Ibanez GA5MHTCE-OPN
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Ibanez
GA5MHTCE-OPN
Product Info
Article Number:
576898
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
GA5MHTCE-OPN
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GA5MHTCE-OPN is a solid entry-level classical guitar, especially for students or players wanting a basic amplified option. The electronics are surprisingly decent for the price, and the overall build feels reliable. It's a good, affordable choice for beginners or those needing a functional, stage-ready classical.
Product Description
- Ibanez GA5MHTCE-OPN
- Classical Guitar
- Thinline Model
- Top: Sapele
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Okoume
- Fingerboard and bridge: Purpleheart
- Nut width: 46.0 mm
- Scale: 650 mm
- 21 Frets
- Pickup: Ibanez under-saddle
- Ibanez preamp with built-in 2-band EQ
- Soundhole rosette in mosaic design
- Gold-plated Classical machine heads
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Sapele top offers a warm, balanced tone with good projection.
- • Purpleheart fingerboard provides a slick, fast playing experience.
- • Ibanez under-saddle pickup system is surprisingly clean and usable.
- • Okoume neck contributes to a comfortable, resonant feel.
CONS
- • Sapele back and sides limit high-end sparkle compared to rosewood alternatives.
- • Thinline design may feel less full and resonant to experienced classical players.
- • Under-saddle pickups can sound slightly compressed and lack nuance.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sapele
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Okoume
Fingerboard
Purpleheart
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
21
Nut Width
46.0 mm
Weight
1.75 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's functional for basic amplification, but don't expect pristine acoustic reproduction; EQ adjustments are key to minimizing any artificiality.
The Okoume neck has a fairly standard profile, leaning slightly towards a 'C' shape, which should be manageable for most hand sizes, though not exceptionally slim.
The all-sapele construction offers a warmer tone, but lacks the complex overtones and brighter highs you'd find in a rosewood model – it's more focused and less nuanced.
