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Rich Classical Guitar Tone with a Powerful Pickup System





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Whether you’re in the practice room or giving a recital onstage, the Yamaha CGX122MC Classical acoustic-electric guitar delivers on both lush acoustic tone and plugged-in versatility. Starting with an exceptionally warm-sounding solid cedar top along with nato back and sides, the CGX122MC boasts a touch-sensitive response and warm, balanced tone that fingerstyle players will surely appreciate. However, if your repertoire extends beyond the classical realm, fear not! The CGX122MC is an equally fitting choice for singer/songwriters as well as jazz, Latin, and pop genres, due in no small part to its versatile electronics. Boasting a System 73 preamp and a fully integrated onboard pickup system, the CGX122MC is the perfect nylon-string guitar for musicians looking to take to the concert stage, with flexible EQ controls that allow you to precisely dial in your tone.





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Warm-sounding solid cedar top





It’s a bit newer to the classical guitar game than spruce, but cedar offers a couple of distinct advantages over its older sibling, especially for fingerstyle players! The CGX122MC’s solid cedar top blooms and resonates with even the gentlest of notes with next to no break-in time, at the cost of a slight reduction in volume and headroom. Nato forms the back and sides of the CGX122MC, producing a crisp and warm tone that’s very close to mahogany. This formidable tonewood combination offers a wide range of versatility, covering everything from traditional classical guitar to modern Latin music and plugged-in jazz fusion.





Take your sound onto the stage





While the CGX122MC’s formidable projection is sure to impress smaller audiences, nothing beats a built-in electronics system if you’re looking to perform onstage! A System 73 preamp and a fully integrated onboard pickup system authentically replicate your guitar’s tone when plugged in. Here at Sweetwater, we’ve also found that this instrument is an excellent option for directly recording your latest piece or song sketch, with no need for an external microphone. What’s more, a 3-band EQ and an adjustable mid-frequency control allow you to hone in on your desired tone, and the built-in tuner ensures that you’ll always be tuned up and ready to go for the next song.





Yamaha CGX122MC Classical Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Solid cedar top provides an incredibly warm and responsive tone right out of the box


Nato back and sides produce a clear and articulate tone that’s balanced across the entire fingerboard


Sturdy nato neck with a beautiful walnut fingerboard


Wide 2-1/16-inch nut width


Smooth matte finish allows the guitar to resonate fully


System 73 preamp and electronics system for stage-ready sound


Volume, 3-band EQ, and adjustable mid-frequency control to precisely dial in your tone


Built-in tuner ? no clip on tuner necessary!