-Lacquer Top-Lacquer Top-Lacquer

Back & Sides-Shellac Back & Sides-Shellac Back & Sides-Shellac Back & Sides-Lacquer Back & Sides-Lacquer Back & Sides-Polyurethane Back & Sides-Polyurethane

GC41 GC41C GC31 GC31C GC21 GC21CTop Solid European Spruce Solid American Cedar Solid European Spruce Solid American Cedar Solid European Spruce Solid American CedarBack & Sides Solid Honduras Rosewood Solid Honduras Rosewood Solid Indian Rosewood Solid Indian Rosewood Indian Rosewood Indian RosewoodNeck Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany MahoganyFingerboard Ebony Ebony Ebony Ebony Ebony EbonyBridge Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood RosewoodStrings Length 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6)Tuning Machine Gold (YTM-81) Gold (YTM-81) Gold (YTM-81) Gold (YTM-81) Gold (YTM-81) Gold (YTM-81)Finish Polyurethane Polyurethane Polyurethane Polyurethane Polyurethane Polyurethane

CG201S CG171S CG171C CG171SF CG151S CG151CTop Solid European Spruce Solid European Spruce Solid American Cedar Solid European Spruce Solid Sitka Spruce Solid American CedarBack & Sides Solid Mahogany Rosewood Rosewood Cypress Ovankol OvankolNeck Nato Nato Nato Nato Nato NatoFingerboard Ebony Ebony Ebony Ebony Ebony EbonyBridge Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood RosewoodStrings Length 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6)Tuning Machine Gold (YTM-81) Gold (YTM-06) Gold (YTM-06) Gold (YTM-06) Gold (YTM-06) Gold (YTM-06)Finish Gloss Finish Gloss Finish Gloss Finish Gloss Finish Gloss Finish Gloss Finish

CG131S CG111S CG111C CG101 CG101MS CG101MTop Solid Sitka Spruce Solid Spruce Solid American Cedar Spruce Solid Spruce SpruceBack & Sides Nato Nato Nato Nato Nato NatoNeck Nato Nato Nato Nato Nato NatoFingerboard Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood RosewoodBridge Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood RosewoodStrings Length 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6)Tuning Machine Chrome (YTM-05) Chrome (YTM-04) Chrome (YTM-04) Chrome (YTM-01) Chrome (YTM-01) Chrome (YTM-01)Finish Gloss Finish Gloss Finish Gloss Finish Gloss Finish Matte Finish Matte Finish

Grand Concert Custom Series from The YAMAHA Custom Shop

Concert Series from The YAMAHA Work Shop

Grand Concert Series from The YAMAHA Music Craft

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A high level of craftsmanship and greatattention paid to detail results ininstruments of outstanding quality. The Cseries guitars provide excellent costperformance for beginners and younglearners with exceptional playability andsuperb tone.

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CS101CTop: Solid CedarBack & Sides: NatoNeck: NatoFingerboard: RosewoodBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: ChromeFinish: Gloss FinishScale Length: 22-15/16" (580mm)

CS40Top: SpruceBack & Sides: MerantiNeck: NatoFingerboard: RosewoodBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: ChromeScale Length: 22-15/16" (580mm)

3/4CS3/4 ScaleClassical Guitars

Created specifically for young learners,the CS series offers added playing comfortwith its 3/4 scale compact bodied design.Excellent playability combined withsuperb tone provides those young learnerswith an instrument that keeps practice,inspirational and exciting.

AcademySeries

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CS101C CS40Top Solid Cedar SpruceBack & Sides Nato MerantiNeck Nato NatoFingerboard Rosewood RosewoodBridge Rosewood RosewoodStrings Length 580mm (22.8) 580mm (22.8)Tuning Machine Chrome (YTM-01) Chrome (YTM-04)Finish Gloss Finish Gloss Finish

GCX31C CGX171CCA CGX171SCF CGX111SCA CGX101ATop Solid European Spruce Solid American Cedar Solid European Spruce Solid Spruce SpruceBack & Sides Solid Indian Rosewood Rosewood Cypress Nato NatoNeck Mahogany Nato Nato Nato NatoFingerboard Ebony Ebony Ebony Rosewood RosewoodBridge Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood RosewoodElectric System System 49J 2 way System 49 2 way System 49 2 way System 48 1 way System 48 1 wayStrings Length 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6)Tuning Machine Gold (YTM-81) Gold (YTM-06) Gold (YTM-06) Chrome (YTM-04) Chrome (YTM-01)Finish Polyurethane Gloss Finish Gloss Finish Gloss Finish Gloss Finish

C80 C70 C40Top Spruce Spruce SpruceBack & Sides Nato Meranti MerantiNeck Nato Nato NatoFingerboard Rosewood Rosewood RosewoodBridge Rosewood Rosewood RosewoodStrings Length 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6) 650mm (25.6)Tuning Machine Gold (YTM-06) Gold (YTM-06) Chrome (YTM-01)Finish Hi-Gloss Finish Gloss Finish Gloss Finish

All specifications subject to change without notice.

3/4 scale Classical Guitars from The YAMAHA Work Shop

Electric Classical Guitars

Academy Series from The YAMAHA Work Shop

C80Top: SpruceBack & Sides: NatoNeck: NatoFingerboard: RosewoodBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: Gold

C70Top: SpruceBack & Sides: MerantiNeck: NatoFingerboard: RosewoodBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: Gold

C40Top: SpruceBack & Sides: MerantiNeck: NatoFingerboard: RosewoodBridge: RosewoodTuning Machine: Chrome

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