Yamaha NTX1 Electro-Classical Guitar In Natural

The Yamaha NTX1 Electro-Classical in Natuarl is a modern nylon-string guitar designed for players who need a comfortable feel and a stage-ready sound. With its sleek single-cutaway body, slim neck profile and refined bracing, it offers an easy transition for electric and steel-string players while still delivering the warm, expressive tone that classical fans love. An undersaddle pickup and Yamaha preamp ensure a clear, natural amplified sound that sits perfectly in any mix.

Whether you are exploring nylon strings for the first time or you are an experienced classical player looking for a reliable gigging instrument, the NTX1 combines contemporary playability with traditional acoustic character. Its solid Sitka spruce top provides a lively, responsive voice, while the stylish black finish and tasteful appointments make it look as good as it sounds on stage.

Contemporary Nylon-String Design

The NTX1 belongs to Yamaha’s NX Series, created specifically with modern performers in mind. The single-cutaway body offers excellent upper-fret access, making it ideal for intricate chord voicings, melodic lines and solos that move beyond the 12th fret. Its comfortable body shape and neck profile feel familiar to electric and steel-string players, helping you adapt to nylon strings quickly without sacrificing your existing technique.

Refined Bracing for Enhanced Low-End

Yamaha have carefully measured and refined the internal bracing of the NTX1 to enhance low-frequency response while maintaining strength and stability. The result is a fuller, richer bass that supports fingerstyle playing and chord work, giving your sound more depth and presence. These refinements are optimised for the tonewoods used, allowing the guitar to resonate freely and naturally.

Solid Sitka Spruce Top and Nato or Okoume Back and Sides

A solid Sitka spruce top gives the NTX1 a bright, articulate voice with plenty of dynamic range, responding beautifully to both light fingerpicking and more assertive strumming. The back and sides are crafted from nato or okoume, chosen to complement the spruce top with a warm, balanced midrange. Together they deliver a versatile tonal palette that suits classical, Latin, jazz, pop and more.

Stage-Ready Electronics

Equipped with an undersaddle pickup and Yamaha’s proprietary preamp system, the NTX1 is built to perform. The pickup captures the natural character of the nylon strings with clarity and detail, making it easy to plug straight into a PA, acoustic amp or audio interface. This gives you a consistent, reliable sound on stage or in the studio, with minimal fuss and maximum control.

Key Features

• Comfortable Single-Cutaway Body - The sleek, contemporary body with a single cutaway offers excellent upper-fret access and a familiar feel for electric and steel-string players, making the transition to nylon strings smooth and intuitive.
• Solid Sitka Spruce Top - A solid Sitka spruce top delivers a lively, responsive tone with clear articulation and strong projection, giving you the dynamic range needed for expressive fingerstyle playing and nuanced performance.
• Refined Bracing for Rich Low-End - Carefully engineered bracing enhances the low-frequency response without sacrificing durability, resulting in a fuller, more resonant sound that adds depth and warmth to chords and melodies.
• Integrated Undersaddle Pickup - The built-in undersaddle pickup provides a clear, natural amplified tone, allowing you to plug in and perform with confidence in live settings or recording environments while preserving the character of the acoustic sound.

Specifications

Body

• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back and Sides: Nato or Okoume
• Body Style: NX Series single-cutaway electro-classical
• Colour: Black

Neck

• Neck Wood: Nato
• Fingerboard: Walnut
• Scale Length: 650 mm
• Nut Width: 48 mm
• Nut: Urea

Hardware

• Tuning Machines: Gold / Black RM1388NB-B06
• Bridge: Ebony / Walnut
• Saddle: Urea

Electronics

• Pickup: Undersaddle pickup
• Preamp: Yamaha proprietary system

Miscellaneous

• Finish Options in Series: Natural, Brown Sunburst, Black