Classical Feel, Plugged-In Ready
There's something genuinely appealing about a nylon-string guitar that doesn't make you choose between acoustic warmth and amplified performance. The Ibanez GA3ECE does both — with a cutaway classical body that stays familiar and comfortable, and onboard electronics that mean you're never scrambling for a microphone when it's time to play for a crowd.
The open-pore amber finish gives this guitar a look and feel that's distinctly its own. Rather than a thick gloss coat, the open-pore polyurethane lets the wood breathe and keeps the neck feeling smooth under your hand — a nice touch that you'll notice every time you sit down to play.
Whether you're working through classical repertoire, noodling through bossa nova lines, or accompanying vocals at an open mic, the GA3ECE is a versatile, approachable instrument that handles the job without a lot of fuss.
Tonewoods That Work Together
The GA3ECE's spruce top is the foundation of its sound — spruce is the go-to choice for acoustic tops because it delivers clear, balanced response across the full range of nylon strings. Paired with meranti back and sides, the overall voice is warm and present without being overly boomy or thin.
The meranti neck feels comfortable and stable, and the nandu wood fretboard and bridge round out a construction that's been specifically chosen for tonal consistency and durability. The flat fretboard radius is true to classical tradition, giving you that familiar feel if you've played classical guitars before — and making it easy to adapt to if you haven't.
Electronics You Can Actually Use
The Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp runs the show when you plug in. It gives you independent bass and treble controls, so you can shape your amplified tone to suit the room rather than just hoping for the best. The built-in chromatic tuner is a standout feature — it works without the guitar being plugged in, so you can tune up quietly backstage or in a practice room without pulling out a separate tuner.
Under the saddle, the Ibanez undersaddle pickup captures the natural acoustic character of the guitar and translates it faithfully through your amp or PA. Chrome classical-style tuners round out the hardware, keeping your nylon strings reliably in tune through temperature changes and extended playing sessions.
Product Features:
- Body Shape: Cutaway Classical body with 19-fret nandu wood fretboard
- Top: Spruce for clear, balanced tonal response
- Back & Sides: Meranti for warm, focused projection
- Neck: Meranti GA neck profile with open-pore polyurethane finish
- Bridge: Nandu wood for direct string vibration transfer
- Scale Length: 650mm (25.5") with 52mm nut width and flat fretboard radius
- Electronics: Ibanez undersaddle pickup with AEQ-2T preamp (2-band EQ + onboard tuner)
- Tuners: Chrome classical-style tuning machines
- Strings: Nylon, factory-strung in standard tuning
- Finish: Open-pore polyurethane in Open Pore Amber
Brand: Ibanez
Model: GA3ECE
SKU: GA3ECEOAM
Condition: New
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