Yamaha GC32C Cedar Top Classical Guitar
- Nylon-string classical guitar, right-handed
- American cedar top, rosewood back and sides
- Mahogany neck, ebony fretboard
- Bone nut and saddles
- 2 year warranty
- Balanced sound profile
- 15 lb, 45 x 19 x 9 inches
Last refreshed Sep 28, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A nylon-string classical guitar with a cedar top, rosewood back and sides and an ebony fretboard. Pickup information is unclear and nothing is listed as included, so treat it as an unplugged instrument.
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ASIN: B00HY6W3OOModel: GC32CCategory: Classical & Nylon-String Guitars
Overview
Classical performance is the setting for this Yamaha GC32C, a nylon-string guitar with an American cedar top over rosewood back and sides. The neck is mahogany, the fretboard ebony, and the nut and saddles are bone.
The maker describes balanced tone with strong harmonic richness and a dynamic range suited to nuanced playing. Materials are well documented, from neck to bone parts. Gaps are scale length, string tension and any electronics, and the included-components entry reads not included.
Who it's for
Players working in classical repertoire who like the traditional cedar and rosewood pairing. Steel-string players, or anyone who needs onboard electronics, should look at a different instrument.
Pros and cons
- Cedar top, rosewood back and sides
- Bone nut and saddles
- Two year warranty
- Scale length not listed
- No usable pickup information
- Included components read not included
Performance notes
The cedar top gives the quick, vibrant response the maker describes, while the rosewood body adds low-frequency richness and sustain. The maker adds that tone is expected to mature with age and playing. Nylon strings give a softer touch under the fingers than steel.
Specifications
| Brand | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Model | GC32C |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 15 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 45 x 19 x 9 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Cedar wood |
| Back Material Type | Rosewood |
| Body Material Type | Rosewood |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | Ebony wood |
| String Material Type | Nylon |
| Color | Natural |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Instrument | Classical, nylon-string guitar |
| Sound Profile | Balanced |
| Nut and saddles | Bone |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Yamaha GC32C a steel-string acoustic?
No. It is a nylon-string classical guitar, and the string material is listed as nylon.
Does the Yamaha GC32C have a pickup?
The pickup entry is a single letter, which does not describe a system, and the description mentions no electronics.
Does the GC32C come with a case?
Included components read not included, and the description names no case.