Gently strumming a nylon-string guitar can evoke images of dusty Spanish cafes, pastoral landscapes and classical elegance. Ibanez offers traditional classical models, such as the GA5, as well as modern acoustic-electrics with cutaways for easier upper-fret access.
Our GA6 features a classical-sized cutaway body while the GA5TCE has a thinner body, narrow neck and a 14th fret body joint (instead of the traditional classical 12th fret). Nylon-string guitars are also easier on the fingers than their steel string counterparts, which makes them great student instruments.
Unfortunately, many beginner classical guitars are flimsy and more toy than real instrument. To satisfy the needs of the student who is looking for the sound and playability of a real classical guitar, Ibanez offers the very affordable and comfortable GA3.
Nestled at the base of Takamine Mountain in Sakashita, Japan, Takamine Guitars have over 40 years of history dedicated to innovation and improvement to the art and craft of guitarmaking. What first began as a small family business has evolved into one of the leading guitar manufacturers In the world, depended upon by some of the best players and biggest names in the music industry.
So what's the deal? Why are there so many Takamine players? We'd like to think that it's because we've earned your respect. Takamine has made technological advancements that have surpassed other guitar makers. Takamine prides itself in their dedication and loyalty to fine luthiership and it is shown through each Instrument the company makes. Takamine had its early beginnings while guitar playing and music was gaining popularity in Japan during the early 60's.
As their business grew they saw the need to develop their skills and attract design and manufacturing talent. One of the most important additions to the company was one Mr. Mass Hirade. Hirade joined Takamine in 1968, and made great improvements upon design and build quality, and set forth with his staff to energize and strengthen the business. The factory began producing their world class 'Classical' that to this day still carry the Hirade name.
Through Hirade's dedication and commitment to Takamine, he was able to begin an overseas trading business in 1975. Takamine Guitars were able to reach out to guitar players around the world. Takamine was finally placed in the hands of musicians who had only heard about their great sound and fine craftsmanship.
Yamaha classical guitars are known worldwide for their quality of materials and construction. Now Yamaha has applied its finest acoustic electric pre-amp, system 49 to a world-class concert guitar.
The result is an instrument that will satisfy the most demanding classical, jazz or fingerstyle nylon string artist, and allow the player to achieve the finest acoustic electric sound when plugged into a sound system or recording console.
The Pavan TP-20-CE electric classical cutaway guitars have onboard controls using the Fishman PreFix Pro Acoustic Guitar System which has notch filter, volume control, bass and treble controls, middle and brilliance control plus a phase switch. The Fishman PreFix Pro is a very convenient electric classical guitar system for on stage use.
The sides of the TP-20-CE are 88mm deep and are slightly shallower than the sides of the TP-20. This slight difference in body thickness makes the TP-20-CE cutaway electric guitar less prone to feedback when amplified at high volume. The fretboard width is also slightly narrower measuring 50mm at the nut rather than 52mm
The Pavan TP-20-CE electric classical guitars are a good choice for players who want an easy playing classical cutaway with the convenience of onboard electronics and the ability to crank up the volume to cut through the mix. The Pavan TP-20-CE cutaway electric classical guitars have solid East Indian rosewood sides and back, solid cedar top, ebony fretboard, bone nut and saddle, 650mm string scale, 50mm nut width and the Fishman PreFix Pro Acoustic Guitar System.
Play a Fender CDN-240SCE cutaway style classical guitar and you might think it`s one of the finest acoustic-electrics made.A highly rated affordable classical guitar that gives you a professional edge at a modest price, this is precisely why the CDN-240SCE feels so good, and sounds so good. These guitars rival many mid and upper line models of other popular makers.Nothing has been sacrificed, from a solid Cedar top and cutaway body style to the laminated rosewood back and sides, rosewood fingerboard, an elegant gold Fender logo, wood mosaic rosette and a rosewood bridge with compensated saddle.This Classical guitar will give you a warm and resonant sound that will inspire you.With the built-in Fender Active Preamp with Piezo Pickup, Volume Control, and 3-Band EQ you can be heard above the band, or if you play solo you can run through a PA or acoustic guitar amp.Novice players are encouraged by classical guitar instructors and luthiers to purchase slightly more expensive solid-top instruments whenever their budget allows.The guitars top (soundboard) is the primary site of the instruments tone production. Many lower-end instruments have laminated or plywood tops that are tonally inferior to those with solid tops.Ninety-nine percent of all beginners can hear the difference between solid and laminated plywood-top guitars when played back-to-back.Features: