Takamine GC5CE Natural Electric Classical Guitar Solid Spruce Top Black Walnut Side and Back

Takamine GC5-CE Natural – Premium Craftsmanship, Nylon-String Excellence

The Takamine GC5-CE is a professional-grade electric classical guitar that delivers the warm, expressive voice of nylon strings with exceptional playability and stage-ready electronics. Meticulously crafted to Takamine's exacting standards, this instrument offers remarkable value for classical, flamenco, and crossover players alike.

Premium Tonewood Construction
The solid spruce top—paired with classic fan bracing—delivers clear, articulate projection with impressive dynamic range and a bright, responsive character. The black walnut back and sides provide a warm, balanced tonal foundation with rich overtones and focused mids, creating a full-bodied voice that is both nuanced and expressive. The gloss natural finish showcases the beauty of the premium tonewoods while offering lasting protection.

Superior Classical Playability
The mahogany neck and smooth laurel fingerboard provide a comfortable, familiar feel across the entire fretboard. The Venetian cutaway offers easy access to the upper frets for expressive soloing and extended-range playing. The standard 50.8mm nut width and 650mm scale length deliver the authentic classical guitar experience, with comfortable string spacing for intricate fingerpicking and complex chord voicings.

Professional-Grade Electronics
Equipped with Takamine's TP-4T preamp system, the GC5-CE delivers exceptional amplified performance. The system features a built-in chromatic tuner, three-band EQ, and gain control—allowing you to shape your sound with precision. Your nylon-string tone remains true and natural when plugged in, whether on stage or in the studio. The active shelving system EQ with bass, middle, and treble frequency slider controls ensures your amplified tone stays pure and transparent.

Refined Aesthetics & Appointments
The gloss natural finish highlights the natural beauty of the tonewoods. Gold tuners with white pearl buttons add an elegant touch, while the synthetic bone nut and saddle enhance sustain and clarity. A high-quality padded gig bag is included for convenient transport and storage.

Specifications at a Glance:

• Body Shape: Classical Cutaway (Venetian)

• Top: Solid Spruce

• Back & Sides: Black Walnut

• Neck: Mahogany

• Fingerboard: Laurel

• Frets: 19

• Finish: Gloss Natural

• Electronics: Takamine TP-4T (Tuner, 3-Band EQ, Gain Control)

• Nut Width: 50.8mm

• Scale Length: 650mm

• Strings: D'Addario EJ45

• Case: Gig Bag Included

Experience the perfect fusion of classical tradition, premium materials, and modern performance. The Takamine GC5-CE delivers the expressive nylon-string tone you demand—on stage, in the studio, and everywhere in between.