Yamaha NCX3 Acoustic-Electric Nylon String Guitar
Yamaha NCX3 Acoustic-Electric Nylon String Guitar
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An all-solid wood nylon-string crossover built for stage performance and tonal depth.
The Yamaha NCX3 is designed for players who demand a traditional nylon-string feel with professional-level amplified performance. Built on a full-size classical body, it combines familiar playability with upgraded materials and construction that deliver a more responsive and mature tonal character.
At the core of the NCX3 is its all-solid wood construction, featuring a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid walnut back and sides. This build allows the instrument to resonate more freely, producing greater depth, improved sustain, and a more complex harmonic response compared to layered alternatives.
The solid spruce top, enhanced with Yamaha’s A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment, further opens up the tone by simulating the natural aging process of wood. The result is a quicker response, increased warmth, and a more balanced frequency range across the instrument.
The classical body shape produces a full, rounded tone with strong low-end presence and smooth highs, while the traditional neck profile provides the spacing needed for precise fingerstyle technique. This makes the NCX3 well-suited for classical repertoire, modern fingerstyle, and expressive solo performance.
Equipped with Yamaha’s Atmosfeel pickup system, the NCX3 delivers a highly natural amplified tone with improved dynamics and reduced piezo harshness. It performs reliably at stage volume and translates well in recording environments.
Key Features:
- All-solid wood construction for enhanced resonance and tonal complexity
- Solid Sitka spruce top with A.R.E. treatment
- Solid walnut back and sides for warmth and clarity
- Traditional neck profile for accurate fingerstyle performance
- Atmosfeel pickup system for natural amplified tone
- Performance-ready design with strap buttons
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Classical
- Scale Length: 650 mm
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce with A.R.E. Treatment
- Back & Sides: Solid Walnut
- Neck: African Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Bridge: Walnut
- Nut Width: 52 mm
- Electronics: Atmosfeel Pickup System
- Hardware: Performance-friendly Strap Buttons
- Finish: Natural
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