Yamaha NTX1BS Brown Sunburst

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Yamaha NTX1BS Brown Sunburst

Yamaha

NTX1BS Brown Sunburst

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Product Info

Article Number: 483259
Brand: Yamaha
Model: NTX1BS Brown Sunburst
Price: $460.90

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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.

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