Yamaha CGX122MC

A Yamaha Electro-Classical Designed to Transition from Practice to Stage

The CGX122MC embodies the spirit of Yamaha's CG series: consistent craftsmanship, reassuring comfort, and durability designed to last. It adds two decisive advantages for today's musicians: a cutaway to extend the playable range on the upper neck, and onboard electronics ready to plug into an amplifier or PA system via the 6.35 mm jack output. Within the range, it is a particularly coherent choice for those seeking a classical guitar with a generous tone, capable of handling rehearsals, lessons, and performances without hassle.

For Which Musician and Uses?

The Yamaha CGX122MC is primarily aimed at beginners and intermediate players who want a comfortable classical guitar, but also acoustic guitarists looking to add a nylon string color to their palette. It excels in classical, bossa nova, song accompaniment, acoustic pop, and nylon fingerstyle. The cutaway helps to work on runs and themes in the higher frets, while the built-in tuner and EQ simplify settings during rehearsals and concerts.

Sound

With its solid red cedar top, the CGX122MC emphasizes a warm and expressive tone, with excellent sensitivity at low dynamics: ideal for legato, arpeggios, and fingerstyle playing. The nato wood (back, sides, and neck) provides stability and consistency, supporting a steady projection and natural sustain. When plugged in, the System61 electronics preserve the nylon character and allow fine-tuning of presence through the 3-band EQ, enabling a shift from a mellow sound to a more defined mix presence.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For this 4/4 electro-classical, prioritize 4/4 nylon strings (normal or high tension depending on your touch). A gig bag or a hard case in classical guitar 4/4 size is recommended for transport. A classical guitar capo (adapted for wider necks and flat fingerboards) is also useful for accompaniment. The guitar comes with a soundhole cover and a 9V battery.

Technical specifications

Format	4/4	Fingerboard	Rosewood
Left handed	No	Neck Type	Glued
Cutaway	Yes	Electroacoustic	Yes
Strings	nylon	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Matt
Top	Cedar	Hardware	Chromed
Back&Sides	Nato

Back and sides	nato	String spacing	0.46" / 11.8 mm
Binding	black + natural	Neck finish	matte
Body finish	matte	Bridge	rosewood
Body width	14.6" / 370 mm	Nut	urea
Body depth	3.7" - 3.94" / 94 - 100 mm	Saddle	urea
Body length	19.3" / 490 mm	Machine heads	chrome (RM-1157N-50XA)
Neck	nato	Preamp	Yamaha System61
Fingerboard radius	flat	Controls	Master Volume / Bass Volume / Treble Volume / 3-band EQ / tuner
Scale length	25.6" / 650 mm	Connection	LINE OUT output (6.35 mm jack)
Nut width	2.05" / 52 mm	Original strings	treble High / bass Medium (Yamaha S10)
Total length	39.6" / 1005 mm	Included accessories	soundhole cover, 9V battery (006P)