{"product_id":"classical-guitar-3-4","title":"Yamaha CGS103AII 3\/4 Classical Acoustic Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Real Guitar in a Smaller Package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the biggest obstacle to learning guitar isn't motivation — it's a full-size instrument that's just too much to handle. Stretched arms, uncomfortable reach, fingers that can't quite make it across the fretboard: it's a real thing, especially for younger players. The Yamaha CGS103AII sidesteps all of that with a 3\/4-size body that's genuinely sized for smaller hands without cutting corners on build quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is part of Yamaha's SCHOOL Series — a line built specifically for students and educational settings. That's not just a marketing label. It means the CGS103AII is designed to hold up in the real world of lessons, practice rooms, and the back seat of a car. Yamaha has been building guitars long enough to know what a student instrument actually needs to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're buying for a child just starting out or you're an adult who simply finds full-size instruments unwieldy, the CGS103AII is a straightforward choice: it's a well-built nylon-string guitar at a price that makes sense for a first instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpruce Top, Meranti Back and Sides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CGS103AII's top is spruce — a tonewood that has been the standard for acoustic guitar tops for generations. Spruce is stiff and light, which means it responds well to the low-tension feel of nylon strings and produces clear, articulate tone. You're not getting a dense or muddy sound from this guitar; spruce keeps things focused and responsive even at a student price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back and sides are meranti, a Southeast Asian hardwood that shows up in a lot of entry-level classical guitars. It's a stable, workable tonewood that contributes warmth and roundness to the overall sound. Paired with the spruce top, it keeps the voice of the guitar balanced — not too bright, not too dark — which is exactly what a student needs while developing their ear and technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Learning: Scale Length and Playability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 580mm (22.8\") scale length is the most important spec on this guitar for its intended audience. A shorter scale means less string tension, which translates directly to easier fretting — especially on a classical guitar where your left hand is doing a lot of the work without the assistance of a strap or arm rest. For players working through their first scales and arpeggios, that lower tension can make the difference between a frustrating practice session and a productive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nut width comes in at 48mm (1.9\"), which is standard for classical guitars. The fingerboard is flat — again, classical convention — and the rosewood fingerboard and bridge both give the instrument a smooth, familiar feel. The nato neck is a stable choice for a student guitar: it holds its shape reliably and gives the hands a comfortable platform to learn proper classical technique. Chrome tuners handle the tuning duties and are straightforward for students to operate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth knowing about nylon strings: they stretch. New strings will need to be retuned frequently for the first week or so until they settle in. That's completely normal for any classical guitar — it's not a defect, just the nature of nylon. Once the strings have broken in, the guitar holds tuning well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGloss Natural Finish — Clean and Classic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CGS103AII comes in a gloss natural finish that lets the wood grain show through cleanly. There's nothing flashy about it — it looks like a classical guitar is supposed to look. The black body binding adds a subtle, tidy detail that gives the instrument a more finished appearance than you might expect at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gloss finish is also practical: it wipes down easily and holds up to the kind of handling a student instrument sees on a regular basis. It's a sensible choice for a guitar that's going to be picked up and put down multiple times a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: 3\/4-size classical body — SCHOOL Series by Yamaha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack and Sides: Meranti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Nato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood (flat radius)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 580mm (22.8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 48mm (1.9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Gloss Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: Nylon (classical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamaha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGS103AII\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGS103AII\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. House Music has been helping musicians across the Ohio Valley find the right gear -- with real advice from a team that actually plays. We're your authorized dealer of all the big names in guitars, keyboards, band instruments, drums, pro audio, and more. With four family-owned and operated locations in Ohio and West Virginia (plus a full online store), you don't have to go far for instruments, lessons, rentals, and repairs. No matter your musical needs, our team of musicians wants to help you \u003cem\u003ePlay Music for Life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47231990464643,"sku":"CGS103AII","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/cahousemusic.com\/products\/classical-guitar-3-4","provider":"C. A. House Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}