The classical guitar teachers recommend for a first instrument – Yamaha quality at entry level. The Yamaha C40 (C40II) is a full-size nylon-string classical guitar with a spruce top and rosewood fingerboard, made for beginners and young learners, and now made in India.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Children and adult beginners, music schools and classrooms, classical and flamenco students, and families looking for a first guitar.
Specifications
| Body shape | Yamaha CG shape (classical) |
|---|---|
| Scale length | 650 mm (25-9/16″) |
| Top | Spruce |
| Back, sides and neck | Locally sourced tonewood |
| Fingerboard / bridge | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard radius | Flat |
| Nut width | 52 mm |
| String spacing | 11.8 mm |
| Body depth | 94 – 100 mm |
| Body width / length | 370 mm / 490 mm |
| Total length | 995 mm |
| Nut / saddle | Urea |
| Tuners | Chrome (RM-1252X) |
| Finish | Gloss body, matt neck |
| Strings | Nylon, medium tension |
Good to know
- Uses nylon strings only – do not fit steel strings.
- No case from the maker; a gig bag is a good add-on.
- A classical neck is wider than a steel-string acoustic.
FAQ
Is the C40 full size?
Yes, it has a full 650 mm scale.
Is the C40 good for kids?
It is full size, so it suits older children and adults; smaller children may prefer a smaller guitar.





































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