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Ibanez GA1-OAM GA Series 1/2-Size Classical Guitar in Open Pore Amber
A nylon-string classical guitar suited to traditional repertoire, fingerstyle and acoustic playing.
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SKU: GA1-OAM
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Product Description
The Ibanez GA1 OAM is a compact 1/2 size classical guitar designed to make learning comfortable, fun and inspiring for younger players or anyone with a smaller frame. With its clear sounding spruce top, warm meranti body and smooth feeling Nandu Wood fretboard, it delivers a musical, balanced tone that encourages good technique from day one. The lightweight build and open pore amber finish also make it easy to hold and play for longer practice sessions.
Perfect for beginners stepping into the world of nylon string guitar, the GA1 OAM combines Ibanez build quality with a student friendly design. The shorter 530 mm scale length and reduced body size help small hands reach chords more easily, while the classical neck profile and stable chrome tuners keep things feeling familiar and reliable as skills develop.
Whether it is for school lessons, home practice or first performances, this guitar offers a comfortable playing experience that supports correct posture and hand position. The open pore finish lets the wood breathe and resonate more freely, giving a lively, responsive sound that rewards even the lightest touch.
Comfortable 1/2 Size Classical Body
The reduced 1/2 size body makes the GA1 OAM far easier for young learners and smaller players to hold, especially when seated in the traditional classical position. The shorter overall length and slimmer body depth help players maintain good posture without overreaching, which is essential for building solid technique and avoiding strain during longer practice sessions.
Spruce Top for Clear, Projecting Tone
A spruce top gives this compact guitar a bright, articulate voice with excellent note definition. Even at lower volumes, chords and melodies ring out clearly, helping beginners hear what they are playing and develop their ear. The natural projection of spruce also makes the GA1 OAM a great choice for lessons or small ensemble playing.
Meranti Back and Sides with Nandu Wood Appointments
Meranti back and sides provide a warm, balanced foundation that complements the clarity of the spruce top, resulting in a pleasing, musical tone that suits everything from basic exercises to early repertoire pieces. The Nandu Wood fretboard and bridge feel smooth under the fingers and contribute to a rounded, comfortable response that encourages confident fretting and clean chord changes.
Open Pore Amber Finish and Reliable Hardware
The open pore amber finish gives the GA1 OAM a natural, organic feel while allowing the body to resonate more freely. This enhances both comfort and tone, making the guitar feel lively and responsive. Classical style chrome tuners keep nylon strings securely in tune, so players can focus on learning rather than constant retuning.
Features
- 1/2 Size Classical Body - A smaller overall length and body size make this guitar ideal for children and players with a shorter reach, helping them sit comfortably and form chords without strain.
- Spruce Top - The spruce soundboard delivers a clear, bright tone with strong projection, so every note and chord can be heard easily during practice and lessons.
- Meranti Body with Nandu Wood Fretboard - Meranti back and sides add warmth and balance, while the smooth Nandu Wood fretboard and bridge support comfortable fretting and a consistent, musical response.
- Open Pore Amber Finish with Chrome Hardware - The open pore polyurethane finish enhances resonance and gives a natural feel under the hands, while classical chrome tuners provide stable tuning for nylon strings.
Specifications
Body
- Body Size: 1/2 Size Classical
- Top Wood: Spruce
- Back Wood: Meranti
- Side Wood: Meranti
- Colour: Amber
- Finish: Open Pore Polyurethane
- Body Length: 843 mm
- Body Width: 306 mm
- Body Depth: 85 mm
- Series: GA
Neck
- Neck Wood: Meranti
- Fretboard Wood: Nandu Wood
- Scale Length: 530 mm
- Number of Frets: 18
Hardware
- Bridge: Nandu Wood
- Nut: Plastic
- Number of Strings: 6
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Tuners: Classical Chrome Tuners
Miscellaneous
- Finish Type: Open Pore
- Pack Weight: 2 kg
