Takamine GC5CE-N-LH
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Takamine
GC5CE-N-LH
Product Info
Article Number:
442087
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GC5CE-N-LH
Category:
Lefthanded Classical Guitars
Price:
$526.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Takamine is a solid choice for the student or intermediate classical player looking for a quality instrument with amplified capabilities. The solid top provides a surprisingly mature voice, and the built-in tuner is a real convenience. It’s a great all-around package that won’t break the bank, especially considering the electronics and overall build quality.
Product Description
- Takamine GC5CE-N-LH
- Classical Guitar
- Left-hand model
- With Venetian Cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Ovangkol
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard and bridge: Laurel
- 19 Frets
- Nut width: 51 mm
- Scale: 650 mm
- Takamine TP4T pickup system with built-in tuner
- Gilded classical machine heads with white pearloid pegs
- Colour: Natural high gloss
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, resonant, and responsive tone.
- • Ovangkol back and sides add warmth and projection to the sound.
- • Takamine TP4T pickup system provides surprisingly good amplified tone and a built-in tuner.
- • Gilded machine heads offer smooth tuning stability and a touch of class.
CONS
- • The high gloss finish, while beautiful, can be a fingerprint magnet and feel a bit plasticky.
- • Ovangkol, while great sounding, can sometimes have a slightly less complex character than rosewood.
- • While versatile for a classical, it's not designed for heavy strumming or alternate tunings.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Ovangkol
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Laurel
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
51 mm
Weight
1.75 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TP4T system is surprisingly good; it captures the natural acoustic tone well, though it lacks the nuance of higher-end, dedicated soundboard transducers.
Laurel is generally a bit harder and can feel slightly drier than rosewood, but it’s well-dressed on this model and plays comfortably.
Absolutely, the scale length and nut width are forgiving, and the amplified tone makes it suitable for a wider range of styles than a traditional classical.
