Yamaha NCX3C Acoustic/Electric Nylon String Guitar Reviews

I have several Yamaha products including an older keyboard with the best piano I've ever heard. My first classical guitar was a Yamaha Nippon G60. It remained hanging on an upstairs wall while my former home in New Orleans received 11 feet of water during Katrina. While it retained its intonation and straight arrow neck, the back suffered, pulling loose at the top due to dripping water from a damaged roof. Gotta give a tough guy a second chance so I patched up the back with wood glue and found that while it played in tune, the tone was significantly deadened, probably by the expansion and reduction of the internal ribs. Since I am basically a keyboard player that was okay for my casual playing. Musical instruments tend to become like pets to me so there was no getting rid of it.

After hearing some of the electric acoustics nylons like the Gidon Grand concert, I became interested in adding a new classical guitar to my collection. I decided against the Gidon and similar chambered guitars because I wanted an instrument I could feel and I am not a stage performer who needs to drastically alter my sound. If I want a synth sound I have a keyboard. I also wanted a guitar that was enjoyable with and without an amp. Since I play solely for pleasure, I also saw no reason to buy top of the line. After a few months of searching I kept coming back to this guitar. It was even available with the same red cedar top as my G60.

The guitar I received yesterday is everything I wanted. The description says it comes with a "soft case". My definition of soft case was another zip bag for my closet. The case is actually awesome. It doesn't have a plastic shell, but is very stiff, sturdy and well padded, holding the guitar snugly, with front and back padding.It has feet to stand the guitar both on its side and on end.

On to the guitar itself...Beautiful finish. I wanted the cedar because I love the same finish on my G60. You'll need your own batteries so have two AA's on hand but I found it very ready to play after their 55 point check. One feature I liked on the Gidon was that it had a mic. Reproducing the full sound and resonance of an acoustic requires more than string pickups. Since this guy has both and the mix can be controlled, the frequencies of all that beautiful wood I paid for isn't lost when I plug it into an amp. Beautiful tonal woods and all the electronics I need at a decent price.

My favorite thing about the guitar is the physical feel of its walnut back resonating into my body. It is one of the reasons I wanted another classical guitar and didn't care for chambered bodies. You are one with the music. I was also impressed with the way the sound filled a room (even without amp) and the clarity of the tones. I've only had it for a day and I'm totally in love with this guitar. I would also add a thanks to my salesman Keith for sending me the zip file with the baby pictures..ie professional photo shoot of the guitar before it arrived. Most of the folks my age have a million pictures of their kids and grand kids on their phone. I can now exact my revenge by a guitar show and tell!

Excelente instrumento, una guitarra con un sonido dulce y calido, un mastil comodo y suave, con acabados muy bien hechos. La guitarra trae en estuche muy bonito y seguro. Tambien trae una tapa de reductor de ruido para evitar feedbacks

I tend to buy mid-high priced instruments from known legacy makers. This gives me quality sound without the worry of taking a big hit financially if damaged or stolen.

I bought this guitar because Yamaha has reliably produced quality instruments at every price level. I have owned two Yamaha classical guitars over the years and found them excellent. This is my third, this time with the electronics to give me some flexibility in a live setting.

So far, I am very happy the playability and tone. And the wood inlays are attractive.