Yamaha NCX1 classical guitar 4/4 – solid Sitka spruce top, cutaway, pickup with 3-band EQ and built-in tuner

• Model: Yamaha NCX1 NT (NX series)
• Type: Acoustic-electric classical guitar (crossover), nylon strings
• Body: Cutaway, 4/4
• Top: Solid Sitka spruce (high gloss)
• Back & sides: Nato/Okume
• Neck: Nato (matte finish)
• Fretboard: Walnut
• Bridge: Ebony and walnut
• Nut: Urea, 52 mm wide
• Scale length: 650 mm
• Pickup: Yamaha undersaddle, 3-band EQ preamp with adjustable mid frequency and tuner
• Strings: Nylon, Medium (Yamaha S10)

The bridge between classical and stage – Yamaha NCX1

With the Yamaha NCX1 NT you play an acoustic-electric classical guitar that brings together the best of two worlds. Part of the renowned NX series, it was designed for guitarists who love the warm, mellow sound of nylon strings but do not want to give up the slimmer neck comfort and stage readiness of a modern guitar. Classical repertoire, bossa nova, fingerstyle or singer-songwriter sets – this 4/4 guitar makes the step from the living room to the stage effortlessly.

Solid Sitka spruce top for a living sound

The heart of any good guitar is its top. On the NCX1 it is made of solid Sitka spruce – not laminated. Solid wood vibrates more freely, sounds more open and keeps developing its tone over the years. The result is a dynamic, clear sound with warm basses and singing highs that matures along with your playing. Back and sides in Nato/Okume and the elegant walnut fretboard round off this balanced, traditional tonal foundation.

The NX crossover concept: comfort meets tradition

The NCX1 is a true crossover guitar. The cutaway gives your fretting hand free access to the upper positions, and the comfortable neck profile with its matte finish feels immediately familiar to steel-string and electric players. At the same time, the 52 mm nut width preserves enough string spacing for clean classical fingerstyle. You move between styles without any adjustment period.

Stage-ready thanks to the Yamaha pickup system

Plugged in, the NCX1 shows what it was built for. The built-in undersaddle pickup system with Yamaha preamp transmits the natural nylon-string character clearly and with low feedback. The 3-band EQ with adjustable mid frequency lets you shape your sound right on the instrument, and the integrated tuner keeps you in tune even during a performance.

Your advantages at a glance:

• Solid top: solid Sitka spruce for a living sound that matures over the years.
• Crossover comfort: slim neck and cutaway – familiar to steel-string and electric players.
• Stage-ready: Yamaha undersaddle pickup with 3-band EQ and integrated tuner.
• Classical playability: 52 mm nut width and 650 mm scale length for clean nylon fingerstyle.
• Yamaha quality: precise craftsmanship with a high-gloss top and fine wood details.

Technical Data

In the box: 1x Yamaha NCX1 NT classical guitar with a factory-fitted set of nylon strings.

Who it is for: ideal for classically trained players looking for a stage-capable instrument, as well as for steel-string and electric guitarists who want to explore the nylon sound with a familiar feel.

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