With its compact body and short 580mm scale length, the inexpensive CS40 is designed with comfort in mind for the young learner who would find a full-size instrument too cumbersome. Despite the reduced dimensions, the guitar still produces a responsive, well balanced tone and the specification includes a genuine rosewood fingerboard and bridge. An excellent starter instrument that will encourage youngsters to keep playing. Features

Features

• Top: Spruce
• Back & sides: Meranti
• Neck: Nato
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Scale length: 580mm (22.83)
• Tuning machines: Chrome
• Finish: Natural

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