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

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Yamaha C-40 classical guitar has been my recommendation for entry-level students for decades. The setup is created for playing finger-style guitar music. Intonation is accurate for the entire fingerboard. The sturdy construction withstands the bumps and dents of young players. Quality is reliable.

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.

Great looking and great sounding at a great price!

Horrible quality - the paint on the guitar didn't hold - was leaving black marks on my hands and clothing. Huge disappointment. Certainly not what I expected from Yamaha guitar.

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.

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.

I was a very cost-conscious buyer when I was considering different models. I've learned how to play other musical instruments before and know that the quality of the instrument has a lot to do with how fast you learn. So I wanted something that cost the least I could get away with and yet that I could grow with, and wouldn't hamper my ability to learn in the present.On the first day of Classical & Flamenco Guitar class, our teacher went around the room tuning everyone's guitars for them and had a chance to see everyone's instruments. Someone else in the class had bought this guitar (also from Amazon) and asked the teacher about it. When he played it for a moment, he said it was "very good for the price."If you're shopping in this price range, you know you can spend more. But if you want a really good value, this is something to strongly consider.Two months later, I love playing mine and am relieved it sounds so good. Totally happy with the purchase!