If you're new to guitar, then the C40BL is the ultimate place to start. You know it feels great, but Yamaha know you need to be sold on the tone too. So, the C40BL features a spruce and meranti construction. Spruce is an unmatched tonewood for versatility. Ensuring you can play whatever your mood feels. Spruce also has a beautifully crisp, articulate nature, making it perfect for honing your skill and test driving a multitude of techniques. Plus, thanks to comfortable nylon strings the C40BL has an instantly recognisable mellow warmth with a sweet, distinctive edge. This is quality that really does belie the price tag. Specifications Body & Bridge

The Yamaha C40 is a nice looking guitar that fits your standard classical guitar appearance. It has very few factors that make it stand out but still look quite nice when you first see it. The simplicity is charming and fits the beginner market it was designed for. Expressing yourself come in many forms. And music is one brilliant way to find true expression. Whether you're buying for your teenager, or simply wanting to start your guitar journey as an adult learner. This affordable, quality Yamaha Classical Guitar is perfect for the job. Bringing you distinctive nylon string tone. And a durable, sturdy build that can handle the demands of a 'practice and play' lifestyle. Plus, this Yamaha C40BL Classical is blessed with a spruce and meranti build. Priding on its responsive nature, and versatile attitude. So you can really dig deep into creativity, and develop your skill, your way. Your path to true expression starts here. Comfort that any player will appreciate Both CG104A's to my dismay display exactly the same fretbuzz on A and D, as the C40s im reviewing here - and are being returned.The Yamaha C40 comes pre-strung with nylon strings, perfect for achieving that warm and mellow classical guitar sound. Nylon strings are not only gentle on your fingers, making them ideal for beginners, but they also produce a rich and expressive tone that is suitable for a wide range of musical genres. Specifications Body & Bridge

Overall the playability is fine and, while nothing to rave about, is worth the price you’ll pay for the Yamaha C40. Disadvantages The Yamaha C40 Classical Guitar is a beautifully crafted instrument that offers an exceptional playing experience for both beginners and seasoned musicians. With its traditional classical body type and top-quality materials, this guitar delivers a rich and resonant sound that is synonymous with Yamaha's renowned craftsmanship. Yes, the C40 guitar does work as advertised; this is a beginner’s guitar and the C40 works exactly as any other beginner guitar does. The sound that the C40 produces lays a great foundation for future playing, as it serves as an instrument that’s sufficient enough to The overall quality makes up the biggest disadvantage of the Yamaha C40 classical guitar, but for the price that you pay for this guitar, it’s what you’d expect. C40s have a low-midrange sound, not much definition on high frets on the nylon strings, as expected.

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I’ve read some people criticize the quality of the guitar strings that come with the C40. This is like buying a new car and criticizing the polish. You’ll need to change strings regularly as they wear, just as you need to wash your car to keep it clean.