Yamaha Etude Cs40 3-4
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Essential Information About the CS40 Spruce Top Guitar
Essential Information About the CS40 Spruce Top Guitar
- Compact 3/4 size and short scale length for immediate handling, ideal for beginners.
- Nylon strings softer under the fingers than steel-string folk guitars, for more comfortable learning.
- Spruce top for a clear attack and good note definition.
- Meranti back and sides for a warm and balanced sound, suitable for first pieces and exercises.
Manufacturer Information
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A Classical Guitar Designed for Learning Under Good Conditions
The CS40 was designed to facilitate the first steps on classical guitar: reduced size, comfortable neck, and accessible playing feel. Its 3/4 size is especially suited for young guitarists, smaller physiques, or anyone looking for a classical guitar more compact than a full 4/4 size, without sacrificing musicality.
For Whom and Which Styles?
This guitar is primarily aimed at beginners (music school lessons, home learning, first chord positions). The nylon strings and the sound balance of a classical guitar make it an excellent choice for the classical repertoire, melodies, gentle accompaniment (pop/variety arpeggios), and the basics of flamenco at an introductory level.
Sound Characteristics
The spruce top provides clarity and precision, with a well-defined attack: useful for hearing mistakes and progressing quickly on exercises. The meranti back and sides promote a consistent and rather warm response, with balanced projection. The 3/4 size and shorter scale length tend to offer a slightly less full bass than a 4/4, but with present midrange and a very comfortable playing feel, ideal for working on intonation and clean fingering.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To equip and protect it, prioritize nylon strings for classical guitar (normal tension, tie-end), a 3/4 size gig bag or case, as well as a tuner (clip-on or chromatic). A footrest and a guitar stand are also very good complements for practicing with stable posture and safely storing the instrument.
Technical specifications
| Format | 3/4 | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Left handed | No | Neck Type | Glued |
| Cutaway | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Special feature | Kid | Color | Natural |
| Strings | nylon | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Top | Spruce | ||
| Type | classical guitar (nylon strings) | Scale length | 22.83" / 580 mm |
| Back and sides | meranti | Machine heads | chrome |
| Neck | nato | Net weight | 1300 g |
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
This 3/4 size classical guitar is highly praised for beginners, especially children. Customers said it has "excellent sound quality" and is "perfectly adapted for children." Many noted the "unbeatable quality-price ratio" and easy handling. However, one shopper mentioned the lack of left-handed options and another noted fret markers are missing. Overall, it's recommended by teachers.
Review highlights
- “Excellent sound quality, really delighted with it”
- “Perfectly adapted for children, ideal size and easy handling”
- “Unbeatable quality-price ratio”
Based on 55 reviews
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Order received and well packaged, this is the first time I order a guitar. The Yamaha sounds great for a guitar of this price (around €110). The binding drools a little bit in one place but it's really not much and you can't compare it to a very expensive guitar.
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Order received and well packaged, this is the first time I order a guitar. The Yamaha sounds great for a guitar of this price (around 110). The binding drools a little bit in one place but it's really not much and you can't compare it to a very expensive guitar.
My daughter is going to be 9 years old and she is a great guitar to start her 3rd year of schoolAutomatically translated
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Very good guitar to start with! It is perfectly adapted to children, with an ideal size and easy to handle. The finish is nice and the guitar feels solid and of good quality. My child is thrilled and has a lot of fun playing with it. An excellent choice to discover music and start learning guitar without breaking the bank.
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My 9-year-old daughter wanted to learn guitar. His future teacher recommended this guitar and this site to us.
Perfect delivery, well packed guitar. It shines and the sound seems good. We parents are new to this.
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Do not hesitate to order from Woodbrass, the delivery is very fast, the guitar is very well protected. My son will be super happy to receive it on time for his birthday!!!
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Questions frequently asked
Is this 3/4 guitar suitable for a beginner child?
The 3/4 size and the 580 mm scale length make this guitar suitable for children and small builds, as well as for beginners looking for a less bulky instrument.
What kind of sound does the Yamaha Etude CS40 3/4 offer?
With its spruce top and meranti back and sides, it delivers clear trebles and present midrange. The bass remains controlled, consistent with its 3/4 size.
Is the CS40 electro-acoustic?
No, this classical nylon-string guitar does not have built-in electronics.
What strings and accessories should be planned for this guitar?
The six strings are nylon and are fitted with tie-end knots on the bridge. A 3/4 size gig bag or case will protect the instrument. A tuner and a footrest can support the learning process.
Is this guitar suitable for left-handed players?
The configuration is intended for right-handed players, with the technical sheet indicating "Left-handed: no." The glued nato neck features a rosewood fingerboard.
