Yamaha CS40 – 3/4 Scale Classic Guitar

The Yamaha CS40 is a 3/4-size classical guitar designed specifically for younger learners, small-handed players, or anyone needing a compact nylon-string instrument. With its shorter scale, comfortable feel, and Yamaha’s trusted build quality, the CS40 delivers warm tone, easy playability, and excellent durability—making it ideal for beginners, school programs, and travel.

Key Features

• 3/4-size classical guitar ideal for ages 8–12 or adult small-hand players

• Spruce top for clear, balanced tone

• Meranti/nato back and sides for warmth and projection

• Comfortable, smaller neck and body for easier playability

• Perfect for students, beginners, and home learning

• Durable gloss finish for long-term reliability

• Lightweight and easy to carry

Specifications

Body

• Body Size: 3/4 Classical

• Top: Spruce

• Back & Sides: Meranti / Nato

• Finish: Gloss

• Bracing: Classical fan bracing

• Color: Natural

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Nato

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Scale Length: 580 mm (shorter for easier play)

• Nut Width: 48 mm

• Frets: 18

• Neck Finish: Matte

Hardware

• Bridge: Rosewood

• Tuners: Chrome classical tuners

• Nut/Saddle: Urea

• Rosette: Traditional mosaic pattern

Sound Characteristics

• Clear highs and smooth mids from the spruce top

• Warm, balanced tone from meranti body

• Comfortable feel for smaller hands and new players

• Great projection for a compact classical guitar