Description
The Ibanez AAD51CE is built for players who want a modern acoustic-electric that can handle both intimate settings and stage work without compromise. This one's part of Ibanez's Advanced Acoustic series, which reimagines the traditional dreadnought with their Grand Dreadnought body-5% larger than standard for more volume and low-end response. If you're looking for an acoustic that projects well acoustically but also plugs in cleanly for gigs, this delivers both in one package.
The solid Sitka spruce top paired with sapele back and sides gives you that classic bright, clear tone with solid midrange warmth. The X-M bracing system underneath creates crisp trebles and clear bass response with a wide dynamic range-great for everything from fingerpicking to aggressive strumming. When you plug in, the T-bar undersaddle pickup translates that acoustic tone faithfully, and the AEQ-TP2 preamp with onboard tuner and 2-band EQ sits conveniently on the upper bout for easy adjustments mid-song.
The okoume neck has a low oval profile that makes chord work comfortable, and the purpleheart fretboard and bridge add some visual character while contributing to the overall tone. We've found the Advanced Access cutaway gives you real access up the neck-useful if you're doing lead work or just want those higher frets available. The tapered headstock design helps with tuning stability, and those Advantage bridge pins actually make string changes less of a hassle. It's a well-thought-out instrument that feels gig-ready right out of the case.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Grand Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back and Sides: Sapele
- Neck: Okoume with Low Oval Grip
- Fretboard: Purpleheart
- Bridge: Purpleheart
- Pickup: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle
- Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-TP2 with onboard tuner and 2-band EQ
- Bracing: X-M Bracing
- Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage
- Special Features: A.I.R.port, Functional Tapered Headstock, Advanced Access Cutaway
Sku: AAD51CEDVS
The solid Sitka spruce top paired with sapele back and sides gives you that classic bright, clear tone with solid midrange warmth. The X-M bracing system underneath creates crisp trebles and clear bass response with a wide dynamic range-great for everything from fingerpicking to aggressive strumming. When you plug in, the T-bar undersaddle pickup translates that acoustic tone faithfully, and the AEQ-TP2 preamp with onboard tuner and 2-band EQ sits conveniently on the upper bout for easy adjustments mid-song.
The okoume neck has a low oval profile that makes chord work comfortable, and the purpleheart fretboard and bridge add some visual character while contributing to the overall tone. We've found the Advanced Access cutaway gives you real access up the neck-useful if you're doing lead work or just want those higher frets available. The tapered headstock design helps with tuning stability, and those Advantage bridge pins actually make string changes less of a hassle. It's a well-thought-out instrument that feels gig-ready right out of the case.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Grand Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back and Sides: Sapele
- Neck: Okoume with Low Oval Grip
- Fretboard: Purpleheart
- Bridge: Purpleheart
- Pickup: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle
- Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-TP2 with onboard tuner and 2-band EQ
- Bracing: X-M Bracing
- Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage
- Special Features: A.I.R.port, Functional Tapered Headstock, Advanced Access Cutaway
Sku: AAD51CEDVS
