Ibanez AAD77M1EOAW Open Pore Antique White

The Ibanez AAD77M1E is an acoustic-electric guitar from the Advanced Acoustic series featuring a Grand Dreadnought body shape, designed to deliver a broad, powerful sound with a particularly rich bass response. It combines a solid Sitka spruce top with flame maple back and sides, while the okoume neck with Low Oval Grip profile and maple fingerboard provide a comfortable feel and a clear, defined response.

Its A.I.R.port system directs part of the sound towards the player to enhance monitoring during performance. For amplification, it features an Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup and an AEQ-TP2 preamp with built-in tuner and 2-band EQ. Additionally, it offers 1/4" and balanced XLR outputs, providing versatile connection options for live performance, recording, or mixing console integration.

• 6-string acoustic-electric guitar
• Series: Advanced Acoustic
• Body shape: Grand Dreadnought
• Top: Solid Sitka spruce
• Back: Flame maple
• Sides: Flame maple
• Bracing: X-M Bracing
• Binding: Rounded edge of the body
• Rosette: Abalone
• Finish: Open Pore Antique White
• Neck construction: Bolt-on neck joint at the 14th fret
• Neck: Okoume
• Neck profile: Low Oval Grip
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Inlays: Abalone dots
• Fingerboard radius: 400 mm / 15.75"
• Scale length: 650 mm / 25.6"
• Nut width: 43 mm
• Neck thickness at fret 1: 21 mm
• Neck thickness at fret 7: 22 mm
• Number of frets: 20
• Bridge: Maple
• Bridge pins: Ibanez Advantage
• String spacing: 11 mm
• Tuning machines: Chrome die-cast with 18:1 ratio
• Pickup: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle
• Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-TP2 with built-in tuner
• Controls: Volume, bass, and treble
• 1/4" output
• XLR balanced output
• Power supply: 9 V battery
• A.I.R.port system
• Includes A.I.R.port cover
• Strings: D'Addario EXP16 .012 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042 / .053

Our Opinion

One of the features we like most about the AAD77M1E is that Ibanez hasn't just made a conventional dreadnought. The Grand Dreadnought body, solid Sitka spruce top, and flame maple back and sides aim for a big, defined sound, while the A.I.R.port allows for better sound monitoring from the player's position.

We also find it especially well-equipped for live performances. The preamp with tuner and simple EQ is easy to operate, and having both 1/4" and balanced XLR outputs offers more connection options than typical acoustics in this price range. An excellent choice for those seeking an electro-acoustic with strong projection, unique aesthetics, and practical stage features.