Yamaha CS40 7/8-Scale Classical Guitar – Natural

Description

The Yamaha CS40 is a 7/8-scale nylon-string classical guitar designed for younger learners, smaller players, and anyone who wants an easier, more comfortable playing experience. With its reduced body size and shorter 22.81" scale length, the CS40 offers effortless fret reach, smoother hand positioning, and far less strain for new musicians developing technique.

Built with traditional tonewoods and Yamaha’s proven C-Series craftsmanship, the CS40 delivers warm, balanced tone and a professional classical aesthetic — making it a confidence-boosting instrument for lessons, practice, and early performances.

Features

• 7/8-scale body for improved comfort and easier finger stretch

• Short 22.81" scale ideal for young students or smaller players

• Spruce top for clear, articulate tone

• Meranti back and sides for durability and balanced resonance

• Rosewood fingerboard and bridge for smooth feel and warm response

• Traditional classical styling with slotted headstock and rosette

• Reliable open-gear tuners for stable tuning

• Perfect beginner instrument with Yamaha’s trusted build quality

Specifications

• Series: Yamaha CS Series

• String Type: Nylon

• Number of Strings: 6

• Body Shape: 7/8-scale classical

• Body Style: No cutaway

• Orientation: Right-handed

• Color: Natural

• Finish: Gloss

• Top Wood: Spruce

• Back & Sides: Meranti

• Body Bracing: X-style

• Binding: Yes

• Neck Wood: Nato

• Neck Shape: Standard classical

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Frets: 20

• Scale Length: 22.81"

• Nut Width: 1.875"

• Tuning Machines: Open-gear classical tuners

• Bridge: Rosewood

• Body Depth: 3.7"–3.94"

• Strings: Savarez D’Angelico light tension

• Case Included: No

Dimensions

Approx. 940 mm (L) × 340 mm (W) × 94–100 mm (D)
(Standard Yamaha 7/8 classical body proportions)

Weight

Approx. 2.4–2.5 kg

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