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.
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.
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!)
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!
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.
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.
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.
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?
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!
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.
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 !
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?
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.
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?
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 .
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!)
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!
I have a 52 year old Yamaha classical. It’s still in great shape.
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.
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.
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 Mark! Both are beautiful. Love your playing!
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.
Great Demo , the GC32 wins for me, bit of overtone but brighter.
GC 42 incredible sound and all those in forums saying Yamaha classical are not that great hmmm...............
Such a great professional job ! I give a big nod to the 42. Thank you.
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?
The 42 has that nice lower midrange. Sounds a lot warmer. Great comparison, thanks a lot for sharing!
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!
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.
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.
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 !
42 has a richer sound to my ear. thank you.
is worth $1600 price difference?
Disagree. Think the 32 is way richer and broader in terms of sound.
Brilliant side by side, and wow it made a difference to me.
Keep up the great work.
Just bought a CG 192C
Do these two guitars have truss rod builtin? Thanks!
No they do not have a truss rod
I thought the 32 had more depth and richness. Great video.
How come others say that cedar changes over time but spruce doesn't?
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?
thanks for the video. Either seems like a great choice. First time I hear that song, time to learn it
Really nice comparison and nicely played
Great video, thank you for making it. This has been helpful.
Very late post I got gc41...stunning..very nice playing by the way.
Hi! Are the necks easy to play on or do they feel fat to the hand?
Thank you for your beautiful playing. Could I know which guitar string you used?
Thank you! Labella medium hard tension
I was not expecting to hear any difference but i did, the 42c sounded brighter, louder, and i liked it more.
Lovely pieces, lovely playing
Many thanks Mark.. Great video. Best Kevin
Where does the cgs104a stand? I can't find videos or reviews anywhere.
Wonderful! Thanks for this comparison.
Thank you. Very helpful & nicely presented.🙏🏽
Are strings carbon or nylon? Thanks for the answer.
Do we need truss rod for classical guitar?
There’s definitely a bit more bloom in the 42 but there’s a certain focus I like in the 32.
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.
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 already have spruce top does yamaha have Cedar top on high end guitars?
Yes they do in all models
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.
Does Yamaha GC32S have spanish heel construction?
Yes, can hear the difference. The 42 sounds more mellow to me. Maybe more mid tones. l like the 42 sound.
Thank you. Very helpful. Nice playing.
wow. gc32 all the way for me...
Beautiful sounds.. thank you
I use the low end Yamaha C315 and these things are only in my dream.
❤❤❤❤😊Great video! Very professional!
I would pick the gc42 but it is only my opinion I think both sound great.
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
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!
Nicely done sir!
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?
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 .
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.
Three years later, I wonder how they compare now... I preferred the 42 for its treble clarity and articulation.
Yeah this is what i really wanted to know!
i hv c310..u know wht year produced?
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.
Yamaha has a “MSRP” which is manufactures suggested retail price. Usually their instruments sell for approximately 35-40 percent less than the MSRP.
I think the 32 has more clarity.
Deep, very nice sustai, guitar Yamaha GC for ever..
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
I have the gc 42....sounds OK... I also have a 1970ish fender f250 acoustic electric guitar with Nnylon strings...sounds awesome....
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 🙏🏼🙏🏼
both sound way better than my 42 year old Ventura.
Is it cold in the basement?
The back and sides are thay both gtrs solid wood or is one laminated.
All of the GCs are solid all around
Thank you...for sharing this info.
Is the guitar tuned to A = 440 Hz?
432!
@@markkeatingmusic thanks for the answer! why do you prefer exactly 432?
It’s got to do with the Schumann waves. Check it out and give it a shot!
I have the yamaha g-60A there is another yamaha better?
Hows this compare to 41c c=cedar im sure.
For me it was the 32.....seemed to have more definition which highlighted an inherent musicality.
The 42 sounds " high dollar " both are nice
What is the name of this song? Beautiful
Sir can u name the piece you have played ...😄 ...thank u so much ..for the video
he said that at 04:49 😉
www.classclef.com/pdf/Squares%20Suspended%20by%20Andrew%20York.pdf
@@luraffa thank u..so much..bro 😀😁
@@nitb1957 you are welcome, man 😀
Tks for the vid. Was thinking of the 22 but, made in China…. I’ll go the 32.
I'd like to buy 32-th
a brilliant sound
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.
4:53 demonstration of the guitar
5600 euro guitar?
Two of them songs good I like the 42 👍
I Like the 32 has a milkier sound
Its like
Zefram Cochrane came down and helped me choose.
GC42 haș more richness to the Sound, more airy, more note separation, more volume, the tone is more refined.
When are you gonna start the chemistry lesson
Thank you!!!
I love yamaha👍
🇲🇨
Nice. Thanks.
Nice
32 head and heels
I like the GC42 sound better.
GC42 sounds better. It is over twice the price, which makes it a tough sell.
Those guitars look like the g100a classical guitar.
Walter White?
CG42 is much better, CG32 has a bit muffled sound
You look like Heisenberg
Walter white
POOR TECHNIQUE,
@@mark-eq5qb thank you for the critique! I will continue to try and improve my technical abilities. Best wishes in your own musical journey!
are the tuners similar? any truss rod?
Ytm 81 tuners on both and no truss rod