Yamaha GC12S Handcrafted Classical Guitar
Solid European Spruce top, Solid Mahogany back & sides
Solid European Spruce top, Solid Mahogany back & sides
This widely-popular model is perfect for classical and popular musicians alike. Characterized by bright sound and superb response, the GC12S also features a solid mahogany back and sides and solid spruce top, a great recipe for rich lows, detailed mids and sweetened highs.
Developed with knowledge that can only be gained through decades of experience, the GC Series represents our handcrafted line of classical guitars, constructed at our guitar workshops in Japan and China. Close attention to detail and careful selection of the finest wood materials ensures that our instruments are of the highest quality. Whether you choose the warm, sweet tone of cedar or the clear, rich resonance of spruce, discerning players will always experience outstanding tone and clarity.
Top Materials
All models in the GC Series feature solid tops and backs that provide the characteristically rich tone. Both spruce and cedar tops are available throughout the lineup letting you choose according to your taste in sound and appearance.
Wood Selections
Wood is “alive” and must be prepared carefully over a long period of time in order to be suitable for use in an acoustic guitar. Even then, no two pieces of wood are the same. It takes a tremendous amount of skill and experience to be able to select the right woods and combinations of woods for an instrument that will bear the Yamaha name.
Neck Shape
The neck on GC Series guitars are hand-shaven by a luthier who feels the curvature of the neck, which ensures a perfect fit for smooth finger movement and solid stability.
Bracing Pattern
The bracing pattern, an essential element that defines the guitars tonal character and response, was devised by Antonio de Torres in the 1880s. Over the years, Yamaha has improved upon its shape and design, which produces greater volume and response, a bright and clear high end and rich bass.
* Bracing shape and design vary for each model.
Saddle Fit & Bridge
The saddle captures string vibration transferring it through the bridge and on to the top. The relationship of these three components — saddle, bridge and top — is extremely important on a guitar. Using their advanced skills, our craftsmen fit the saddle into a groove in the bridge with a high level of surface-to-surface contact. The bridge is also precisely positioned and glued on top with unparalleled accuracy.
Scale length: 650mm - Nut width: 52mm
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| Description | Solid European Spruce top, Solid Mahogany back & sides This widely-popular model is perfect for classical and popular musicians alike. Characterized by bright sound and superb response, the GC12S also features a solid mahogany back and sides and solid spruce top, a great recipe for rich lows, detailed mids and sweetened highs. Developed with knowledge that can only be gained through decades of experience, the GC Series represents our handcrafted line of classical guitars, constructed at our guitar workshops in Japan and China. Close attention to detail and careful selection of the finest wood materials ensures that our instruments are of the highest quality. Whether you choose the warm, sweet tone of cedar or the clear, rich resonance of spruce, discerning players will always experience outstanding tone and clarity. Top MaterialsAll models in the GC Series feature solid tops and backs that provide the characteristically rich tone. Both spruce and cedar tops are available throughout the lineup letting you choose according to your taste in sound and appearance. Wood SelectionsWood is “alive” and must be prepared carefully over a long period of time in order to be suitable for use in an acoustic guitar. Even then, no two pieces of wood are the same. It takes a tremendous amount of skill and experience to be able to select the right woods and combinations of woods for an instrument that will bear the Yamaha name. Neck ShapeThe neck on GC Series guitars are hand-shaven by a luthier who feels the curvature of the neck, which ensures a perfect fit for smooth finger movement and solid stability. Bracing PatternThe bracing pattern, an essential element that defines the guitars tonal character and response, was devised by Antonio de Torres in the 1880s. Over the years, Yamaha has improved upon its shape and design, which produces greater volume and response, a bright and clear high end and rich bass. * Bracing shape and design vary for each model. Saddle Fit & BridgeThe saddle captures string vibration transferring it through the bridge and on to the top. The relationship of these three components — saddle, bridge and top — is extremely important on a guitar. Using their advanced skills, our craftsmen fit the saddle into a groove in the bridge with a high level of surface-to-surface contact. The bridge is also precisely positioned and glued on top with unparalleled accuracy. Scale length: 650mm - Nut width: 52mm |