Stepping up to an acoustic-electric classical guitar?  The Takamine GC5CE looks great, plays smoothly, and delivers beautiful nylon-string sound, whether you're plugged in or playing acoustically. If you're on a budget, you'll be happy to know that the GC5CE punches above its price range with a fan-braced solid spruce top and black walnut back and sides for balanced, full-bodied tone. This instrument's comfortable mahogany neck and Laurel fingerboard feels just right, while the graceful Venetian cutaway gives you easy access to upper registers.