Ibanez GA5TCE-AM
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Ibanez
GA5TCE-AM
Product Info
Article Number:
323170
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
GA5TCE-AM
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$261.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GA5TCE-AM is a surprisingly capable entry-level classical guitar, offering a comfortable playing experience and a built-in pickup system. It’s a solid choice for students, beginners, or anyone needing a reliable, amplified classical option without a premium price tag. The overall build quality is decent for the cost, and the thin body makes it easy to handle.
Product Description
- Ibanez GA5TCE-AM
- Classical Guitar
- Type: Thinline
- Spruce top
- Sapele back and sides
- Okoume neck
- Fretboard and bridge: Purple heart
- 21 Frets
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 46.0 mm
- Ibanez under-saddle pickup
- Ibanez preamp with built-in 2-band EQ
- Gold-plated classical machine heads
- Mosaic design sound hole rosette
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers a bright, clear tone with good projection.
- • Sapele back and sides add warmth and sustain, nicely balanced with the top.
- • Under-saddle pickup system offers decent amplified sound for stage or recording.
- • Purple heart fingerboard and bridge provide a visually striking aesthetic and good durability.
CONS
- • Okoume neck, while stable, might feel a bit less premium than mahogany or Spanish cedar.
- • Under-saddle pickups can sound somewhat 'quacky' – not ideal for nuanced acoustic tones.
- • The thin body, while comfortable, might lack some of the resonant depth of a full-bodied classical.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Okoume
Fingerboard
Purple heart
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
21
Nut Width
46.0 mm
Weight
Approximately 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The under-saddle pickup is convenient for quick amplification but lacks the natural warmth and detail of a condenser microphone; expect a more processed sound.
The 46.0 mm nut width is fairly standard for classical guitars, and the Okoume neck offers a comfortable, moderate profile, accommodating most hand sizes well.
The 2-band EQ provides basic adjustments for bass and treble, but it’s limited compared to more sophisticated preamps; it's sufficient for basic volume and tone shaping.
