Yamaha CGX102 Nylon String Guitar Offers Playability, Top Build Quality

Yamaha today introduced the CGX102 nylon string electric-acoustic guitar at Summer NAMM 2013. This new model expands Yamaha’s best selling CG classical guitar series by combining top quality performance characteristics with versatile tone control and professional amplification flexibility.

The CGX102 features a Spruce top, Nato back and sides and a Mahogany neck. The Rosewood fingerboard and bridge provide accurate and defined response.

A new System68N preamp, featuring a Yamaha contact pickup with a precision tuner, offers natural tonal reproduction. When amplified, the CGX102 delivers a detailed, smooth and flexible sound, making it ideal for live performance.

Pricing and availability: the CGX102 (MSRP: $475) is expected to ship in August 2013.