{"product_id":"takamine-gc5ce-natural-classical-cutaway-acoustic-electric-guitar","title":"Takamine GC5CE Natural Classical Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar + 12-Month Lessons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakamine GC5CE Classical Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fan-braced solid spruce top, black walnut back and sides, a mahogany neck, a laurel fingerboard, and a gloss natural finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've been playing guitar for over 30 years. I started as a studio musician in Los Angeles, and now I run Terry Carter Music Store and a music education platform that has taught thousands of students how to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith deluxe appointments, solid-top construction, a Venetian-style cutaway, and Takamine electronics, the GC5CE is an acoustic-electric classical guitar built to bring your music center stage. A fan-braced solid spruce top over black walnut back and sides gives it warm, rich nylon-string sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included With Your Guitar\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎸 \u003cstrong\u003eTakamine GC5CE Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e ($649 value) Factory new, with the Takamine limited warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎓 \u003cstrong\u003e12-Month Rock Like The Pros Premium Membership\u003c\/strong\u003e ($240 value) Full access to every course at rocklikethepros.com, beginner through advanced. Video lessons, tabs, and backing tracks designed to take you wherever you want to go on guitar. Plus weekly live Zoom lessons with me, included with every Premium membership. Ask questions in real time, get personalized feedback, and learn alongside other guitarists in the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🚚 \u003cstrong\u003eFree Insured Continental US Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e ($75 value) Insured and tracked, every time. No upcharges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTAKGC5CENAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassical Cutaway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6, nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Spruce, fan-braced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSides\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeck\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany, dovetail neck joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaurel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloss Natural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElectronics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTakamine TP-4T preamp with built-in tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNut and saddle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynthetic bone nut and bridge saddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRosette\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInlaid mosaic rosette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTuners\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold with white pearl buttons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNut width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.8 mm (2.00 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScale length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650 mm (25.59 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e995.5 mm (39.19 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e370 mm (14.57 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth at end\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mm (3.94 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTuning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE-A-D-G-B-E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible case (sold separately)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTakamine CTAKSH300A semi-hard case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTakamine Limited Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat tuning does the Takamine GC5CE use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard guitar tuning, E-A-D-G-B-E from the lowest string to the highest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the GC5CE a solid-wood guitar?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top is solid spruce, which is the part of the guitar that matters most for tone and projection. The back and sides are black walnut, and the neck is mahogany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the GC5CE use nylon or steel strings?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNylon. It is a classical guitar with a 50.8 mm (2.00 in) nut, wider than a steel-string guitar, which gives your fingers more room between the strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I plug the GC5CE into an amp or PA?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is an acoustic-electric with a Takamine TP-4T preamp, which gives you a built-in tuner with three-band EQ and gain controls, so you can plug straight into an amp or PA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the GC5CE have a cutaway?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The GC5CE is a Classical Cutaway model, which makes the upper frets easier to reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the GC5CE come with a case?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Takamine does not include a case with the GC5CE. The compatible case is the Takamine CTAKSH300A semi-hard case, which is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between the Takamine GC5CE and the GC5?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GC5CE has a Venetian-style cutaway and the onboard TP-4T preamp. The GC5 has no cutaway and no onboard electronics. Both are classical guitars with a fan-braced solid spruce top, black walnut back and sides, a mahogany neck, and a laurel fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I claim the Rock Like The Pros membership?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you order, we email you a link to claim your free 12-month Rock Like The Pros membership. The membership covers every course from beginner through advanced, plus the weekly live Zoom lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs shipping really free?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Shipping is free and insured anywhere in the continental US. You'll get tracking as soon as it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat warranty does the GC5CE have?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is covered by the Takamine Limited Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat if I'm not happy with the guitar?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30-day return policy. We want you to love it. If you don't, we'll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takamine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820213547257,"sku":"TAKGC5CENAT","price":498.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0109\/4290\/6427\/files\/takamine-gc5ce-nat-front.jpg?v=1790951477","url":"https:\/\/terrycartermusicstore.com\/en-gb\/products\/takamine-gc5ce-natural-classical-cutaway-acoustic-electric-guitar","provider":"Terry Carter Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}