Takamine GC5 LH Left-Handed Natural Classical Nylon-String Guitar + 12-Month Lessons

Takamine GC5 LH Left-Handed Natural Classical Nylon-String Guitar + 12-Month Lessons is a guitar with a solid spruce, fan-braced top and black walnut back and sides and a gloss natural finish, tuned E-A-D-G-B-E. It comes with 12 months of Rock Like The Pros online guitar lessons for all levels, including weekly live Zoom lessons.

Specifications

SKU	TAKGC5LHNAT
Model	GC5
Body shape	Classical (left-handed)
Strings	6, nylon
Top	Solid Spruce, fan-braced
Back	Black Walnut
Sides	Black Walnut
Neck	Mahogany, dovetail neck joint
Fingerboard	Laurel
Finish	Gloss Natural
Electronics	None (acoustic only)
Nut & Saddle	Synthetic bone nut and bridge saddle
Rosette	Inlaid mosaic rosette
Tuners	Gold with white pearl buttons
Length	995.5 mm (39.19 in)
Depth at end	100 mm (3.94 in)
Compatible case (sold separately)	Takamine CTAKSH300A semi-hard case
Tuning	E-A-D-G-B-E

Measurements

Nut width	50.8 mm (2.00 in)
Scale length	650 mm (25.59 in)
Width	370 mm (14.57 in)

What is included

• Takamine GC5 LH Classical Nylon-String Guitar
• 12-month Rock Like The Pros Premium membership: online guitar lessons for all levels, with video lessons, tabs, backing tracks and weekly live Zoom lessons

WARRANTY - Takamine Limited Warranty

Common questions

Does the GC5 LH have onboard electronics?

No. The GC5 LH is an acoustic-only guitar with no pickup or preamp. If you want to plug into an amp or PA, look at the GC5CE LH, the electric version.

What is the difference between the Takamine GC5 LH and the GC1 LH?

The GC5 LH has a fan-braced solid spruce top, black walnut back and sides, and gold tuners. The GC1 LH has a fan-braced spruce top, sapele back and sides, and chrome tuners. Both are left-handed classical guitars with a mahogany neck and a laurel fingerboard.

How do I claim the Rock Like The Pros membership?

After you order, we email you a link to claim your 12-month Rock Like The Pros Premium membership. The membership includes courses from beginner through advanced, plus the weekly live Zoom lessons. A card is needed to sign up, but nothing is charged today. After 12 months the membership renews at $188 a year unless you cancel.

Is the Takamine GC5 solid wood or laminate?

The Takamine GC5 has a solid spruce, fan-braced top and black walnut back and sides.

How is the Takamine GC5 tuned?

The Takamine GC5 is tuned E-A-D-G-B-E.

Who is the Takamine GC5 for?

The Takamine GC5 suits guitar players who want a comfortable, good-sounding instrument for practice and playing out. Its solid spruce, fan-braced top gives a bright and clear sound with more volume and depth than an all-laminate guitar.

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📸 NOTE ON PHOTOS

This instrument is crafted from natural materials — wood grain, color, and figuring vary between pieces, which is part of what makes each one unique. The photos show a representative example. Questions before ordering? We're happy to help.

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