Yamaha
Yamaha C70 Classical Guitar
Full-size Yamaha classical guitar with gold tuners and smart binding
- Full-size nylon-string classical guitar that Yamaha calls a real bargain for beginners
- Gold YTM-06 tuners and black-and-white body binding for a refined look
- Spruce top with locally sourced tonewood back, sides and neck
- Standard 650 mm scale, 52 mm nut and 11.8 mm string spacing for correct classical technique
- Gloss body with a smooth matt-finish neck and flat rosewood fingerboard
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Yamaha C70 Classical Guitar
The Yamaha C70 is a full-size, nylon-string classical guitar from Yamaha's C Series. Yamaha describes it as one of its most affordable full-size classical models, with outstanding quality and tone, and calls it a real bargain for beginners.
It suits beginners and students who want standard classical proportions with a smarter look, thanks to gold YTM-06 tuners and black-and-white body binding. Yamaha also notes that many teachers recommend the C70 to their students.
Key Features
Gold YTM-06 Tuners
The C70 is fitted with gold YTM-06 machine heads, a step up in appearance from the chrome tuners on the C40. They let you make the fine adjustments that new nylon strings need while they settle.
Black-and-White Body Binding
Black-and-white binding frames the gloss body, together with a decal soundhole inlay. The neck has a matt finish, so it feels smooth under your hand as you move along the fingerboard.
Full-Size Classical Body
The C70 uses Yamaha's classical guitar body style with a 490 mm body length, 370 mm width and 94-100 mm depth. As a full-size instrument, it suits teenage and adult players.
Spruce Top
Yamaha highlights the spruce top as a key feature of the C70. Spruce is a long-established tonewood for guitar soundboards, and here it sits over locally sourced tonewood back and sides.
650 mm Scale and 52 mm Nut on the C70
The standard 650 mm classical scale, 52 mm nut width and 11.8 mm string spacing give your fingers room to fret cleanly and pluck individual strings. A flat rosewood fingerboard and rosewood bridge, with a urea nut and saddle, complete the playing surface.
A Guitar to Grow With
Yamaha says the C70's construction, sound and playability mean it will keep serving you well beyond the beginner stage, and its versatile sound suits many styles of music.
Built to Last
Yamaha designed the C70 using knowledge gained from building its premium professional guitars, with woods chosen for sound and durability. To reduce waste, Yamaha uses various locally sourced tonewood species based on availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Yamaha C70 and the C40?
Both share the same body size, spruce top, 650 mm scale, 52 mm nut and woods. The C70 adds gold YTM-06 tuners and black-and-white body binding, while the C40 has chrome RM-1252X tuners and black binding.
How does the C70 compare with the CG122MS?
The CG122MS steps up to a solid spruce top with nato back, sides and neck, a matt body finish and chrome tuners. The C70 has a spruce top with locally sourced tonewood, a gloss body and gold YTM-06 tuners. Both share the 650 mm scale and 52 mm nut.
Is the C70 suitable for a child?
The C70 is full size, so it suits teenagers and adults. For younger learners, the Yamaha CS40 has a 3/4-scale, compact body designed specifically for young players.
Can I plug the C70 into an amplifier?
No, the C70 is purely acoustic with no electronics. If you need to amplify your playing, look at the CX40, which has a SYSTEM50 pickup with volume and tone controls, or the CGX102, which adds a built-in tuner.
What comes in the box?
You get the guitar, strung with medium-tension nylon strings. Yamaha does not supply a case or accessories with the C70, so you may want to add a gig bag, tuner and spare strings.
Why Buy from YMS?
- Authorised Yamaha Premium Retailer
- Genuine stock with full manufacturer warranty
- Demo units at our Bengaluru and Mangaluru stores
- Secure delivery across India
- Free domestic shipping on all orders
Specifications
Overview
| Model | C70 |
|---|---|
| Type | Full-size nylon-string classical guitar |
| Series | C Series |
| Body Shape | Classical guitar style |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Neck Finish | Matt |
Body & Neck
| Top | Spruce |
|---|---|
| Back | Locally sourced tonewood |
| Sides | Locally sourced tonewood |
| Neck | Locally sourced tonewood |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | Flat |
| Bridge | Rosewood |
| Nut | Urea |
| Saddle | Urea |
| Body Binding | Black + White |
| Soundhole Inlay | Decal |
| Pickguard | None |
Hardware & Strings
| Tuners | Gold (YTM-06) |
|---|---|
| Strings | Medium tension nylon |
Dimensions
| Scale Length | 650 mm (25 9/16") |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 52 mm (2 1/16") |
| String Spacing | 11.8 mm |
| Body Length | 490 mm (19 5/16") |
| Total Length | 995 mm (39 3/16") |
| Body Width | 370 mm (14 9/16") |
| Body Depth | 94-100 mm (3 11/16" - 3 15/16") |
Included Accessories
| Accessories | None |
|---|---|
| Case | Not included |
Specifications from Yamaha India's C Series specifications page; subject to change by Yamaha.
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