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Washburn Classical C5CE Cutaway , Acoustic Electric Guitar

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Features

  • Spruce top gives the Washburn C5CE a great level of resonance for a full rich tone
  • Equipped with Washburn EVT active pickup system, which includes an onboard tuner
  • Catalpa back and sides perfectly complements the spruce top to deliver the exact classical tone that you expect
  • Quarter sawn scalloped Sitka Spruce bracing also improves tone
  • Addario EJ46 Prorated hard tension Nylon strings deliver smooth, full tone and are easy on the fingers

Description

Nylon stringed classical guitars have an ageless appeal regardless of the genre of music you play. Classical players require a larger string spacing to accommodate their precise finger style playing. Combined with the smooth, full tone of nylon strings, These guitars will meet the needs of demanding classical & flamenco players alike. Coincidently, classical guitars have found a home with beginners due to the easy on the fingers feel of the low tension Nylon strings. Regardless of your ability, A Washburn classical guitar will help you reach the loftiest of musical goals. This guitar has a spruce top, catalpa back and sides, and quarter sawn scalloped Sitka spruce bracing; a mahogany neck with 19 frets and mosaic rosette. From the Manufacturer Classical players require a larger string spacing to accommodate their precise finger style playing. Combined with the smooth, full tone of nylon strings, these guitars will meet the needs of demanding classical & flamenco players alike. Coincidently, classical guitars have found a home with beginners due to the easy on the fingers feel of the low tension nylon strings. Regardless of your ability, a Washburn classical guitar will help you reach the loftiest of musical goals.

Brand: Washburn


Color: Natural


Top Material Type: Spruce Wood


Body Material: Spruce


Back Material Type: Catalpa


Neck Material Type: Mahogany


Fretboard Material Type: Engineered Wood


Guitar Pickup Configuration: Washburn EVT Active Electronics


String Material Type: Nylon


Hand Orientation: Right


Brand Name: Washburn


Hand Orientation: Right


UPC: 801128507460


Manufacturer: Other


Item Highlight: Nylon strings; Spruce top; Classical body; Onboard electronics


Global Trade Identification Number: 60


Number of Items: 1


Included Components: item


Instrument: guitar


Item Type Name: Acoustic Electric Guitar


Model Name: Classical C5CE Cutaway


Model Number: C5CE-A


Warranty Description: Limited lifetime.


Color: Natural


Connector Type: 1/4 inch (6.35mm) jack


Top Material Type: Spruce Wood


Body Material Type: Spruce


Back Material Type: Catalpa


Neck Material Type: Mahogany


Fretboard Material Type: Engineered Wood


String Material Type: Nylon


Material Type: Catalpa Wood, Mahogany Wood, Spruce Wood


Guitar Pickup Configuration: Washburn EVT Active Electronics


Guitar Bridge System: Wood


Number of Strings: 6


Sound Profile: Full rich tone


Scale Length: 25.5


Item Dimensions L x W x H: 46"L x 8"W x 19"H


Item Dimensions: 46 x 8 x 19 inches


Instrument Size: 7,056 cubic inches


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Good guitar for a toy guitar price.
First I want to thank the reviewer Chris, for his 'Great for big hands' review. FYI, Chris, they have XXL nitrile gloves at Har8or Fr3ight... that's what I use too! The 2" nut is a game changer. I'm having to relearn stuff, the chord shapes are the same but the reach is completely different. I can make an A chord with 3 fingers, on a 1 3/4 inch neck it's 2 fingers mashing 3 strings. Short term I have to relearn a little bit, long term I can play everything normally. Thing 2: Nylon strings. These bad boys stretch like MADNESS at first, but the 2nd day is better and within a week they've mostly settled down. The string tension is WAY down compared to steel strings, finger pressure to fret is also way down. More learning; stop mashing the heck out of the strings! The Washburn has the strings tied on in a very nice way, I'll probably get strings made with the ball at the end when I replace these. Yes, I'm slightly intimidated by the fancy string work, I just want to plug 'em in and wind 'em up. Set-up: My friend has a Taylor he paid over 5 G's for, it's really nice, and it came all set up. I don't know of ANY guitar for a couple bills that comes set-up. String height at the nut is quite acceptable, but it's pretty high at the bridge. You are meant to pull the bridge bit and sand down the backside of it to set your string height. (the top side has adjustments made, they actually set the intonation there, keep it in the same orientation!) Or take it to a luthier and have it set up. This is the normal procedure, I'm not taking off a star because it comes in the usual condition. Aesthetics; pretty guitar. Orange, yes, don't know how that's a good idea, but the finish overall is very nice. Frets are a bit sharp, same as on my Gretch. EZ fix, check youtoob and you'll find a hundred videos on how to file frets and sand down the bridge, because it's a very common thing to have to do. Machine heads: classical machine heads are different, look really steam-punk. Put a single drop of oil on each machine head right where the gears mesh, redo annually. I also put a drop of nut grease under each string where they run through the nut... makes tuning a bit smoother. Tuner works a treat, I wish there was a lighting option, but again this is not an expensive unit. And actually you can tune in darkness after you are all set up the first time; Tuning happens with red and green LEDs, you just can't see the note on the LCD without ambient light. I'm still getting used to it. Overall I'm completely happy with the Washburn C5CE, I like the cutaway although I don't actually need it most of the time, it's a good looking guitar and my fingers fit on the fretboard. The sound is good, it has even volume from low E to high E, and you can play at a whisper or pick hard and make some noise. For the money, its hard to see how you can go wrong! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025 by Harry Moto
    • Kind of a turd
So, I'm a pro bassist who also plays some guitar. I was looking fo a guitar I could not worry about too much. Take it camping, to the beach, if the cat used it as a scratching post?...no biggie, etc, etc. I just needed a playable guitar at a cheap price. I chose the Washburn because I've used them in the past to good satisfaction. Out of the box, the appearance was beautiful. Upon playin it, every fret buzzed due to the action being too low. The included allen wrench made this an easy fix (for someone who knows how to professionally set up a guitar). I was shocked and super disappointed that every single fret had jagged edges that protruded into an uncomfortable, unsafe zone ( like bloody fingers zone). To remedy this I had to get my Dremel tool out and grind each one down then smooth it out (about an hour of labor). The sound is decent enough acoustically. Amplified, I'll need a direct box or effects pedal to get a solid live sound ( I won't be using this guitar in pro settings nor did I plan to). The tuner is decent though not super accurate. I was surprised that after cranking the neck so much with the allen wrench the intonation was dang close (close enough fo rock and roll...lol). If you're someone with no musical experience looking to get started out...avoid this guitar. If you are like me with some knowledge and too lazy to return it...maybe it's ok. It is only $204 so the old adage you get what you pay for is true in this case. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024 by Paul Frederick
    • Great for big hands!
I'm a hobbyist/beginner guitar player. I've tried playing on and off for years. I never seemed to get it, unable to keep only individual strings pressed and couldn't seem to locate what string I was on. I had given up multiple times and absolutely dreaded trying to play. And I didn't understand how anyone could pick up a guitar and play chords and songs within a week or two. I finally did some research, noting that I have stupidly big hands (XL gloves are typically too small for me). Found out that the nut width is a measurement that matters for a man like me, which is the width of the neck and determines the spacing of the strings. And this one is 52mm (2 inches). It doesn't sound like much, but if you struggle to have your finger on a string and it's touching at least one other no matter what you try to do, that extra 1/4" or 10mm or so can make all the difference. And it did for me. I now enjoy playing this guitar and look forward to casually strumming tunes. I'm no professional, so can't talk about the quality of sound or craftsmanship or whatever. It all works and sounds great to me! I can say that I'm happy it does include a audio jack, which I like to use to connect to my computer for games and software usage. As someone else pointed out, this is a Barcus-Berry pickup system that it came with (NOT a Washburn one that is shown in pictures). I personally don't care about that, but wanted to point it out if it does for you. I'm very happy with this guitar and highly recommend for any other men who have big hands or thick fingers in general. This might be the change you need to start to actually enjoy playing guitar. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024 by Christopher D. Bodirsky
    • Gets better sound with time
Initially needed to tune it frequently but with time it holds the sound and easier to play. A good starting guitar at a great price
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2024 by benjamin grajales
    • Producto dañado
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Esta guitarra llego con una rotura.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2026 by serafino
    • Everything About This Guitar Screams Class.
I wasn't really in the market for a classical guitar when I purchased this. A few nights ago, I received a rejection for a one-act play I'd written. Dejected, I drowned my sorrows in beer then started thinking, "Self, you have electric and acoustic guitars and an electric bass, but not a classical. Go ahead. Treat yourself to one. It'll hoist your spirits." Listening to my inner voice, I started an online research of classical guitars and narrowed it down to a few based on the price and specs I'd wanted (cutaway spruce top, built-in tuner, etc). This Washburn C5CE-A fit the bill so I ordered it. Next day, I tried to cancel my order but Amazon said it was too late - it was already packed and on its way. It actually took three instead of one day to get here, but I'm glad I have it. Everything about this guitar screams class - Nubone nut and bridge, silky smooth high-ratio tuning heads, pristine polyurethane finish, Barcus Berry pickup and tuner, fine fretwork and intonation, etc. Oh, it sounds great, too. It shipped with D-Addario Pro-Arte EJ46 hard tension strings, amp cable and battery. Glad I bought it. Worth every penny. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2019 by Robin Ray
    • Quality needs to be better.
I was surprised at the poor quality of this guitar. I owned another Washburn before and the quality was excellent. Not this one.
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2026 by Sal B.
    • The sound and smoothness to play makes it all worth it!
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Bought it with the idea to use it only for Gospel music playing! Wanted something pure that was never used publicly to play any other type of music to give my Lord Jesus Christ the purest I could find! I’m not disappointed at all! The finishing is of high quality, the product quality; well let me simplify it for better understanding: “It’s the best guitar I ever had so far!” ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024 by Placeholder

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