Yamaha Nylon String Flamenco Guitar

Yamaha CG172SF Flamenco Classical Guitar – Solid Spruce Top
Blending traditional flamenco construction with playability fit for modern styles, the Yamaha CG172SF offers a crisp, percussive tone that responds beautifully to aggressive strumming and tapping techniques. Its solid spruce top paired with cypress back, sides, and a clear flamenco-style scratchplate deliver authentic Spanish flair and dynamic projection. With its low action and matte finish, this nylon-string model isn’t just for classical purists—it's also a favorite among pop and rock players seeking bold tone and effortless feel.

Features

• Solid spruce top for crisp, articulate tone
• Cypress laminate back and sides for authentic flamenco resonance
• Transparent scratch plate protects the top during aggressive strumming
• Low action ideal for fast, percussive playing styles
• Traditional Yamaha CG body shape with flat rosewood fingerboard
• Gold tuners and matte finish for a refined, understated look

Specifications

General
- Body Shape: Yamaha CG
- Finish (Body/Neck): Matte
- Color: Natural

Body
- Top Material: Solid Spruce
- Back Material: Cypress
- Side Material: Cypress
- Body Length: 490 mm (19 5/16")
- Total Length: 995 mm (39 3/16")
- Body Width: 370 mm (14 9/16")
- Body Depth: 94–100 mm (3 11/16"–3 15/16")
- Binding: Black + White
- Soundhole Inlay: Decal
- Pickguard: Transparent

Neck
- Neck Material: Nato
- Neck Finish: Matte
- Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16")
- Nut Width: 52 mm (2 1/16")
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: Flat
- String Spacing: 11.8 mm

Hardware
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Saddle: Urea
- Nut: Urea
- Tuners: Gold
- Bridge Pins: None

Electronics
- Electronics: None
- Controls: None
- Connections: None

Other
- Strings: Yamaha S10 (Trebles: High tension, Basses: Medium tension)
- Accessories Included: None