Yamaha C40 Full Size Nylon-String Classical Guitar

 Everyone seems to get good instrumen I got horrible sample
It seems to me everyone got exceptional instrument except me. I don't understand what's so great about this guitar. Action is just horrible. I mean, look at 12 fret its 10 millimeters. I don't know much about classical but it is not what I would call great playability. Of course, you can play on this guitar, I do. But it's hard. I suppose, one shouldn't expect much from $100 dollars instrument. But I repeat, it's not great. Now about bass strings. They sound bassy, as I suppose, they must. But the thing is their bassines overpower trebles. Trebles sound unproportionally weak. And yes, yes. I did changed strings on a good ones (D-Adario normal tension something) upon getting this guitar from Amazon I should say though that guitar starts to sound much better now than it was when I just got it. But action on this instrument still kills my fingers. I do finger pushups in order to develop muscle on my phalanges, in order, to play on this guitar somehow. Of course, I could ask professional to fix bridge nut, but why would I do it for such cheap guitar. My verdict-unless you want to develop your fingers, in order, to pull out nail with your bare hands, go for it. I will send it back, and buy myself inexpensive Spanish brand.

 good deal!
I am very happy from my purchase. The guitar sounds very pleasent and the price is totally fair. ThankX :))

 Good instrument for the price
Got my Yamaha guitar a few months ago and considering I am not a professional musician I am very much happy with the sound and performance of my instrument.

 Good Start
When I first took guitar lessons a long time ago, the school used Yamaha C-40's. Although I know own guitars that are more expensive, I have a fond appreciation for the C-40.

It is what it is, and what it is is a very good solution for those who do not want to spend a lot of money but yet venture into the classical guitar. I think it is somewhat futile to acid test this guitar much further than that. Sure, it is rather light in construction, but it's affordability and playability compensate for that.

If you're starting, this is a nice guitar to start with.

 Great guitar!!
I was amazed that I got such a great guitar for only $100. It is MUCH better than those similarly priced guitars at Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc.

First of all, it has a great sound and stays in tune really well. Also, the fretboard has a really nice feel to it; I find it much easier to play than most guitars. The finish is nice too; it looks like it costs 5 times what it does.

Most people view it as a beginner's guitar, and so did I when I bought it. However, I don't really feel the need to replace it anytime soon, as I like it better than several more expensive guitars that I have played.

Highly recommended for beginners and intermediates looking for a great guitar for a great price.

 Happy with my classy Yammy
The C40 is my first guitar and I could not be happier. It is well built, pretty and sounds beautiful to my ears. It sounds so good other people don't mind hearing me practice. And I even get compliments on the pretty sounds I make with my Yammy!

I researched the C40 on the 'net before buying it and my experience with the guitar confirms the positive reviews.

The C40 stays in tune. It's not LOUD. (I don't want loud at this point!) There were no rough wood edges or extra glue globs and the wood stain is evenly applied.

The C40 has so much bang for the buck, I reccommend it to anyone who wants their first nylon string guitar. If you want to learn how to play guitar this is a wonderful place to start.

I am happy the C40 exists and that I could buy it.

If I ever buy another guitar it will probably be a Yamaha.

 How to buy classical guitar.
If you read this it means you in the same point where I had been some time ago and I hope my advise will help you as much as the same advise had helped to me.
Essentially it is pointless to discuss some hypothetic "classical guitar" on the web. In the same way as all we, people, have the same hands, legs and heads but have different nature and voices, the guitars, even of the same model of the same manufacturer may differ wildly.
The Classical guitar has to be made of wood. And wood, even of the same age and tree has much of personality and much of "specifics in sound.
If you consider this guitar you are shopping in the lowest end for cheap instrument. Well do not do it! Because I doubt you will learn it ever.
First of all buy the real Spanish guitar. I mean Spanish made in Span not the "Spanish" made in China or anywhere else. Spanish guitars, even the cheapest made toward sound, not toward look. Do not buy guitar with laminated top, it will sound as a toilet sitting and you never will be able to get decent sound out of it. The quality of sound is very important while playing classical guitar and you produce the sound with your hands. It is crucially important to learn to produce right sound by positioning fingers and nails properly: you will never learn it with cheap, not authentic guitar, because it will sound the same whatever you will try! It is like a car that make only left turn. Then you will try to play the real guitar not the bogus one , you will find youself incapable to make it sound as other players do.
Do not try to choose guitar yourself because you can't produce any reasonable judgment until you will learn how to make it sound properly, you must take someone who actually knows how to play classical guitar. You have to get a decent instrument because you MUST fall in love with the sound of one, otherwise it is pointless: you play guitar because it fascinates you esthetically. I doubt that toilet sitting sound out of shipping box that pretends to produce music will fascinate you!
Once again, Spanish guitar improves with an age but not one with the laminated top. If you in budget, do not trash you money with cheap Chinese garbage but save more instead and by the real thing.

Here we are, these are my recommendations for those who really seek to learn to play classical/Spanish guitar:
1. Do not buy guitar online, buy it in the local Guitar Center for example! Listen to the actual instrument. If you like the sound take it!
2. Do not buy guitar with laminated top, they are guitar only by appearance.
3. Buy Spanish guitar from Spanish manufacturer, they start as low as $250, roughly.

 its ok
you should but this if you are just starting out but if your experined guitartist then liik for a more advandced guitar

 Not bad, but not too good either
I've tried the C40 a number of times, and I've always found it a bit lacking. While the price is very reasonable, I can't really bring myself to recommend the guitar. The sound (both basses and trebles) overall is muted, and it feels a little bit too light and cheap. No fit-and-finish issues, but it sometimes feels a bit like a cardboard box with strings.

Granted, for USD99 (Amazon's price at the time of writing), it's not a bad instrument, and if price is your only concern, then it's hard to criticise issues like weak sound and light/cheap construction. Even if you're a beginner, though, you will notice the difference if you're willing to spend a bit more on your guitar. In addition, while the C40 might be worth the 99 dollars it's being sold for here, you can do a lot better around the C40's list price of USD170.

I bought an Almansa 402 for about USD220 a few years back as a secondary "beater" guitar - while it's not spectacular, it has much more presence, and is much more fun to play, than the C40s I have tried. In my experience, the higher-end Yamaha guitars can be great (I love my GC-7), but they tend to skimp a bit at the lower end.

In the end, though, it's up to you - obviously other reviewers are happy with their C40s, and I don't want to be too much of a wet blanket!

 Okay, not the best, but a very good value.
This Yamaha guitar is not the absolute best, but it is way more than adequate for a beginner or even an intermediate player. I can't give it 5 stars, but for the price, it certainly deserves the 4 stars.