Yamaha - NCX1FM - Solid Spruce/Flame Maple Acoustic-Electric Nylon-String Guitar
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Nylon strings delivering warm, mellow tone perfect for fingerstyle and classical playing. Wider neck spacing giving each finger room to articulate cleanly. Gentle string tension making playing comfortable for extended practice sessions. A tonal character that's completely unique in the guitar world.
Invest in quality nylon strings (D'Addario Pro-Arte are our go-to recommendation) and give them 2-3 days to settle after changing. The tone gets richer each day as the strings stretch and stabilize.
A nylon-string guitar offers warmth and expressiveness that no other instrument can replicate. Every note has a rounded, singing quality that responds to your subtlest touch. Whether playing classical, bossa nova, or contemporary fingerstyle, this guitar turns technique into art.
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- Contemporary style with traditional neck profile
- Advanced preamp and pickup system with onboard tuner
- Solid Sitka spruce top
- Flamed maple back and sides
- Walnut fingerboard
- Performance-friendly strap buttons
| NCX1FM | NCX1 | NCX1C | ||
| Color/Finish | ||||
| Body | Color | NT | NT | NT |
| General Specifications | ||||
| Body Shape | Yamaha CG Cutaway Shape | Yamaha CG Cutaway Shape | Yamaha CG Cutaway Shape | |
| Scale Length | 650 mm (25 9/16”) | 650 mm (25 9/16”) | 650 mm (25 9/16”) | |
| Body Length | 490 mm (19 5/16") | 490 mm (19 5/16") | 490 mm (19 5/16") | |
| Total Length | 990 mm (39") | 990 mm (39") | 990 mm (39") | |
| Body Width | 370 mm (14 9/16") | 370 mm (14 9/16") | 370 mm (14 9/16") | |
| Body Depth | 94-100 mm (3 11/16" - 3 15/16") | 94-100 mm (3 11/16" - 3 15/16") | 94-100 mm (3 11/16" - 3 15/16") | |
| Nut Width | 52 mm (2 1/16") | 52 mm (2 1/16") | 52 mm (2 1/16") | |
| String Spacing | 11.8 mm | 11.8 mm | 11.8 mm | |
| Top Material | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Western Redcedar | |
| Back Material | Flame Maple | Nato or Okume | Nato or Okume | |
| Side Material | Flame Maple | Nato or Okume | Nato or Okume | |
| Neck Material | Nato | Nato | Nato | |
| Fingerboard Material | Walnut | Walnut | Walnut | |
| Fingerboard Radius | Flat | Flat | Flat | |
| Bridge Material | Ebony + Walnut | Ebony + Walnut | Ebony + Walnut | |
| Nut Material | Urea | Urea | Urea | |
| Saddle Material | Urea | Urea | Urea | |
| Bridge Pins | None | None | None | |
| Tuners | Chrome w/ Matte Black Shaft (RM1188NB-B06) | Chrome w/ Matte Black Shaft (RM1188NB-B06) | Chrome w/ Matte Black Shaft (RM1188NB-B06) | |
| Body Binding | Black + White | Black + White | Black + White | |
| Sound Hole Inlay | Mahogany + Padauk | Mahogany + Padauk | Mahogany + Padauk | |
| Pickguard | Clear Tap Plate | None | None | |
| Body Finish | Matte | Gloss | Gloss | |
| Neck Finish | Matte | Matte | Matte | |
| Electronics | Undersaddle 3-Band EQ Preamp with Tuner | Undersaddle 3-Band EQ Preamp with Tuner | Undersaddle 3-Band EQ Preamp with Tuner | |
| Controls | Vol/3-band EQ/Adjustable Mid Frequency/Tuner | Vol/3-band EQ/Adjustable Mid Frequency/Tuner | Vol/3-band EQ/Adjustable Mid Frequency/Tuner | |
| Connections | LINE OUT | LINE OUT | LINE OUT | |
| Strings | Medium (Yamaha S10) | Medium (Yamaha S10) | Medium (Yamaha S10) | |
| Accessories | Hex Wrench | Hex Wrench | Hex Wrench | |
| Case | None | None | None | |
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