The Yamaha C40 is an affordable, classical guitar from a respected company in the music industry. Yamaha craftsmen have assembled spruce, mahogany and rosewood to form an instrument with excellent tone and playability that will inspire and encourage a player to pick this guitar up again and again! Yamaha classical guitar craftsmen learned the fine art of guitar making directly from the masters. Under the tutelage of Manuel Hernandez and Eduardo Ferrer, Yamaha guitar craftsmen acquired skills that have been handed down from master to apprentice for generations. These acquired skills are put to use every day in the making of Yamaha classical guitars. Through extensive analysis, research and experimentation, Yamaha has succeeded in blending the best and most critical aspects of traditional Spanish guitar making techniques with modern guitar manufacturing processes. These processes include a comprehensive quality check system that ensures each instrument is of the highest standards possible. As a result, Yamaha brings to you an instrument that delivers outstanding quality and performance, at a price that is hard to beat. The Yamaha C40 classical guitar is an excellent choice for the beginning guitarist.

PERFECT STARTER GUITAR

A high level of craftmanship and great attention paid to detail results in instruments of outstanding quality. The C series guitars provide excellent cost performance for beginners and young learners with exceptional playability and superb tone. The C40 might be one of Yamaha's most inexpensive full-size classical models, but its quality and tone are outstanding. A real bargain for beginners.

Yamaha CG Shape

Spruce Top

KEEP LEARNING & PROGRESSING

Although learning to play the guitar requires effort, our C40 and C70 nylon-string acoustic guitars make your learning process as easy and enjoyable as possible. In addition to their exceptional sound and playability, these are truly beautiful instruments, which is why they have been chosen by countless beginners worldwide.

THE CHOICE OF INSTRUCTORS AROUND THE WORLD

There is nothing like having an inspiring teacher while learning to play the guitar, and many of the finest teachers recommend C40 and C70 nylon-string guitars for their students due to their outstanding combination of high quality and affordability.

DISCOVER NEW MUSICAL WORLDS

Exploring different varieties of music can lead you to whole new worlds of expression, and the versatile sound of C40 and C70 guitars make them ideal companions on your journey of discovery—and self-discovery.

BUILT TO LAST

Our C40 and C70 guitars were created employing the knowledge and experience gained while designing and building our premium professional instruments—including the choice of exceptional woods that result in both excellent sound and outstanding durability.