I’m 30 years old, 4’10, and I have tiny hands. When I hold this guitar in my hands, it feels some comfortable. I’m super new in my journey, I hope to progress and move up
I’m a bassist, but I have one of these to mess around on. Gotta say though, going from a 5-6 string bass with jumbo frets to this little thing definitely takes some adjusting to lol. Sometimes it’s fun to write on this then translate it to bass and see what sound I like better and vice versa
Interestingly, on the multi-fingered strum, I've always led with my index and ended with my pinky. I assume it's just preference. Thanks for the review. I am considering this for my son and will probably steal it now and then.
I have an ancient (late 50's early 60's) half size guitar with a loose adjustable bridge. So I adjust the bridge at about the same angle as the bridges ons some modern steel string accoutic guitars. Otherwise it would be impossible to tune
thanks a lot! love that melodie! if you don't have it in the tags and descriptions I'd suggest to add it, as people still can learn something from the video. do you have a full tutorial of that tune?
The Spanish song? Yes I can make one. I only know the main riff. It seems every version I've heard is vastly different! I'll make one soon. Thank you for asking.
@@brookhoover1384 yes it is ok as for newbies to master a full song would be hard yet it can be inspiring to try at least 1-2 phrases. E.g. even when choosing a new guitar one can estimate the sound of that style. Re tag - I meant even to tag both the style and the title of the song. Perhaps youtune can recognize anyways but it would not hurt and can show the video to people who are looking for that type of melodies (some YT rags raise the rank of the video putting it to the 1-2 page -higher).
Great! If you need some PDF files of simple songs email me at hooverguitae@yahoo.com and I'll get you some great tunes to work on that are not too hard.
Oh wow! That is a great choice. If you ever need some simple PDF files I teach little kids guitar and can send some. There is also a book I recommend "Progressive Guitar Method for Young Beginners Book 1". Best wishes for you and your family. Music is a great thing!
I wonder if it'll sound good in a wide space? Specifically in a Church choir setting? My mother wants one to learn to play for church but I don't know to get her a half size or a regular size
It would sound pretty good. You can put a mic on it or install a pickup. Nylon string guitars are good for beginners because the strings are softer. If she is petite a 3/4 size is nice to have, also because they are comfortable to play, she could keep it and get a larger guitar later. Most people end up with more than one guitar. Good luck with learning!
It's good for smaller humans or hulking brutes such as myself ha ha! If you can find one I'd say go for it. Yamaha is a reliable brand in my experience. Thanks!
I did this video quite a while ago. I see it is a Yamaha. Have had good luck with this brand and nylon string guitars. Had a couple of Cordoba guitars. Not bad!
@@brookhoover1384 im looking for a new nylon string guitar. Currently have the taylor 12e n. I absolutely love it but want a cutaway and better tonewoods. My favorite woods are spruce top with rosewood back and sides. Been looking for over 2 months but stock is very short everywhere
Yamaha CGS102A is the model number. It’s a 1/2 size classical. I own the CGS 103 which is a three-quarter size classical, and I find it very comfortable to play.
For now mine is tuned in F with Savarez Alliance Cantiga Premium strings. Great strings, and beautiful little sound! For a all laminate travel guitar that I found for only 63€, I am very impressed! I changed the head nut, 37mm between the E strings is for Kids. With a 48mm neck, you can have 40mm, no problem.
I don’t know why, I’m not small or very young, but I think that a small guitar like this is very good. And perfect for travel!
I should have kept it! I'm gonna look one up right now. Good for couch shredding. Thanks for checking out the video Itzhak
CGS102 is a 1/2 size guitar. 3/4 is CGS103, full size is CGS104
I'm glad somebody knows something around here! Thanks
I’m 30 years old, 4’10, and I have tiny hands. When I hold this guitar in my hands, it feels some comfortable. I’m super new in my journey, I hope to progress and move up
Alright! Glad you are learning guitar! Did you find one of these? What are you practicing?
Finally, a real strumming lesson with base notes.
I have this guitar and I love it for fun. Thanks for the cool strumming lesson 😎
You are welcome! I wish I kept the guitar
@@brookhoover1384 they are still available 😃
I’m a bassist, but I have one of these to mess around on. Gotta say though, going from a 5-6 string bass with jumbo frets to this little thing definitely takes some adjusting to lol. Sometimes it’s fun to write on this then translate it to bass and see what sound I like better and vice versa
Saved video to practice with. Thanks.
Thanks a lot! Glad you found my channel. Appreciate hearing from you.
The Yamaha CGS103A is 3/4 size, and the Yamaha CGS102A is 1/2 size. If this is a 102A it is a half size, not a 3/4.
Awesome some thanks
Interestingly, on the multi-fingered strum, I've always led with my index and ended with my pinky. I assume it's just preference. Thanks for the review. I am considering this for my son and will probably steal it now and then.
Oh cool! Yes these are decent little guitars. I was taught that strum idea from a guy who is a fantastic classical player.
I've heard several people say that 1/2 have bad intonation. I wonder why, especially considering that 1/4 and 3/4 don't have that bad reputation.
1/4 is not good for intonation in my experience. Also 1/2 is not so great. 3/4 I do not have much exposure to.
@@brookhoover1384 thank you
I have an ancient (late 50's early 60's) half size guitar with a loose adjustable bridge. So I adjust the bridge at about the same angle as the bridges ons some modern steel string accoutic guitars. Otherwise it would be impossible to tune
Excellent lesson
thanks a lot! love that melodie! if you don't have it in the tags and descriptions I'd suggest to add it, as people still can learn something from the video. do you have a full tutorial of that tune?
The Spanish song? Yes I can make one. I only know the main riff. It seems every version I've heard is vastly different! I'll make one soon. Thank you for asking.
@@brookhoover1384 yes it is ok as for newbies to master a full song would be hard yet it can be inspiring to try at least 1-2 phrases. E.g. even when choosing a new guitar one can estimate the sound of that style.
Re tag - I meant even to tag both the style and the title of the song. Perhaps youtune can recognize anyways but it would not hurt and can show the video to people who are looking for that type of melodies (some YT rags raise the rank of the video putting it to the 1-2 page -higher).
Thanks a lot for this review. I wanna buy this guitar for my daughter... she is 7 years old. I hope I'm choosing the right size for her.
Great! If you need some PDF files of simple songs email me at hooverguitae@yahoo.com and I'll get you some great tunes to work on that are not too hard.
I’m thinking about getting this for my 5 year old who is starting lessons soon.
Oh wow! That is a great choice. If you ever need some simple PDF files I teach little kids guitar and can send some. There is also a book I recommend "Progressive Guitar Method for Young Beginners Book 1". Best wishes for you and your family. Music is a great thing!
I wonder if it'll sound good in a wide space? Specifically in a Church choir setting? My mother wants one to learn to play for church but I don't know to get her a half size or a regular size
It would sound pretty good. You can put a mic on it or install a pickup. Nylon string guitars are good for beginners because the strings are softer. If she is petite a 3/4 size is nice to have, also because they are comfortable to play, she could keep it and get a larger guitar later. Most people end up with more than one guitar. Good luck with learning!
This is the exact guitar I was looking to by but it doesn’t have any markers and I feel like I need it as a beginner. Maybe I don’t?
It's good for smaller humans or hulking brutes such as myself ha ha! If you can find one I'd say go for it. Yamaha is a reliable brand in my experience. Thanks!
Thank yoy for your test
You are so welcome.
First song Keith Richards learned to play..His Grand Dad showed him how to do it.
I heard about that! Did you read his book too? Great book!
@@brookhoover1384 No..What is the name of the book?
Do u reccomend to get standard size classical guitar strings or 1/2 specific strings ? Thanks
I would get a lighter gauge set if you can find them.
What is the name of the song
Malagueña
Does it have a compensated saddle? If not would that improve the intonation?
Not that I remember.
What is the size reply pls
Half size. As far as I know there are full size, 3/4 and 1/2 sized guitars. I'm not really an expert on sizes I just play them. Thanks for asking.
Are the first three strings metal wound? Doesn't look like it but it's hard to tell
The three fat ones are the the three skinny ones are nylon.
@@brookhoover1384 thank you!!
What model?
I really don't remember, sorry. It was given to me to sell and it's gone.
I have it the GUITAR cgs102a
How do you like it?
The sticker inside the guitar says cordoba
Oh thanks! The guitar found a new home so I could not check on that.
@@brookhoover1384 it even has the cordoba emblem on the headstock
I did this video quite a while ago. I see it is a Yamaha. Have had good luck with this brand and nylon string guitars. Had a couple of Cordoba guitars. Not bad!
@@brookhoover1384 im looking for a new nylon string guitar. Currently have the taylor 12e n. I absolutely love it but want a cutaway and better tonewoods. My favorite woods are spruce top with rosewood back and sides. Been looking for over 2 months but stock is very short everywhere
what is type?
Hello Heris, I sold it so I don't have a model number.
Yamaha CGS102A is the model number. It’s a 1/2 size classical. I own the CGS 103 which is a three-quarter size classical, and I find it very comfortable to play.
Doyou have this on amazon for sell?
I need one for my daughter I wish you close by so we can learn from.you
I do not have one for sale E E,. I would be glad to send you some PDF files of simple songs.
what tuning do i use on a half sized guitar?
I got for standard.
@@brookhoover1384 Thanks my G
For now mine is tuned in F with Savarez Alliance Cantiga Premium strings. Great strings, and beautiful little sound! For a all laminate travel guitar that I found for only 63€, I am very impressed! I changed the head nut, 37mm between the E strings is for Kids. With a 48mm neck, you can have 40mm, no problem.