{"product_id":"b-stock-classic-electric-ac-guitar-ga5tce-flaw-in-poly-near-bridge-sand-through-bridge-and-top-front-body-near-strap-button","title":"Ibanez GA5TCE Thinline Classical-Electric Guitar Amber High Gloss B-Stock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNylon String Feel, Stage-Ready Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've always been curious about nylon strings but dread the idea of wrestling with a traditional classical guitar's wide, flat neck, the Ibanez GA5TCE might be exactly what you've been looking for. It takes the warm, expressive voice of a classical guitar and wraps it in a thinner, more manageable body with a comfortable cutaway — so your fretting hand won't feel like it's trying to palm a tennis racket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thinline body sits closer to your body than a standard classical, and the 46mm nut width is considerably narrower than the typical 52mm classical neck. Players who live on steel-string acoustics or electric guitars tend to settle in quickly here. Add a built-in pickup and preamp system, and you've got a nylon-string guitar that's ready to plug into a PA, an amp, or a recording interface without any extra gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular GA5TCE is offered as B-Stock — great opportunity to get into an Ibanez classical-electric at a discount. Details on the specific B-Stock condition are noted below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is a B-Stock guitar sourced directly from the manufacturer. It is new and has never been previously owned. The photos shown are of the exact instrument you will receive. Before shipment, our licensed technician will inspect and professionally set up the guitar to ensure it is playing its best. During our inspection, we noticed FLAW IN POLY NEAR BRIDGE, SAND THROUGH BRIDGE AND TOP FRONT BODY NEAR STRAP BUTTON. (see pictures) Please note, these may not be the only cosmetic imperfections. As a B-Stock instrument, there may be additional minor blemishes that are small in nature and do not affect playability or performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Body: Classical Tone in a Thinline Package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GA5TCE is built around a thinline cutaway classical body — it's shallower than a traditional classical guitar, which makes it sit more naturally if you're used to playing steel-string instruments. The spruce top is paired with sapele back and sides, a combination that delivers the balanced, clear response you'd want for nylon-string playing. Sapele shares tonal characteristics with mahogany — punchy low-mids, clear highs — while bringing its own distinctive ribbon grain appearance under that amber gloss finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFan bracing under the top is a traditional classical construction technique that distributes string vibration across the soundboard efficiently. On this guitar, it contributes to a focused, articulate sound whether you're playing fingerpicked classical pieces, bossa nova chord melodies, or just noodling through something lyrical. The Venetian cutaway opens up access to the upper frets — practical if you like to venture up the neck or play contemporary pieces that demand it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNeck, Fretboard, and Playability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe okoume neck is lightweight and comfortable, with a flat fingerboard radius — as you'd expect from a classical-style instrument. The purpleheart fretboard and bridge add a splash of distinctive color (purpleheart has a naturally deep violet-purple hue) and hold up well under regular playing. The 650mm (25.6\") scale length is a classical standard, and the 46mm nut width hits a sweet spot: wide enough to accommodate proper nylon-string fingerstyle technique, but narrow enough that players coming from steel-string guitars won't feel completely lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 21 frets and the neck joining the body at the 14th fret, you get reasonable upper-register access for a classical-style instrument. Gold classical tuning machines round out the hardware, and they do a solid job of keeping nylon strings — which can take a little longer to settle in than steel — locked in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eElectronics: Plug In and Play\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GA5TCE carries an Ibanez undersaddle pickup paired with the AEQ-2T preamp. The AEQ-2T gives you bass and treble controls along with a volume knob, and it has an onboard chromatic tuner built right in — just press the button and you've got a visual tuner without clipping anything to the headstock. Output is via a standard 1\/4\" jack, so it works with any amp or DI box you already have. A single 9V battery powers the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe undersaddle pickup captures the string vibration at the saddle and translates it cleanly to amplified sound. It's a practical, reliable approach for live use — no fiddling with microphone placement, no feedback drama at stage volumes. Whether you're playing a coffeehouse, a worship service, or a classroom, you can dial in your sound and focus on playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thinline Cutaway Classical body with Venetian cutaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce with fan bracing, amber high gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapele, gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Okoume (GA neck profile), flat fingerboard radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFretboard \u0026amp; Bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purpleheart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650mm (25.6\") | Nut Width: 46mm | Frets: 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ibanez undersaddle pickup + AEQ-2T preamp with onboard chromatic tuner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\" jack, 9V battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold classical tuning machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nylon | Finish: Amber High Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ibanez\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e GA5TCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e GA5TCE-2ND|2Y11GS260307946\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e B-Stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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