Rich Classical Guitar Tone with a Powerful Pickup System
Whether you’re in the practice room or giving a recital onstage, the Yamaha CGX122MC Classical acoustic-electric guitar delivers on both lush acoustic tone and plugged-in versatility. Starting with an exceptionally warm-sounding solid cedar top along with nato back and sides, the CGX122MC boasts a touch-sensitive response and warm, balanced tone that fingerstyle players will surely appreciate. However, if your repertoire extends beyond the classical realm, fear not! The CGX122MC is an equally fitting choice for singer/songwriters as well as jazz, Latin, and pop genres, due in no small part to its versatile electronics. Boasting a System 73 preamp and a fully integrated onboard pickup system, the CGX122MC is the perfect nylon-string guitar for musicians looking to take to the concert stage, with flexible EQ controls that allow you to precisely dial in your tone.
Warm-sounding solid cedar top
It’s a bit newer to the classical guitar game than spruce, but cedar offers a couple of distinct advantages over its older sibling, especially for fingerstyle players! The CGX122MC’s solid cedar top blooms and resonates with even the gentlest of notes with next to no break-in time, at the cost of a slight reduction in volume and headroom. Nato forms the back and sides of the CGX122MC, producing a crisp and warm tone that’s very close to mahogany. This formidable tonewood combination offers a wide range of versatility, covering everything from traditional classical guitar to modern Latin music and plugged-in jazz fusion.
Yamaha CGX122MC Classical Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:
- Solid cedar top provides an incredibly warm and responsive tone right out of the box
- Nato back and sides produce a clear and articulate tone that’s balanced across the entire fingerboard
- Sturdy nato neck with a beautiful walnut fingerboard
- Wide 2-1/16-inch nut width
- Smooth matte finish allows the guitar to resonate fully
- System 73 preamp and electronics system for stage-ready sound
- Volume, 3-band EQ, and adjustable mid-frequency control to precisely dial in your tone
- Built-in tuner — no clip on tuner necessary!
Specs
String Type: Nylon
Number of Strings: 6
Body Shape: Yamaha CG
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Color: Natural
Finish: Satin
Top Wood: Solid Western Red Cedar
Back & Sides Wood: Nato
Neck Wood: Nato
Radius: Flat
Fingerboard Material: Walnut
Number of Frets: 19
Scale Length: 25.56"
Tuning Machines: Chrome
Bridge Material: Walnut
Nut/Saddle Material: Urea/Urea
Nut Width: 2.0625"
Electronics: System 73
Strings: Yamaha S10, High Tension Trebles, Medium Tension Basses
Case: Sold Separately