{"product_id":"b-stock-classic-electric-ac-guitar-white-mark-on-top-fine-finish-scratches-in-poly","title":"Ibanez GA5TCE Thinline Classical-Electric Guitar Amber High Gloss B-Stock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Classical Guitar You Can Actually Take to a Gig\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot everyone wants to haul a full-depth classical guitar to an open mic or rehearsal. If you love nylon strings but need something you can plug in and play without fighting a big, unwieldy body, the Ibanez GA5TCE is worth a serious look. It takes the warm, mellow character of a classical guitar and packages it in a slimmed-down thinline cutaway body that's genuinely comfortable to hold — whether you're sitting at home or standing on a stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thinline body isn't just about looks. It makes the GA5TCE noticeably more approachable than a traditional full-depth classical, especially if you're coming from a steel-string background. The single cutaway opens up the upper frets for anyone who wants to venture past the 12th. And with the onboard Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp and undersaddle pickup, you're ready to plug in whenever the room calls for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular unit is B-Stock direct from Ibanez — new, never owned, and comes with a white mark on the top plus some fine finish scratches in the poly (see pictures). Our licensed tech will go over and set it up before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpruce Top, Sapele Back and Sides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GA5TCE features a spruce top — the most widely used acoustic guitar top wood for a reason. It responds cleanly across a wide dynamic range, giving nylon strings a balanced, clear voice with good projection for a thinline body. Paired with sapele back and sides, you get a warm, full midrange with a touch of brightness on top that helps the nylon strings cut through a mix without sounding thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purpleheart fretboard and bridge add a distinctive look and contribute a firm, articulate feel underhand. Gold classical tuners at the slotted headstock round out the traditional aesthetic while keeping the instrument visually cohesive with its classical roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Neck That Plays Like a Crossover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional classical guitars have wide, flat necks — great for fingerstyle technique, but a real adjustment for players used to steel-string acoustics or electric guitars. The GA5TCE uses a narrower 46mm nut width (versus the typical 52mm on a classical) and a flat fretboard radius, which bridges the gap nicely. You still get the classical-style playing feel, but the neck sits in your hand more like a guitar you already know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe okoume neck joins the body at the 14th fret, which, combined with the cutaway, makes upper-register playing actually accessible — something traditional classicals rarely offer. The 25.6\" (650mm) scale length is standard full-scale, so string tension and spacing feel familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReady to Plug In: Ibanez AEQ-2T Preamp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe onboard Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp keeps things simple: bass and treble controls, a volume knob, and a built-in chromatic tuner you can use even without plugging in. The undersaddle pickup captures the tone of the nylon strings faithfully through a 1\/4\" output, making the GA5TCE a practical choice for players who need to perform live or practice through a monitor without a lot of fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preamp runs on a standard 9V battery. No fancy setup required — plug in, dial in your tone, and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-size Thinline Cutaway Classical body with single cutaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce top with classical mosaic design rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapele back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e GA Okoume neck, 14th fret neck\/body joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFretboard \u0026amp; Bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purpleheart fretboard and bridge, flat radius, 21 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650mm \/ 25.6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46mm — narrower than traditional classical for easier playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold classical tuning machines, slotted headstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ibanez undersaddle pickup + AEQ-2T preamp with bass\/treble EQ and onboard 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\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amber High Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is a \"B-Stock Classical-Electric Guitar\" directly from the manufacturer. 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