Ibanez GA5TCE3Q 3/4 Nylon Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- 3/4 size nylon-string guitar
- Spruce top, sapele back and sides
- 26 inch scale listed, 6 strings
- Ibanez undersaddle pickup, 1/4 inch (6.35mm) jack
- Right-handed, okoume neck
- 40.35 x 17.52 x 4.72 inches
- 1 year warranty
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A small-bodied nylon-string guitar with a pickup, suited to younger players and classical beginners. No gig bag or case is listed, so plan on buying one.
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ASIN: B0CLP9C7KGModel: GA5TCECategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
Bedrooms, classrooms and practice corners suit this reduced-size classical guitar with a spruce top and sapele body. Nylon strings stay gentle on new fingertips, and an undersaddle pickup lets it plug into an amp for lessons or recitals.
Soft nylon strings and a smaller body make early practice less painful for young or small-framed players. The pickup adds stage use most student guitars lack. A gig bag is not listed, and the listed scale length reads long for a reduced-size guitar, so confirm fit with the seller.
Who it's for
Young students and adults with small hands get a comfortable nylon-string with an output for class performances. Players who want bright steel-string tone should look at a different guitar.
Pros and cons
- Nylon strings ease sore fingertips
- Reduced body for smaller players
- Pickup for amp or PA use
- Spruce top for clear tone
- No gig bag or case listed
- Scale length reads long for size
Performance notes
Nylon strings run at lower tension than steel, which softens the sound and the feel under the fingers. The spruce top carries volume while sapele adds warmth. Amplified tone comes from the undersaddle pickup, which picks up string vibration at the bridge.
Specifications
| Brand | Ibanez |
|---|---|
| Model | GA5TCE |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 26 inches |
| Item dimensions | 40.35 x 17.52 x 4.72 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Instrument Size | 3/4 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Spruce |
| Body Material Type | Sapele |
| Neck Material Type | Okoume |
| Fretboard Material Type | Purpleheart |
| String Material Type | Nylon |
| Color | Natural |
| Back Material Type | Sapele |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Ibanez undersaddle pickup |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch (6.35mm) jack |
| Guitar Bridge System | Purpleheart bridge |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Can I put steel strings on the Ibanez GA5TCE?
No. It is listed as a nylon-string guitar, and steel strings are not part of its design. Use nylon classical strings.
Can the Ibanez GA5TCE plug into an amp?
Yes. It has an Ibanez undersaddle pickup and a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) jack.
What size player suits the Ibanez GA5TCE?
It is a 3/4 size guitar for smaller players. Measure against 40.35 x 17.52 x 4.72 inches before buying.
Is the Ibanez GA5TCE left-handed?
No. It is listed as right-handed.