Yamaha C40//02 Full Size Acoustic Guitar with 3 Nylon and 3 Metal strings – Thin gloss finish – Natural

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Washburn is a well-respected brand, particularly in the world of acoustics, so the Washburn C5CE comes with a certain assurance of quality. The C5CE is a solid, entry-level electro-acoustic with everything you’d expect from a beginner’s classical guitar, including a wide nut and spruce top, producing a mellow, warm sound.

The Cordoba GK Pro is a top-of-the-line model, endorsed by the Kings themselves, and brings with it a number of elite-tier fittings and features. This guitar positively urges you to play at high-tempo, with all the percussive flourishes that accompany it. The premium tone-woods ensure it sounds as good as it looks, while the slightly thinner body makes it comfortable to play whatever stance you prefer. It’s not cheap, but the GK Pro has authenticity and vibe in spades. More options... The C40II might be one of Yamaha's most inexpensive full-size classical models, but its quality and tone are outstanding. A real bargain for beginners. I’d say the Yamaha FG800 is your best bet for an all-around beginner acoustic guitar, and it’s my personal favorite too. I love the classic Yamaha dreadnought look and the phenomenal solid top voice. It’s very well-constructed and has the potential to be your primary instrument for years to come. The Valencia’s company, based in Australia, has been producing exceptional and affordable classical guitars since 1972. Their purpose is to create quality and affordable instruments with the best material, while making an effort to conserve resources and preserve natural habitats.Yes, it’s a full-size classical guitar with 18 frets and traditional string spacing thanks to the nut width. If you’re used to playing a ¾ scale then it might feel a bit awkward at first. But once you get used to it you shouldn’t have any problems. What is the difference between C40 and C40II? Not every nylon string player wants the traditional shape and finish seen on almost every guitar in the category. The Ibanez AEG50N caters for this crowd by providing everything nylon players love – wide fingerboards, clean tones – with a more modern visual aesthetic. If this guitar is to have any downsides, then it must be the out-of-the-box setup. You might get it with slightly high action when you receive it. A little bit can be lowered by yourself, but too high an action will warrant for a professional setup.

And that makes total sense! This Japanese guitar giant has been producing reliable instruments for several decades now.If you are looking for a guitar for a younger player, the Yamaha CS40ii is a good option. It is the same guitar as the other one, Yamaha C40, but it has a shorter scale length and a slimmer body. Essentially, kids will be more comfortable playing as they learn, which is a tremendous benefit. If you want to make an informed decision by evaluating many brands of classical guitar, not just Yamaha, I recommend our detailed review of classical guitars at many price points. If you want to know more about Yamaha’s worthy competitor and a popular brand in its own right Cordoba, read my article Yamaha vs Cordoba for a comparison of various models from both. When this beauty is unplugged, it has a rich tone that’s absolutely stunning. Due to the shape of this guitar’s body as well as the combo of the solid mahogany top, the AW54CE has a lot of natural projection and resonance to provide in a performance. We are entering the world of carefully chosen tone woods, all solid with an ebony fingerboard. The GC12 is a popular model with classical guitarists and those wanting to add some quality nylon sounds to their soundscapes. Yamaha CG12S classical guitar Feature

The GC12 is known for its bright sound. You expect the sound to mature with age as with guitars of this caliber. Guitars at this price range have a bone saddle, but the GC12 has one made of Urea. The word doesn’t sound too good to my ears but I’ve learned it is indeed a very good material for the job. (If it bothers you still, you can replace it with a bone saddle.) The choice of high-quality tone woods lends subtlety to the sound. The ebony fretboard has a good touch. Great tuners. This is certainly the next level of guitar for an intermediate guitarist. Great tonewoods. Lattice bracing. The C12 was designed with playability in mind, and the great looks are an added extra The Yamaha C40II is the successor to the C40. With the exception of the tonewood and hardware, almost everything about the C40 is carried over to the C40II. The C40II is a more durable variant that is ideal for traveling, camping, or out-of-state visits. While the transition from ¾ scale nylon-strung acoustic to either steel-strung acoustic or electric is a tale as old as time, there are some who prefer a path less-trodden. Graduating from a ¾ scale up to a full-size nylon-stringer makes for the ideal next step in the playing career of plenty of players, and in the Yamaha C40II there is the perfect guitar with which you can make that leap.

There’s a lot to love about the poetically named GA5TCE. Okay, we’re being sarcastic about the name (who thinks these things up?), but this is a whole lot of performance guitar for not a lot of money. The gloss finish and overall look is pretty stunning for a guitar in this price range. It brings a spirit of classical guitar that shines through perfectly. All sides of the guitar have an evenness to the wood grain that is pretty sleek, with very few (if any) imperfections. The Yamaha APXT2 only makes sense if you want a compact guitar, as it gets overshadowed by the full-fledged dreadnoughts at the same price.