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Yamaha Pack Etude C40M + Gigbag

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Description

Essential Information About the Yamaha C40M Guitar (Pack + Case)

  • Ready-to-play pack: C40M classical guitar delivered with a protective case, ideal for transport and storage.
  • Study reference: a model acclaimed for decades for its reliability, tuning accuracy, and comfort.
  • Proven lutherie: spruce top, meranti back and sides, rosewood fingerboard and bridge.
  • Matte finish: pleasant feel and understated look, perfect for a first classical guitar.

A C40M that has become a standard in Yamaha's classical range

The Yamaha C40M belongs to the line of classical study guitars that have trained an impressive number of guitarists. Designed to offer a reassuring playing experience on a budget, it focuses on consistent manufacturing, precise intonation, and accessible handling. It is precisely this consistency that explains why it is so often recommended by teachers: you know where to place your fingers, and the instrument supports the student during their first years.

For whom and in which styles?

This nylon-string classical guitar is primarily aimed at beginners and returning guitarists, but it also suits intermediate players looking for a simple, reliable, and comfortable instrument. It is particularly well-suited for classical, pop, singing accompaniment, and gentle fingerstyle. Its standard scale length and typical classical nut width promote learning proper left-hand positions and fingerstyle technique.

Sound

The spruce top provides clarity and beautiful note-to-note definition, a real advantage for working on arpeggios and melodies. The meranti back and sides (similar in character to mahogany) tend to support a warm and balanced midrange, pleasant for accompaniment playing. The rosewood fingerboard and bridge contribute to a clear attack and a solid feel under the fingers. The result: an easy-to-master guitar with sufficient projection for home use, lessons, and early rehearsals.

Recommended compatible accessories

To get the most out of this pack, you may consider a set of nylon strings for classical guitar (medium or normal gauge, depending on your comfort), a tuner (clip-on or pedal), as well as a footrest or leg support to adopt a stable classical posture. The included case effectively protects the instrument daily, especially during trips to lessons.

Technical Specifications

Body

  • Type: classical guitar (nylon strings)
  • Shape: Yamaha CG Shape
  • Top: spruce
  • Back: meranti
  • Sides: meranti
  • Body finish: matte
  • Body length: 19 5/16" / 490 mm
  • Body width: 14 9/16" / 370 mm
  • Body depth: 3 11/16" - 3 15/16" / 94 - 100 mm
  • Total length: 39 3/16" / 995 mm

Neck

  • Scale length: 25 9/16" / 650 mm
  • Nut width: 2 1/16" / 52 mm
  • String spacing: 11.8 mm
  • Fingerboard: rosewood
  • Radius: flat
  • Neck finish: matte

Hardware

  • Bridge: rosewood
  • Nut: urea
  • Saddle: urea
  • Machine heads: chrome

Electronics

  • None

Miscellaneous

  • Original string gauge: medium
  • Pack contents: Yamaha C40M + protective case
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