Ibanez Ga5Fmtce Open Pore Blue Berry
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An accessible Ibanez classical, designed for amplified playing
With the GA5FMTCE, Ibanez offers an electro-acoustic classical guitar that embodies the brand's spirit: providing modern playability and a complete setup at an affordable price. Its Thinline cutaway format clearly targets guitarists who want the comfort of a nylon classical, while enjoying a more "stage-friendly" grip and easy-to-adjust amplification.For whom and in which styles
This guitar is aimed at beginners as well as intermediate players looking for a comfortable classical, but also at musicians who regularly play plugged in. The cutaway and onboard electronics make it a relevant option for accompaniment, variety music, pop/Latin atmospheres, or fingerstyle playing with good control of dynamics, both at home and on stage.Sound characteristics
The flamed maple top delivers a rather bright, precise, and well-defined character, particularly pleasant for clear attacks and arpeggios. The sapele back and sides complement the sound with warm and present midrange, helping the guitar remain clear in a mix. The Purpleheart bridge promotes direct vibration transmission, contributing to a natural response and a "hold" sensation under the fingers. Once plugged in, the combination of undersaddle pickup and AEQ-2T preamp is designed to reproduce the acoustic character while allowing quick adjustment of bass and treble, with the practical advantage of the built-in tuner usable without being connected to an amplifier.Recommended compatible accessories
To get the best out of this nylon classical, you can choose a set of nylon strings with ball-end or tie-end in the gauge of your choice. For amplification, a 6.35 mm / 0.25" instrument jack cable is compatible with the output jack, and it is useful to have a spare 9V battery for the preamp.Technical specifications
| Format | 4/4 | Fingerboard | Purple heart |
| Left handed | No | Nbrs of frets | 21 |
| Cutaway | Yes | Neck Type | Glued |
| Strings | nylon | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | White |
| Top | Maple | Finishing | Matt |
| Back&Sides | Sapelli | Hardware | Gold |
| Body shape | classical body with cutaway (Thinline Cutaway) | String spacing | 11.6 mm / 0.46" |
| Back and sides | sapele back and sides | Pickup | Ibanez Undersaddle pickup |
| Soundhole rosette | classic Mosaic Design rosette | Preamp | Ibanez AEQ-2T with built-in tuner |
| Neck | Okoumé GA neck | Output jack | 2.54 cm / 1" |
| Number of frets | 21 | Battery | 1x 9V |
| Bridge | Purpleheart bridge | String gauges | .0285/.0325/.041/.030/.036/.044 (0.724 mm / 0.826 mm / 1.041 mm / 0.762 mm / 0.914 mm / 1.118 mm) |
| Tuners | classic gold tuners | Factory tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
Questions frequently asked
Can the Ibanez GA5FMTCE be plugged into an amplifier?
The 6.35 mm jack output allows connection to an acoustic amp or a PA system using an instrument cable. The Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp includes bass and treble controls as well as a tuner.
Is this classical guitar suitable for beginners?
This model is suitable for beginners and intermediate players thanks to its Thinline body designed for reduced bulk. The six nylon strings provide the soft feel expected from a classical guitar.
What sound does the flamed maple top produce?
The flamed maple top offers a clear and rather bright response, particularly noticeable on arpeggios. The sapele back and sides complement this with rounder midrange tones. The thin body limits the depth of bass compared to a deeper body.
Does the onboard electronics require a battery?
A 9 V battery powers the AEQ-2T preamp and the built-in tuner.
Does the cutaway facilitate access to the upper frets?
The cutaway provides more direct access to the 21 frets for playing melodies and voicings in the higher positions. The fingerboard is made of Purpleheart and the glued-in okoumé neck, with a GA profile, completes the neck construction.
