Yamaha NTX1BS Brown Sunburst
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Yamaha
NTX1BS Brown Sunburst
Product Info
Article Number:
483259
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
NTX1BS Brown Sunburst
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$460.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The NTX1BS is a fantastic entry point into the world of amplified classical guitars. Its solid top gives it a surprisingly rich voice, and the cutaway makes higher fret access comfortable. It's a great choice for students, gigging musicians, or anyone wanting a versatile nylon-string option without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Yamaha NTX1BS Brown Sunburst
- Classical Guitar with Pickup
- Build: With cutaway
- Top: Solid Sitka spruce
- Back & sides: Nato
- Neck: Nato
- Fretboard: Walnut
- Scale: 650 mm (25.59")
- Nut width: 48 mm (1.89")
- Urea nut
- Undersaddle pickup
- Bridge: Ebony / Walnut
- Gold/Black RM1388NB-B06 machine heads
- Colour: Brown Sunburst
PROS
- • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Nato back and sides provide warmth and sustain, balancing the spruce.
- • Undersaddle pickup system allows for amplified performance with reasonable clarity.
- • Walnut fretboard offers a smooth playing experience and a pleasing aesthetic.
CONS
- • Nato construction, while stable, lacks the tonal complexity of more premium tonewoods.
- • Undersaddle pickups can sometimes sound a bit thin and lack the nuance of a soundhole pickup.
- • The Brown Sunburst finish, while attractive, might not appeal to all players.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Nato
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
650 mm (25.59 in)
Frets
20
Nut Width
48 mm (1.89 in)
Weight
Approximately 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The undersaddle pickup provides a usable amplified signal, but it lacks the full, resonant tone you’d get from a soundhole pickup – expect a slightly more ‘electric’ feel.
The NTX1BS has a relatively slim neck profile, which many steel-string players find manageable, but the wider nut width (48mm) will still require some adjustment.
The Brown Sunburst finish is a gloss polyurethane, which offers decent protection, but it's still prone to scratches and fingerprints – a light polish can help maintain its appearance.
