I am not on the same league as the others who left comments. I do have Yamaha classical guitars (G231, C300) the GC is still part of my acquisition plan. Thanks for the video. Oh, finally, it's Madagascar, not Madagascan.

Beautiful playing Mark, your video is most helpful. Thank you for posting this, great help for a lot of people out there!!! Hope to see more Yamaha comparison from your channel.

Mark, it's like you were in my brain and knew I was going crazy tying to decide which guitar I was going to buy. These were the only two I was ever considering. Amazing! Thank you, your comparison was awesome!

Thank you Mark! Both are beautiful. Love your playing!

I thought the 32 had more depth and richness. Great video.

Thanks for the review. I was on the edge of buying a crossover to get the tonal qualities I want in a recording without having the traditional neck of a classical guitar. However, the more I thought about it and the more I listened, there is just nothing that brings out the sound of an acoustic guitar than an external mic. The 32 is in my budget and will be my choice. (Yamaha owes you a commission on this one!)

I have a 52 year old Yamaha classical. It’s still in great shape.

Brilliant side by side, and wow it made a difference to me. Keep up the great work. Just bought a CG 192C

The 42 has that nice lower midrange. Sounds a lot warmer. Great comparison, thanks a lot for sharing!

well, honestly, 2014 C32 had a broad, long echoeing and more resonating sound whereas C42 has a crisp and sharp sound. Is it because of the different wood qualities or the age of guitars themselves? Because it felt like C32 was more comfortable with the sounds.

Great Demo , the GC32 wins for me, bit of overtone but brighter.

I have to say I like the tonal quality of both guitars and would be very happy to perform on either , the 42 just has a slight edge if I were to choose. Thank you so much for sharing and I like the piece you played and how it was easier to compare both guitars.

Thank you. Very helpful & nicely presented.🙏🏽

Lovely pieces, lovely playing

Great video, thank you for making it. This has been helpful.

Beautiful sounds.. thank you

Wow! the Yamaha GC42 sounds so much better than the GC32. Love the midrange, the bass of the GC42. Sounds so much fuller and deep. I'm in love with that sound.

Wonderful! Thanks for this comparison.

thanks for the video. Either seems like a great choice. First time I hear that song, time to learn it

Many thanks Mark.. Great video. Best Kevin

Great explanations of the woods etc.. great sound samples. To me the 42 has more prominent midrange with slightly brighter attack but that's just my opinion. Both sound great!

Such a great professional job ! I give a big nod to the 42. Thank you.

Very late post I got gc41...stunning..very nice playing by the way.

Thanks for posting! appreciate the comparison. I came here thinking (and hoping?) I wouldn't be able to tell a difference, but I'm blown away by the sound of the GC42. I got a GC32 Cedar a few months ago and it has been amazing. Now I 'need' a Spruce guitar. I was thinking about getting another brand for different tone (Yamahas sound more piano-like to me and wanted something a bit sweeter, or lusher) but the sound of the GC42 was really good (such resonance!) and has me re-thinking my plan... cheers.

@QuadCloudNine

Жыл бұрын

I got the GC42 spruce a couple of years ago. In my opinion it is in a different league than the GC32. I have very much enjoy playing it. cheers.

Thank you. Very helpful. Nice playing.

GC 42 incredible sound and all those in forums saying Yamaha classical are not that great hmmm...............

Nicely done sir!

❤❤❤❤😊Great video! Very professional!

42 has a richer sound to my ear. thank you.

@abslenchar2347

3 жыл бұрын

is worth $1600 price difference?

@davidshort6109

Жыл бұрын

Disagree. Think the 32 is way richer and broader in terms of sound.

I have a Yamaha G 255 S II, spruce top. It sounds beautiful. I recently restored it with an experienced luthier. Unfortunately the Yamaha logo was erased during the repainting, but it sounds wonderful. How much do you think it would go for today. It was built circa 1982, because it was a birthday gift from my mother when I was 15 in 1982.

wow. gc32 all the way for me...

beautiful music well played. Yamaha instruments bowl me over. I have a mid range trumpet and I love it. I am going to get the 32.

Thank you...for sharing this info.

Such great video, I was looking at each of these and wondered what the extra $2000 got you. For my level I’ll get the 32 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Three years later, I wonder how they compare now... I preferred the 42 for its treble clarity and articulation.

There’s definitely a bit more bloom in the 42 but there’s a certain focus I like in the 32.

Great video, thanks for the information about spruce guitar tops. That head stock looks very nice and has a wicked angle, is it 17 degrees like Gibson?

I got a huge problem on my hands. And that is a 50 year old Yairi from 1969. Problem being, the only “upgrade” that’s justifiable tone wise is a 10000 guitar at this point lol

I think the 32 has more clarity.

How come others say that cedar changes over time but spruce doesn't?

I use the low end Yamaha C315 and these things are only in my dream.

Deep, very nice sustai, guitar Yamaha GC for ever..

Well, as a fellow classical player, I must say that I think both sound very, very nice. But, despite its younger age, I have to give a slight edge to the 42. It's offers just a bit more clarity. I'd love to own either one, though.

Hi Mark - Great comparison. I'm considering getting a GC42. I was leaning towards Cedar top but after watching your video I'm undecided between Cedar and Spruce. Have you played a GC42C ? How do you compare the sounds between S and C ? Thanks !

Yes, can hear the difference. The 42 sounds more mellow to me. Maybe more mid tones. l like the 42 sound.

I would pick the gc42 but it is only my opinion I think both sound great.

thank you for the review! how much are those beauties? :) I was looking into gc142s but still a bit pricey for me as a beginner.

I have the gc 42....sounds OK... I also have a 1970ish fender f250 acoustic electric guitar with Nnylon strings...sounds awesome....

the 42 looks more luxe...but does the more expensive also sound and play better.. Such a shame that we can only spent money for a guitar just one time on one guitar

My Yamaha classical guitar is a CG 40 A I got years ago new in 1996. They no longer make this one , it might be rare now.

Nice. Thanks.

I was not expecting to hear any difference but i did, the 42c sounded brighter, louder, and i liked it more.

Have you seen the inside of the guitar GC42? the design seems vey different to me. I have never seen a guitar like that!

I'd like to buy 32-th a brilliant sound

both sound way better than my 42 year old Ventura.

4:53 demonstration of the guitar

Thank you!!!

I love yamaha👍 🇲🇨

Two of them songs good I like the 42 👍

Thanks for the comparison/review! The GC42 sounds almost fuller and deeper with more overtones. Do you know whether the soundboard bracing is identical or not on both of these models?

I think I did notice the 42 was tiny wee bit clearer... but only really relevant if you are carrying out a guitar comparison.. cause listener would be happy with either I reckon.. I did notice the 42 has the square cuts in the head with I think are cool.. ibanez reserved that for their better models I remember... never seen tripile laminate head myself... did the 32 have a double?

Where does the cgs104a stand? I can't find videos or reviews anywhere.

The 42 sounds " high dollar " both are nice

I'm a bit perplexed because on Yamaha's website the GC42S/C are listed with a MSRP of over $7,000. On Guitar Center's website the instrument goes for $4,300.

@markkeatingmusic

6 ай бұрын

Yamaha has a “MSRP” which is manufactures suggested retail price. Usually their instruments sell for approximately 35-40 percent less than the MSRP.

Nice

Tks for the vid. Was thinking of the 22 but, made in China…. I’ll go the 32.

I Like the 32 has a milkier sound

For me it was the 32.....seemed to have more definition which highlighted an inherent musicality.

Thank you for your beautiful playing. Could I know which guitar string you used?

@markkeatingmusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Labella medium hard tension

GC42 haș more richness to the Sound, more airy, more note separation, more volume, the tone is more refined.

Do we need truss rod for classical guitar?

There are a lot of comparison videos where I'm hard pressed to hear the difference between the models they're comparing.....this is not one of those instances. Although both guitars sounded excellent....the GC42 sounded far better (in my own, subjective opinion, of course)....however the price differential between the two would allow me to overlook those differences...lol. So...I think the GC42 sounded better....but I would be far more likely to purchase the GC32.

Do these two guitars have truss rod builtin? Thanks!

@markkeatingmusic

2 жыл бұрын

No they do not have a truss rod

Does Yamaha GC32S have spanish heel construction?

What is the name of this song? Beautiful

I have the yamaha g-60A there is another yamaha better?

Hi! Are the necks easy to play on or do they feel fat to the hand?

32 head and heels

The back and sides are thay both gtrs solid wood or is one laminated.

@markkeatingmusic

3 жыл бұрын

All of the GCs are solid all around

Its like Zefram Cochrane came down and helped me choose.

i hv c310..u know wht year produced?

I already have spruce top does yamaha have Cedar top on high end guitars?

@markkeatingmusic

2 ай бұрын

Yes they do in all models

Are strings carbon or nylon? Thanks for the answer.

Good evening, can you describe please the difference in the sound , volume, and playability from both instruments, how do you feel of course , for me sounds very similar and I can't really distinguish differences in this recording , thanks for answer and for make this excellent videos .

are the tuners similar? any truss rod?

@markkeatingmusic

3 жыл бұрын

Ytm 81 tuners on both and no truss rod

Hows this compare to 41c c=cedar im sure.

When are you gonna start the chemistry lesson

Sir can u name the piece you have played ...😄 ...thank u so much ..for the video

@luraffa

3 жыл бұрын

he said that at 04:49 😉 www.classclef.com/pdf/Squares%20Suspended%20by%20Andrew%20York.pdf

@nitb1957

3 жыл бұрын

@@luraffa thank u..so much..bro 😀😁

@luraffa

3 жыл бұрын

@@nitb1957 you are welcome, man 😀

I like the GC42 sound better.

Is it cold in the basement?

Those guitars look like the g100a classical guitar.

Hi Mark big fan of your channel.I'm a bit torn between the GC22 and the GC32. do you think the 1000€ worth it ? many thanks

@markkeatingmusic

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had a 22 as well. It was great, but the sound quality on the 32 is a bit better. I would think you’d be really happy with a 22 though!

Is the guitar tuned to A = 440 Hz?

@markkeatingmusic

Жыл бұрын

432!

@unknownauthor2384

Жыл бұрын

@@markkeatingmusic thanks for the answer! why do you prefer exactly 432?

@markkeatingmusic

Жыл бұрын

It’s got to do with the Schumann waves. Check it out and give it a shot!

5600 euro guitar?

Walter White?

You look like Heisenberg

Walter white

CG42 is much better, CG32 has a bit muffled sound