Yamaha GC42S Handmade Classical, Spruce / Madagascar rosewood

Offering players a truly premium sound and performance this sumptuous sounding clear and perfectly balanced Yamaha GC42S Spruce top Classical can only be described as breath-taking. Expertly crafted in the Japanese workshop skilled craftsman have meticulously created this wonderous musical instrument. The essence of creating music and art combines and starts with the painstaking selection of only the finest Spruce top and Madagascar rosewood back and sides. This sought after combination works perfectly to create a clear resonant rich outstanding tone and clarity.

This Yamaha GC42S Hand Made Classical with Spruce / Madagascar rosewood features 650mm African Mahogany neck with ebony flat radius fingerboard and Gold(YTM-81) tuners. The fretwork on this instrument us nothing sort of perfect, and it boasts plenty of understated quality finishing touches beautifully enhancing its feel and looks.

This is what the guys in the workshop have to say about this hand made instrument. Yamaha’s original sound in GC82S / GC82C is inherited in this model. Characterised by brightly enriched sound and powerful vibes crafted from Madagascar rosewood back and sides. GC42S features a solid Spruce top.

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SN: IHX042A
Yamaha GC42S General Specifications
Made In Japan
Body Shape Yamaha CG Shape
Scale Length 650mm (25 9/16”)
Body Length 490mm (19 5/16")
Total Length 988mm (38 7/8")
Body Width 370mm (14 9/16")
Body Depth 94-100mm (3 11/16" - 3 15/16")
Nut Width 52mm (2 1/16")
String Spacing 11.8mm Measured from the center of one bridge pin to the center of the next
Top Material Solid European Spruce or Solid Hokkaido Spruce
Back Material Solid Madagascar Rosewood
Side Material Solid Madagascar Rosewood
Neck Material African Mahogany
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius Flat
Bridge Material Indian Rosewood
Nut Material Bone
Saddle Material Bone
Tuners Gold(YTM-81)
Body Binding Rosewood + Woods
Soundhole Inlay Rosette
Body Finish Gloss
Neck Finish Gloss
Strings Trebles: High / Basses: Medium(Yamaha S10)
Case Reinforced Carrying Bag - Case package options available on request