Ibanez GA3-OAM
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Ibanez
GA3-OAM
Product Info
Article Number:
588922
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
GA3-OAM
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GA3-OAM is a solid entry-level classical guitar, surprisingly well-equipped for the price. The spruce top offers a decent projection, and the slightly longer scale length makes it feel more familiar to steel-string players. It's a great choice for beginners or students looking for an affordable and playable instrument.
Product Description
- Ibanez GA3-OAM
- Acoustic Guitar
- Size: 4/4
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Meranti
- Neck: Meranti
- Neck-body transition: Dovetail
- Fingerboard and bridge: Nandu
- Nut width: 52 mm
- Scale: 650 mm (25.5")
- 19 Frets
- Colour: Amber open-pored
PROS
- • Spruce top provides a surprisingly bright and responsive acoustic tone.
- • Meranti back and sides offer a warm, balanced foundation to the sound.
- • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and contributes to a solid feel.
- • 52mm nut width caters well to classical technique and fingerstyle playing.
CONS
- • Nandu fingerboard can feel a bit harder than rosewood or ebony.
- • Meranti construction limits high-end clarity compared to more premium woods.
- • 19 frets restrict upper fret accessibility for advanced players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Meranti
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Nandu
Scale Length
650 mm (25.5")
Frets
19
Nut Width
52 mm
Weight
1.7 kg (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a bit brighter than many other budget classical guitars due to the spruce top, but lacks the richness of higher-end models with cedar or rosewood.
The 52mm nut width provides ample space for fingers, so it should be quite comfortable even for players with larger hands, especially those used to classical playing.
The longer scale length and wider neck will feel somewhat familiar, but the nylon strings and classical playing style will require some adjustment.
