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Yamaha GC32C Classical - Natural

6-string Nylon-string Classical Guitar with American Cedar Top, Rosewood Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fretboard - Natural
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Classic Nylon-string Tone and Nuance

For classical performance, the Yamaha GC32C nylon-string guitar is an outstanding instrument. Gorgeous solid rosewood back and sides set a rich tonal foundation. The solid American cedar top delivers well-balanced tone with exceptional harmonic richness. And because solid tops enhance in tonality as they age, your GC32C will only sound better the more you play it. Guitarists at Sweetwater know that a great classical guitar needs to have a wide dynamic range that allows you to play with nuance and expressiveness. You're in for a special experience with the Yamaha GC32C nylon-string classical guitar.

Yamaha GC32C Nylon-string Classical Guitar Features at a Glance:

  • Nylon-string classical guitar
  • Solid cedar top for vibrant, expressive tone that will enhance with age
  • Solid rosewood back and sides enhance low-frequency richness and sustain
  • Ebony fretboard looks and feels great
  • Bone nut and saddles

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Nylon
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Body Shape: Classical
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Color: Natural
  • Finish: Polyester Gloss
  • Top Wood: Solid American Cedar
  • Back & Sides Wood: Solid Rosewood
  • Binding: Rosewood
  • Neck Wood: African Mahogany
  • Radius: Flat
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Number of Frets: 18
  • Scale Length: 25.56"
  • Tuning Machines: YTM-81
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
  • Nut Width: 2"
  • Strings: Yamaha, S10
  • Case Included: Softshell Case
  • Body Depth: 3.7"-3.9"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: GC32C

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Top-notch quality

The GC32C is worth the price. After only two sessions with it, I feel like a better player. It allows me to focus on planning out my next move, rather than focusing on clamping my fretting hand down. Everything about the guitar screams "high quality", and it's worth the high cost of admission. Since buying this, I have not been able to put it down.
by Zack B. from Carlisle, PA on
Music background: Enthusiast/Nerd

Amazing

This guitar is simply amazing. From the PERFECT craftsmanship, to the silky smooth neck and ebony fingerboard, to the perfectly balanced tone, I can't imagine ever wanting more. I tried many in the $1500-$2500 range and this Yamaha smoked them all.

I'm OCD picky on instruments, and expect perfection in this price range. This Yamaha delivers.

I did first try the GC22, and it was gorgeous and worth every penny. After test running that for a week though, I just knew I had to jump to the Japanese made GC32 and I'm glad I did. The GC22 was a truly beautiful guitar, but you can somehow just feel the bump in craftsmanship on the Japanese model, especially in the neck / fretboard and frets. It seems the 32 has a little better finish than the 22, but I'd have to research to verify that.

Short of having a custom built guitar by a private Luthier for many thousands more, I just can't see how you can beat this Yamaha? It's literally perfect IMO.

If you can live with "Made in China" on the GC22 and don't want to spend the extra $700, maybe go with that model as it's just a gorgeous instrument as well. For me the jump was worth it. This really is an "heirloom" level guitar that I expect to last the rest of my life as well as those it gets passed on to. I couldn't be happier.
by Jon Morgan from Cottage Grove, MN on
Music background: Former Pro

Incredible value

I have been playing guitar for 25+ years and recently decided to venture into classical guitar. I wanted something that wasn't extravagantly expensive but sounded exceptional and played well. This guitar is exactly that. I tried several others, and this guitar outplayed every one and sounded phenomenal. The resonance and overall sound quality were exactly what I was looking for.
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Music background: Hobbyist

A lot of guitar for the money

Incredible guitar for the price. Much better than others I've tried in this price range. Made in Japan and the craftsmanship is a cut above the Chinese guitars in this price range. EXTREMELY great intonation and setup. Plays and sounds like a much more expensive instrument. I am satisfied with every aspect of this guitar, you won't be disappointed.
by David Block from Wisconsin on
Music background: Collegiate-Level Music Student

This is the one

If you are looking for a true traditional classical guitar with solid tone woods, this is the best one you can buy for under $2000.
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