Katoh MCG40S Classical Guitar

The Katoh MCG40S sits at the entry point of Katoh's solid top classical guitar range, and it wastes no time showing why the series has built such a strong following among teachers and serious beginners. A solid spruce top gives the guitar an open, dynamic voice that responds readily to touch, while sapele back and sides add clarity and a touch of warmth to the overall balance, producing a sound that stays articulate whether you're working through scales or playing through a full piece.

Spanish fan bracing under that spruce top channels the classical tradition of tone production, supporting sustain and projection without sacrificing note separation. A mahogany neck paired with a rosewood fingerboard keeps the feel familiar and comfortable across the 52mm nut width, and Indian rosewood binding, matching bridge, and a natural inlaid wood mosaic rosette round out a clean, traditional appearance. Katoh gold tuning machines hold tuning reliably and finish the guitar with a touch of visual polish. Ideal for developing classical players who want a genuine solid-top instrument without stepping up to a premium price point.

Features

• Solid spruce top delivers an open, dynamic voice with clear articulation, giving developing players an instrument that rewards technique as it improves.
• Sapele back and sides add warmth and clarity to the tonal balance, producing a well-rounded sound suited to both study repertoire and performance.
• Spanish fan bracing supports strong sustain and projection while preserving the note-to-note clarity classical playing demands.
• Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and a 52mm nut width offers a comfortable, traditional classical guitar feel across the full fingerboard.
• Katoh gold tuning machines (M1-A2B) provide dependable tuning stability, finished with Indian rosewood binding and bridge and a natural inlaid wood mosaic rosette for a classic look.

Specs

• Top: Solid spruce
• Back & sides: Sapele
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Bracing: Spanish fan bracing
• Bridge: Indian rosewood
• Binding: Indian rosewood
• Purfling: Maple and ebony (top), maple (back & sides)
• Rosette: Natural inlaid wood mosaic
• Truss rod: Two-way adjustable
• Finish: High gloss PU
• Scale length: 650mm (25.6")
• Nut width: 52mm (2.04")
• Fret markers: Mother-of-pearl at 5th, 7th, 9th frets
• Nut & saddle: Bone
• Frets: 20 total, 12 to the body
• Tuners: Katoh gold tuning machines M1-A2B
• Strings: Savarez