Yamaha Cg182Sf
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A Natural Evolution in the Flamenco Range
Successor to the CG171SF, the Yamaha CG182SF continues the tradition of the brand's flamenco-oriented classical guitars. It retains the fundamentals sought by guitarists (responsiveness, comfort, and precision), while offering refined craftsmanship around a highly appreciated wood combination: solid spruce and cypress, the iconic tonal signature of the flamenco genre.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
The CG182SF is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists looking for a responsive guitar with low action to quickly execute ligados, picados, and rasgueados. It naturally excels in flamenco, but its clarity and very distinct attack also suit pop/rock guitarists who want a lively, precise, and effective classical guitar for both accompaniment and arpeggios.
Sound Characteristics
The solid Engelmann spruce top provides a fast response, excellent definition, and immediate attack, ideal for percussive playing. The cypress back and sides enhance the dry, crisp, and bright qualities typical of flamencas, with tighter bass and very present mids to stand out well in the mix. The result is a guitar with a lively, sharp, and articulate sound, featuring direct projection and a great ease of playability, particularly appreciated in rhythmic passages and fast runs.
Technical specifications
| Top | solid Engelmann spruce |
| Back and sides | cypress |
| Neck | nato |
| Fingerboard | ebony |
| Scale length | 650 mm / 25.59" |
| Bridge | rosewood |
| Tuners | Gold RM-1157G-50XA |
| Weight | 1800 g |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Yamaha CG182SF suitable for playing flamenco?
This model combines a solid Engelmann spruce top with cypress back and sides, a combination associated with the flamenco register. Its low action is designed for rasgueados, picados, and fast ligados.
What sound does the cypress bring to this guitar?
The cypress back and sides provide a dry and bright response with tight bass. The midrange remains present for clear attack in flamenco rhythms.
What is the scale length of the CG182SF?
The scale length is 650 mm, or 25.59 inches.
What woods are used for the neck and fingerboard?
The neck is made of nato and the fingerboard is ebony. The bridge is rosewood.
Is this guitar suitable for fast passages?
With its announced low action and solid Engelmann spruce top, this instrument offers an immediate response under the fingers. The craftsmanship targets fast flamenco techniques, especially ligados and picados. Its listed weight is 1,800 g.
