Yamaha Etude C40 III 4/4
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Essential Information About the Yamaha C40 Guitar
Essential Information About the Yamaha C40 Guitar
- Key reference for starting on a reliable, in-tune, and comfortable classical guitar.
- Playing comfort with a "Spanish guitar" style: softer nylon strings and a wide neck for easier finger placement.
- Proven lutherie: spruce top, meranti back and sides, rosewood fingerboard and bridge.
- Yamaha quality at an affordable budget, highly praised by teachers and music schools.
Manufacturer Information
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A Yamaha Classical Guitar That Has Become a Learning Standard
For nearly three decades, Yamaha's C series has established itself as a reliable gateway to classical guitar. The C40, a true bestseller, has accompanied hundreds of thousands of guitarists at their beginnings thanks to a simple idea: offering a consistent, solid, and in-tune instrument capable of providing a reassuring playing experience from the very first notes. It also earned the title of "Best String Instrument" at the Music Industry Awards (London) in 2011, proof of its popularity with the general public.
For Whom, and For Which Styles?
The Yamaha C40 is primarily aimed at beginners and returning guitarists, as well as students in conservatories or private lessons. Its 4/4 size generally suits adults (often from about 1.60 m), while remaining very comfortable for working on posture and precision. Ideal for classical music, it is also well suited for light flamenco, bossa nova, pop, and chord accompaniment, whenever one seeks the softness and comfort of nylon strings.
Sound
The C40 combines a spruce top, appreciated for its clarity, definition, and good projection, with meranti back and sides (a wood similar to mahogany) that promote a warm and balanced tone. The rosewood fingerboard and bridge contribute to precise attack and good stability, while the Yamaha classic body shape offers a convincing balance between roundness, articulation, and comfort-perfect for progressing without struggling with the instrument.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To equip and maintain your Yamaha C40, prioritize a set of classical guitar strings (nylon) with normal tension, a chromatic tuner, as well as a stand and a footrest to adopt a stable posture. If you play standing up, choose a strap dedicated to classical guitar (system adapted for guitars without original strap buttons).
Technical specifications
| Format | 4/4 | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Left handed | No | Neck Type | Glued |
| Cutaway | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | nylon | Color | Natural |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Matt |
| Top | Spruce | Hardware | Chromed |
| Shape | Yamaha classical | Nut width | 52 mm / 2.05" |
| Back and sides | meranti | Scale length | 650 mm / 25.59" |
| Body depth | 94 to 100 mm / 3.70" to 3.94" | Bridge | rosewood |
| Finish | natural | Tuners | chrome-plated |
| Varnish | gloss | Made in | Indonesia |
| Neck | nato | Weight | 2.6 kg |
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
4/4 classical guitar praised for beginner-friendly design with customers noting "excellent value for price" and "super sound." Reviewers highlight quality craftsmanship, comfortable playability, and beautiful finish. Some concerns about string durability, finish consistency, and one damaged delivery. Overall "perfect for learning" with exceptional quality-price ratio.
Review highlights
- âSuper sound, excellent quality-price ratioâ
- âQuality guitar, easy to handle and pleasant. Sounds great without breaking the bank.â
- âQuality rendering with good sound, very nice color, attractive beginner packâ
Based on 114 reviews
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Very good guitar for a beginner or to have fun with a ânylonâ... For a hundred euros, do not hesitate, the quality far exceeds what you can see on sale in discount stores!!...
Of course it's always better, but it sounds good.
The bridge is placed a little high but it can be adjusted when the strings are changed.
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Very good sound and finish
Well packaged product and delivery in accordance with the announced deadlines
Also the best rate offered on the web
Specialized site providing a complete description of each guitar, which allowed me to make my choice calmly
I will be ordering again soon to buy a guitar for my daughter.Automatically translated
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Guitar purchased for a beginner: a good sound and a nice finish
And above all, Woodbrass is irreproachable in terms of speed of delivery (ordered on Monday evening and received on Thursday!!!) and customer information: for my part by text message at each stage of the order, which included 2 guitars, 2 bags and 2 straps
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Good morning,
After a small problem with this pretty guitar, back to the after-sales service, all expenses taken care of and this morning, return of the instrument in perfect condition and which sounds great, all in three days, that's better, I am extremely satisfied with the responsiveness of WOODBRASS and recommend it to you without restriction.Thank you again. jcbAutomatically translated
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Great guitar, I've had it for 1 year and I plan to sell it for an electro acoustic guitar! but I don't regret my purchase. Ideal guitar for beginners, I received it with a pack (bag, footrest and tuner). Good quality/price ratio:)
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Yamaha Etude C40 III 4/4 suitable for starting classical guitar?
Thanks to its nylon strings and a 52 mm nut width, this model facilitates finger placement work. The 650 mm scale length corresponds to the standard measurements of a 4/4 guitar. This configuration is designed for students and adult beginners.
What size is the Yamaha C40 III?
The 4/4 size is primarily intended for adult body sizes. The body depth ranges between 94 and 100 mm.
What woods make up this classical guitar?
This guitar combines a spruce top with a meranti back and sides, along with a rosewood fingerboard and bridge.
Can it be plugged into an amplifier?
The absence of built-in electronics means no electro-acoustic function is provided. This model does not have a cutaway.
What accessories should be used with this guitar?
For routine maintenance and learning, a set of normal tension nylon strings and a chromatic tuner are recommended. A guitar stand and a footrest can complete the equipment.
