Yamaha NCX3C NAT

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Yamaha NCX3C NAT

Yamaha

NCX3C NAT

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 483227
Brand: Yamaha
Model: NCX3C NAT
Price: $1,098.90

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The NCX3C NAT is a fantastic option for serious students and intermediate players looking for a solid, amplified classical guitar. The combination of solid woods, a comfortable neck, and Yamaha’s Atmosfeel pickup system makes it incredibly versatile for stage and studio work. It offers a significant step up from entry-level instruments without being prohibitively premium-priced.

Product Description

  • Yamaha NCX3C NAT
  • Classical Guitar with Pickup
  • Style: Cutaway
  • Top: Solid red cedar
  • Back and sides: Solid walnut
  • Neck: African mahogany
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Scale length: 650 mm (25.59")
  • Nut width: 52 mm (2.05")
  • Nut: Urea
  • Atmosfeel pickup system consisting of saddle pickup
  • piezo and microphone
  • Ebony/Walnut bridge
  • Gold/Black RM1388NB-B06 machine heads
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes reinforced gig bag
PROS
  • • Solid red cedar top delivers a warm, responsive, and nuanced tone.
  • • Solid walnut back and sides add richness and projection to the sound.
  • • The Atmosfeel pickup system provides surprisingly natural amplified tones, blending piezo and mic.
  • • Ebony fretboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience and excellent note clarity.
CONS
  • • The urea nut, while functional, isn't the premium feel of bone or Tusq.
  • • Walnut back and sides, while beautiful, can make the guitar slightly heavier.
  • • The cutaway, while providing upper fret access, slightly compromises the traditional classical aesthetic.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Red Cedar
Back & Sides Solid Walnut
Neck Material African Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 650 mm (25.59 in)
Frets 20
Nut Width 52 mm (2.05 in)
Weight Approximately 1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a well-thought-out system, offering a more balanced and natural amplified tone than many cheaper piezo-only options, though a dedicated mic will always capture more detail.
The African mahogany neck has a relatively slim profile, making it generally comfortable for steel-string players, but the wider nut width (52 mm) will take some getting used to.
It's a reinforced gig bag, which is better than a standard soft case, but it's not a hardshell case; I’d recommend a hardshell case for frequent travel or gigging.

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