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product_id: 47939392
title: "C40II"
brand: "yamaha"
price: "KSh120782"
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# Spruce top & Nato wood body for balanced tone Full-size 650mm scale length Precision chrome tuning mechanics C40II

**Brand:** yamaha
**Price:** KSh120782
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the stage, from your first chord to your last encore!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** C40II by yamaha
- **How much does it cost?** KSh120782 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/47939392-c40ii)

## Best For

- yamaha enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yamaha brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Hybrid String Setup:** 3 nylon and 3 metal strings blend warmth with brightness for versatile sound that grows with you.
- • **Comfort Meets Precision:** Expertly contoured neck and accurate fret positioning ensure smooth playability and perfect intonation.
- • **Ready to Rock from Day One:** Comes perfectly set up—no adjustments needed, so you can start playing immediately.
- • **Crafted for Beginners & Beyond:** Durable build and quality materials make it ideal for new players and seasoned musicians alike.
- • **Balanced Tone Meets Elegant Design:** Spruce top and Nato wood body deliver warm, clear sound wrapped in a sleek thin gloss finish.

## Overview

The Yamaha C40//02 is a full-size classical guitar featuring a 650mm scale length, spruce top, and Nato wood body for a warm, balanced sound. Its hybrid string setup combines 3 nylon and 3 metal strings, offering a unique tonal blend perfect for beginners and advancing players. With precision chrome tuning mechanics and an expertly contoured neck, it delivers reliable tuning stability and comfortable playability right out of the box, all wrapped in a sleek thin gloss natural finish.

## Description

From the manufacturer Meet Your Other Half – C40II The Classical Guitar for Beginners Didn’t everybody dream at some point of playing guitar or starting a band? Time to make that dream a reality. Whether you have a band, or just play in front of a campfire and with your best friends at parties, with the C40II, that inner urge to play will never disappear. Yamaha C40II is a perfect model for adult beginners, children or young people. A rich full sound is guaranteed, even with a few wrong first notes. There is a comfortable grip and nylon strings, also for younger players. Get ready to play! Product Features Perfect Beginner Guitar For Children and Young People, aged 11+ Yamaha CG Shape Upper Body: Spruce Finish: Gloss Nylon Strings, comfortable feel also for children Show your musical side Beginning Made Simple Who says that learning to play guitar has to be difficult? The Yamaha C40II makes the first step to your guitar playing career as simple as possible. Yamaha guitars arrive ready to be played – it’s not even necessary to adjust the string height or neck angle! Real Craftsmanship Yamaha Guitars stand for decades of modern, genuine craftsmanship made with the highest quality. It doesn’t matter whether it is a beginner or a professional model. The chrome mechanics of the C40II work with precision to create an undeniably gorgeous tone and atmosphere. She‘s Got the Look Yamaha guitars are designed with sound and playability first in mind. When it comes to designing instruments, we find beauty and a smart look don’t hurt. The spruce upper body of the C40II together with a professional glossy finish, makes it shine at home or on stage. Push Things Forward Yamaha has designed guitars since 1966. Yet have we ever slowed down or been stuck in the past? Not a chance! Whether it’s entirely new models, or small changes and improvements - innovation makes Yamaha first in the world of guitars! Keep Listening Experience is what pushes Yamaha forward. Thanks to a network of musicians, students, and experts of the music industry consistently developing the best of the best, Yamaha continues to generate a premium musical experience for young and old. Inspire Why are Yamaha guitars so high in quality? There’s a simple explanation. That’s what happens when a small passionate team of experts have access to knowledge, experience and technology in a multinational musical company with over a half century of experience. Test Everything In the name of Rock ‘n‘ Roll - the history of rock legends and myths - at Yamaha we see it as our duty to question every assumption. To find out what makes each guitar so special, we make it our business to systematically investigate each component. The creative design process brings Yamaha in close contact with artists worldwide.

Review: Absolutely fantastic - I am absolutely thrilled with my Yamaha C40//02! The build quality is excellent, and the thin gloss finish gives it a sleek, natural look. The combination of nylon and metal strings provides a great balance between warmth and brightness, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced players. The playability is smooth, and the tone is rich and well-balanced. It stays in tune well, and the craftsmanship is impressive for the price. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a reliable classical guitar, this is a fantastic choice. Highly recommended
Review: Outstanding ! - I have already done my ABRSM gradings to grade 8 and have played professionally in restaurants. I gave up six years ago owing to family commitments. I decided to dip my toe back into classical playing with a budget guitar and WOW ! Straight out of the box this is grrrrreat ! Lovely tone, volume, balance and looks. Despite what others say here I have found that the strings and the set up are absolutely fine (a classical guitar is meant to have a high action.) Of course, back and sides are laminate but several guitars have caused me to notice that tone woods aren't what count - correct dimensions, fan bracing and scalloping are and the internals of this guitar are way beyond its budget with those things included. The intonation is spot on all the way up the neck, the back of which has a satin feel to it. The frets are well aligned and there are no sharp edges that you would expect to find on a cheap guitar. I've even read someone complain that it has no truss rod but classical guitars never do have them. This is an accurate feature. I LOVE this Indonesian guitar and it is a good guitar at ANY price and is a joy to play. Don't hesitate to get one.

## Features

- Yamaha brings you state-of-the-art warm, balanced sound that comes with even and clear response for high and low notes / All you need for the best technique from the start
- Full size acoustic guitar with 18 frets that combines durability with elegance; the best materials are used for simple, stable and reliable tuning - Quality and strength in one instrument design
- Enjoy accurate fret positioning for perfectly tuned sounds even when you play further down the expertly contoured neck / Designed for optimum comfort and good hand positioning
- Strong mix of tonewoods used through the body and neck of the guitar to give it a balanced sound / High quality thin gloss finish to add an extra touch of beauty
- Items delivered: 1x Yamaha C40//02 - Acoustic Guitar with 3 Nylon and 3 Metal strings in Natural Wooden Colour / Guitar info literature

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003UGCUFE |
| Back Material Type | Nato Wood |
| Back material type | Nato Wood |
| Best Sellers Rank | 16,528 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 45 in Acoustic Steel-String Guitars |
| Body Material Type | Wood |
| Body material | Wood |
| Brand | Yamaha |
| Brand Name | Yamaha |
| Colour | Natural |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,606 Reviews |
| Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04957812496810 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Without |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Instrument | guitar |
| Item Dimensions | 100 x 37 x 11 centimetres |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 100L x 37W x 11H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 1.5 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Material Type | Meranti Wood, Nato Wood, Rose Wood, Spruce Wood |
| Model Name | C40//02 |
| Model Number | C40//02 |
| Neck Material Type | Nato Wood |
| Neck material type | Nato Wood |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Scale Length | 650 mm |
| Size | 100 cm x 37 cm x 11 cm |
| String Material Type | Nylon |
| Top Material Type | Spruce Wood |
| Top material type | Spruce Wood |
| UPC | 086792958545 |

## Product Details

- **Back material type:** Nato Wood
- **Body material:** Wood
- **Brand:** Yamaha
- **Colour:** Natural
- **Fretboard material type:** Rosewood
- **Guitar pick-up configuration:** Without
- **Hand orientation:** Right
- **Neck material type:** Nato Wood
- **String material type:** Nylon
- **Top material type:** Spruce Wood

## Images

![C40II - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61adYubbzqL.jpg)
![C40II - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61l1u1T70rL.jpg)
![C40II - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51t2m+iRo9L.jpg)
![C40II - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RU6YTyEAL.jpg)
![C40II - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vrgfIj3LL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Bought this in nov, steel string has gone. i note the description says nylon strings but ours is 1/2 nylon 1/2 steel. which steel strings do i order?**
A: All classical guitars have 3 'wound' strings and three 'unwound' strings. Depending on how long they've been on the guitar, it would be better to replace all the strings, rather than just one, as a string snapping, is usually a sign that they're on their way out. I have attached a link below, however, you can choose any brand (as long as they're classical and not steel)
regards
Damian

https://www.dawsons.co.uk/92054/d-addario-ej27n-classical-nylon-guitar-strings-normal-tension

**Q: Does it come with case**
A: No

**Q: Can you tell me the neck width please?**
A: Hello,
The neck width is approx 5.2cm at the nut.

Kind regards
Music Box

**Q: Is this the upgraded version of the C40, i.e. the C40 II ?**
A: It's the C40 version and not the upgraded version

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely fantastic
*by J***. on 5 February 2025*

I am absolutely thrilled with my Yamaha C40//02! The build quality is excellent, and the thin gloss finish gives it a sleek, natural look. The combination of nylon and metal strings provides a great balance between warmth and brightness, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced players. The playability is smooth, and the tone is rich and well-balanced. It stays in tune well, and the craftsmanship is impressive for the price. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a reliable classical guitar, this is a fantastic choice. Highly recommended

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding !
*by K***T on 18 December 2021*

I have already done my ABRSM gradings to grade 8 and have played professionally in restaurants. I gave up six years ago owing to family commitments. I decided to dip my toe back into classical playing with a budget guitar and WOW ! Straight out of the box this is grrrrreat ! Lovely tone, volume, balance and looks. Despite what others say here I have found that the strings and the set up are absolutely fine (a classical guitar is meant to have a high action.) Of course, back and sides are laminate but several guitars have caused me to notice that tone woods aren't what count - correct dimensions, fan bracing and scalloping are and the internals of this guitar are way beyond its budget with those things included. The intonation is spot on all the way up the neck, the back of which has a satin feel to it. The frets are well aligned and there are no sharp edges that you would expect to find on a cheap guitar. I've even read someone complain that it has no truss rod but classical guitars never do have them. This is an accurate feature. I LOVE this Indonesian guitar and it is a good guitar at ANY price and is a joy to play. Don't hesitate to get one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value, playable guitar
*by M***A on 7 August 2013*

I've played guitar, mostly electric for over 50 years. This C40 is good value, but obviously for the money not perfect- what would you expect? The finish is acceptable looking at the top, but the neck and heel shaping is a bit rough, but this doesn't impair playability. A large area of cost on all guitars is in the finishing so you get what you pay for and undoubtedly if you had purchased a similar model a few years ago the finish would have been better, but for £100 you can barely buy a few groceries these days so... The neck and fret board are good and yes the frets could do with polishing, but you can do that yourself- google how to do it. The action is within standard settings, but for electric guitarists probably a bit high, but of course there is less tension in the strings than the average electric so not that hard to get used to. I will probably shave my bridge piece down about 1.5mm (from the bass side only) leaving the treble height as it is. I found after a day and constant tuning the strings began to settle and be more reliably in tune for longer periods- best to use a headstock mounted electronic tuner so its handy all the time. The sound when the guitar is in tune is pretty good to my ear and also quite loud. I find the lack of fret board markers a bit awkward and so I will most likely put some guides on myself with white paint. Another thing the intonation is sufficiently good and I've found playing chords all up and down the board sound right- often on cheap guitars nothing sounds right and is often the result of inaccurate fretting, misplaced bridge etc etc. All in all a good buy. I've given it five stars for value. Yamaha make very good value guitars especially at the cheap electric end, but some of their more expensive electro acoustics suffer from severe mis placement of the neck in terms of angle to the body- a fault virtually impossible to rectify.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Yamaha C40//02 Full Size Acoustic Guitar with 3 Nylon and 3 Metal strings – Thin gloss finish – Natural
- RockJam DGB-02 Padded Acoustic Guitar Bag with Carry Handle and Shoulder Strap, Black

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