Takamine GC5CE Natural w/Bag
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Takamine
GC5CE Natural w/Bag
Product Info
Article Number:
539052
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GC5CE Natural w/Bag
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GC5CE is a great entry point into classical guitars, offering a solid spruce top and walnut back for a balanced tone. It's surprisingly well-equipped with a decent pickup system for amplified performance, making it a good choice for students or players wanting a versatile, affordable instrument.
Product Description
Takamine GC5CE Natural w/Bag
*Bundle offer comprising*, Takamine GC5CE Natur
- *Classical Guitar*
- With Venetian Cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Black walnut wood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard and bridge: Laurel
- 19 Frets
- Nut width: 51 mm
- Scale: 650 mm
- Takamine TP4T pickup system with built-in tuner
- Gold Classical machine heads with white pearloid buttons
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario EJ45 (article no. #102368#)
- Colour: Natural high gloss
- Thomann Classic-Guitar Gigbag Eco
- *Gig Bag Economy*
- For 4/4 concert guitar
- Economy Series
- With backpack straps and handles
- Internal dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 105 x 40 x 12 cm
- Accessory compartment for sheet music
- strings etc.
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and clear tone
- • Black walnut back and sides add warmth and projection
- • Takamine TP4T pickup system offers usable amplified sound for stage
- • Gold machine heads provide smooth tuning and a touch of class
CONS
- • Black walnut can sometimes lack the complexity of rosewood
- • Gig bag is functional, but a hardshell case would offer better protection
- • Venetian cutaway slightly compromises upper fret access compared to a traditional design
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Black Walnut
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Laurel
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
51 mm
Weight
1.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TP4T is a decent budget-friendly option, offering a clean amplified tone, but lacks the nuance and high-end clarity of more premium systems found on higher-end models.
Laurel is a perfectly acceptable substitute; it plays similarly to rosewood, offering a comfortable feel and good note articulation, although it lacks the visual appeal of ebony.
The mahogany neck typically offers a comfortable, medium-thin profile, which is generally considered player-friendly, especially for those transitioning from steel-string guitars.
