Ibanez GA5TCE3Q-AM
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Ibanez
GA5TCE3Q-AM
Product Info
Article Number:
576905
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
GA5TCE3Q-AM
Category:
3/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$281.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GA5TCE3Q-AM is a solid, budget-friendly classical guitar for beginners or younger players. The onboard pickup system is a nice bonus for quiet practice or small performances, and the overall build quality is surprisingly good for the price point. It’s a great entry into the classical world without a huge investment.
Product Description
- Ibanez GA5TCE3Q-AM
- Classical Guitar
- Size: 3/4
- Thinline Model
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Okoume
- Fingerboard and bridge: Purpleheart
- Scale: 590 mm
- Nut width: 46.0 mm
- 18 Frets
- Pickup: Ibanez under-saddle
- Ibanez preamp with built-in 2-band EQ
- Soundhole rosette in mosaic design
- Standard machine heads
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers a bright, responsive tone ideal for student learning.
- • Sapele back and sides add warmth and projection, surprisingly full for its size.
- • Purpleheart fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and distinct aesthetic.
- • Ibanez under-saddle pickup system provides usable amplified sound for practice or small gigs.
CONS
- • The standard machine heads feel a bit basic; an upgrade would improve tuning stability.
- • Okoume neck, while stable, can feel a little less resonant than mahogany.
- • 3/4 size limits its appeal for adult players with larger hands or longer arms.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Okoume
Fingerboard
Purpleheart
Scale Length
590 mm
Frets
18
Nut Width
46.0 mm
Weight
1.4 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ibanez preamp is serviceable for basic recording, but don't expect high-end studio quality; it's best suited for capturing a decent practice sound.
The 46mm nut width is standard, but the shorter scale length makes the frets feel closer together, which some players find easier to navigate, especially those with smaller hands.
It's purely cosmetic – a nice visual touch, but doesn't impact the guitar's acoustic properties or structural integrity.
