Description

Ibanez AW54CE – Open Pore Natural

Prepare to be captivated by the warm, woody embrace of the Ibanez AW54CE! This stunning dreadnought-bodied acoustic-electric features an all-Okoume construction, including a solid Okoume top, back, and sides. Okoume, a beautiful African hardwood often compared to mahogany, delivers a lush, well-rounded sonic response with a strong midrange focus and excellent warmth and sustain. Its a tonewood that’s known to breathe, especially with the thin Open Pore Natural finish, which allows the guitar’s top to vibrate more freely, promising an open and resonant acoustic tone that will only improve as you play it.

The neck is crafted from Nyatoh, contributing to the guitar’s overall tonal balance and providing a smooth playing experience. The dreadnought body shape with a cutaway ensures a full-bodied sound with powerful projection, making it a stellar choice for both hard strumming and intricate fingerpicking. And for those times you need to plug in, the Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup and AEQ-TP2 preamp system translate that warm, natural Okoume voice faithfully to your amplification, complete with an easy-to-read onboard tuner and 2-band EQ.

Whether you’re hitting the stage, recording in the studio, or just enjoying a jam session at home, the Ibanez AW54CE is a reliable, versatile, and tonally rich instrument. It merges a traditional, classic aesthetic with modern playability and the unique, resonant voice of Okoume, making it an exceptional value in an acoustic-electric guitar.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Highlights

• Solid Okoume top for rich, warm, and resonant acoustic tone.

• Dreadnought body with cutaway for full-bodied projection and easy upper-fret access.

• Open Pore Natural finish allows the body to vibrate more freely for an enhanced, open sound.

• Onboard Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp with a convenient tuner and 2-band EQ for gigging.

• Nyatoh neck and Ovangkol (or Laurel) fingerboard for a smooth, balanced feel.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Okoume back and sides

• Top Wood: Solid Okoume

• Neck Wood: Nyatoh

• Left/Right Handed: Right-handed

• Fretboard Wood: Ovangkol or Laurel

• Scale Length: 25.5″ (647.7mm)

• Fretboard Radius: 15.7″ (400mmR)

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: White dot inlay

• Neck Profile: AW

• Finish: Open Pore Natural

• Bridge Material: Ovangkol or Laurel

• Nut Material: Plastic

• Tuners: Chrome Die-cast tuners (18:1 gear ratio)

• Electronics: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup with Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp and onboard tuner

• Bridge: Ovangkol or Laurel

• Manufacturer Part Number: AW54CEOPN

All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!