A total of 34 acoustic models were introduced at this year`s NAMM, 28 steel-stringers, 4 nylon-stringed models and 2 acoustic-electric basses.
For this year`s edition of the NAMM Show, as well as for the upcoming spring and summer of 2014, Ibanez has prepared over 30 acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars and basses. Half of these models belong to the Artwood range. Three of them constitute the initial lineup of the Artwood Vintage series, while the rest of them are being introduced into the standard Artwood series. PF gets six new models, taking the second place, right behind the Artwood. AEW has received three new models, while AEG, AEL and AEF get one guitar, each. PCBE is the only acoustic-electric bass series updated and it gets two new models. Classical series is being updated with four models. One seven and one eight-stringer are being introduced into the Classical series.
Artwood Vintage
Ibanez AVD1 is the first of three models introduced into the Artwood Vintage series. It is a fully acoustic dreadnought guitar with body made of mahogany back and sides and spruce sound board. Mahogany is also used for the standard-shaped neck, while the bridge and 20-fret fingerboard are made of rosewood. For more info, check AVD1 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez AVN1 is one of two parlor-shaped guitars introduced into the initial lineup of the Artwood Vintage series. It comes with a non-cutaway parlor body made of mahogany base and spruce sound board. This gorgeous little six-stringer is also fit with rosewood-made bridge and 18-fret fingerboard. For more info, check AVN1 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez AVT1 is the third and final model introduced into the Artwood Vintage series. Also, it is one of two parlor-shaped guitars. As opposed to the AVN1, this one comes with four strings and extremely narrow neck. Mahogany/spruce body, mahogany neck and rosewood bridge and fingerboard complete this cute four-stringer. For more info, check AVT1 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
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Artwood
Ibanez AW535 is a full-sized dread with a non-cutaway body and standard mahogany neck with the classic 14th fret joint. Rosewood is used for the back and sides, while the top is made of the standard spruce. Rosewood is also used for the compensated bridge and fingerboard. For more info, check AW535 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez AW535C is an acoustic-electric variant of the AW535 model. It features the same materials, design and construction as the previously reviewed dread. The only difference is the existence of the electronics on this model. Combined Fishman and Ibanez electronics are used on this model. For more info, check AW535C detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez AW400 is an intermediate solution is the new and revised Artwood series lineup. It comes with a non-cutaway dreadnought body and the standard dovetail connected neck. Back and sides of the body, as well as the entire neck, are made of mahogany. Top is made of spruce and bridge and fingerboard are made of rosewood. For more info, check AW400 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez AW400CE is one of thirteen models introduced into the Artwood series at 2014 NAMM show. It comes with a single-cut dreadnought body made of mahogany back and sides and spruce soundboard. Neck is also made of it, while the bridge and 20-fret fingerboard are made of rosewood. Fishman/Ibanez electronics are featured on this one. For more info, check AW400CE detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez AW450 follows the same concept as the already mentioned AW400. But, instead of the spruce soundboard, it rocks the cedar soundboard. Other than that, these two models are pretty much identical. Both are non-cutaway dreads with standard necks and 20-fret fingerboards. For more info, check AW450 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez AW450CE is an acoustic-electric equivalent of the AW450 model. Both of them feature mahogany-based bodies with cedar soundboards on top and mahogany necks with rosewood fingerboards n them. Fishman Sonicore pickup and Ibanez preamp are added to this one. For more info, check AW450CE detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez AW400L is the left-hand variant of the AW400. Everything on these two models is identical with only the orientation being the opposite. AW400L comes with a mahogany/spruce body, mahogany neck, rosewood bridge and rosewood fingerboard. Chrome-plated die-cast tuners wrap the specs. For more info, check AW400L detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez AW400L-CE is one of few acoustic-electric models with left-hand orientation Ibanez has introduced at this year`s NAMM. It rocks the single-cut dread body made of mahogany back and sides and spruce soundboard. Fishman Sonicore pickup, Ibanez preamp, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard and die-cast tuners complete the list of major specs. For more info, check AW400L-CE detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez AC400 is the grand concert equivalent of the AW400 model. It comes with the compact and comfortable grand concert body made of mahogany back and sides and spruce soundboard on it`s top. Mahogany neck on this model is topped with a 20-fret rosewood fingerboard. For more info, check AC400 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez AC400CE comes with a single-cut grand concert body and the standard neck with a dovetail joint. Body is made of mahogany back and sides and spruce soundboard, while the neck is topped with a 20-fret rosewood fingerboard. Combined Fishman/Ibanez electronics are featured on this model. For more info, check AC400CE detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez AC450CE rocks the compact grand concert body and the standard Artwood neck. Mahogany back and sides are topped with a cedar soundboard and matched with a mahogany neck. Rosewood is used for the compensated bridge and 20-fret fingerboard. For more info, check AC450 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez AW54 is an all-mahogany dreadnought with non-cutaway design and traditional construction. Entire body and the neck are made of mahogany, while the compensated bridge and fingerboard are made of rosewood. There are no electronics installed on, or within this model. For more info, check AW54 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez AW54CE comes with an all-mahogany body, mahogany neck and rosewood bridge and fingerboard. All the specs are the same as on the AW54 with the addition of the Fishman Sonicore pickup and Ibanez side-mounted preamp. Chrome hardware completes this acoustic-electric dread. For more info, check AW54CE detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
PF
Ibanez PF15 is a dreadnought guitar introduced into the famous PF series. This fully acoustic dread comes with vintage styling and combined vintage/modern construction. Mahogany back and sides of the body are combined with a stylish spruce soundboard. Mahogany neck is topped with a standard rosewood fingerboard. For more info, check PF15 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez PF15ECE rocks the standard mahogany/spruce body with single-cut design and vintage styling. Also, this marvelous six-stringer is fit with Ibanez electronics (under-saddle pickup and side-mounted preamp), mahogany neck and 20-fret fingerboard made of rosewood. Die-cast tuners on the headstock complete the specs list. For more info, check PF15ECE detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
In the Ibanez PF series, PF tag is reserved for the dreadnought models, while the PC tag is assigned to the smaller, more compact grand concert models. For 2014, Ibanez has introduced the grand concert equivalent of the PF15 model, the gorgeous PC15. These two have almost identical specs. For more info, check PC15 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez PC15ECE is an acoustic-electric guitar with a single-cut grand concert body, standard neck with 14th fret dovetail joint, six steel strings and 20-fret rosewood fingerboard. Amplification is entrusted to the famous Ibanez under-saddle pickup/Ibanez AEQ2T preamp combo. For more info, check PC15ECE detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez PC12MH is one of several all-mahogany models introduced into the acoustic section of the catalog this year. It comes with a non-cutaway grand concert body and the standard neck. Apart from mahogany, rosewood is also used on this model (compensated bridge and the standard 20-fret fingerboard). For more info, check PC12MH detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez PF2MH is the dreadnought variant of the PF series all-mahogany section. Non-cutaway dreadnought body is made entirely of mahogany and is paired with a mahogany neck. Rosewood is used for the bridge and the fingerboard. This one is completely acoustic, as there are no electronics on, or within the body. For more info, check PF2MH detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
AEW
Ibanez AEW21VK is the first of three Exotic Wood series updates introduced at this year`s NAMM. It comes with a single-cut AEW body made of ovangkol back and sides and spruce soundboard. This acoustic-electric six-stringer is fit with a mahogany neck and a 20-fret rosewood fingerboard. For more info, check AEW21VK detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez AEW22CD is also an Exotic Wood series model. It rocks the unique combo of cordia on the back and side panels of the body and spruce on the top. Neck, fingerboard and bridge are made of the standard materials and AEW22CD rocks the series standard electronics unit (Sonicore pickup/AEQ-SP2 preamp). For more info, check AEW22CD detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez AEW23MV is the third and final model introduced into the AEW series. It rocks the special AEW single-cut body with movingui back and sides and spruce soundboard on the top. Other wooden parts are made of standard materials (mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge). For more info, check AEW23MV detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
AEG
Ibanez AEG240 is the only update of the famous AEG line. It comes with a compact and single-cut body made of mahogany and flamed maple. The main feature of this model is it`s USB port installed next to the regular ¼” output jack. Through the USB port, this one can be instantly connected to the PC. For more info, check AEG240 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
AEL
Ibanez AEL1512E is an acoustic-electric twelve-stringer. It comes with a big and voluminous AEG single-cut body made of maple back and sides and spruce soundboard. Electronics section is fit with the series standard set of Ibanez electronics (under-saddle pickup and Shape Shifter preamp). For more info, check AEL1512E detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
AEF
Ibanez AEF1512E is an acoustic-electric dreadnought guitar with twelve-string construction and vintage styling. Body of this model is made of mahogany back and sides with spruce soundboard on the top. Mahogany neck, Ibanez electronics, die-cast tuners and 20-fret rosewood fingerboard are also featured on this model. For more info, check AEF1512E detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
PCBE
Ibanez PCBE12MH is one of two acoustic-electric basses Ibanez has introduced at this year`s NAMM. It comes with a small grand concert body, 31-9/10” scale and Ibanez electronics under the hood. Body and neck are made of mahogany, while the bridge and fingerboard are made of rosewood. For more info, check PCBE12MH detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez PCBE12 is the new standard PCBE four-stringer. This acoustic-electric bass comes with a non-cutaway grand concert body made of mahogany and spruce, short 31-9/10” scale, Ibanez electronics, mahogany-made neck and 20-fret fingerboard made of rosewood. Die-cast tuners on the headstock complete the specs. For more info, check PCBE12 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Classical
Ibanez G10 is one of four novelties introduced into the Classical Guitars range for 2014. It comes with a standard classic acoustic body made of mahogany back and sides and spruce soundboard. Mahogany neck is attached at the 12th fret and 19-fret rosewood fingerboard is completely flat. For more info, check G10 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez G207CWC is a seven-stringed classical guitar. It is a completely acoustic nylon-stringer with an extended range. Single-cut body is made of mahogany and spruce, while the broad neck is made of mahogany. 19-fret fingerboard on it`s top is made of rosewood. Gold-plated classical tuners are featured on the headstock. For more info, check G207CWC detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez G208CWC is based on the G207 model and these two feature almost identical specs. The biggest difference is the string count. G208 has eight strings, as opposed to G207`s seven strings. Mahogany body and neck are combined with spruce soundboard and rosewood bridge and fingerboard. For more info, check G208CWC detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez GA35CE is a crossover nylon-stringer made for the players accustomed to the regular steel-stringed acoustics. Mahogany/spruce body features single-cutaway design and the narrow mahogany neck is attached at the 14th fret. 21-fret fingerboard and standard bridge are made of rosewood. For more info, check GA35CE detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
