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Ibanez 6 String Classical Guitar, Right, Natural (GA3)

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 186 ratings
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Brand Ibanez
Color Natural
Top Material Type Spruce
Body Material Agathis
Back Material Type Agathis Wood
Neck Material Type Nato
Fretboard Material Type Purpleheart
Guitar Pickup Configuration No Pickup
String Material Type Nylon
Hand Orientation Right

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  • Spruce top
  • Agathist back and sides
  • Easy to play
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Customers find the guitar offers good value for the price. It has a good sound quality and is well-constructed. They find it easy to play and a joy to use, especially for beginners. The look is also appreciated. However, some customers have issues with the string quality and tuning accuracy.

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29 customers mention "Value for money"29 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the guitar's value for money. They say it has good quality and sound for the cost, perfect for someone learning to play.

"Considering its affordable price, I expected to receive a guitar that I would be "settling for", but as it turned out, I was delighted...." Read more

"...5 stars for actual playability-for-the-price, but I knocked one star off for the many cosmetic flaws." Read more

"...If you're an adult looking for an affordable guitar to play for pleasure, at any level of expertise, I highly recommend this one." Read more

"...Ibanez has somehow found a way to deliver a very decent guitar at a price point I can only marvel at...." Read more

20 customers mention "Sound quality"20 positive0 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the guitar. It looks great and is sturdy. The tone is good, but the finish is rough.

"...I can sense precision in its construction and it sounds wonderful. It's a joy to play. It's also attractive...." Read more

"...This guitar sounds great, and it arrived in Perfect condition, it looks amazing." Read more

"...and even the intonation was pretty decent (but not perfect, the g was off more than a bit on mine)...." Read more

"...This one really fit the bill. Has a very nice sound and is so similar to the one I ha years ago...." Read more

18 customers mention "Build quality"15 positive3 negative

Customers find the guitar's build quality satisfactory. They say it's well-crafted, has a wonderful sound, and is easy to handle. The guitar feels solid and well-constructed, with great wood and precision in its construction. Some customers mention minor cosmetic damage.

"...It feels solid, well-constructed, very comfortable in my hands. I can sense precision in its construction and it sounds wonderful...." Read more

"...This guitar sounds great, and it arrived in Perfect condition, it looks amazing." Read more

"...The Ibanez model is beautifully made. The strings were not the best. Very tinny sounding...." Read more

"I absolutely love this guitar. It sounds great, and is pretty decently made...." Read more

18 customers mention "Guitar quality"18 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the guitar quality. They find it a good starter classical guitar that plays well right out of the box. The guitar is described as a competent instrument and a true classical guitar.

"...who is either new to the guitar or on a budget and looking for a quality instrument at an affordable price. A definite 5 stars." Read more

"...I'd just like to remind them that this is a true classical guitar, and those features are not supposed to be present on a classical guitar...." Read more

"...Ibanez has somehow found a way to deliver a very decent guitar at a price point I can only marvel at...." Read more

"...Smells like glue when playing but overall satisfied for this beginning guitarist." Read more

13 customers mention "Playability"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the guitar's playability. They find it easy to play, perfect for limited playing abilities, and a joy to play. The guitar is sturdy and well-built, with a nice low action straight out of the box.

"...It's a joy to play. It's also attractive. I expected to find flaws here and there, but there were none...." Read more

"...For the price, I think the "playability" quality can't be beat. However, the cosmetic finish leaves something to be desired...." Read more

"...It will ensure playability for years. Also, the head did come in a beautiful brown color and not the red as shown...." Read more

"...been a so so player for 40 years and this guitar is perfect for my limited playing abilities." Read more

9 customers mention "Look"9 positive0 negative

Customers like the guitar's look. They mention it has a great look and feel, with a beautiful brown color and glossy finish.

"...It's a joy to play. It's also attractive. I expected to find flaws here and there, but there were none...." Read more

"...This guitar sounds great, and it arrived in Perfect condition, it looks amazing." Read more

"...They are all minor, and at first glance the guitar still looks beautiful. It's not until closer inspection that these turn up...." Read more

"...Also, the head did come in a beautiful brown color and not the red as shown. I was happy about this too!..." Read more

8 customers mention "Tuning accuracy"4 positive4 negative

Customers have different experiences with the tuning accuracy of the guitar. Some say it tunes easily and holds its tune well, while others mention the tuners are horrible and need replacing. The action can be adjusted down to where it plays and sounds great.

"...tuners are a little stiff, but they don't slip and the instrument stays in tune just fine...." Read more

"...The tuning assembly is a little stiff. Couldn't quite give it five stars on the craftsmanship, but I promise you I wanted to...." Read more

"...It was full size with nylon strings. It tuned easily and held it's tune quite well.It had a very nice full sound...." Read more

"...The tuners are not at all a pleasant experience and will need replacing but they’re holding tune...." Read more

5 customers mention "String quality"0 positive5 negative

Customers are unhappy with the string quality. They mention the strings have divots in places, weird overtones on the 4th string, and the strings touch the fretboard. Some customers also mention the neck was bent and the strings were touching the fretboard.

"All the strings were touching the Fred board - Neck was bent. All repeat all Fret wire has sharp edging." Read more

"...The Ibanez model is beautifully made. The strings were not the best. Very tinny sounding...." Read more

"...Kind of expected for its price. Strings are not the best but it is still decent and you can stick with it if you choose to...." Read more

"...Strings that come with the guitar suck!" Read more

Decent with minor cosmetic damages
4 out of 5 stars
Decent with minor cosmetic damages
I got the guitar today, it was expected to arrive 9/11-9/13 but glad Sam Ash sent this much earlier. Box/packaging was great. It came with an outer big box and the Ibanez box in it with alot of bubble wraps 5 stars for packaging). It was easy to unbox and the guitar came with its own allen wrench to adjust the truss rod (no adjustments were needed). The guitar was tuned already, which was great. The guitar looks good, glossy and there is quiet a weight on it. Kind of expected for its price. Strings are not the best but it is still decent and you can stick with it if you choose to.The only downside reason why its 4 stars is because at the back of the guitar, there were some small chipped area. Its only minor, its not cracked or any, i can live with it, but i think most would want to request for an exchange item.All in all for the price, it is decent.Reason why i am not gonna bother requesting an exchange is because i bought this guitar in mind that its gonna be the guitar that im fine my friends will use and accidentally bump it on a table or something. So im fine with the small cosmetic defects.
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  • Christopher G. Trogden
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love my new GA3
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    Considering its affordable price, I expected to receive a guitar that I would be "settling for", but as it turned out, I was delighted. I'm quite pleased with my new Ibanez GA3.

    It feels solid, well-constructed, very comfortable in my hands. I can sense precision in its construction and it sounds wonderful. It's a joy to play. It's also attractive. I expected to find flaws here and there, but there were none.

    I found it playable right out-of-the-box. I was expecting to have to make some adjustments to the guitar as well as replace the included strings, but was very pleased/surprised to find that it required nothing more than a tuning.

    I would recommend an Ibanez GA3 to anyone who is either new to the guitar or on a budget and looking for a quality instrument at an affordable price.

    A definite 5 stars.
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  • Jamie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    If you are on the fence thinking about buying this, buy it. I just got mine, put some love into the string wrap on the strings that came with it, tuned it, and I am thoroughly impressed. For new guitar players give the strings time to stretch you will re tune it for a couple weeks most likely, that is any new strings as they stretch out. This guitar sounds great, and it arrived in Perfect condition, it looks amazing.
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  • Scrimshaw
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great starter guitar - but several minor cosmetic flaws
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    This is a great starter classical guitar. Right out of the box, with a quick tuning, it played pretty nicely. The action was already comfortable for me, the neck is straight (it does have a truss rod, but I didn't need to adjust it), and even the intonation was pretty decent (but not perfect, the g was off more than a bit on mine). For the price, I think the "playability" quality can't be beat. However, the cosmetic finish leaves something to be desired. First, the head is NOT red, like in the pictures. I think the red head in the picture is just an artifact of the lighting angle when the photo was taken. It's just a normal brown head, as you would expect. However, there are many minor flaws in the finish that reveal that this is a "budget" guitar. The bridge, nut, and saddle were all scuffed up a lot (as if they were reject pieces that couldn't be used on nicer instruments), and the polish has several minor blemishes here and there. Even the dot inlays along the side of the neck have a few blemishes where you can see that the hole wasn't drilled perfectly, then was touched up with some filler or epoxy. I counted about 20 or so of these minor cosmetic issues. They are all minor, and at first glance the guitar still looks beautiful. It's not until closer inspection that these turn up. In this price range, some of these issues are to be expected (although 20 blemishes was a little more than I'd expect), but playability is the key metric, and this guitar plays just fine, right out of the box. The tuners are a little stiff, but they don't slip and the instrument stays in tune just fine. A few other reviewers mention the lack of dot inlays in the fingerboard, or the lack of a way to mount a strap, etc. I'd just like to remind them that this is a true classical guitar, and those features are not supposed to be present on a classical guitar. 5 stars for actual playability-for-the-price, but I knocked one star off for the many cosmetic flaws.
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  • Becki D-M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good value for the price.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    years ago I had a classical Guitar which I lost in a fire. It was full size with nylon strings. It tuned easily and held it's tune quite well.It had a very nice full sound. I was never a really accomplished player but have a good ear and was pretty accomplished on wind instruments. It has been very hard to find an affordable guitar of comparable quality. This one really fit the bill. Has a very nice sound and is so similar to the one I ha years ago. I've forgotten most chords and pretty much have to relearn to play it. The wide neck and frets may be slightly more difficult for most beginnes, but was what I was looking for as I have large fingers. The strings it came with are OK so far and I will wait until I get back into playing better befoer I decide if I need to change them, they're fine for practice. Overall I think this guitar is a fantastic value for the price. I hope this is helpful. If you're an adult looking for an affordable guitar to play for pleasure, at any level of expertise, I highly recommend this one.
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  • pboudre3
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great little CLASSICAL guitar.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    Excellent. I am writing this review for many reasons.

    First, there are very, very few reviews currently. Additionally, the reviews are not super specific so my choice to purchase this guitar was more a leap of faith due to the brand.

    I was debating between this and the Yamaha of similar cost. I've owned a Yamaha acoustic before that I really loved. From the reviews on the Yamaha classical guitar, I'd say this Ibanez guitar may be superior. Firstly, it does have a truss rod. It seems the Yamaha may not. This is helpful for someone who KNOWS how to adjust one. It will ensure playability for years.

    Also, the head did come in a beautiful brown color and not the red as shown. I was happy about this too!

    Ibanez is known for "fast necks" and low action. This guitar is that for certain. I doubt I will adjust the action at all. It sounds great and has no fret buzz unless you play very hard. It is easier to play than my Fender acoustic . Even the strings it came with sound great. If you don't think so, perhaps you aren't the guitarist you may think you are. .. Arpeggios and sweeps are easy. Barre chords are super easy. Scales are a breeze.

    The neck is wide because a classical guitar is supposed to be that way.

    The guitar is very lightweight. It almost seems like a toy until you play it.

    Overall, I think this guitar is really a value. I'd buy again and recommend to others.
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    pboudre3
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great little CLASSICAL guitar.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2018
    Excellent. I am writing this review for many reasons.

    First, there are very, very few reviews currently. Additionally, the reviews are not super specific so my choice to purchase this guitar was more a leap of faith due to the brand.

    I was debating between this and the Yamaha of similar cost. I've owned a Yamaha acoustic before that I really loved. From the reviews on the Yamaha classical guitar, I'd say this Ibanez guitar may be superior. Firstly, it does have a truss rod. It seems the Yamaha may not. This is helpful for someone who KNOWS how to adjust one. It will ensure playability for years.

    Also, the head did come in a beautiful brown color and not the red as shown. I was happy about this too!

    Ibanez is known for "fast necks" and low action. This guitar is that for certain. I doubt I will adjust the action at all. It sounds great and has no fret buzz unless you play very hard. It is easier to play than my Fender acoustic . Even the strings it came with sound great. If you don't think so, perhaps you aren't the guitarist you may think you are. .. Arpeggios and sweeps are easy. Barre chords are super easy. Scales are a breeze.

    The neck is wide because a classical guitar is supposed to be that way.

    The guitar is very lightweight. It almost seems like a toy until you play it.

    Overall, I think this guitar is really a value. I'd buy again and recommend to others.
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  • Mark
    1.0 out of 5 stars No quality control applied to this product.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    All the strings were touching the Fred board - Neck was bent. All repeat all Fret wire has sharp edging.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, a beautiful quality solid woods classical guitar
    Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    What you pay all goes into the guitar, no case or other frills except the strings of course and they are fine. The guitar comes pre strung so the strings don't need to be broken in as long as newly installed ones. The guitar is easy to tune and the woods are amazing. The gitar is all solid quality woods, the spruce sound board projects really nicely, the base notes sound great. I compared it to my old Raymundo cedar top and the sound compared verry nicely, the spruce does not have the same warm sound but an excellent crisper clear sound. If what you want is a good guitar, this one is an excellent choice. I will be gifting it but wanted to test it out first, it passed with flying colours.
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  • Mani
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good sound, good value of money
    Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2021
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    Good sound, and good value of money. I like it so much.
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  • Nacemaza
    4.0 out of 5 stars Mécanisme pour accorder bloqué pour deux cordes
    Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    Le son est excellent . J'ai cependant rencontré des problèmes avec le système mécanique pour accorder la guitare. Deux des six cordes étaient impossible à accorder, le système d'engrenage (de mauvaise qualité) servant à le faire étant complètement bloqué. J'ai démonté et changé l'ensemble de ce système pour le remplacer par un produit de meilleure qualité (c'est relativement simple à faire), et maintenant, tout fonctionne parfaitement et j'ai donc pu accorder ma guitare correctement. Coût supplémentaire: 35 dollars canadiens chez Amazon. La guitare me satisfait complètement suite à cette modification. Je recommande cette guitare pour le son, mais avec la réserve que les acheteurs devront sans doute faire le même remplacement que moi.
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  • Edward R
    1.0 out of 5 stars Bridge fell off, seller wont reply.
    Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    i had it for a few day, then woke up one morning and the bridge fell off. Trying to get a refund, but after two weeks now, no reply from the seller. I feel i have been scamed.
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    Edward R
    1.0 out of 5 stars Bridge fell off, seller wont reply.
    Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2022
    i had it for a few day, then woke up one morning and the bridge fell off. Trying to get a refund, but after two weeks now, no reply from the seller. I feel i have been scamed.
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