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product_id: 3363842
title: "CG172SF Nylon String Flamenco Guitar"
brand: "yamaha"
price: "₨421220"
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reviews_count: 6
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# Cypress Back & Sides for authentic Flamenco sound Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge for smooth playability Solid European Spruce Top for bright tone CG172SF Nylon String Flamenco Guitar

**Brand:** yamaha
**Price:** ₨421220
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Own the Flamenco stage with Yamaha’s sharp, swift, and stunning CG172SF!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CG172SF Nylon String Flamenco Guitar by yamaha
- **How much does it cost?** ₨421220 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/3363842-cg172sf-nylon-string-flamenco-guitar)

## Best For

- yamaha enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yamaha brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Endure:** Durable natural finish and flamenco scratch plates protect your investment during intense playing sessions.
- • **Pro-Level Value:** Experience premium Flamenco tone and feel without breaking the bank—perfect for serious beginners and pros alike.
- • **Lightweight & Agile:** Thinner body design means less weight and more freedom to perform dynamic golpes and rasgueados.
- • **Flamenco-Ready Sound:** Solid spruce top and cypress body deliver the sharp, percussive tone every Flamenco player craves.
- • **Comfort Meets Craftsmanship:** Nato neck with rosewood fingerboard ensures effortless playability, even for smaller hands.

## Overview

The Yamaha CG172SF is a full-size Flamenco guitar featuring a solid European spruce top and cypress back and sides, designed for bright, crisp sound with low action and comfortable playability. Its nato neck and rosewood fingerboard provide smooth handling, while flamenco scratch plates protect the body during aggressive playing. Lightweight and durable, this guitar offers exceptional value for Flamenco enthusiasts seeking authentic tone and professional performance.

## Description

Drawing upon the vast knowledge and techniques of our master craftsmen, the CG series nylon string guitars where developed to deliver top level sound quality, performance and playability. The CG172SF is a Flamenco model with a Cedar top and Cypress back and sides.

Review: Surprisingly good flamenco guitar for price point - I've been playing classical guitar and I have a bunch of nylon string classical guitars (Cordoba C3M, Antonio Hermosa AH-10NF, Kremona Soloist S62C Classical, Fender CN-140S). But I am starting to learn Flamenco and I realized that I definitely needed a Flamenco guitar. Although you can play Flamenco on a classical guitar, eventually you realize it's just not the same. So I was hunting around for one and my biggest issue is my small hands and stature. I am only 5'1" and I have small hands so depending on the way the guitar is built, sometimes it's hard for me to play the standard nylon string guitars. I've found classical guitars with narrower fretboards and shorter scales but you'd be surprised how hard it is to find a Flamenco guitar with a narrower fretboard or shorter scale. Anyway I have been to Guitar Center several times and other stores trying out whatever Flamenco guitars they've had and I couldn't find anything that really suited me. And the ones that do are usually in the thousands (I like Antonio Aparicio but I'd have to save up for one of his good guitars - btw, he can make a flamenco guitar with a narrower fretboard/neck and shortened scale if you want and it's not that much more than the price charged for the standard sized). I also tried a couple Rodriguez guitars and they are beautiful and well-made but too big for me, the necks were just really challenging for my small hands. Alas, I am on a budget and desperate to get a Flamenco as I've dented the finish on my classicals with all my golpes and slapping and tapping. And the string tension on the classicals is harder and the action higher so doing all my rasgueados (or 'rasgueos' in Andalusian), my pulgars and picados is much harder than it needs to be when not playing on a true Flamenco guitar. So I decided to try this Yamaha CG172SF Flamenco Guitar w/ tap plates. I read good feedback online about it (although others have stated that the previous model CG171SF was superior) and I watched a bunch of people demo-ing it on YouTube and I wanted to try it. I got it yesterday and boy was I pleasantly surprised. It did not disappoint. Even though it's "standard" sized, the neck is very comfortable. I am able to play barre chords on it with no clicking or buzzing, that's usually the first test I perform to see if my small hands can handle the width of the neck/fretboard. Then I do some slurs, hammers & pull-offs to test the string tension and action. Then I do some rasgueos. This guitar is very playable. I had no issues. Action is definitely low enough (I read some other reviews where others say the action is not low enough but compared to classical guitars, it's really low!). The string tension was just right for me. (Action & string tension of course can be adjusted so shouldn't be a factor/deterrent from trying this guitar). The sound is bright and sharp, just like you want in a Flamenco. You can definitely hear the difference from the spruce top on this vs the cedars on classicals. You don't want too much sustain or resonance in a Flamenco the way you would on a Classical. You don't want the notes to blend and blur into each other and end up sounding muddy. (Another reason why you should really get a Flamenco guitar if you're playing Flamenco music vs playing it on a Classical). The body is thinner (less deep) than a classical and it's very light weight. It's got all the best things you want in a Flamenco guitar. Overall, it was very well built, I didn't see any surface imperfections or defects. The finish was perfect (it's natural though, no lacquer) and comes with tap plates. The tuners were good quality as well. I am happy with this guitar and it should definitely help me progress in my Flamenco playing. If you are just starting out in Flamenco, even though this is a couple hundred dollars more than a beginner student Classical nylon - I really suggest that you spend the extra couple hundred to get a specific Flamenco guitar for your studies. It will really enhance your learning experience and you really do want to start off learning Flamenco the right way. It will make you sound so much better as well. Having a poor instrument or one that is decent but wasn't built specifically for the style you are playing, can be a hindrance- and you end up blaming yourself if you don't sound great- when in reality it might just be the wrong instrument. I sound so much better on this guitar when I'm playing Flamenco, the lower action, the easier string tension, the more comfortable neck, the tap plates, the lighter weight... it makes me play clearer, truer and faster than I did when I tried to play Flamenco on my Classicals. It's such a boost in confidence and makes you more motivated to practice and play. Anyway, I highly recommend the Yamaha CG172SF Flamenco Guitar.
Review: This Is The Best Value In Guitars In The World - This is one of my prized possessions. A great price on a great product and the sound and playability are both fantastic. Wow! I can't think of another guitar which comes at a price like this with a sound like this! Not a beautiful finish or anything like that. No bells and whistles. Just durability, functionality and wonderful sound.

## Features

- Solid European Spruce Top
- Cypress Back and Sides
- Nato Neck
- Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge
- Flamenco Scratch Plates

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004MDKTIY |
| Back Material | Cypress |
| Best Sellers Rank | #52,028 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #58 in Classical & Nylon-String Guitars |
| Body Material | Wood |
| Color Name | Natural |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (90) |
| Date First Available | January 31, 2011 |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Adjustable |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | combination |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| Item model number | CG172SF |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 40.94 x 19.25 x 5.4 inches |
| Scale Length | 26.25 inches |
| Size | Full Size |
| String Material | Nylon |
| Top Material | Spruce Wood |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Cypress
- **Body Material:** Wood
- **Brand:** Yamaha
- **Color:** Natural
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Rosewood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** combination
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Maple
- **String Material Type:** Nylon
- **Top Material Type:** Spruce Wood

## Images

![CG172SF Nylon String Flamenco Guitar - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wyOHj5+QL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is the width of the neck at the nut?**
A: It is 52 mm in standard, or 53, 54 mm in specific case. This width affects the distances between the strings at the nut. You may prefer the wider if you have large hands (with big fingertips). However, this may deteriorate your fingering technique.

**Q: Is it suitable for hard tension strings?**
A: For me, I don’t feel it is.  I like the product and it was noted that this was the version that took over the C171G (if you had this other version then you will see a big difference in woodwork, quality and sound - and most suitable for hard tension).  I preferred the previous version because it felt durable and strong;  but I like this guitar because it’s more suitable for my type of playing - maybe it’s more delicate.  Anyhow... my opinion, no, I feel it isn’t suitable for hard tension strings.

**Q: how much does the guitar weigh?**
A: It feels like it weighs almost one pound; its very light with a sturdy construction.

**Q: just got guitar moments ago...severe buzzing on D string
will this improve?**
A: This is a Flamenco guitar. It's qualities are..
Robust (Golpi/percussion proof)
Acoustically Loud
Has an earthy string rattle ala.. Gipsy street musician

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprisingly good flamenco guitar for price point
*by E***S on August 24, 2012*

I've been playing classical guitar and I have a bunch of nylon string classical guitars (Cordoba C3M, Antonio Hermosa AH-10NF, Kremona Soloist S62C Classical, Fender CN-140S). But I am starting to learn Flamenco and I realized that I definitely needed a Flamenco guitar. Although you can play Flamenco on a classical guitar, eventually you realize it's just not the same. So I was hunting around for one and my biggest issue is my small hands and stature. I am only 5'1" and I have small hands so depending on the way the guitar is built, sometimes it's hard for me to play the standard nylon string guitars. I've found classical guitars with narrower fretboards and shorter scales but you'd be surprised how hard it is to find a Flamenco guitar with a narrower fretboard or shorter scale. Anyway I have been to Guitar Center several times and other stores trying out whatever Flamenco guitars they've had and I couldn't find anything that really suited me. And the ones that do are usually in the thousands (I like Antonio Aparicio but I'd have to save up for one of his good guitars - btw, he can make a flamenco guitar with a narrower fretboard/neck and shortened scale if you want and it's not that much more than the price charged for the standard sized). I also tried a couple Rodriguez guitars and they are beautiful and well-made but too big for me, the necks were just really challenging for my small hands. Alas, I am on a budget and desperate to get a Flamenco as I've dented the finish on my classicals with all my golpes and slapping and tapping. And the string tension on the classicals is harder and the action higher so doing all my rasgueados (or 'rasgueos' in Andalusian), my pulgars and picados is much harder than it needs to be when not playing on a true Flamenco guitar. So I decided to try this Yamaha CG172SF Flamenco Guitar w/ tap plates. I read good feedback online about it (although others have stated that the previous model CG171SF was superior) and I watched a bunch of people demo-ing it on YouTube and I wanted to try it. I got it yesterday and boy was I pleasantly surprised. It did not disappoint. Even though it's "standard" sized, the neck is very comfortable. I am able to play barre chords on it with no clicking or buzzing, that's usually the first test I perform to see if my small hands can handle the width of the neck/fretboard. Then I do some slurs, hammers & pull-offs to test the string tension and action. Then I do some rasgueos. This guitar is very playable. I had no issues. Action is definitely low enough (I read some other reviews where others say the action is not low enough but compared to classical guitars, it's really low!). The string tension was just right for me. (Action & string tension of course can be adjusted so shouldn't be a factor/deterrent from trying this guitar). The sound is bright and sharp, just like you want in a Flamenco. You can definitely hear the difference from the spruce top on this vs the cedars on classicals. You don't want too much sustain or resonance in a Flamenco the way you would on a Classical. You don't want the notes to blend and blur into each other and end up sounding muddy. (Another reason why you should really get a Flamenco guitar if you're playing Flamenco music vs playing it on a Classical). The body is thinner (less deep) than a classical and it's very light weight. It's got all the best things you want in a Flamenco guitar. Overall, it was very well built, I didn't see any surface imperfections or defects. The finish was perfect (it's natural though, no lacquer) and comes with tap plates. The tuners were good quality as well. I am happy with this guitar and it should definitely help me progress in my Flamenco playing. If you are just starting out in Flamenco, even though this is a couple hundred dollars more than a beginner student Classical nylon - I really suggest that you spend the extra couple hundred to get a specific Flamenco guitar for your studies. It will really enhance your learning experience and you really do want to start off learning Flamenco the right way. It will make you sound so much better as well. Having a poor instrument or one that is decent but wasn't built specifically for the style you are playing, can be a hindrance- and you end up blaming yourself if you don't sound great- when in reality it might just be the wrong instrument. I sound so much better on this guitar when I'm playing Flamenco, the lower action, the easier string tension, the more comfortable neck, the tap plates, the lighter weight... it makes me play clearer, truer and faster than I did when I tried to play Flamenco on my Classicals. It's such a boost in confidence and makes you more motivated to practice and play. Anyway, I highly recommend the Yamaha CG172SF Flamenco Guitar.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This Is The Best Value In Guitars In The World
*by B***N on November 9, 2025*

This is one of my prized possessions. A great price on a great product and the sound and playability are both fantastic. Wow! I can't think of another guitar which comes at a price like this with a sound like this! Not a beautiful finish or anything like that. No bells and whistles. Just durability, functionality and wonderful sound.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You Can't Beat It
*by R***S on January 10, 2018*

I got this guitar yesterday from Amazon and I am pleased. This may be a budget guitar but it is no way a "cheap" guitar. First off, the solid spruce top is very consistent and straight grained. The layered sycamore back and sides don't have any real figure, but the veneer panels are clean and free of blemishes or knots. The body binding appears to be made from what looks like layers of ebony and maple and is neatly executed. The sound-hole rosette is made of real wood mosaic...not some cheap vinyl sticker. The bridge and fretboard are both solid rosewood. The nato neck is made up of a stack of layers which are not bookmatched. It is not a particularly pretty neck, but for $329 I'm not complaining. The headstock has a nice rosewood veneer and is finished off with the ubiquitous silkscreened Yamaha flower logo. I took a mirror and peeked inside the body. The fan braces and kerfing are all neatly carved and applied, with almost no glue squeeze-out anywhere. Fretwork is above average. All in all this is a very well put-together guitar with superior workmanship. There are a few concessions to cost control: the no-name machine heads are okay, but just okay. They are gritty feeling and one did slip a bit when I was tuning. I can see myself installing some replacement Schallers or Gotohs in the foreseeable future. The nut is a plastic-looking thing and could use some filing to lower the strings just a smidge. I will probably just leave the nut because it really won't make that much, if any, of a tonal difference to replace it and I don't want to mess with the intonation. I am however going to replace the stock bridge saddle with a compensated unit of either TUSQ or bone. That will be my first mod. This saddle appears to be plastic or polycarbonate. I think upgrading to a harder material will vastly improve tone and sustain. I'm going to put some better strings on it tonight, but I have to tell ya: I'm pleased as punch with this guitar. For $329 you simply cannot beat the quality you get, and upgrading it will be easy. UPDATE 11/06/20: The guitar has held up very well and the tone has definitely opened up. You have to use really good strings to drive this guitar and get the most tone out of it you can. I recommend Savarez Tomatito's normal tension strings. They really bring out the brightness and clarity of this guitar and they last a good long time. La Bella 820 Reds work well also. By the way, the nut and saddle are made from Urea, a polymer made from animal urine. Interesting. P.S. : I recently learned that the body binding is not ebony, but rather ABS. That's fine. It doesn't seem to affect the tone.

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