Yamaha CS40 3/4 Size Classical Guitar

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This is the Yamaha CS40 3/4 Size Classical Guitar from Yamaha, now available in the Guitar category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

Description

The CS40 is designed specifically for young learners with a scale and compact body that offer excellent playing comfort. That combined with excellent playability and superior tone, make it an instrument that will keep practice inspirational and exciting.

Created specifically for young learners, the CS series offers added playing comfort with its 3/4 scale compact-bodied design. Excellent playability combined with superb tone provides those young learners with an instrument that keeps practice, inspirational and exciting.

Key Features

  • Three-Quarter Size Classical Guitar: Specifically designed for younger learners with a shorter 580mm scale length.
  • Ideal Entry-Level Instrument: Encourages sustained learning with its comfortable and accessible design.
  • Spruce Top: Contributes to a clear, resonant, and well-balanced sound.
  • Genuine Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge: Offers a smooth playing experience and enhances the guitar’s aesthetic.

Specifications

  • Body Shape: 3/4 Classical Guitar Style
  • Scale Length: 580mm (22 13/16″)
  • Body Length: 450mm (17 11/16″)
  • Total Length: 920mm (36 1/4″)
  • Body Width: 340mm (13 3/8″)
  • Body Depth: 84-88mm (3 5/16″ – 3 7/16″)
  • Nut Width: 48mm (1 7/8″)
  • String Spacing: 10.6mm
  • Top Material: Spruce
  • Back Material: Locally Sourced Tonewood 
  • Side Material: Locally Sourced Tonewood 
  • Neck Material: Locally Sourced Tonewood 
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: Flat
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood or Walnut
  • Nut Material: Urea
  • Saddle Material: Urea
  • Bridge Pins: None
  • Tuners: Chrome(RM-1252X)
  • Body Binding: Black 
  • Soundhole Inlay: Decal
  • Pickguard: None
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Neck Finish: Matt

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About the manufacturer

Yamaha

Yamaha is a global leader in musical instruments, renowned for its precision engineering, reliability, and broad range of products that cater to players of all levels. Founded in Japan in 1887, Yamaha has built everything from pianos and guitars to synthesizers and studio gear, always maintaining a reputation for quality and innovation. Their guitars, both acoustic and electric, are praised for their consistency, playability, and warm, balanced tone, while their amplifiers and keyboards have become staples in studios and on stages worldwide. Yamaha’s commitment to craftsmanship and musical expression has made it a trusted name across every corner of the music world.

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Acoustic guitars produce their sound naturally through the vibration of the strings and body, offering a direct and expressive playing experience. They come in a wide range of styles, including steel string and classical designs, each with its own feel and tonal character. Body shape, wood choice, and construction all influence warmth, projection, and balance, making acoustics suitable for everything from gentle fingerstyle to confident strumming. Whether used for songwriting, practice, or performance, acoustic guitars provide a simple, honest connection between the player and the music.

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Classical guitars use nylon strings and a wider neck to produce a warm, rounded tone with excellent clarity and touch sensitivity. They are traditionally associated with classical and flamenco music, but are also widely used in folk, jazz, and contemporary styles. The lower string tension makes them comfortable to play and well suited to fingerstyle techniques and expressive dynamics. Classical guitars offer an intimate, natural sound that encourages precision, control, and a close connection between the player and the instrument.

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