Whether you’re an inquisitive novice, a progressing intermediate, or a downsizing professional, Ibanez's Advanced Acoustic Auditorium series offers the seamless playability and exceptional tone that every guitarist desires. This acoustic-electric model features a bright and articulate solid Sitka spruce top matched with rosewood back and sides, complemented by a Thermo Aged African mahogany neck and a resonant Macassar ebony fingerboard. Amplifying this 6-string is an Ibanez Custom Electronics preamp with a T-bar under-saddle pickup, delivering transparent clarity when plugged in. Affiliated with the Advanced Acoustic Auditorium series, this guitar boasts deluxe features such as an Acoustic Information Response (A.I.R.) sound port, a comfortable low-oval neck profile, and chrome-plated 18:1 die-cast tuning machines for impeccable intonation. From budding songwriters to seasoned performers, the Ibanez Advanced Acoustic Auditorium series is an excellent choice.
This Advanced Acoustic Auditorium features a single-cut body with a solid Sitka spruce top and rosewood back and sides, producing a clear and forward sound with deep tones. Ibanez's projective X-M bracing pattern enhances volume, while the ergonomic low-oval profile of the Thermo Aged African mahogany neck offers maximum sustain and comfort. The 15.75-inch fingerboard radius provides a flat playing surface for easy bends and precise fretwork, catering to folk, bluegrass, and indie artists.
Ensuring exceptional sound and playability, Ibanez's Advanced Acoustic Auditorium series boasts quality hardware appointments. A rosewood bridge with Ibanez Advantage bridge pins and chrome-plated die-cast tuning machines with an 18:1 gear ratio guarantee precise tuning stability and intonation. The addition of an A.I.R. sound port on the upper bout enhances the guitarist's auditory experience, providing direct monitoring for a more immersive playing experience while still projecting confidently for performances.
Features
- Single-cut body with bright and articulate solid Sitka spruce top and darker rosewood back and sides
- X-M bracing pattern provides fantastic forward projection
- Macassar ebony fingerboard, with a 15.75-inch radius and 20 nickel frets, plays incredibly smoothly
- Thermo Aged African mahogany neck with a low-oval profile offers a commanding grip in hand
- Rosewood bridge with Ibanez Advantage pins offers steadfast string anchoring
- Chrome-plated die-cast tuners with 18:1 gear ratios offer precision adjustability and exceptional intonation
- A.I.R. side port provides immersive acoustic feedback for the player
- Ibanez Custom Electronics preamp and T-bar under-saddle pickup translate amplified signal with remarkable clarity
- Manufacturer Color: Natural
- Series Name: Ibanez Advanced Acoustic Series
- Number of Strings: 6
- Body Shape: Auditorium
- String Type: Steel
- Electronics: Yes
- Top Wood: Spruce
- Back and Sides Wood: Rosewood
- Left or Right Handed: Right