Yamaha
Yamaha CX40 Electro-Acoustic Classical Guitar
The trusted Yamaha C40, ready to plug in and play
- Electro version of the Yamaha C40, with a full-size nylon-string classical body
- SYSTEM50 pickup with a passive preamp, volume and tone knobs and a line output
- 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
- Flat rosewood fingerboard, chrome RM-1252X tuners and a gloss body with matt neck
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Yamaha CX40 Electro-Acoustic Classical Guitar
The Yamaha CX40 is the electro version of the Yamaha C40 classical guitar. It keeps the C40's full-size body, spruce top, 650 mm scale and 52 mm nut, and adds a built-in SYSTEM50 pickup with a passive preamp, volume and tone knobs and a line output.
It is a good fit for students and players who want an affordable nylon-string guitar for practice at home that can also be plugged into an amplifier or PA system for school events, worship, rehearsals and small performances.
Key Features
Built-in SYSTEM50 Pickup
The CX40's SYSTEM50 electronics let you plug straight into an amplifier, PA or recording setup through the line output. It is a simple way to be heard in larger rooms without positioning a microphone.
Passive Preamp with Volume and Tone
Yamaha fits the CX40 with a passive preamp that has volume and tone knobs. You can set your level and adjust the brightness of your amplified sound directly from the guitar.
The C40, Amplified
Yamaha describes the CX40 as the electro version of the C40, a guitar known for its value, playability and tone. Its body dimensions, woods, tuners and binding match the C40.
Full-Size Classical Body
The CX40 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 CX40. 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 CX40
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 complete the playing surface.
Chrome Tuners, Gloss Body and Matt Neck
Chrome RM-1252X tuners hold the medium-tension nylon strings. The body has a gloss finish with black binding, while the matt-finish neck feels smooth under your hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Yamaha CX40 and the C40?
The CX40 is the electro version of the C40. Yamaha lists the same body, woods, scale, nut width, tuners and binding for both; the CX40 adds a SYSTEM50 pickup with a passive preamp, volume and tone controls and a line output.
How does the CX40 compare with the CGX102?
Both are full-size electro-acoustic classical guitars with a spruce top, 650 mm scale and 52 mm nut. The CGX102 uses a SYSTEM68N system with volume, tone and a built-in tuner, while the CX40 has SYSTEM50 electronics with volume and tone controls.
Does the CX40 have a built-in tuner?
No, the CX40's controls are volume and tone. If you want a tuner on the guitar itself, the CGX102 includes one in its SYSTEM68N electronics.
Is the CX40 suitable for a child?
The CX40 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.
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 CX40, so you may want to add a gig bag, an instrument cable 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 | CX40 |
|---|---|
| Type | Full-size nylon-string electro-acoustic 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 |
| Soundhole Inlay | Decal |
| Pickguard | None |
Hardware & Strings
| Tuners | Chrome (RM-1252X) |
|---|---|
| Strings | Medium tension nylon |
Electronics
| Pickup System | SYSTEM50 |
|---|---|
| Preamp | Passive |
| Controls | Volume, Tone |
| Connections | Line out |
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 | 1005 mm (39 9/16") |
| 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 overview and specifications pages; subject to change by Yamaha.
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