"NX Series guitars offer impressive acoustic tone, and their amplified sound quality is unrivaled", said Shannon McKee, product marketing manager of the Yamaha Guitar Group. "The NCX guitars will appeal to nylon players who will appreciate the enhanced performance capabilities, while the NTX models will be familiar and comfortable for electric and steel-string players wanting to venture to nylon." The NCX1 acoustic-electric guitar's contemporary appearance and traditional neck profile and advanced electronics make it an excellent choice for nylon-string players seeking superior, amplified sound, while its strap buttons make it especially appealing to performing guitarists. All NX guitars have solid tops, including a solid sitka spruce top on the NCX1, resulting in unparalled sonic excellence. Whether for a player new to nylon-string guitar or an accomplished musician seeking extraordinary amplified sound, there is an NX Series guitar that will satisfy everyone's needs. Contemporary Style and Traditional Neck Profile The NCX models (NCX1, NCX3, and NCX5) have classical-style neck profiles and fingerboards and were designed primarily for experienced nylon-string players in search of superior amplified sound, giving the NCX1 a blazing identity in the nylon-string universe. Advanced Electronics An integrated undersaddle piezo pickup with individual string sensors captures only the mid and low frequencies (eliminating the characteristic brittleness of piezo pickups), a unique synthetic sheet transducer captures the highs and an internal microphone captures overall body resonance and "airiness". The sound from these elements is blended within the Atmosfeel preamp, and adjusted using the Mic Blend, Treble EQ, and Master Volume controls. The NCX1 also incorperates preamps featuring 3-band equalizers with adjustable mid frequencies. This advanced preamp and pickup system with onboard tuner included are designed with the needs of live performers in mind. Solid Sitka Spruce Top The acoustic sound of the NX Series guitars is beyond superb. Careful wood selection combined with renowned Yamaha craftsmanship results in instruments of exceptional playability and tone. Features: Solid Sitka Spruce Top with Gloss Finish Nato Neck with Traditional Profile and Walnut Fingerboard Undersaddle 3-Band EQ Preamp with Tuner Chrome with Matte Black Shaft Tuners Includes Hex Wrench and 2 AA Batteries, Case Not Included Get your Yamaha NX Series NCX1 Nylon-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.