Yamaha GC41 Handmade Classical Guitar

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GC SERIES.
The GC Series represents Yamaha's new handcrafted line of classic nylon string acoustic guitars. Our craftsmen's close attention to detail guarantees the best quality. Whether you choose the warm sweet tone of Cedar or the clear rich resonance of Spruce, either top will provide you with outstanding quality.

BRACING.
Next to the woods themselves, the bracing of the guitar top is the most critical factor affecting the instrument's final sound. Although the basic design is still very close to the original pattern proposed by Torres in the 1880's, refinements and improvements have been made to ensure optimum tone and volume with modern strings and playing techniques.

BRIDGE & SADDLE.
The thickness of the third string in a nylon set tends to limit its movement at the bridge and nut causing it to respond as if it were shorter than the other strings. Yamaha eliminates this common intonation problem with a special offset step cut into the saddle at the third string.

FINISH.
A guitar's finish has a very real effect on its sound. A fine guitar, with a properly applied finish, will continue to sound better as time goes on.

DETAILS:
Top Solid European Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Honduras Rosewood
Neck Mahogany
Fretboard Ebony
Bridge Rosewood
Tuners Gold plated
Finish Polyurethane

Review of YAMAHA GC41

RATING:

Sound Quality	10
Features	10
Ease Of Use	10
Value	10
Reliability	10
Overall	10

I had too wait some time before MBuy got a shipment from Yamaha. Glad I waited, this is an extremly well made classical guitar. Fit and finish is outstanding. The Honduras rosewood (solid) on the back and sides is stunning. The cosmetic appoints are just beautiful. The guitar had a tight sound right after it arrived. With new strings and a few days of playing, the guitar's sound had opened up remarkably to a very nice sound that is lush with good projection. For this price, it is a great value. This is much more than a step up from a good student instrument, it is truly a concert worthy guitar. The extras that came with it were appreciated and the case is excellent. I am seriously considering a purchase of the cedar top version, the GC41C!

-Donn
-Houston, 05/10/07

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