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Ibanez GA5TCE Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar Bundle

  • Nylon strings, classical thinline cutaway body
  • Spruce top, sapele back and sides
  • Piezo undersaddle pickup with preamp and tuner
  • XLR and 1/4 inch outputs, 9V battery
  • 21 frets, 25.5 inch scale
  • 5.8 pounds, 42.13 x 18.11 x 4.13 inches
  • Case, tuner, strap, strings, picks, DVD and cloth included

Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A nylon-string, plug-in classical guitar bundled with a case and the accessories a new player needs. Color details in the listing are inconsistent, so confirm the finish.

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ASIN: B0F9LHB3PJModel: GA35TCECategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars

Colors Available

GA35TCE - Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss

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Overview

Stage or studio use is the target for this Ibanez classical acoustic-electric, a thinline cutaway with a spruce top and nylon strings. A built-in undersaddle pickup and preamp send the sound to an amp or mixer through balanced XLR or quarter inch outputs.

Plug-in classical tone plus a full accessory kit is the reason to look: case, tuner, strap, spare strings and picks arrive together. The limit is the listing itself, which shows an Amber title but a Dark Violin Sunburst finish in the specs.

Who it's for

A student moving to nylon strings for lessons or small gigs will use both the pickup and the accessory set. Anyone wanting steel strings or a left-handed layout should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Piezo pickup with onboard preamp and tuner
  • Balanced XLR and quarter inch outputs
  • Thinline cutaway for upper fret access
  • Case, strap, strings and picks included
Cons
  • Finish listed inconsistently in title and specs
  • Needs a 9V battery for electronics
  • Right hand orientation only

Performance notes

A spruce top adds tonal clarity, while sapele back and sides add warmth with bright overtones. The piezo undersaddle pickup captures the natural tone and the preamp offers an equalizer plus a digital tuner. A thinline body reduces depth for comfort on stage.

Specifications

BrandIbanez
ModelGA35TCE
Dimensions & fit
Scale Length25.5 incheshigher than 54% of 77 acoustic-electric guitars
Item weight5.8 poundslower than 83% of 61 acoustic-electric guitars
Item dimensions42.13 x 18.11 x 4.13 inches
Hand OrientationRight
Construction & materials
Top Material TypeSpruce Wood
Body Material TypeSapele
Neck Material TypeNyatoh Wood
Fretboard Material TypeRosewood
String Material TypeNylon
Back Material TypeSapele
Included components
Included ComponentsCase, Tuner, Strap, Extra Strings, Extra Picks, Instructional DVD, Polishing Cloth
Other details
Guitar Pickup ConfigurationPiezoelectric undersaddle
Connector TypeXLR & 1/4"
Guitar Bridge SystemFixed
Number of Strings6

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Ibanez GA35TCE a steel-string guitar?

No. It is a classical guitar with nylon strings and a classical body shape.

What accessories come in this Ibanez bundle?

A case, tuner, strap, extra strings, extra picks, an Austin Bazaar instructional DVD and a polishing cloth.

What finish does the guitar come in?

The title says Amber High Gloss, but the specs say Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss. Confirm with the seller.