Yamaha GC12s Natural Finish Classical Acoustic Guitar #0058

The pure physical playability designed into this Grand Concert instrument establishes an immediately familiar, comfortable layout that encourages effortless expression. Yamaha carved the African mahogany neck into a classic traditional profile, pairing it with a silky matte finish that prevents your fretting hand from sticking or dragging during fast position shifts. A solid ebony fingerboard sits flat with a generous 52mm (2 1/16") nut width, granting nylon-string purists and classical students the exact, precise string separation needed for clean right-hand rasgueados and complex left-hand contrapuntal fingerings. Complete with gold YTM-81 tuning machines up on the slotted peghead, fine adjustments feel incredibly smooth, predictable, and solid.

The visual presentation balances time-honored Spanish guitar tradition with refined, artisan-level elegance. Wrapped in a protective gloss body finish, the soundboard showcases the ultra-tight, fine grain layout of premium solid European spruce. The body contours are framed by rich rosewood binding layered with delicate wood purfling, anchoring the silhouette in a subtle, organic border. A meticulously detailed mosaic rosette circles the soundhole, providing a classic aesthetic touch that highlights the natural beauty of the timber without relying on flashy modern gimmicks.

Where this solid-wood classical truly separates itself is in the immediate velocity, dynamic range, and vocal warmth of its tone. Anchored by a solid European spruce top and supported by solid mahogany back and sides, the instrument produces an exceptionally crisp, bell-like high-frequency response backed by a dry, woody midrange and round, fundamental lows. Notes speak with a rapid, immediate attack and incredible string-to-string clarity, allowing intricate solo passages to project cleanly without washing out. Shipped with a reinforced carrying bag, the GC12S is a specialized, pro-level classical workhorse built for players seeking authentic Spanish-style projection and all-solid wood maturity.

SPECS
Body Shape: Yamaha CG Shape
Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16")
Body Length: 490 mm (19 5/16")
Total Length: 988 mm (38 7/8")
Body Width: 370 mm (14 9/16")
Body Depth: 94-100 mm (3 11/16" - 3 15/16")
Nut Width: 52 mm (2 1/16")
String Spacing: 11.8 mm
Top Material: Solid European Spruce
Back Material: Solid Mahogany
Side Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Material: African Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: Flat
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Nut Material: Urea
Saddle Material: Urea
Bridge Pins: None
Tuners: Gold (YTM-81)
Body Binding: Rosewood + Woods
Sound Hole Inlay: Rosette
Pickguard: None
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck Finish: Matte
Electronics: None
Strings: Trebles: High, Basses: Medium (Yamaha S10)
Case: Reinforced Carrying Bag

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