Ibanez GA5MHTCE-OPN

The Ibanez GA5MHTCE-OPN is a six-string nylon-string acoustic-electric guitar featuring a Thinline Cutaway Classical body. Its Sapele top, back, and sides provide a warm, full-bodied response with a clear midrange and bright tonal character. The thinline construction keeps the body relatively shallow and comfortable to hold, while the cutaway provides easier access to the higher frets, making it suitable for classical technique, fingerstyle playing, practice, songwriting, and amplified performance.

The guitar features a GA-profile Okoume neck with a Purpleheart fretboard and 21 frets. Its 650 mm (25.6") scale length, 46 mm nut width, flat fretboard radius, and 11.6 mm string spacing provide a classical-style playing platform while the comfortable Okoume neck complements the thinline body. A Purpleheart bridge provides a stable anchor for the nylon strings and helps transfer string vibration naturally to the guitar body.

For amplified use, the GA5MHTCE-OPN is equipped with an Ibanez Undersaddle pickup and AEQ-2T preamp with an onboard tuner. The preamp includes bass, treble, and volume controls, while the built-in tuner can be operated without the guitar being connected to an amplifier. A 1/4" output jack allows connection to amplifiers and PA systems, with the electronics powered by a single 9V battery. Gold Classical tuning machines and a Classical Mosaic Design soundhole rosette complete the instrument, while the Open Pore Natural finish highlights the natural appearance of the Sapele construction.

Key Features

• Six-string nylon-string acoustic-electric guitar

• Thinline Cutaway Classical body

• Sapele top

• Sapele back and sides

• GA-profile Okoume neck

• Purpleheart fretboard

• Purpleheart bridge

• 21 frets

• 650 mm / 25.6" scale length

• 46 mm nut width

• Flat fretboard radius

• 11.6 mm string spacing

• Ibanez Undersaddle pickup

• Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp

• Built-in onboard tuner

• Bass, treble, and volume controls

• 1/4" output jack

• Gold Classical tuning machines

• Classical Mosaic Design rosette

• Open Pore Natural finish

Specifications

• Type: Six-string nylon-string acoustic-electric guitar

• Series: GA Series

• Model: GA5MHTCE-OPN

• Body Shape / Product Type: Thinline Cutaway Classical

• Materials / Construction: Sapele top, back and sides; GA-profile Okoume neck; Purpleheart fretboard and bridge

• Dimensions / Scale / Size: 650 mm / 25.6" scale; 46 mm nut width; 58 mm width at 14th fret; 22 mm neck thickness at 1st fret; 24 mm at 7th fret; flat radius; 19 3/8" body length; 14 1/2" body width; 3" maximum body depth

• Key Technical Specifications: 21 frets; 11.6 mm string spacing; .0285/.0325/.041/.030/.036/.044 string gauge; standard E-A-D-G-B-E tuning

• Electronics / Connectivity: Ibanez Undersaddle pickup; AEQ-2T preamp with onboard tuner; bass, treble and volume controls; 1/4" output; 9V battery

• Hardware: Gold Classical tuning machines; Purpleheart bridge; plastic nut and saddle

• Finish / Color: Open Pore Natural

• Included Accessories: Not specified

• Other Relevant Specifications: Classical Mosaic Design soundhole rosette; 14th-fret neck joint; recommended gig bag ICB540-BK

The Ibanez GA5MHTCE-OPN is suited to classical players, students, and performers who want a comfortable nylon-string guitar with a thinner body, cutaway access, and onboard electronics. Its Sapele construction, Okoume neck, Purpleheart fretboard, AEQ-2T preamp, and built-in tuner provide a versatile setup for both acoustic practice and amplified performance.