Ibanez AAM54CE Open Pore Natural

With the concept of Advanced Acoustics: "Reimagining the acoustic experience," the new shape of the Advanced Auditorium body has been carefully designed based on research into the overall shape of the auditorium body. After numerous prototypes, the body of the Advanced Auditorium features a slightly wider waist, shifted slightly toward the neck. Thanks to these changes, this shape provides richer bass response and a better balance between the body and weight, something that conventional Auditorium bodies tend to lack.

• Acoustic guitar with Advanced Auditorium shape
• Top: Solid Sapeli
• Back and sides: Sapelli
• Neck: Okoume
• Neck shape: Low Oval Grip
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: White dots
• Radius: 15.75"
• Scale: 25" (634 mm)
• Number of frets: 20
• Nut: Plastic
• Nut width: 43 mm
• Tuning machines: Chrome Die-cast tuners
• Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-TP2
• Ibanez T-Bar Saddle Piezo Pickup
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Strings: D'Addario EXP16
• Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042 and .053

Through extensive research and development, the A.I.R.port has been designed with a unique internal structure that reflects sound waves and guides them to exit through a precisely positioned sound hole. As a result, players can monitor what they are playing more clearly, enhancing the overall experience.

After more than two years of trial and error, research, and prototyping, Ibanez developed its patented X-M reinforcement specifically for Advanced Auditorium guitar bodies to produce the best sound for stage and studio use. Carefully engineered X-M braces efficiently transmit string vibrations from the bridge to the body. This reinforcement offers a wide dynamic range and excellent response. The mids are slightly scooped for better tonal balance, while the treble maintains the clarity of steel strings and the warmth of nylon strings.

The Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp provides additional power with its built-in equalizer, along with a convenient, easy-to-read digital tuner and a 2-band EQ, all accessible from the top of the instrument.

The Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup accurately reproduces that full sound to any amplification system it's connected to.

These saddle pins are a real advantage over traditional pins. The Advantage saddle pins are easier to remove and install than standard pins. A special bulb-shaped end makes the pin easy to grip and also prevents it from being inserted too far. Best of all, with the Advantage saddle pins, the string stays in place.