The C40 might be one of Yamaha's most inexpensive full-size classical models, but its quality and tone are outstanding. A real bargain for beginners.
- Yamaha CG Shape
- Spruce Top
- Yamaha Quality in An Affordable Price
| C80 | C70 | C40II | C45K | C40MII | CX40 | C45 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Shape | Yamaha CG Shape | Yamaha CG Shape | Yamaha CG Shape | CG Shape | Yamaha CG Shape | Yamaha CG Shape | Yamaha CG Shape | |
| Scale Length | 650mm (25 9/16”) | 650mm (25 9/16”) | 650mm (25 9/16”) | 650mm (25 9/16”) | 650mm (25 9/16”) | 650mm (25 9/16”) | 650 mm | |
| Body Length | 490mm (19 5/16") | 490mm (19 5/16") | 490mm (19 5/16") | 485mm (19 1/8") | 490mm (19 5/16") | 490mm (19 5/16") | 490 mm | |
| Total Length | 995mm (39 3/16") | 995mm (39 3/16") | 995mm (39 3/16") | 985mm (38 3/4") | 995mm (39 3/16") | 1005mm (39 9/16") | 995mm (39 3/16") | |
| Body Width | 370mm (14 9/16") | 370mm (14 9/16") | 370mm (14 9/16") | 366mm (14 7/16") | 370mm (14 9/16") | 370mm (14 9/16") | 370 mm | |
| Body Depth | 94-100mm (3 11/16" - 3 15/16") | 94-100mm (3 11/16" - 3 15/16") | 94-100mm (3 11/16" - 3 15/16") | 94-100mm (3 11/16" - 3 15/16") | 94-100mm (3 11/16" - 3 15/16") | 94-100mm (3 11/16" - 3 15/16") | 94-100 mm | |
| Nut Width | 52mm (2 1/16") | 52mm (2 1/16") | 52mm (2 1/16") | 52mm (2 1/16") | 52mm (2 1/16") | 52mm (2 1/16") | 52 mm | |
| String Spacing * | 11.8mm | 11.8mm | 11.8mm | 11.8mm | 11.8mm | 11.8mm | 11.8mm | |
| Top Material | Spruce | Spruce | Spruce | Spruce | Spruce | Spruce | Spruce | |
| Back Material | Nato | Locally Sourced Tonewood ** | Locally Sourced Tonewood ** | Agathis | Locally Sourced Tonewood ** | Locally Sourced Tonewood ** | Locally Sourced Tonewood ** | |
| Side Material | Nato | Locally Sourced Tonewood ** | Locally Sourced Tonewood ** | Agathis | Locally Sourced Tonewood ** | Locally Sourced Tonewood ** | Locally Sourced Tonewood ** | |
| Neck Material | Locally Sourced Tonewood ** | Locally Sourced Tonewood ** | Locally Sourced Tonewood ** | Nato | Locally Sourced Tonewood ** | Locally Sourced Tonewood ** | Locally Sourced Tonewood ** | |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | |
| Fingerboard Radius | Flat | Flat | Flat | Flat | Flat | Flat | Flat | |
| Bridge Material | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | Rosewood | |
| Nut Material | Urea | Urea | Urea | Urea | Urea | Urea | Urea | |
| Saddle Material | Urea | Urea | Urea | Urea | Urea | Urea | Urea | |
| Bridge Pins | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | |
| Tuners | Gold(YTM-06) | Gold(YTM-06) | Chrome(RM-1252X) | Chrome | Chrome(RM-1252X) | Chrome(RM-1252X) | Chrome(RM-1252X) | |
| Body Binding | Black + Cream | Black + White | Black (Black + White for BL color variation) | Black + Cream | Black | Black | Black (Black + White for BL color variation) | |
| Soundhole Inlay | Decal | Decal | Decal | Wappen | Decal | Decal | Decal | |
| Pickguard | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Gloss | Gloss | Gloss | Matt | Gloss | Gloss | |
| Neck Finish | Matt | Matt | Matt | Gloss | Matt | Matt | Matt | |
| Electronics | None | None | None | None | None | SYSTEM50(Passive) + Piezo Pickup | None | |
| Controls | None | None | None | None | None | Vol/Tone | None | |
| Connections | None | None | None | None | None | LINE OUT | None | |
| Strings | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
| Accessories | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | |
| Case | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | |