Head to head
Yamaha GC / GCX Series vs Yamaha NX Series Discontinued
The verdict
The Yamaha GC / GCX Series and Yamaha NX Series Discontinued are closely matched overall — 76 to 76 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Yamaha GC / GCX Series wins on
No standout advantage.
Yamaha NX Series Discontinued wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | GC / GCX Series | NX Series Discontinued |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 76 |
| Build | 93 | 93 |
| Playability | 64 | 64 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 75 | 75 |
Full specifications
| Spec | GC / GCX Series | NX Series Discontinued |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Type | Classical | Classical |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Solid Madagascar Rosewood | Solid Indian Rosewood |
| Neck wood | Cedro | African Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 25.59" | 25.59" |
| Pickups | None | SYSTEM61 + ART 2-Way Pickup |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | — | — |
| Accessories | None | Sound Hole Cover, Hex Wrench, 9V(006P) Battery |
| Back Material | Solid Madagascar Rosewood | Solid Indian Rosewood |
| Body Binding | Rosewood + Woods | Maple + Rosewood |
| Body Depth | 93-101 mm (3 11/16" - 4") | 94-100 mm (3 11/16" - 3 15/16") |
| Body Finish | Gloss (French Polish) | Gloss |
| Body Length | 484 mm (19 1/16") | 490 mm (19 5/16") |
| Body shape | Yamaha CG Shape | Classical Guitar Cutaway Style |
| Body Width | 366 mm (14 7/16") | 370 mm (14 9/16") |
| Bridge Material | Madagascar Rosewood | Ebony + Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | None | None |
| Case | Hardshell Case | Reinforced Carrying Bag |
| Connections | None | LINE OUT |
| Controls | None | SYSTEM61 + ART 2-Way Pickup |
| Fretboard radius | Flat | Flat |
| Neck Finish | Gloss | Matte |
| Nut | Bone | Bone |
| Nut width | 52.5 mm (2 1/16") | 52 mm (2 1/16") |
| Pickguard | None | None |
| Saddle Material | Bone | Bone |
| Scale length | 650 mm (25 9/16") | 650 mm (25 9/16") |
| Side Material | Solid Madagascar Rosewood | Solid Indian Rosewood |
| Sound Hole Inlay | Rosette | — |
| String Spacing | 11.8 mm | 11.8 mm |
| Top Material | Solid European Spruce | Solid Hokkaido Spruce with A.R.E. |
| Total Length | 988 mm (38 7/8") | 990 mm (39") |
| Tuners | Gold (35G510QC-M) | Gold w/ Black Shaft (35G1800-BB) |
| Soundhole Inlay | — | Abalone + Mahogany + Padauk |