The Katoh MCG40CEQ blends traditional classical tone with modern performance flexibility, making it an excellent choice for players who want authentic nylon-string sound with stage-ready capability. A solid cedar top delivers warmth, depth, and expressive dynamics, while the sapele back and sides provide clarity and balance across the tonal range. The result is a responsive classical voice that suits solo performance, ensemble work, and recording alike. Designed for versatility, the MCG40CEQ features a comfortable cutaway for upper-fret access and a Fishman Presys Plus pickup system for natural amplified tone and intuitive control. Premium appointments such as Indian rosewood binding, an all-wood mosaic rosette, and bone nut and saddle reflect Katoh’s attention to detail, while the two-way adjustable truss rod ensures long-term stability and reliable playability. Features Solid cedar top for warm, expressive classical tone Sapele back and sides for clean dynamics and balance Fishman Presys Plus electronics for natural amplified sound Cutaway body design for improved upper-fret access Spanish fan bracing for traditional classical response Specs Soundboard Cedar Back and sides Sapele Binding Indian rosewood Purfling Maple and ebony top, maple back and sides Neck Mahogany Fingerboard Rosewood Rosette All-wood inlaid mosaic Bridge Indian rosewood Truss rod Two-way adjustable Finish High-gloss polyurethane Scale length 650 mm (25.6") Nut width 52 mm (2.04") Fret markers Mother-of-pearl at 5, 7, 9 Nut and saddle Bone Frets 12 to body, 20 total Bracing Spanish fan bracing Tuning machines Katoh gold M1-A2B Strings Savarez Electronics Fishman system with cutaway