Yamaha C40//02 Full Size Acoustic Guitar with 3 Nylon and 3 Metal strings – Thin gloss finish – Natural

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When you think about a bunch of campers huddled around a campfire with a guitar, the guitar you imagined likely looks very similar to the Yamaha C40.

The tuning of the nylon strings is simple but effective as tuning heads are standard Yamaha heads and fret positioning is extremely accurate compared to most. These are one of the most affordable instruments on the market right now, and that did not happen by accident.

The nylon strings are easier on the fingers than steel strings, so beginners would really enjoy strumming and picking it for the first time.

The C40 is a student grade classical guitar that has impressive specs on paper, but what we want to know, is how it performs in the real world. We and our partners use cookies to give you the best online experience, including to personalise advertising and content. Kala is best known for their ukuleles, but their entry level classical guitars are efinitely worth a look.The fact that it is cheap and durable is undoubtedly another factor that it can do well in the outdoors. If you are an experienced player looking an upgrade to their classical guitar, then this model is not meant for you. Yamaha are highly regarded by many for their steel string acoustics, but it’s often forgotten that their classical guitars offer just as much in the way of quality and value.

The inside of the Yamaha C40 reveals where the top is joined together, bracing, a small hole, and dirt (this is a second-hand guitar). Playability is even more important than sound quality because it will take a beginner at least a year to learn how to exploit a higher-end guitar’s tone. Our C40 and C70 guitars were created employing the knowledge and experience gained while designing and building our premium professional instruments—including the choice of exceptional woods that result in both excellent sound and outstanding durability. He started playing bass and guitar in 1998, and played the local scene throughout his teen years before life got in the way.

A better option would be our FG800 (or any of our FG Series models) - which sounds superb - link below. Happy with product and with service, item arrived well packaged and in excellent time ; would highly recommend, thank you. Traditional nylon string guitars such as Yamaha’s C series are more prone to warping because there’s no steel truss rod in the neck. We take a close look at how the guitar works, what makes it unique, how much it costs, public perception of the product and a comparison to other popular brands.

But true to Yamaha’s legacy, the tuning pegs are easy to adjust and they last for a really long time. Fretboards on classical guitars are also much more extensive so they are not suitable for many individuals with smaller hands. I have purchased D'Addario Pro Arte strings to try out and may update this review once any effects of this change have been observed. Its full 2-inch nut allows you to play with true classical finger techniques — just what you need to develop proper playing method. There are also no guitar strap buttons, as the C40 is marketed at classical guitar students who only play in a seated position.

They provide more strength against the effects of heat and humidity and allows the action to be slightly adjusted. Meranti is also known as Philippine mahogany, and while not directly related to mahogany as a species, it has surprisingly similar tonal and aesthetic properties. Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK) trading as Yamaha Music London acts as a credit broker and offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance.