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Yamaha GC42C Classical - Natural

6-string Nylon-string Classical Guitar with American Cedar Top, Madagascar Rosewood Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fretboard - Natural
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Top-tier Classical Performance

For classical excellence, turn to the Yamaha GC42C nylon-string guitar. 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. The GC42C's solid American cedar top gives this guitar an outstanding range that responds to your lightest touch with articulation and detail. Premium Madagascar rosewood back and sides enhance low-mid richness. An African mahogany neck and ebony fretboard deliver exquisite playability. For a classical guitar that exceeds expectations in looks, tone, and feel, choose the Yamaha GC42C nylon-string guitar.

Yamaha GC42C Nylon-string Classical Guitar Features at a Glance:

  • Nylon-string classical guitar
  • Solid American cedar top for vibrant, expressive tone that will enhance with age
  • Solid Madagascar 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 Madagascar 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: 2.04"
  • Case Included: Softshell Case
  • Body Depth: 3.7"-3.9"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: GC42C

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Great guitar

Been playing classical guitar for over 40 years, this guitar is an incredible sounding instrument !!
by Steven Rife from TOLEDO, OH on
Music background: 40 years as a student

not good

I live in S. California, bought this guitar around June, 2019. One and half years later, the Top Wood cracked severely.
by John from CA on

Underwhelming and overpriced.

I was expecting greatness from this guitar, as Yamaha is a quality brand and this is supposed to be a flagship model for them. It is made well and didn't exhibit any flaws other than a mediocre factory setup and an imperfection in the clear coat on the neck heel. String action is very high and not easy to play at all. Tuners at this price point could be nicer. It does not feel like a dollar guitar, an average maybe. Tone is deep but the highs are not very detailed, midrange has a rubbery and uneven quality and it sounds overall like a student model classical, but with deeper lows. Intonation could be better also. Overall it is not at all worth the asking price. It is made well but it's not great. I expect Taylor level quality at this price. The neck on this thing is a behemoth, biggest neck I have ever played for a classical guitar and the small frets and high action don't help the playability. It is a hard classical to play and there are others out there that are much better at this price point. The case was not that great either, at this price point I do expect a hard shell case to protect a dollar investment. I should have gone with the NCX3 which is cheaper and plays easier but there were none in stock. I will be returning the guitar which is a shame because my awesome sales rep gave me an awesome experience purchasing this one, and really went all out for me, it's just not playable for me at all.
by Nick from CT on
See also: 6-String Guitars, Yamaha, Yamaha Classical & Nylon String Guitars, Yamaha 6-string Acoustic Guitars
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