Yamaha C40 BL
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Yamaha
C40 BL
Product Info
Article Number:
247286
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
C40 BL
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Yamaha C40 BL is a solid entry-level classical guitar. It’s surprisingly well-balanced for the price, offering a clear spruce top paired with a warmer meranti back and sides, making it ideal for students and beginners looking for a reliable and affordable instrument to start their classical guitar journey.
Product Description
- Yamaha C40 BL
- Classical Guitar
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Meranti
- Neck: Nato
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Nut width: 52 mm (2.1")
- Scale: 650 mm (25.9")
- 19 Frets
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Spruce top provides a bright, clear, and responsive fundamental tone.
- • Meranti back and sides offer warmth and balance, preventing excessive brightness.
- • Nato neck delivers stability and a comfortable, consistent feel for beginners.
- • Rosewood fretboard contributes to a smooth playing experience and pleasant upper register.
CONS
- • Meranti back and sides, while balanced, lack the tonal complexity of rosewood or maple.
- • The black finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
- • Limited upper fret accessibility due to the neck profile and body size.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Meranti
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
52 mm
Weight
1.65 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a noticeably better build quality and more consistent tone than many guitars in its price range, particularly regarding neck stability and fretwork.
The finish is purely cosmetic; it doesn't impact the sound. However, darker finishes tend to show fingerprints more easily.
The 52mm nut width is wider than most steel-string acoustics, but manageable with a bit of adjustment; it’s standard for classical guitars and allows for cleaner fingerstyle playing.
