Yamaha
Yamaha CG142S Classical Guitar
Solid spruce top and classic gloss looks for the serious student
- Solid spruce top for a clear tone that develops as the wood matures
- Gloss body with black and white binding, matte neck for smooth playing
- Nato back, sides and neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge
- Full-size 650 mm scale and 52 mm nut for standard classical technique
- Fitted with Yamaha S10 nylon strings and chrome tuners
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Yamaha CG142S Classical Guitar with Solid Spruce Top
The Yamaha CG142S is a full-size nylon-string classical guitar from Yamaha's CG Series, pairing a solid spruce top with nato back and sides and a rosewood fingerboard. Its gloss body and black and white binding give it the traditional polished look of a concert classical guitar.
It is a strong choice for students ready to move beyond a laminate-top beginner guitar, as well as teachers and hobbyists who want a dependable solid-top instrument. Standard full-size dimensions and a flat fingerboard make it comfortable for lessons, exam preparation and performance.
Key Features
Solid Spruce Top on the Yamaha CG142S
The CG142S uses a solid spruce top rather than a laminated one. Yamaha describes spruce as having a clear fundamental tone with wide tonal variation according to touch, and says its tone improves as the wood matures. This gives players more expressive range and an instrument that grows with them.
Gloss Body with Black and White Binding
The body has a gloss finish with black and white binding and a decal soundhole inlay, for a classic, polished appearance. The neck is given a matte finish instead, which Yamaha says lets the fretting hand move smoothly while providing a secure grip.
Bracing Pattern and Bridge Plate Tuned for Response
Yamaha's CG Series bracing pattern is designed for excellent response and rich resonance, and the bridge plate efficiently transfers string vibration into the top. Combined with the solid spruce soundboard, this helps the CG142S project clearly across the dynamic range.
Stable 3-Ply Nato Neck
CG Series necks use a strong 3-ply laminate design that resists warping and twisting over time. That stability lets Yamaha set a lower string height, so the guitar stays comfortable to play for years.
Precision Saddle Fit for Attack and Sustain
Yamaha machines the saddle and saddle slot to a highly accurate fit, which it says improves attack and sustain while reducing string vibration loss. The urea nut and saddle on a rosewood bridge help pass the energy of each note through to the body.
Full-Size Yamaha CG142S Classical Guitar Geometry
A 650 mm scale, 52 mm nut width, flat rosewood fingerboard and 11.8 mm string spacing follow standard full-size classical proportions. Fingerings and technique learnt on the CG142S carry straight over to any concert-style classical guitar.
Chrome Tuners and Yamaha S10 Strings
Chrome tuners keep the hardware simple and practical. The guitar is fitted with Yamaha S10 nylon strings, with high-tension trebles and medium-tension basses, so it is ready to play.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the CG142S and the CG122MS?
Both have a solid spruce top, nato back, sides and neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, chrome tuners and identical dimensions. The CG142S has a gloss body with black and white binding, while the CG122MS has a matte body with black and natural binding. The choice comes down to the finish you prefer.
Is it worth stepping up to the CG182S?
The CG182S keeps a solid spruce top but adds rosewood back and sides, an ebony fingerboard, gold tuners, rosewood and wood binding and a rosette soundhole inlay. If you want those premium tonewoods and trim, it is the next step; the CG142S gives you the same type of solid spruce top with simpler nato construction.
What comes in the box with the CG142S?
The guitar comes fitted with Yamaha S10 nylon strings. Yamaha does not list a case or other accessories with this model, so a case or gig bag is a separate purchase.
Can I plug the CG142S into an amplifier?
No, the CG142S is an acoustic classical guitar with no pickup or output. For amplified playing, the CGX102 in the same family includes a Yamaha SYSTEM68N pickup with volume, tone and tuner controls and a line output.
Who is the CG142S suited to?
It is a full-size guitar for teenage and adult players, from committed beginners to intermediate students and teachers who want a solid-top instrument. Younger children may be more comfortable on a smaller guitar such as the 3/4-size CS40.
Why Buy from YMS?
- Authorised Yamaha Premium Retailer
- Genuine stock with full manufacturer warranty
- Demo units at our Bengaluru and Mangaluru stores
- Secure delivery across India
- Free domestic shipping on all orders
Specifications
Overview
| Model | Yamaha CG142S |
|---|---|
| Type | Full-size nylon-string classical guitar |
| Series | CG Series |
| Body Shape | Yamaha CG Shape (non-cutaway) |
| Finish | Natural |
Body & Neck
| Top | Solid Spruce |
|---|---|
| Back | Nato |
| Sides | Nato |
| Neck | Nato |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood (flat classical radius) |
| Bridge | Rosewood |
| Body Binding | Black + White |
| Headstock | Slotted, classical style |
Dimensions
| Scale Length | 650 mm |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 52 mm |
| String Spacing | 11.8 mm |
Hardware & Finish
| Tuners | Chrome |
|---|---|
| Strings | Nylon |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Neck Finish | Matte |
| Electronics | None - purely acoustic |
| Included | No case supplied |
Solid top instrument. Solid wood is more sensitive to humidity than laminate - a case and humidifier are recommended in the Indian climate. Specifications from Yamaha official product data.
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