Ibanez GA6CE Classical Electric Acoustic Guitar B-Stock 6166
Description
B-Stock guitar with a few cosmetic blemishes. There is a crack/chip in the headstock and finish flaws along the sides of the neck. Please see images for more detail.
The Ibanez GA6CE is an acoustic classical guitar. A great value for those looking for an affordable classical guitar.
Specs
- body shape: Cutaway Classical body
- bracing: Fan bracing
- top: Spruce top
- back & sides: Sapele back & Sapele sides
- neck: Okoume
- fretboard: Purpleheart
- bridge: Purpleheart
- body binding: Black
- soundhole rosette: Classical Mosaic Design rosette
- tuning machine: Gold Classical tuners
- number of frets: 19
- strings: Coated nylon strings
- string space: 11.6mm
- pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle pickup
- preamp: Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp w/Onboard tuner
- output jack: 1/4" output
- battery: 9V battery
- finish top: Gloss
- finish back and sides: Gloss
- finish neck back: Gloss
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
Reviews
At a Glance
The Ibanez GA6CE captures the articulate, balanced character of classical nylon strings with a built-in Ibanez undersaddle pickup and preamp—excellent for home recording classical, folk, and fingerstyle demos without expensive external gear. The warm, mellow spruce top and sapele body deliver authentic classical tone that sits clearly in a mix, and the onboard AEQ-2T tuner keeps sessions efficient during tracking. At this price, it's a no-compromise entry into amplified classical recording.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Classical
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Practice
- ✓ Home Recording
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Hard Rock
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean for this guitar?
B-Stock means this guitar is fully functional with minor cosmetic imperfections. This unit has a crack or chip in the headstock and finish flaws along the sides of the neck, visible in the product images. Playability and tone are unaffected.
Can I plug this into an amp or PA system?
Yes. The GA6CE has an Ibanez undersaddle pickup with an AEQ-2T preamp, 1/4-inch output jack, and onboard tuner powered by a 9V battery. You can connect directly to an amplifier, interface, or mixing board.
Is this guitar suitable for beginners?
Yes—it's built for beginner and intermediate players and works well for classical, folk, and practice. The 11.6mm string spacing and coated nylon strings are forgiving and comfortable for developing fingerstyle technique.
How does the cutaway design affect playability?
The cutaway classical body improves access to higher frets, making it easier to reach notes up the neck compared to a traditional dreadnought shape. This makes it more versatile for varied fingerstyle arrangements.
What are the key tonal characteristics?
The spruce top and sapele back and sides deliver a warm, mellow tone with articulate treble and balanced overall response—classic nylon-string character that suits classical and folk music.
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