Yamaha CG 1105A

[ef37a]

Classical guitar in charity shop at £110. Retail seems more than twice that but are they any good?

I shall of course check it for splits, a twisted neck and so on but thought it might make a good 'spare' for son?

Dave.

[Wonks]

I think you mean a CG 110 SA.

It's got a solid spruce top, so it should certainly be a reasonable guitar if the neck is OK and the action is workable.

Like most basic guitars, it has a plastic nut and saddle, and an upgrade to bone versions of these could improve the tone.

[ef37a]

I just copied what was on the card in the window Wonks.
Might pop in the morrow and check it out.

Dave.

[Wonks]

Their Ss must look rather like 5s, or maybe they misread the label in the guitar.

[Music Wolf]

And don't forget Dave. A bargain is only a bargain if it's something that you might have otherwise bought at a higher price. Is your son actually in need of a 'spare' guitar?

[ManFromGlass]

I should print that out and read it many times when the urge to spend hits me!
on the other hand - Everything is cheaper today than it will be tomorrow.