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An Excellent First Classical Guitar!





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The Yamaha C40II is an amazing full-sized nylon-string guitar that's affordable enough for any guitarist. Whether you're stepping up from a 3/4-size model or looking for a first classical guitar to start off with, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the C40II. Its full 2-inch nut allows you to play with true classical finger techniques ? just what you need to develop proper playing method. Featuring a real spruce top with a back and sides made of quality meranti, the Yamaha C40II provides you with a clear, resonant voice.





Player Port app: the complete beginner's toolkit





With its wallet-friendly price point and extensive feature set, the C40II is already a fantastic instrument for beginners or anyone else looking to add a top-notch classical guitar to their arsenal. Yamaha is here to sweeten the pot even more, courtesy of their highly versatile Player Port app. Available for both iOS and Android devices, Player Port is a fantastic all-in-one resource for newcomers. Just download the app, register your Yamaha, and gain access to tips, tricks, articles, videos, an FAQ section, and more tools catered especially to the fledgling player. Player Port even comes stock with a free built-in tuner that doesn't require an instrument registration to use, making this incredible app all the more impressive.





Yamaha C40II Full-scale Classical Features:


A great-sounding, affordable classical guitar


The perfect step up from a 3/4-sized student model


Full 2-inch-wide nut allows you to develop proper classical guitar finger techniques


Spruce top provides a bright and lively sound


Real rosewood fingerboard and bridge


Player Port app provides users with tips, tricks, videos, and a built-in instrument tuner