{"product_id":"yamaha-classical-guitar-c80","title":"Yamaha Classical Guitar C80","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n[data-yms-description-gutter=\"true\"]{box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;max-width:100%;padding:0 18px 0 20px;margin:0 auto;overflow:visible}\n[data-yms-description-gutter=\"true\"] *{box-sizing:border-box}\n[data-yms-description-gutter=\"true\"] h2{font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,28px)!important;font-weight:700!important;line-height:1.3!important;letter-spacing:-.01em!important}\n[data-yms-description-gutter=\"true\"] h3{font-size:clamp(17px,2vw,19px)!important;font-weight:700!important;line-height:1.4!important}\n[data-yms-description-gutter=\"true\"] p,[data-yms-description-gutter=\"true\"] li{overflow-wrap:anywhere;word-break:break-word}\n[data-yms-description-gutter=\"true\"] .yms-scroll{width:100%;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n[data-yms-description-gutter=\"true\"] table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;min-width:560px;font-size:15px}\n[data-yms-description-gutter=\"true\"] th,[data-yms-description-gutter=\"true\"] td{padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top}\n[data-yms-description-gutter=\"true\"] th{background:#faf6ff;font-weight:700}\n[data-yms-description-gutter=\"true\"] td.yms-same{color:#3f7d3f;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-yms-description-gutter=\"true\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 16px;border-left:4px solid #6b3fa0;background:#faf6ff;border-radius:10px;margin:0 0 26px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe Top of Yamaha's C Series — the One with Nato Back and Sides.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYamaha C80\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at the top of the C Series, the range Yamaha describes as “modestly priced instruments” that “offer a level of craftsmanship, quality, performance, tone, and playability that only Yamaha can provide in this range”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eOne thing genuinely separates it from the C40 and C70 below it: the back and sides are \u003cstrong\u003enato\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than unspecified locally sourced tonewood. A named, consistent hardwood makes for a more predictable instrument and a rounder, warmer voice. It also wears the smartest appointments in the range — black-and-cream binding and gold YTM-06 tuners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEverything a classical guitar needs to be correct is standard: full \u003cstrong\u003e650 mm scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e52 mm nut\u003c\/strong\u003e, 11.8 mm string spacing, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, gloss body and a matte neck. This is the C Series guitar to buy if you want the range's best without stepping up to a solid top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 18px;background:#2a1b3d;color:#f4effa;border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003eWhat the Extra Money Actually Buys\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#ded3ee;\"\u003eIt is worth being precise about this, because the gap between a C40 and a C80 is real but it is narrower than most people assume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border-radius:10px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e1. Nato back and sides — the one real upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#ded3ee;\"\u003eThe C40 and C70 both list “locally sourced tonewood” — whatever suitable timber is available near the factory. The C80 alone specifies \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff\"\u003enato\u003c\/strong\u003e, a consistent mid-weight hardwood often used in place of mahogany. A named wood means a more predictable instrument, and nato tends to give a rounder, warmer voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border-radius:10px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e2. The best appointments in the range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#ded3ee;\"\u003eBlack-and-cream body binding, against black-and-white on the C70 and plain black on the C40. Gold YTM-06 tuners are fitted here and on the C70 — only the C40 drops to chrome. Cosmetic, yes, but on an instrument you will look at every day for years it is not nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e3. What does \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e change\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#ded3ee;\"\u003eThe top is still laminated spruce, and the scale, nut width and string spacing are identical across the whole C Series. If a \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff\"\u003esolid\u003c\/strong\u003e top is what you are after, that begins with the CG Series rather than anywhere in the C Series — and we will happily tell you so rather than sell you up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #6b3fa0;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px;margin:0 0 14px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:12px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Classical body\" style=\"display:inline-flex;width:40px;height:40px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9c7eb;border-radius:50%;font-size:21px;\"\u003e🎸\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"\u003eFull-size Yamaha CG body with nato back and sides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe standard non-cutaway classical outline, with nato back and sides for a warm, even response and a gloss natural finish over the whole body. The only C Series model with a named hardwood back and sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px;margin:0 0 14px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:12px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Tuners\" style=\"display:inline-flex;width:40px;height:40px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9c7eb;border-radius:50%;font-size:21px;\"\u003e✨\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"\u003eGold YTM-06 tuners and cream binding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eGold machine heads on the traditional slotted headstock, with black-and-cream body binding — the smartest-looking guitar in the C Series. The geared rollers also make settling new nylon strings less of a chore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px;margin:0 0 14px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:12px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Neck\" style=\"display:inline-flex;width:40px;height:40px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9c7eb;border-radius:50%;font-size:21px;\"\u003e✋\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"\u003e650 mm scale, 52 mm nut, 11.8 mm string spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eStandard classical geometry with a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The wide neck gives your right hand room to pick cleanly and your left hand room to hold shapes without muting neighbouring strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px;margin:0 0 14px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:12px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Neck finish\" style=\"display:inline-flex;width:40px;height:40px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9c7eb;border-radius:50%;font-size:21px;\"\u003e🎵\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"\u003eGloss body, matte neck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe body is finished in gloss for looks and protection, while the neck is left matte so your thumb slides rather than sticks — a small detail that matters a great deal during long practice sessions in a warm climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px;margin:0 0 30px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:12px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Students\" style=\"display:inline-flex;width:40px;height:40px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9c7eb;border-radius:50%;font-size:21px;\"\u003e🎓\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 7px;\"\u003eNylon strings, gentle on the fingers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eNylon sits under far less tension than steel and is much kinder to uncalloused fingertips, which is why classical guitars are the standard recommendation for beginners, for children and for anyone learning fingerstyle technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #6b3fa0;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eC80, C70 or C40?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eWe stock all three. They share identical playing geometry, so the choice is about materials, appointments and budget — not about how the guitar feels under your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"yms-scroll\" style=\"margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eC80 (this guitar)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eC70\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eC40\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; sides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocally sourced tonewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocally sourced tonewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack + cream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack + white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold (YTM-06)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold (YTM-06)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome (RM-1252X)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"yms-same\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eIdentical — laminated spruce on all three\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale \/ nut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"yms-same\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eIdentical — 650 mm scale, 52 mm nut, 11.8 mm spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest of the three\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStudents who want the nicest C Series guitar and will keep it for years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold tuners and better binding without paying for nato\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst guitar on the tightest budget\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #6b3fa0;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b3fa0;\"\u003eQ.\u003c\/span\u003e Does the C80 have a solid top?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eNo. Yamaha lists the top as “Spruce” rather than solid spruce, so it is laminated — as it is right across the C Series. Solid tops start with the CG Series. A laminate top is also considerably more tolerant of humidity swings, which is a genuine advantage in most of India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b3fa0;\"\u003eQ.\u003c\/span\u003e Is the C80 worth the extra over a C70?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe honest answer is that the gap is narrow. Both have gold tuners and the same top, scale and neck; the C80 adds nato back and sides and slightly smarter binding. If the warmer, more consistent nato body appeals and you will keep the guitar for years, it is worth it. If not, the C70 is very close for less money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b3fa0;\"\u003eQ.\u003c\/span\u003e Is it worth the extra over a C40?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eIf you want the nicer materials and appointments and intend to keep the guitar for years, yes. If you are buying a first guitar for a beginner who may or may not stick with it, the C40 plays identically and costs a great deal less — put the difference towards lessons. We would rather tell you that than sell you the dearer one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b3fa0;\"\u003eQ.\u003c\/span\u003e Can I put steel strings on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eNo — please don't. A classical guitar is built for the much lower tension of nylon and has no truss rod to resist steel. Steel strings can pull the neck forward and lift the bridge, and that damage is not covered by warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b3fa0;\"\u003eQ.\u003c\/span\u003e Can I plug it in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eNot as it comes — the C80 is a purely acoustic instrument with no pickup. If you need to be amplified, look at the CX40 or the CGX102, both of which are classical guitars with electronics fitted. A pickup can also be retrofitted; ask us about the options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b3fa0;\"\u003eQ.\u003c\/span\u003e Is a case or gig bag included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eNo — the C80 is supplied without a case. A classical body needs a classical-shaped bag rather than a dreadnought one, so ask us and we will match one to it before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0 26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b3fa0;\"\u003eQ.\u003c\/span\u003e How often will I need to tune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMore often than a steel-string, especially when it is new. Nylon stretches, and a fresh set can take a week or two of daily retuning before it holds. That is normal, not a fault — stretching each string gently by hand as you fit it speeds the process up considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 16px;background:#f8f8f8;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhy Buy from YMS?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 11px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eAuthorised Yamaha Premium Retailer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buy a genuine India-market Yamaha instrument with official manufacturer warranty support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 11px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSet up before it reaches you:\u003c\/strong\u003e We check action, relief and intonation so it plays comfortably from the first lesson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 11px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eHonest guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e We will tell you plainly where the C Series stops being worth the step up, and when a CG solid top is the better buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 11px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSupport beyond the guitar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ask us about classical-shaped gig bags, footstools, clip-on tuners, nylon string sets and stands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 11px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003ePan-India delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Order from anywhere in India, subject to serviceability for your location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003ePhysical-store support:\u003c\/strong\u003e YMS teams in Bengaluru and Mangaluru are available for product enquiries and after-sales guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48081712021669,"sku":"WY46540","price":16141.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/7159\/6197\/files\/WY46540_97f30a06-aaa6-40b8-9e7a-917d5a03f19f.jpg?v=1786887992","url":"https:\/\/ymsformusic.com\/products\/yamaha-classical-guitar-c80","provider":"YMSFORMUSIC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}