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Washburn built the C5CE-A-U as part of its Classical Series, positioning it as a nylon-string acoustic-electric instrument suited to both classical and flamenco playing styles. The cutaway body configuration and onboard electronics distinguished it from purely acoustic classical offerings in the line, extending its range to amplified performance contexts.
The guitar was constructed with a spruce top and catalpa back and sides, with quarter-sawn Sitka spruce bracing internally. The mahogany neck carried an engineered wood fretboard spanning 19 frets, with a 52mm Graphtech Nubone nut and a 650mm scale length. A mosaic rosette decorated the soundhole. Electronics consisted of an EVT preamp system with volume control and a built-in tuner, with chrome hardware throughout. Classical-style tuners and an alternative bridge completed the hardware complement. The instrument shipped strung with D'Addario EJ46 ProArte Hard Tension nylon strings and was finished in gloss natural.
Owners sourcing replacement parts — including the Graphtech Nubone nut, classical tuners, or compatible nylon strings — should consult the relevant manufacturer specifications and, for any setup or structural work, bring the instrument to a qualified luthier familiar with classical guitar construction.
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