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Yamaha NTX1200R Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar 

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A killer classical 6-string, able to deliver everything from subtle fingerpicking to flatpick solos.

Yamaha's NTX1200R is one handsome acoustic guitar designed to offer a feel and playability closer to that of a steel-stringed acoustic. This professional-level instrument is the perfect choice for adding the warmth of nylon-string acoustic tone to your music. The versatile, contemporary styled NTX line is designed with thinner bodies, narrower necks, 14th fret neck joints, and cutaway designs to provide greater comfort and playability for today's steel-string acoustic and electric players. This Yamaha guitar is perfect for adding nylon string tone to a wide range of musical styles from Latin to Jazz, Pop to Rock. Built on the thinline classical platform, Yamaha's NTX1200R acoustic-electric classical guitar features a cutaway, for comfort when playing in the higher register fret positions.

This NTX starts with a solid Sitka spruce top, for warm, balanced tone. The neck features African mahogany, while the back and sides are solid rosewood, giving clear, pronounced tone, able to rise over and through the rest of the band. Rosewood is a tropical hardwood that has long been the material of choice for acoustic guitar sides and backs. Harder and heavier than maple, it provides firm support for the guitar's resonating top and delivers rich, well-balanced overtones. Its warm quality is perfect for nylon string tone. It also has a good balance of fundamental overtones for high register soloing.

The Yamaha NTX1200R also features the A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement), an original wood reforming technology developed by Yamaha. Through precise control of temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, the molecular properties of the wood can be manipulated into a more acoustically ideal condition, similar to the molecular characteristics of woods in instruments that have been played for years. In NX Series guitars, this treatment results in a sound close to that of a vintage guitar that has been played for years. The NTX1200R acoustic-electric guitar produces a sharper tone while simultaneously controlling dissonance in the high range. Instruments that have undergone this process have received high marks from a great number of musicians. Their evaluations are nearly identical to those for guitars that have been played for years, and their comments often include terms such as "well settled," "mature," "warm," "excellent resonance," and "clear."

Yamaha's ART (Acoustic Resonance Transducer) pickup system is purpose designed to offer the most natural, dynamic and expressive electro-acoustic sound on the market. Proprietary multi-layer contact sensors perfectly combine ultra-wide dynamic range with outstanding feedback rejection for the most accurate and natural performance sound. The NTX1200R uses a 2-way system with contact pickups mounted on the treble and bass sides of the guitar bridge. To reduce unwanted feedback caused by vibration the NX Series contact pickup utilizes an additional multilayer damper to ensure the tone is captured in its purest form. Complementing the warm, full mid-range of the nylon-string tone, the System 61 preamp allows individual volume control over the treble and bass side pickups, allowing you to get the perfect blend for your style. The System 61 preamp also features a 3-band EQ for sound shaping and an on-board tuner.

Dressed in a natural finish, this Yamaha acoustic guitar will turn heads and ears with its construction, beauty and sound. And thanks to the pickup system, amplification is a cinch.

Features

  • Body Classical Style and Standard Depth
  • Top Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Back Solid Rosewood
  • Side Solid Rosewood
  • Neck African Mahogany
  • Body Depth 80-90mm
  • Nut Width 48mm
  • String Length 650mm (25 9/16")
  • Color Natural
  • Preamp System 61 2-way A.R.T.

Grab a guitar that can handle a wide range of styles. Order today.

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YamahaNTX1200R Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar
 
4.8

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(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Great Guitar!

By Anonymous

from Undisclosed

Comments about Yamaha NTX1200R Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar:

The NTX1200R has a warm tone and the action is great! This is the best sounding crossover I've played - even compared to more expensive models. It also includes a very nice case.

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(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Stunning player

By Adam-rOqn_

from Toronto, Canada

Comments about Yamaha NTX1200R Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar:

One of the best cross-overs I have ever played. This guitar comes in under the price range of all it's competitors and stands right up against them in quality. I preferred the deeper tone with this guitar compared to the Taylor N32, but both had great playability. The electronics are first rate and the guitar is VERY comfortable to play. The action out of the box was surprisingly good, though you should always have a go at it with your guitar tech.

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(11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Good Value

By mtown

from St. Louis, MO

Comments about Yamaha NTX1200R Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar:

I played quite a few crossover nylon string guitars before settling on this one. I compared it to Taylor and Cordoba. I chose this guitar because it was all solid woods, played good and the pickup system is superior to piezo systems, sounding alot more natural without the piezo nasal sound. It also came with a semi-hard quality case. This is not a guitar for a true classical player, but for those wanting a nylon flavor and used to steel strings it's hard to beat.

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(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

versatile

By MFR3F

from Singapore

Comments about Yamaha NTX1200R Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar:

I have recently acquired the NTX1200R. I am an amateur hobby guitarist but quite regularly join musicians for jamming session. This guitar is versatile which I could use with ease for scaling (formerly using APX900) and now the benefit of plucking too especially with classical and latin musics. It sounds clear and crisp yet not loud. when plucked to the sound system it delivers the exact sound albeit louder and crispier sound. I am fully satisfied with this buy. It would be good if there's a choice of a darker tone wood or other alternative colour.

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