Yamaha C80 Classical Guitar

Why I bought a classical guitar?

As a long-time acoustic guitar player, I have always struggled with the problem of rusty metal strings.

Not only does it cause the sound to lose its brightness, but it can also pose a health hazard by accidentally cutting your fingertips.

Additionally, frequent string replacements can take a toll on your budget.

These issues led me to consider purchasing a classical guitar with its nylon strings and quality build, which I eventually did.

Why Yamaha?

Choosing Yamaha was an easy decision for me. Yamaha is a household name in the Philippines with a proven track record of quality, and I wanted to invest in a high-quality guitar that would last a long time and be a memorable purchase for years to come.

The Pros and Cons!

Starting with the pros:

The sound quality is very good!
The nylon strings do not rust
Sliding won’t cut your fingertips
Less squeak too when doing a slide
Wider neck is a better fits larger fingers
Classic color and design is timeless

Now there are still cons

For smaller hands, the neck can be too wide – (Good thing it fits my hands perfectly)
Purely acoustic. But I don’t really need to plug it in an amp
Glossy? I don’t have much negative things too say.

Wear and tear after a couple of years

I purchased my Yamaha C80 classical guitar in 2020 and have kept it in its hard case when not in use.

After constant use, the fretboard and strings is the only part that shows noticeable wear, which could be due to my acidic fingers.

However, with regular cleaning, I could have prevented this issue.

Nonetheless, the guitar still sounds good as new, and the body looks pristine.I have only had to replace the D on the third string, so my set of replacement strings is still waiting for the next change.