Yamaha NTX1BL Classical Thinline Black

The Yamaha NTX1 BLK (Black) is an acoustic-electric nylon-string guitar from Yamaha's NX Series, specifically designed to appeal to both traditional nylon-string players and, crucially, electric and steel-string guitarists looking to explore the world of nylon-string tones without a drastic change in feel. Its modern looks, comfortable playability, and effective electronics make it a strong choice for stage performance.

Here are the key features of the Yamaha NTX1 BLK:

• Body:

  • Body Shape: Modern APX shape (Yamaha's thinline concert cutaway shape). This is distinct from traditional classical guitar body shapes, being thinner and offering a single cutaway for easier upper fret access.

  • Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce. This tonewood is known for its clarity, dynamic range, and ability to improve with age, providing a strong fundamental tone.

  • Back & Sides Wood: Nato or Okume. These tonewoods contribute to a balanced and resonant sound.

  • Body Depth: Thinline body depth (80-90mm / 3 1/8" - 3 9/16"), designed for comfort, especially for players accustomed to electric or steel-string acoustics, and to help minimize feedback when amplified.

  • Bracing: Features an advanced NX bracing pattern, refined to enhance low-frequency response and optimize the natural characteristics of the tonewoods.

  • Finish: Gloss Black, providing a sleek, modern, and stage-ready appearance.

  • Binding: Black + White body binding.

  • Soundhole Inlay: Features a unique oval soundhole with Mahogany + Padauk inlay, adding to its contemporary aesthetic.

• Neck & Fingerboard:

  • Neck Material: Nato, known for its stability.

  • Neck Profile: Slim and comfortable neck profile. This is a key feature for steel-string and electric guitarists, as it's more similar in feel to what they are used to compared to the wider, flatter necks of traditional classical guitars.

  • Neck Finish: Matte finish on the back of the neck for smooth playability.

  • Scale Length: 650mm (25 9/16), a standard full-size classical guitar scale length.

  • Fingerboard Material: Walnut.

  • Fingerboard Radius: R600mm (approximately 23 5/8"), a relatively flat radius that aids comfortable playing.

  • Frets: 22 frets.

  • Nut Width: 48mm (1 7/8"), which is narrower than traditional classical guitars (typically 52mm), making it more comfortable for players accustomed to narrower steel-string nuts.

  • Nut Material: Urea.

  • Saddle Material: Urea.

• Electronics:

  • Pickup System: Equipped with an advanced Yamaha undersaddle pickup system with a SYSTEM73 preamp. This system is designed for high-quality amplified sound.

  • Controls: Includes Volume, a 3-band EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble) with an adjustable mid-frequency control, and a built-in chromatic tuner. This comprehensive control set allows for flexible tone shaping when plugged into an amplifier or PA system.

  • Connections: LINE OUT for direct connection to mixing consoles or amplifiers.

• Hardware:

  • Bridge Material: Ebony + Walnut.

  • Tuners: Chrome with Matte Black Shafts (RM1188NB-B06), offering reliable tuning stability with a modern look.

  • Strap Buttons: Features performance-friendly strap buttons, making it easy to play standing up.

  • Strings: Comes strung with Yamaha S10 Medium tension nylon strings.

• Included Accessories: Typically comes with a Hex Wrench and 2 x AA batteries for the preamp. A case or gig bag is sold separately.

The Yamaha NTX1 BLK is a versatile and player-friendly acoustic-electric nylon-string guitar, especially appealing to musicians looking to bridge the gap between steel-string and nylon-string playing, or for classical players who need a comfortable, stage-ready instrument with a modern aesthetic.