Yamaha CS40 Classical Guitar

# Yamaha CS40 Classical Guitar The Yamaha CS40 is a compact 3/4-size classical guitar designed especially for young learners and players who prefer a smaller instrument. It features a spruce top that produces a clear, balanced and warm acoustic tone. Its compact body and shorter scale length make it comfortable to hold and play, while the traditional classical guitar design provides an excellent starting point for learning guitar techniques. The guitar features nylon strings that offer a softer playing feel compared with steel-string acoustic guitars. Its spruce top, rosewood fingerboard and rosewood bridge contribute to its traditional appearance and sound. The 580 mm scale length and 48 mm nut width provide comfortable spacing for developing playing skills, making it suitable for beginners learning chords, melodies and fingerstyle techniques. The CS40 has a locally sourced tonewood back and sides, a comfortable neck with a matte finish and chrome tuning machines for reliable tuning adjustment. Its glossy body finish enhances its appearance, while the compact 3/4-size construction makes it easier to handle and transport. Designed for practice and musical learning, it offers Yamaha quality in a beginner-friendly classical guitar. ### Key Features - Yamaha CS40 3/4-size classical guitar - Compact body designed for young learners - Spruce top for clear acoustic sound - Locally sourced tonewood back and sides - Locally sourced tonewood neck - Rosewood fingerboard - Rosewood bridge - Nylon strings for comfortable playing - 580 mm scale length - 48 mm nut width - Flat fingerboard radius - Chrome RM-1252X tuning machines - Gloss body finish - Matte neck finish - Traditional classical guitar design ### Specifications | Specification | Details | | -------------------- | ------------------------- | | Model | CS40 | | Guitar Type | Classical Acoustic Guitar | | Body Size | 3/4 Size | | Body Shape | Yamaha CS Shape | | Scale Length | 580 mm (22 13/16") | | Total Length | 920 mm | | Body Length | 450 mm | | Body Width | 340 mm | | Body Depth | 84–88 mm | | Nut Width | 48 mm | | Top Material | Spruce | | Back Material | Locally Sourced Tonewood | | Side Material | Locally Sourced Tonewood | | Neck Material | Locally Sourced Tonewood | | Fingerboard Material | Rosewood | | Fingerboard Radius | Flat | | Bridge Material | Rosewood or Walnut | | Nut Material | Urea | | Saddle Material | Urea | | Tuning Machines | Chrome RM-1252X | | Strings | Nylon | | Body Finish | Gloss | | Neck Finish | Matte | | Electronics | None | | Case | Not Included | The Yamaha CS40 is an excellent choice for young beginners and guitar students looking for a comfortable, compact classical guitar. Its nylon strings, smaller body and quality Yamaha construction make it a practical instrument for learning, regular practice and developing musical skills. Specifications refer to Yamaha's CS40/CS40II model family.