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Yamaha C40 Full Size Nylon-String Classical Guitar, Tan, Full

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  • Designed for Beginners, with an Eye and Ear Toward Quality and Affordability
  • Spruce Top, Nato Neck
  • Indonesian Mahogany Back and Sides
  • Javanese Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Melamine Gloss Finish

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    The Yamaha C40 is an affordable, classical guitar from a respected company in the music industry. Yamaha craftsmen have assembled spruce, mahogany and rosewood to form an instrument with excellent tone and playability that will inspire and encourage a player to pick this guitar up again and again! Yamaha classical guitar craftsmen learned the fine art of guitar making directly from the masters. Under the tutelage of Manuel Hernandez and Eduardo Ferrer, Yamaha guitar craftsmen acquired skills that have been handed down from master to apprentice for generations. These acquired skills are put to use every day in the making of Yamaha classical guitars. Through extensive analysis, research and experimentation, Yamaha has succeeded in blending the best and most critical aspects of traditional Spanish guitar making techniques with modern guitar manufacturing processes. These processes include a comprehensive quality check system that ensures each instrument is of the highest standards possible. As a result, Yamaha brings to you an instrument that delivers outstanding quality and performance, at a price that is hard to beat. The Yamaha C40 classical guitar is an excellent choice for the beginning guitarist.

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    Beginners and young learners alike will appreciate the quality found in this Yamaha C series classical guitar. This quality instrument delivers outstanding cost performance with exceptional playability and tone. The C40 is a full-size nylon-string guitar.


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    For beginners
    4.6
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    4.7
    4.6
    Value for money
    4.4
    4.5
    4.5
    4.5
    4.9
    4.5
    Craftsmanship
    4.5
    4.5
    4.5
    4.7
    4.5
    Sound quality
    4.3
    4.5
    4.4
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    hand orientation
    Right
    Right
    Right
    Right
    Right
    Right
    number of strings
    6
    6
    6
    6
    6
    6
    fretboard material
    Rosewood
    Laminated
    Laminated
    Laminated
    Rosewood
    Rosewood
    back material
    Mahogany
    Sapele Back & Side
    sapele
    Sapele
    Rosewood
    Meranti
    top material
    Spruce
    Spruce Top
    Sapele Wood, Cedar Wood
    Sapele Wood
    Spruce Wood
    Spruce
    string material
    Nylon
    Nylon
    Nylon
    Nylon
    Phosphor Bronze
    plastic
    body material
    Rosewood, Plastic
    Sapele Back & Side
    Cedar
    Sapele
    Mahogany
    Meranti

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    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
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    Customers like the strings, saying the nylon strings are easier on their finger tips than a steel string guitar. They say the guitar is easy to play and great for beginners. Customers also appreciate the quality, saying it's a beautifully constructed instrument. They like the sound, saying that it sounds great and is warm. They are happy with appearance, and value. However, some customers have mixed opinions on scratch resistance.

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    52 customers mention45 positive7 negative

    Customers like the quality of the guitar. They say it's well-built, has a solid spruce top, and is a great entry-level acoustic.

    "This really is a great guitar. It has a solid spruce top. The plywood side and back really don't diminish the overall sound that much...." Read more

    "...Guitar has great sustain, strings will ring for a long time. Only downside is lack of truss rod adjustment...." Read more

    "...It has a rich and vibrant sound quality- soft strings that respond to a very light touch. All-in-all a beautiful guitar for a beginner." Read more

    "Great quality and bang for your buck when it comes to a classical guitar...." Read more

    45 customers mention40 positive5 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the stringed instruments. They mention that it sounds great, the finish is excellent, and the intonation was right on. They also say that the playability and the sound are really good, and that the tone is nice. Overall, customers are happy with the value of the product.

    "Love this guitar for the sound. Just the right balance of warmth and clarity...." Read more

    "...the guitar I received but fit and finish are excellent, the intonation was right on, the action was very good, no major problems with buzzes and..." Read more

    "...I replaced the strings and it certainly sounds well enough for me to enjoying playing it. Very easy to play, as it has good low action...." Read more

    "...It has a rich and vibrant sound quality- soft strings that respond to a very light touch. All-in-all a beautiful guitar for a beginner." Read more

    26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the guitar. They say it's very good for the price, the sides are made of wood and not plywood in this price range, and it'll last a long time. Some customers also mention that it'd make a great gift.

    "...Was surprised to find that both sides are made of wood and not plywood in this price range...." Read more

    "...I can't believe one can buy a guitar this good for the price...." Read more

    "...Considering the price point this is a great guitar. I replaced the strings and it certainly sounds well enough for me to enjoying playing it...." Read more

    "Great quality and bang for your buck when it comes to a classical guitar...." Read more

    22 customers mention19 positive3 negative

    Customers find the guitar easy to play and fun to play. They say it's a good instrument for beginners, easy on the hands, and has a mellow sound. Customers also mention that the guitar is simple but good stuff.

    "...Very easy to play, as it has good low action...." Read more

    "...It has a rich and vibrant sound quality- soft strings that respond to a very light touch. All-in-all a beautiful guitar for a beginner." Read more

    "...might be unrepairable at that point... Its a pretty guitar and is very playable and easy to tune -I do recommend putting some D'Addario Pro-Arte..." Read more

    "..."professional tone and resonance" This one is just fun to have around the office." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the stringed instruments. Some mention that it looks good, has a nice neck and body finish, and is shiny.

    "...Well constructed, does not buzz, nice neck and body finish, I would change the strings, makes it sound better...." Read more

    "...This guitar doesn’t disappoint. Rich sound and nice to look at, it’s one of four he now owns." Read more

    "I bought it used and it looks like new. Shining, no scratches, clean and sounds beautiful...." Read more

    "Sounds good and it looks good." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers like the strings of the stringed instruments. They say the strings are soft, easy on the finger tips, and stay in tune. Some say that the neck feels nice to the hand.

    "...It has a rich and vibrant sound quality- soft strings that respond to a very light touch. All-in-all a beautiful guitar for a beginner." Read more

    "...Still an overall great value: I love the tone and the neck feels quite nice to the hand, but given all of the reviews mentioning the low action, I..." Read more

    "...The nylon strings are easier on your finger tips than a steel string guitar. It stays in tune. Great buy." Read more

    "great well built guitar good for me it has i wide neck and nylon strings i have big fingers and don't play alot now i have 2 one for home and 1 for..." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the guitar. They mention that it plays well, sounds warm, and works well. Some say that the guitar has no problems.

    "plays well out of the box , sound very warm indeed very good sound good sound ok thanks like it" Read more

    "Beatiful and works" Read more

    "This is very useful stuff. I was very glad about this guitar. This is simple but goot stuff. Thanks a lot for in-time delivery:)" Read more

    "Very good! No problems all all!" Read more

    9 customers mention3 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the scratch resistance of the stringed instruments. Some mention it has no scratches, chips, or cracks. Others say that it arrived damaged with damaged strings and nicks on the top.

    "...After unboxing I noticed 2 nicks on the top.. considering that I witnessed the delivery guy toss the guitar from the truck to the yard before..." Read more

    "...card board box, but much to my relief (and surprise) it did not sustain any physical damage...." Read more

    "...came with damaged strings and it wont stay in tune and also a couple of scratches, still not sure if its the strings causing it so im debating if I..." Read more

    "...The neck of the guitar was completely broken off. I'm very upset that his gift was broken and has to be returned." Read more

    get what you pay for, it’s still a great camp/back yard guitar.
    4 Stars
    get what you pay for, it’s still a great camp/back yard guitar.
    C40 was the first acoustic guitar I had, yeeears ago. After unboxing I noticed 2 nicks on the top.. considering that I witnessed the delivery guy toss the guitar from the truck to the yard before jumping down, picking up the guitar and handing it to me without any apologies or signs of embarrassment I’d say the packaging and guitar has healed up nicely. You’ll want to get a few packs of strings.. these will last a week tops if your a daily player. For the money you can’t beat this guitar and for a beginner, I’d say this is the guitar you want.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound and Comfort, but Some Drawbacks
    Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2023
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound and Comfort, but Some Drawbacks
    Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2023
    I recently purchased this guitar and overall, I'm quite pleased with its performance. The sound quality is exceptional, and its lightweight design makes it easy to play for extended periods. Holding it is a breeze, contributing to an enjoyable playing experience.

    However, it's important to note a couple of drawbacks. Firstly, the absence of fret markers for 3-5-9 positions can be a bit inconvenient, especially for beginners. Additionally, while the overall string quality is decent, there's room for improvement as I've encountered some issues with their longevity.

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