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Takamine's GC5CE was built to take your music front and center. The creative minds at Takamine have given it deluxe appointments, a solid-top construction and great performance features, including a Venetian-style cutaway and special Takamine electronics. 

Ready for the demands of any performance situation, be it on stage or in the studio, in the living room or a ballroom, the GC5CE pairs a fan-braced solid spruce top and black walnut back and sides for warm, rich, nylon-string sound you can count on for years. The GC5CE's slim mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard offer exceptional feel and playability. To top it all off, the onboard Takamine TP-4T preamp system has a built-in tuner with three-band EQ and gain controls for rock-solid amplified performance and versatility. Other appointments include a dovetail neck joint, beautiful inlaid mosaic rosette, synthetic bone nut and bridge saddle, rosewood headcap, gold tuners with white pearl buttons and a luxurious gloss finish.

Case sold separately.
Takamine GC5CE Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Takamine GC5CE Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Takamine GC5CE Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Body
  • Body type: Classical Fret
  • Cutaway: Single cutaway
  • Top wood: Solid Spruce
  • Back & sides: Black walnut 
  • Bracing pattern: Fan
  • Body finish: Natural
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Slim
  • Nut width: 2" (50.8mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.4"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Takamine
  • Configuration: Undersaddle piezo
  • Preamp EQ: 3-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Rosewood
  • Tuning machines: Gold
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Saddle & nut: Synthetic Bone
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Pickup System
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: United States

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Limited lifetime warranty on Japan-made, G Series, and Jasmine products.
5 year limited warranty on Jasmine Studio products.
No warrany on electronics or plating.
Warranty terms vary. Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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  • For the price, this is a very good guitar.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byVincent A

    fromSan Diego CA

    I did add a few dot markers to the side of the neck.

  • Beautiful

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byShay

    fromWA

    This guitar looks and sounds beautiful especially when plugged in to an amp. It is amazing. It is not too quiet and not too loud, it's perfect. I really like how the pickup is made by takamine. Overall this was an amazing purchase for a great deal!!!!

  • This is the second GC5CE I've bought - never gig w/o a spare

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 years ago

    byTheodore

    fromUndisclosed

    I'll be using it for on-stage performances.

  • Great instrument

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byBristol

    fromTampa, Fl.

    I have had no trouble with my GC5CE Classical guitar. I am new to guitar playing. I have played this guitar everyday for over a month and it has worked great. I have read where the G5 series of Takamine is inferior to the higher priced Tak's. This guitar is as good as any guitar I have played. I also have a Big Baby Taylor guitar that I have trouble playing because of the 1 11/16 nut width. I am glad I went to a classical. The GC5CE has made the difference.

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  • submitteda month ago

    asked byAdrian

    frommesquite tx

    does this guitar have both strap screws?

    does this guitar have both strap screws?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Takamine GC5CE Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar typically comes equipped with a single strap button located at the bottom end of the guitar.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byEv

    fromNew York

    Is it really made in USA?? As i know, Takamine does not has manufactory in USA, why description says country of origin is USA?

    Is it really made in USA?? As i know, Takamine does not has manufactory in USA, why description says country of origin is USA?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Takamine GC5CE is U.S. made.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bySam

    fromMichigan

    What brand are the strings plus what tension?

    What brand are the strings plus what tension?

    Open Reply - Beau
    These guitars come with light gauge D'addario strings.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bySam

    fromTawas michiga

    Does it have a truss rod.

    Does it have a truss rod.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it does.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRicardo

    fromEl Paso TX

    What condition is the takamine guitar GC5CE-NAT blemished ?

    What condition is the takamine guitar GC5CE-NAT blemished ?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, we don’t know what the blemish is. The blemishes will be perhaps minor scratches, average handling wear. There will be no effect on playability or sound. BLEMISHED: Gear returned in great condition, with only minor signs of use, such as slight scuffs or pick marks. It looks and plays like new and may be considered an equivalent to display units found in retail stores. Includes 45-Day, No-Hassle Returns Includes full manufacturer's warranty Includes 2-Year Free Warranty on all guitars and basses Gold coverage plan available for 1 or 2 years coverage

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byCharles B.

    fromMontgomery Alabama

    Does the Takamine GC5CE model have an adjustable Truss Rod?

    Does the Takamine GC5CE model have an adjustable Truss Rod?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar does have an adjustable truss rod.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byAndrean

    fromNew York

    What's the best guitar case you would recommend for this guitar

    What's the best guitar case you would recommend for this guitar

    Open Reply - Beau
    The Musician's Gear Deluxe Classical Guitar Case would be a good choice.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byMolly

    fromKansas

    Does this have Nylon or Metal strings? If nylon, can this be switched to metal? This is a surprise for my husband and I don't know much about guitars. Thanks!

    Does this have Nylon or Metal strings? If nylon, can this be switched to metal? This is a surprise for my husband and I don't know much about guitars. Thanks!

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This has nylons and shouldn't be switched to steel. This model is made for nylon strings

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byHeather

    fromundisclosed

    the main web site lists a different wood for this guitar than rosewood. Is this for sure rosewood and where is this one made?

    the main web site lists a different wood for this guitar than rosewood. Is this for sure rosewood and where is this one made?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar does have rosewood back and sides and was manufactured in Japan.