Ibanez GA3ECE-OAM
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Ibanez
GA3ECE-OAM
Product Info
Article Number:
588931
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
GA3ECE-OAM
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Ibanez is a solid entry-level classical guitar, especially appealing to beginners or students. The onboard pickup is a real bonus for stage or recording, and the spruce top delivers a respectable sound. It’s a surprisingly capable instrument for the price point, offering a good balance of playability and amplified options.
Product Description
- Ibanez GA3ECE-OAM
- Classical Guitar with Pickup
- Size: 4/4
- Type: Cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Meranti
- Neck: Meranti
- Neck-body joint: Dovetail
- Fingerboard and bridge: Walnut
- Nut width: 52 mm
- Scale: 650 mm (25.5")
- 19 Frets
- Pickup system: Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp with built-in tuner
- Colour: Natural open-pored
PROS
- • Spruce top provides a clear, bright fundamental tone.
- • Meranti back and sides offer warmth and good projection for the price.
- • Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp with tuner is surprisingly useful for amplified performance.
- • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and provides a comfortable feel.
CONS
- • Meranti, while decent, lacks the tonal complexity of rosewood or mahogany.
- • Cutaway access isn't stellar; higher fret access is somewhat compromised.
- • The open-pored finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might require more maintenance.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Meranti
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
650 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
19
Nut Width
52 mm
Weight
1.7 kg (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tuner is a chromatic tuner that works via the preamp’s display – it’s generally quite accurate for basic tuning, though more experienced players might prefer a dedicated tuner.
The neck profile is a standard Ibanez shape, leaning towards a comfortable C-shape, but the 52mm nut width might feel a little snug for those with very large hands.
The top has an open-pored, natural finish which is a satin-like feel, not a high-gloss finish, allowing the wood to breathe and resonate more freely.
