Takamine GC5-NAT Classicguitar
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Takamine
GC5-NAT Classicguitar
Product Info
Article Number:
588563
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GC5-NAT Classicguitar
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$372.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Takamine GC5-NAT is a fantastic entry point into classical guitar playing, offering a solid build and surprisingly good sound for its class. It’s perfect for students or anyone looking for an affordable, reliable instrument that’s a step up from a basic beginner model – the spruce top really makes a difference. The feel is comfortable, and it’s ready to play straight out of the box.
Product Description
- Takamine GC5-NAT Classicguitar
- Classical Guitar
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back and sides: Walnut
- Mahogany neck
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 51 mm
- 19 Frets
- Bridge: Laurel
- Gold Classical machine heads with white pearloid knobs
- Strings: D'Addario EXP45 (102368)
- Colour: Natural high gloss
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and clear tone.
- • Walnut back and sides add warmth and sustain, a nice upgrade.
- • Mahogany neck provides a comfortable feel and good stability.
- • Gold machine heads offer smooth tuning and a touch of class.
CONS
- • Walnut back and sides, while pleasing, limit the potential for a truly bright, complex voice.
- • Laurel fingerboard can feel a bit harder than rosewood, requiring some adjustment.
- • The D’Addario EXP45 strings are decent but may benefit from an upgrade for nuanced tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Walnut
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Laurel
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
51 mm
Weight
Approximately 1.8 kg (3.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a great compromise – the solid spruce top provides a significant tonal advantage over laminate tops, but the layered walnut back and sides keep the price more accessible.
The mahogany neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape; the 51mm nut width offers a bit more room, but it's not as wide as some older classical guitars.
Yes, the strings are standard classical guitar size and easy to replace; a lighter gauge like EXP32 would soften the action and be ideal for beginners.
