Ibanez GA6CE Acoustic Electric - When Performance Really Matters
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- Archive review
From our archive. This review was published on GuitarFella and has not been re-tested. Specifications describe the model as it shipped then — check what Ibanez makes now before you buy.
Introduction
The 6CE takes part of Ibanez’s GA series. This is not your ordinary classical guitar. It is an instrument meant for players who want to indulge themselves by a diverse experience involving both acoustic and electric sound elements. If you consider yourself as such, then I encourage you to read on. The manufacturers have done a marvelous job in crafting this compact beauty. It packs so much in so little, I was genuinely surprised by its price. It’s an excellent fit for both beginners and intermediates with experience behind their back. If you haven’t handled an instrument of this type before, don’t be intimidated by its description. The guitar’s playing experience is fun and enjoyable, assuredly anything but complicated.Body & Neck
The instrument’s single cutaway slender body enables easy access to upper tone registers. The body is made of a spruce top and mahogany back and sides. An impressive mixture allowing for excellent tonal projection. The mahogany neck accommodates its rosewood fingerboard, which comes equipped with 19 frets. The nut is 2 inches wide, which is pretty standard for a classical gitbox due to its neck width.Hardware
The instrument’s gold hardware is comprised of six classical tuning machines situated atop its classy headstock, and a rosewood bridge system. The hardware allows for intonation with striking precision, and a magnificent level of sustain.