Searching for the perfect nylon-string acoustic guitar for a young learner? The Yamaha CGS102AII 1/2-Size Classical Guitar, available at Irvine Art and Music, is a top-rated student model designed to make learning comfortable and enjoyable for beginners.

Part of the trusted Yamaha School Series, the CGS102AII is crafted with quality tonewoods — including a spruce top, meranti back and sides, and a rosewood fingerboard — to deliver a warm, balanced tone that encourages consistent practice and musical growth.

With a 1/2-size scale length of just 21 inches, this guitar is ideal for younger players or anyone with smaller hands. The reduced scale and compact body make it easier to stretch fingers between frets and develop proper classical technique without the physical strain of a full-sized instrument.

The CGS102AII features a traditional classical body shape, slotted headstock, and elegant soundhole rosette, offering the look and feel of a professional instrument in a size that suits young learners.

Yamaha CGS102AII Key Features:

• 1/2-size classical guitar – ideal for beginners, children, and students

• 21" scale length makes fretting easier for smaller hands

• Nylon strings are gentler on fingers and great for developing technique

• Spruce top with meranti back and sides for a warm, rich tone

• Rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability

• Classic design with contoured body, slotted headstock, and decorative rosette

• Lightweight and durable – perfect for daily practice, lessons, and school use

Whether you're a parent buying a child’s first guitar or a teacher recommending a dependable starter instrument, the Yamaha CGS102AII offers exceptional value and playability for beginner classical guitarists.

Tech Specs

• String Type: Nylon
• Number of Strings: 6
• Body Shape: Half-scale Classical
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Color: Natural
• Finish: Gloss
• Top Wood: Spruce
• Back & Sides Wood: Meranti
• Body Bracing: Classical
• Neck Wood: Nato
• Neck Shape: Standard
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 21"
• Tuning Machines: Open-gear
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Nut/Saddle Material: Urea/Urea
• Nut Width: 1.9"
• Strings: Nylon Lights
• Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
• Body Depth: 3.3" lower, 3.15" upper
• Manufacturer Part Number: CGS102AII