Best Nato Neck Classical Guitars in 2025

Here you'll find the best Nato neck Classical style guitars. This wood is also known as Eastern Mahogany because it's very similar to Mahogany, although it is cheaper.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Yamaha NCX1FM

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Playability 73
Sound 81
Build quality 67
Value for money 79
Overall Score 74

What our users think

  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
  • Weight: Very lightweight (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: C (20 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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  • From Yamaha's 2020 NX series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Flame Maple top
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Flame Maple back
  • Flame Maple sides
  • Nato neck
  • Walnut fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Undersaddle 3-Band EQ Preamp with Tuner (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony + Walnut bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Chrome w/ Matte Black Shaft (RM1188NB-B06) tuners
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  • From Yamaha's 2020 NX series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Flame Maple top
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Flame Maple back
  • Flame Maple sides
  • Nato neck
  • Walnut fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Undersaddle 3-Band EQ Preamp with Tuner (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony + Walnut bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Chrome w/ Matte Black Shaft (RM1188NB-B06) tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Yamaha NCX1FM Specifications
Yamaha NCX1FM
General
Brand: Yamaha
Year: 2020
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: China
Series: NX
Colors: Natural
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Flame Maple
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
Sides Material: Flame Maple
Back Material: Flame Maple
Bridge: Ebony + Walnut
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Chrome w/ Matte Black Shaft (RM1188NB-B06)
Fretboard: Walnut
Neck Material: Nato
Decoration:
Scale Size: 25.6"
Shape: Acoustic C
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: Flat
Nut: Plastic
Nut Width: 52mm (2.047'')
Electronics
Pickups: Undersaddle 3-Band EQ Preamp with Tuner (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha NCX1FM
  • Expensive Wood
  • Electronics
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • Low-Quality Material Saddle
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Harley Benton CG200CE-BK

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Playability 70
Sound 76
Build quality 60
Value for money 89
Overall Score 69
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  • From Harley Benton's 2018 Standard series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.591"'' scale
  • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
  • Basswood top
  • Basswood back
  • Basswood sides
  • Nato neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Pickup system with integrated 4-band EQ (Preamp/Active)
  • Roseacer bridge
  • Acoustic C Shape Set neck
  • 19 Medium frets
  • Classical Machine heads tuners
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  • From Harley Benton's 2018 Standard series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.591"'' scale
  • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
  • Basswood top
  • Basswood back
  • Basswood sides
  • Nato neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Pickup system with integrated 4-band EQ (Preamp/Active)
  • Roseacer bridge
  • Acoustic C Shape Set neck
  • 19 Medium frets
  • Classical Machine heads tuners
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Harley Benton CG200CE-BK Specifications
Harley Benton CG200CE-BK
General
Brand: Harley Benton
Year: 2018
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: China
Series: Standard
Colors: Black
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Basswood
Sides Material: Basswood
Back Material: Basswood
Bridge: Roseacer
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Classical Machine heads
Fretboard: Maple
Neck Material: Nato
Decoration:
Scale Size: 25.591"
Shape: Acoustic C Shape
Frets: 19 Medium
Fretboard Radius: 15.748"
Nut: Plastic
Nut Width: 52mm (2.047'')
Electronics
Pickups: Pickup system with integrated 4-band EQ (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Gold
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton CG200CE-BK
  • Electronics
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • Low-Quality Material Saddle
  • Laminated Top Wood
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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3. Yamaha NCX1C

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Playability 73
Sound 81
Build quality 64
Value for money 83
Overall Score 73

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (20 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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  • From Yamaha's 2020 NX series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Western Redcedar top
  • Nato or Okume back
  • Nato or Okume sides
  • Nato neck
  • Walnut fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Undersaddle 3-Band EQ Preamp with Tuner (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony + Walnut bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Chrome w/ Matte Black Shaft (RM1188NB-B06) tuners
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  • 4 Prices - New from $459.99 >
  • From Yamaha's 2020 NX series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Western Redcedar top
  • Nato or Okume back
  • Nato or Okume sides
  • Nato neck
  • Walnut fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Undersaddle 3-Band EQ Preamp with Tuner (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony + Walnut bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Chrome w/ Matte Black Shaft (RM1188NB-B06) tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Yamaha NCX1C Specifications
Yamaha NCX1C
General
Brand: Yamaha
Year: 2020
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: China
Series: NX
Colors: Natural
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid Western Redcedar
Sides Material: Nato
Back Material: Nato
Bridge: Ebony + Walnut
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Chrome w/ Matte Black Shaft (RM1188NB-B06)
Fretboard: Walnut
Neck Material: Nato
Decoration:
Scale Size: 25.6"
Shape: Acoustic C
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: Flat
Nut: Plastic
Nut Width: 52mm (2.047'')
Electronics
Pickups: Undersaddle 3-Band EQ Preamp with Tuner (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha NCX1C
  • Electronics
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • Low-Quality Material Saddle
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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4. Yamaha NCX1

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Playability 73
Sound 81
Build quality 64
Value for money 83
Overall Score 73

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
  • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: C (20 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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  • From Yamaha's 2020 NX series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Nato or Okume back
  • Nato or Okume sides
  • Nato neck
  • Walnut fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Undersaddle 3-Band EQ Preamp with Tuner (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony + Walnut bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Chrome w/ Matte Black Shaft (RM1188NB-B06) tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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  • 4 Prices - New from $459.99 >
  • From Yamaha's 2020 NX series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Nato or Okume back
  • Nato or Okume sides
  • Nato neck
  • Walnut fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Undersaddle 3-Band EQ Preamp with Tuner (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony + Walnut bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Chrome w/ Matte Black Shaft (RM1188NB-B06) tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Yamaha NCX1 Specifications
Yamaha NCX1
General
Brand: Yamaha
Year: 2020
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: China
Series: NX
Colors: Natural
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
Sides Material: Nato
Back Material: Nato
Bridge: Ebony + Walnut
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Chrome w/ Matte Black Shaft (RM1188NB-B06)
Fretboard: Walnut
Neck Material: Nato
Decoration:
Scale Size: 25.6"
Shape: Acoustic C
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: Flat
Nut: Plastic
Nut Width: 52mm (2.047'')
Electronics
Pickups: Undersaddle 3-Band EQ Preamp with Tuner (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha NCX1
  • Electronics
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • Low-Quality Material Saddle
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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5. Yamaha NTX1

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Playability 73
Sound 81
Build quality 64
Value for money 83
Overall Score 73

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (20 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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  • From Yamaha's 2020 NX series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • 23.622" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Nato or Okume back
  • Nato or Okume sides
  • Nato neck
  • Walnut fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Undersaddle 3-Band EQ Preamp with Tuner (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony + Walnut bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Chrome w/ Matte Black Shaft (RM1188NB-B06) tuners
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  • 4 Prices - New from $499.99 >
  • From Yamaha's 2020 NX series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • 23.622" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Nato or Okume back
  • Nato or Okume sides
  • Nato neck
  • Walnut fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Undersaddle 3-Band EQ Preamp with Tuner (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony + Walnut bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Chrome w/ Matte Black Shaft (RM1188NB-B06) tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Yamaha NTX1 Specifications
Yamaha NTX1
General
Brand: Yamaha
Year: 2020
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: China
Series: NX
Colors: Natural
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
Sides Material: Nato
Back Material: Nato
Bridge: Ebony + Walnut
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Chrome w/ Matte Black Shaft (RM1188NB-B06)
Fretboard: Walnut
Neck Material: Nato
Decoration:
Scale Size: 25.6"
Shape: Acoustic C
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: 23.622"
Nut: Plastic
Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
Electronics
Pickups: Undersaddle 3-Band EQ Preamp with Tuner (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha NTX1
  • Electronics
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • Low-Quality Material Saddle
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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6. Yamaha CGX122MC

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Playability 73
Sound 81
Build quality 64
Value for money 83
Overall Score 73

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (20 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
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  • From Yamaha's 2013 CG & CGX Classical Guitars series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid western red cedar top
  • Nato back
  • Nato sides
  • Nato neck
  • Walnut fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: SYSTEM73 (Preamp/Active)
  • Walnut bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Chrome tuners
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  • From Yamaha's 2013 CG & CGX Classical Guitars series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid western red cedar top
  • Nato back
  • Nato sides
  • Nato neck
  • Walnut fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: SYSTEM73 (Preamp/Active)
  • Walnut bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Chrome tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Yamaha CGX122MC Specifications
Yamaha CGX122MC
General
Brand: Yamaha
Year: 2013
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: China
Series: CG & CGX Classical Guitars
Colors: Natural
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid western red cedar
Sides Material: Nato
Back Material: Nato
Bridge: Walnut
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Chrome
Fretboard: Walnut
Neck Material: Nato
Decoration:
Scale Size: 25.6"
Shape: Acoustic C
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: Flat
Nut: Plastic
Nut Width: 52mm (2.047'')
Electronics
Pickups: SYSTEM73 (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha CGX122MC
  • Electronics
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • Low-Quality Material Saddle
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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7. Yamaha CGX122MS

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Playability 73
Sound 81
Build quality 64
Value for money 83
Overall Score 73

What our users think

  • Tuning stability: Won't stay in tune (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: C (20 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
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  • From Yamaha's 2013 CG & CGX Classical Guitars series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Spruce top
  • Nato back
  • Nato sides
  • Nato neck
  • Walnut fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: SYSTEM73 (Preamp/Active)
  • Walnut bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Chrome tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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  • 1 Prices - New from $459.99 >
  • From Yamaha's 2013 CG & CGX Classical Guitars series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Spruce top
  • Nato back
  • Nato sides
  • Nato neck
  • Walnut fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: SYSTEM73 (Preamp/Active)
  • Walnut bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Chrome tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Yamaha CGX122MS Specifications
Yamaha CGX122MS
General
Brand: Yamaha
Year: 2013
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: China
Series: CG & CGX Classical Guitars
Colors: Natural
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid Spruce
Sides Material: Nato
Back Material: Nato
Bridge: Walnut
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Chrome
Fretboard: Walnut
Neck Material: Nato
Decoration:
Scale Size: 25.6"
Shape: Acoustic C
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: Flat
Nut: Plastic
Nut Width: 52mm (2.047'')
Electronics
Pickups: SYSTEM73 (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha CGX122MS
  • Electronics
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • Low-Quality Material Saddle
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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8. Yamaha CG-TA

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Playability 73
Sound 81
Build quality 65
Value for money 78
Overall Score 73

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (20 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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  • From Yamaha's 2016 TransAcoustic Guitars series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Spruce top
  • Ovangkol back
  • Ovangkol sides
  • Nato neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: SYSTEM70 TransAcoustic (Preamp/Active)
  • Rosewood bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Gold tuners
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  • From Yamaha's 2016 TransAcoustic Guitars series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Spruce top
  • Ovangkol back
  • Ovangkol sides
  • Nato neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: SYSTEM70 TransAcoustic (Preamp/Active)
  • Rosewood bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Gold tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Yamaha CG-TA Specifications
Yamaha CG-TA
General
Brand: Yamaha
Year: 2016
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: China
Series: TransAcoustic Guitars
Colors: Natural
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid Spruce
Sides Material: Ovangkol
Back Material: Ovangkol
Bridge: Rosewood
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Gold
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Nato
Decoration:
Scale Size: 25.6"
Shape: Acoustic C
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: Flat
Nut: Plastic
Nut Width: 52mm (2.047'')
Electronics
Pickups: SYSTEM70 TransAcoustic (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha CG-TA
  • Expensive Wood
  • Electronics
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • Low-Quality Material Saddle
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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9. Yamaha CG122MCH

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Playability 73
Sound 79
Build quality 60
Value for money 81
Overall Score 71

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (20 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
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  • From Yamaha's 2013 CG & CGX Classical Guitars series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid western red cedar top
  • Nato back
  • Nato sides
  • Nato neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: (/)
  • Rosewood bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Chrome tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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  • 4 Prices - New from $269.99 >
  • From Yamaha's 2013 CG & CGX Classical Guitars series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid western red cedar top
  • Nato back
  • Nato sides
  • Nato neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: (/)
  • Rosewood bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Chrome tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Yamaha CG122MCH Specifications
Yamaha CG122MCH
General
Brand: Yamaha
Year: 2013
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: China
Series: CG & CGX Classical Guitars
Colors: Natural
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid western red cedar
Sides Material: Nato
Back Material: Nato
Bridge: Rosewood
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Chrome
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Nato
Decoration:
Scale Size: 25.6"
Shape: Acoustic C
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: Flat
Nut: Plastic
Nut Width: 52mm (2.047'')
Electronics
Pickups: ( / )
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha CG122MCH
  • Expensive Wood
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Electronics
  • Low-Quality Material Saddle
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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10. Yamaha CG122MSH

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Yamaha CG122MSH
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Playability 73
Sound 79
Build quality 60
Value for money 81
Overall Score 71

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  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
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  • 3 Prices - New from $269.99 >
  • From Yamaha's 2013 CG & CGX Classical Guitars series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Spruce top
  • Nato back
  • Nato sides
  • Nato neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: (/)
  • Rosewood bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Chrome tuners
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  • 3 Prices - New from $269.99 >
  • From Yamaha's 2013 CG & CGX Classical Guitars series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Spruce top
  • Nato back
  • Nato sides
  • Nato neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: (/)
  • Rosewood bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Chrome tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Yamaha CG122MSH Specifications
Yamaha CG122MSH
General
Brand: Yamaha
Year: 2013
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: China
Series: CG & CGX Classical Guitars
Colors: Natural
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid Spruce
Sides Material: Nato
Back Material: Nato
Bridge: Rosewood
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Chrome
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Nato
Decoration:
Scale Size: 25.6"
Shape: Acoustic C
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: Flat
Nut: Plastic
Nut Width: 52mm (2.047'')
Electronics
Pickups: ( / )
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha CG122MSH
  • Expensive Wood
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Electronics
  • Low-Quality Material Saddle
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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