Yamaha GC42S Handcrafted Classical Guitar – Solid Spruce Top, Solid Madagascar Rosewood Back & Sides, with Case
A premium blend of traditional artistry and elevated sound, the Yamaha GC42S brings the spirit of Yamaha’s top-tier GC82 series into a more accessible concert guitar. With solid Madagascar rosewood for the back and sides and your choice of solid European or Hokkaido spruce for the top, this nylon-string classical delivers powerful projection, rich complexity, and a bright tonal character suited for refined solo performances and expressive dynamics.

Handcrafted with attention to every detail—from its bone nut and saddle to the ebony fingerboard and Indian rosewood bridge—the GC42S is an exceptional instrument built for the discerning classical guitarist. A reinforced Yamaha carrying case is included.

Features

• Handcrafted classical guitar with top-tier Yamaha tonal DNA
• Solid European or Hokkaido spruce top for vibrant tone and clarity
• Solid Madagascar rosewood back and sides for lush projection and warmth
• Bone nut and saddle for outstanding sustain and articulation
• Ebony fingerboard and Indian rosewood bridge for fast, responsive playability
• Elegant details including gold tuners, rosette inlay, and wood-bound body
• Gloss finish on body and neck for a refined, concert-quality look
• Includes reinforced Yamaha carrying bag for protection

Specifications

General
- Model: GC42S
- Body Shape: Yamaha CG Shape
- Color: Natural
- Finish: Gloss (Body and Neck)
- Strings: Yamaha S10 – Trebles: High, Basses: Medium
- Accessories: None
- Case: Reinforced Carrying Bag Included

Body
- Top Material: Solid European Spruce or Solid Hokkaido Spruce
- Back Material: Solid Madagascar Rosewood
- Side Material: Solid Madagascar Rosewood
- 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")
- Body Binding: Rosewood + Woods
- Sound Hole Inlay: Rosette
- Pickguard: None

Neck
- Neck Material: African Mahogany
- Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16")
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: Flat
- Nut Width: 52 mm (2 1/16")
- String Spacing: 11.8 mm
- Neck Finish: Gloss

Hardware
- Bridge Material: Indian Rosewood
- Nut Material: Bone
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Bridge Pins: None
- Tuners: Gold (YTM-81)

Electronics
- System: None
- Controls: None
- Output: None