If you have, or are yourself, a student looking for an easy-playing nylon-string classical acoustic guitar, then the 7/8-scale Yamaha CS40II makes a fine solution. Part of the Yamaha C Series, the CS40 is quality built from traditional tonewoods (spruce, rosewood, others) to provide a solid foundation and satisfying playing experience for the beginner to the advanced student. The CS40II's 22.8125" scale length provides a comfortable platform and easy finger stretch for the entrant learner. Meanwhile, a traditionally contoured body, soundhole rosette, and slotted headstock give the Yamaha CS40 from Music Experience a professional look that you or your student will be proud to play in public.
The CS40 is designed specifically for young learners with a scale and compact body that offer excellent playing comfort. That combined with excellent playability and superior tone, make it an instrument that will keep practice inspirational and exciting.
| Series | CS | 
|---|---|
| String Type | Nylon | 
| Number of Strings | 6 | 
| Body Shape | 7/8-scale Classical | 
| Body Style | No Cutaway | 
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-Handed | 
| Color | Natural | 
| Finish | Gloss | 
| Top Wood | Spruce | 
| Back & Sides Wood | Meranti | 
| Body Bracing | X-Style | 
| Binding | Yes | 
| Neck Wood | Nato | 
| Neck Shape | Standard | 
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood | 
| Fingerboard Inlay | None | 
| Number of Frets | 20 | 
| Scale Length | 22.81" | 
| Tuning Machines | Open-gear | 
| Bridge Material | Rosewood | 
| Body Depth | 3.7"-3.94" | 
| Nut Width | 1.875" | 
| Strings | Savarez D'angelico Light Tension | 
| Case Included | None | 
| Manufacturer Part Number | CS40 |