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

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Features

  • 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

Description

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. 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.

Brand: Yamaha


Top Material Type: Spruce Wood


Body Material: Plastic, Rosewood


Back Material Type: Mahogany


Neck Material Type: Nato


Fretboard Material Type: Rosewood


Guitar Pickup Configuration: H


String Material Type: Nylon


Hand Orientation: Right


Guitar Bridge System: Fixed


Item Weight: 4.99 pounds


Product Dimensions: 43 x 6 x 21 inches


Item model number: C40R


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: July 21, 2000


Back Material: Mahogany


Body Material: Plastic, Rosewood


Fretboard Material: Rosewood


Guitar Pickup Configuration: H


String Material: Nylon


Top Material: Spruce Wood


Neck Material Type: Nato


Number of Strings: 6


Guitar Bridge System: Fixed


Size: Full Size


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Perfect hybrid! And it’s made of wood! Love the sound
Love this guitar for the sound. Just the right balance of warmth and clarity. Was surprised to find that both sides are made of wood and not plywood in this price range. Another important reason that I picked this guitar was that it’s a “hybrid” it’s not really advertised as such, I kind of had to research about this till I found a video on YT from one of Yamaha’s presentations. There are basically 2 types of categories for nylon stringed guitars - Classical and Flamenco. I like the playability of Flamenco but the warmer tones of Classical. I play everything on this guitar because the string action is low (strings are close to the neck like on acoustic/electric guitars). Typical classical guitar action is too high for my style of playing and is generally more difficult to play (also their neck is thicker). I pretty much narrowed it down to two brands in similar configuration but the tone of Yamaha was more rich to my ears. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2022 by Heromojo
    • A really nice guitar!
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. I can't believe one can buy a guitar this good for the price. I can only speak for 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 rattles, and the tone resonant and pleasing. Switching the strings to Dadarrios new carbon strings really brought this thing alive. The neck width which is wider than an electric or steel string acoustic is standard for this type of guitar but would probably require normal adult hand width, I.e., not a child's hand. Yamaha also makes a 3/4 size and 1/2 size for younger people. I played the 3/4 size and it is just as nice. This is a real guitar, not a toy, or a beginner sounding compromise. In my opinion this sounds and plays just as good or better as any $500 classical guitar I have played. It is made in Indonesia, not Japan but Yamaha really must exert some great attention to quality control. I am very pleased with my purchase. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2015 by Abraca
    • Include attachments
The guitar is excellent but I was not happy without attachments
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2025 by Younus Samadzada
    • Best beginner guitar to learn on
You get great quality with all Yamaha guitars. They have great sound and are well made. The intro guitar is no different. Very high quality. As you progress, you'll outgrow it as the threads are beginner far apart. But it's a great first guitar.
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2024 by Douglas Atkins
    • Everyone seems to get good instrumen I got horrible sample
It seems to me everyone got exceptional instrument except me. I don't understand what's so great about this guitar. Action is just horrible. I mean, look at 12 fret its 10 millimeters. I don't know much about classical but it is not what I would call great playability. Of course, you can play on this guitar, I do. But it's hard. I suppose, one shouldn't expect much from $100 dollars instrument. But I repeat, it's not great. Now about bass strings. They sound bassy, as I suppose, they must. But the thing is their bassines overpower trebles. Trebles sound unproportionally weak. And yes, yes. I did changed strings on a good ones (D-Adario normal tension something) upon getting this guitar from Amazon I should say though that guitar starts to sound much better now than it was when I just got it. But action on this instrument still kills my fingers. I do finger pushups in order to develop muscle on my phalanges, in order, to play on this guitar somehow. Of course, I could ask professional to fix bridge nut, but why would I do it for such cheap guitar. My verdict-unless you want to develop your fingers, in order, to pull out nail with your bare hands, go for it. I will send it back, and buy myself inexpensive Spanish brand. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2004 by Vasya
    • New replacement for an old classic.
New In Box, Plays well.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2026 by Zachary C.
    • Good buy at regular price!
This is a well rounded guitar. Easy to play, comfy fretboard, sturdy in general. Sound is just ok, lacking of sustainability. Higher than normal is the action. Craftmanship is just fine, not as good as years ago. The appearance is a little dull. Generally, a good buy at the regular price.
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2021 by Amazon Customer
    • Great for beginners or players on an early intermediate level.
I moved to the states 2012 and that's when I bought this instrument. I sold the instrument after a year (since I moved back to Europe). This guitar is for people who want to buy a simple instrument for playing in their leisure time. I would recommend it to beginners or players on an early intermediate level. During my stay I recommended this instrument to a friend who wanted to start learning guitar. She really liked it and her instructor tested the instrument and confirmed that it was a great choice. Generally, buying a classical guitar can be very tricky since there are a lot of aspects to consider: Playability, the wood quality, the combination of woods, the mechanics, the neck type (spanish or german), the particular sound of the guitar, etc. If this sounds familiar to you and you feel these aspects are important to you, then this is not the right instrument for you. However, then you should not buy at amazon at all but visit specialized dealers (for instance: Guitar Salon International). For the price, the playability and the sound are really good. I read some of the reviews and thought I might add a few lines to my review: If you want to get world-class sound quality you probably need to spend more than 15000 US-Dollars. If you want to get truly great sound you pay 8000 US-Dollars and up. If you are looking for good sound you will have to pay more than 10 times of what you are paying for this guitar. We are at the absolute lowest of ranges of what you can pay for a decent instrument. In case you are looking for good sound, you should be willing to pay more. It is unfair if you are just willing to pay for a small sub-compact car and then complain that it is not a fancy sportscar like a McLaren. So, for the price this instrument is really ok. I think for a beginner it is a good strategy to buy this one. Play for maybe two to three years and when you realize you are getting somewhere with your skills (you naturally grow out of this guitar by then). Then, invest in an instrument with price 1500 US-D and up. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2017 by ProfessorNachtigaller

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