YAMAHA CX40 ACOUSTIC-ELECTRIC GUITAR

The Yamaha CX40 is the electro-acoustic version of Yamaha’s popular C40 classical guitar, offering the same reliable build, warm tone, and comfortable playability with the addition of a built-in pickup and preamp. Designed for students, beginners, and performers who want nylon-string tone with easy plug-and-play amplification, the CX40 is ideal for school performances, worship, home practice, and casual gigs.

Key Features

• Acoustic-electric version of the Yamaha C40

• Built-in pickup and passive preamp for amplified playing

• Spruce top with meranti back & sides

• Comfortable classical neck profile

• Gloss finish and traditional styling

• Perfect for beginners, learners, and school use

• Reliable Yamaha construction

Specifications

Body

• Body Type: Classical

• Top: Spruce

• Back & Sides: Meranti / Nato

• Finish: Gloss

• Color: Natural

• Bracing: Classical fan bracing

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Nato

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Scale Length: 650 mm

• Nut Width: 52 mm

• Frets: 19

• Neck Finish: Matte

Hardware

• Bridge: Rosewood

• Tuners: Chrome classical tuners

• Nut/Saddle: Urea

• Rosette: Classical mosaic pattern

Electronics – Yamaha System 50 (Passive Pickup)

• Under-saddle piezo pickup

• Passive preamp (no controls on the body)

• Output: Standard 1/4″ jack

• Simple, reliable plug-and-play amplification

Sound Characteristics

• Warm, balanced tone from the spruce/meranti body

• Smooth highs and controlled mids

• Natural amplified tone suitable for small PA systems and practice amps

• Nylon strings provide easy playability for beginners