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Classic Guitar | Yamaha | CX40
LE 9,900.00
The Yamaha CX40 is a full-size classical electro-acoustic guitar highly regarded as an excellent and affordable choice for beginners and students. It is essentially the C40 classical guitar model with a built-in pickup system for amplification.
Key Features & Specifications
- Top Material: Spruce.
- Back & Sides: Meranti (or "locally sourced tonewood").
- Neck Material: Nato (or "locally sourced tonewood").
- Fingerboard & Bridge: Rosewood.
- Strings: Nylon.
- Scale Length: 650mm (25 9/16").
- Nut Width: 52mm (2 1/16").
- Electronics: SYSTEM50 Passive Piezo Pickup with Volume and Tone controls.
- Finish: Gloss body / Matte neck.
Reviews and Performance
- Sound Quality: Reviewers and experts praise the Yamaha CX40 for its warm, rich, and well-balanced tone that is generally associated with more expensive instruments. It delivers great volume and projection acoustically.
- Playability: It offers a comfortable playing experience, especially for new players, thanks to its smooth fretboard, finger-friendly nylon strings, and manageable action (string height).
- Durability and Craftsmanship: Crafted with quality materials and Yamaha's renowned reliability, the guitar is built to last.
- Versatility: The built-in passive pickup system (System 50) allows for easy amplification for live performances or recording, adding to its versatility. The passive system is quieter than active ones, but maintains the guitar's natural acoustic sound.
- Value: It's consistently noted as offering outstanding value for money, making it a popular choice recommended by guitar teachers for students and young learners