Ibanez AAD70CETBN Transparent Charcoal Burst Low Gloss Top

The Ibanez AAD70CE is an electro-acoustic guitar from the Advanced Acoustic series featuring a Grand Dreadnought body with an Advanced Access Cutaway, designed to deliver a wide, powerful sound while providing comfortable access to higher registers. Its solid Sitka spruce top combines with Macassar ebony back and sides, offering a balanced response with deep bass and clear treble.

The okoume neck with a Low Oval Grip profile provides a comfortable feel, while the A.I.R.port system allows the player to hear the natural sound of the instrument more clearly. For amplified performance, it features an Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup and an AEQ-TP2 preamp with built-in tuner and 2-band EQ, along with a 1/4" Jack output and balanced XLR output for easy connection to amplifiers or PA systems.

• 6-string electro-acoustic guitar
• Series: Advanced Acoustic
• Body shape: Grand Dreadnought with Advanced Access Cutaway
• Top: Solid Sitka spruce
• Back: Macassar ebony
• Sides: Macassar ebony
• Bracing: X-M Bracing
• Rosette: Abalone
• Top finish: Transparent Charcoal Burst Low Gloss
• Back and sides finish: Natural Open Pore
• Neck construction: Bolt-on with joint at the 14th fret
• Neck: Okoume
• Neck profile: Low Oval Grip
• Fretboard: Purpleheart
• Inlays: White dots
• Fretboard radius: 400 mm / 15.75"
• Scale length: 650 mm / 25.6"
• Nut width: 43 mm
• Neck width at 14th fret: 55 mm
• Neck thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm
• Neck thickness at 7th fret: 22 mm
• Number of frets: 20
• Bridge: Purpleheart
• Bridge pins: Ibanez Advantage
• String spacing: 11 mm
• Machine heads: 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
• Output: 1/4" Jack
• Output: Balanced XLR
• Power supply: 9V battery
• A.I.R.port system
• Includes A.I.R.port cover
• Strings: D'Addario EXP16 .012 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042 / .053

Our Opinion

The AAD70CE stands out as a particularly interesting acoustic for those seeking a powerful unplugged instrument that is also well-equipped for live performance. The Grand Dreadnought body offers more volume and presence than a conventional dreadnought, while the deep cutaway makes it much easier to access the upper frets.

It also features very practical electronics for stage use. The AEQ-TP2 preamp is easy to operate, and the option to connect via both Jack and balanced XLR allows for direct connection to a mixer or PA system without hassle. An excellent choice for accompaniment, live performances, and musicians looking for a modern acoustic with plenty of projection.