Detail 01
Nylon strings
Much lower tension than steel. Easier on unconditioned fingertips, softer attack, quieter output.
Product detailSKU #1308847077941
YamahaC40 Classical Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Full-size nylon-string classical from Yamaha's long-running student line. For anyone learning classical or fingerstyle who wants a wide, flat neck.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First classical guitar for a lesson-based student
- Fingerstyle players wanting nylon warmth without steel-string tension
- Practicing at home where quiet volume matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Strummers wanting steel-string bite and volume
- Players used to narrow electric necks — the nut is wide
- Anyone needing to plug in; there is no pickup
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Meranti body
Inexpensive, moderately dense hardwood. Even and dry-sounding rather than resonant; keeps cost down.
Detail 03
Nato neck
Mahogany-like hardwood. Stable and reasonably stiff, so the neck holds its setup through seasonal changes.
Detail 04
Rosewood fingerboard
Unfinished and slightly porous. Grips fingertips less than lacquer and needs occasional oiling.
Detail 05
Classical (wide, flat) neck
Roughly two inches at the nut with no radius. Gives fingers room for classical right- and left-hand technique.
Detail 06
Full size
Standard classical scale. Too big for most players under about ten years old.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No case, strap button, tuner or footstool — budget for those
- 02Nylon strings stretch for a week or two before holding pitch
- 03Straps need a tie-on setup; there is no rear button
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I put steel strings on it?
No. The bracing and bridge are built for nylon tension. Steel strings will pull the top and bridge apart over time.
02Is this good for a complete beginner?
Yes, if the player is roughly ten or older. Nylon strings are gentle on fingertips and the wide neck suits classical instruction.
03Does it plug into an amp?
Not as sold. There is no onboard pickup, so amplifying it means a soundhole pickup or a microphone.
04How long do the strings last?
Nylon trebles dull slowly; the wound basses go first. Most players change them every few months of regular practice.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Meranti
- Color
- Natural
- Neck Wood
- Nato
