Ibanez GA5MHTCE-OPN

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Ibanez GA5MHTCE-OPN

Ibanez

GA5MHTCE-OPN

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Product Info

Article Number: 576898
Brand: Ibanez
Model: GA5MHTCE-OPN
Price: $328.90

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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.

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