Washburn C5CE Classical Electro-Acoustic Guitar – Natural

A classical guitar you can play at home and plug in on stage. The Washburn C5CE is a nylon-string classical guitar with a cutaway and built-in electronics, in a natural gloss finish. It suits beginners who want gentle strings and players who need a stage-ready classical.

Why customers choose it

• Easy on the fingers: low-tension nylon strings feel softer than steel strings – a big help when you are learning.
• Room for fingerstyle: classical string spacing gives space for precise fingerstyle, classical and flamenco playing.
• Ready to plug in: the EVT preamp has a volume control and a built-in tuner, so you can connect to an amp or PA and stay in tune.
• Warm, balanced tone: spruce top with catalpa back and sides, braced with quarter-sawn Sitka spruce.
• Reach the high notes: the cutaway body makes the upper frets easier to play.
• Quality parts: Graph Tech NuBone nut and D’Addario EJ46 Pro-Arte hard tension strings from the factory.

Who it is for

Beginners and students starting on classical guitar, fingerstyle and flamenco players, and performers who play in church, school functions, cafes or small gigs and need to plug in.

Specifications

Good to know

• This is a nylon-string guitar. Do not fit steel strings.
• To play through a speaker you need an instrument cable and an acoustic amp, mixer or PA.
• The maker model code is C5CE-A-U.

FAQ

Is the C5CE good for beginners?

Yes. Washburn notes that the low-tension nylon strings are easy on the fingers, which is why classical guitars are popular with beginners.

Does it have a tuner?

Yes, the EVT preamp has a built-in tuner.