Twenty five acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars and two acoustic-electric basses refresh Ibanez `s Acoustics division lineup this year.
Among around one hundred and twenty models introduced at this year`s NAMM twenty seven belong to the Acoustics division. Twenty five of them are flat-top acoustic and acoustic-electric guitar, while the remaining two are acoustic-electric basses (also flat-top). Artwood Vintage receives seven models, regular Artwood five, PF series is expanded with six models, AE with three and AEW with three as well. Talman series receives one model. Artwood Vintage models include AVD10, AVM10, AVN10, AVD9, AVD9MH, AVC9 and AVN9. Standard Artwoods are AW360, AC320, AC340, AW360CE and AC320CE. New PFs are PF14, PC14, PN14, PN1MH, PF12MHCE and PC12MHCE. AE series` updates include AE500, AE305 and AE245. AEW`s expanded with AEW40FFCD, AEWC32FM and AEW31BC. The only Talman update is affordable TCM50. Acoustic-electric basses include AVCB9CE and AEWB20.
Ibanez AVD10 is one of three models of the upscale “10” tier of the Artwood Vintage series introduced this January. It sports a non-cutaway dreadnought body, (made of solid, Thermo Aged tonewoods), mahogany neck (with 20-fret fingerboard) and Grover hardware. Brown Violin Sunburst is the only available color option. For further info and a full specs list check the AVD10 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AVM10 fills in the “middle” spot among the three Artwood Vintage “10” models introduced at NAMM (the bigger one is a dread and the smaller is a parlor). Just like the other two, this one comes with solid, Thermo Aged body, mahogany neck (with rosewood fingerboard) and Grover hardware. For further info and a full specs list check the AVM10 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AVN10 is one of seven new members of Artwood Vintage Thermo Aged lineup, and one of three “10” tier models. solid, non-cutaway parlor body (with Thermo aged back, sides and top), mahogany neck (with 18 instead of 20 frets) and Grover hardware make up this classy New Yorker flat-top. For further info and a full specs list check the AVN10 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AVD9 is a more affordable variant of AVD10, Artwood Vintage Thermo Aged`s top dreadnought. While the “10” has the entire body made of Thermo Aged wood, only the top on the “9” is aged. Other than that, and less fancy decorations, these two are almost identical guitars. For further info and a full specs list check the AVD9 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AVD9MH is one of three dreadnought models Ibanez introduced into the Artwood Vintage Thermo Aged series at this year`s NAMM. This one`s a “9” tier model, electronics-free nad with all-mahogany body construction (with Thermo Aged top). Open Pore Natural (with tortoise binding, dot inlays and chrome hardware) is the only available color option. For further info and a full specs list check the AVD9MH detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AVC9 is the more affordable GC model of the new 2017 Artwood Vintage Thermo Aged lineup. It comes with a non-cutaway, all-mahogany body (with Thermo Aged top and tortoise pickguard), mahogany neck (with 20-fret fingerboard) and open-geared tuners. Open Pore Natural is the only available color option for this gorgeous GC. For further info and a full specs list check the AVC9 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AVN9 is a parlor-shaped member of the Artwood Vintage Thermo Aged series. Since it is a “9” model, it only has an aged top (while the “10” models also have aged back and sides). All-mahogany body, mahogany neck (with 18 instead of series standard 20 frets) and open-gear tuners. For further info and a full specs list check the AVN9 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AW360 is one of five models with which Ibanez had refreshed the regular Artwood series this January. Closely related to PF series PF14 model, as well as AW360CE, the affordable non-cutaway dread offers a full-sized mahogany/spruce body, mahogany neck (with 20 frets) and open-geared tuning machines (with ivory knobs). For further info and a full specs list check the AW360 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AC320 is an affordable grand concert guitar, a member of 2017 Artwood series lineup. This flat-top offers a non-cutaway body with no electronics, standard mahogany neck (with 20-fret fingerboard on top) and open-gear tuners. Antique Blonde Open Pore (with multiple binding, chrome hardware and tortoise pickguard) is the only color option. For further info and a full specs list check the AC320 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AC340 is a fully acoustic (no electronics) grand concert guitar. it is one of five new Artwood series models, it sports all-mahogany body (with non-cutaway construction), mahogany neck (with 20-fret fingerboard on top) and open-geared tuning machines. Like all of the all-mahogany models introduced this years, this one`s available only in Open Pore Natural. For further info and a full specs list check the AC340 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AW360CE is a brand new Artwood series model, a single-cut dreadnought with acoustic-electric construction and conservative styling. Mahogany/spruce body features white binding and is paired with a mahogany neck (with 20-fret fingerboard). Chrome hardware and combined Fishman/Ibanez electronics complete this black-clad dread. No alternative color options are available. For further info and a full specs list check the AW360CE detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AC320CE is one of two acoustic-electric models Ibanez introduced into the standard Artwood series lineup this January. Grand concert body (made of mahogany and spruce), combined Fishman/Ibanez electronics and mahogany neck (with 20-fret fingerboard on top) are the main features of this budget-friendly steel-stringer. Antique Blonde Open Pore is the only available color option. For further info and a full specs list check the AC320CE detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez PF14 comes clad in black (satin/matte finish, white binding, white pickguard, single-circle rosette), with chrome hardware and bone saddle/nut as contrast. It is a non-cutaway dreadnought guitar with no electronics installed on or within the body. Mahogany/spruce body, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard form the chassis of this wallet-friendly flat-top. For further info and a full specs list check the PF14 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez PC14 is a member of the newly introduced PF series “14” tier. Like the rest of the “14s”, the PC variant has been introduced at 2017 NAMM. It rocks a non-cutaway grand concert body, glued-in neck and 20-fret fingerboard. Chrome-plated hardware and bone nut/saddle are also featured on this model. For further info and a full specs list check the PC14 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez PN14 is one of two parlor (New Yorker) models in this year`s PF series lineup. It is a “14” model, like the previous two reviewed models, thus having a black-clad body, matching headstock, white details and chrome-plated hardware. Like the other two “14s”, this one has no electronics installed. For further info and a full specs list check the PN14 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez PN1MH is a fully acoustic parlor guitar, one of two in 2017 PF series lineup. Unlike its black-clad „14“ counterpart, this natural-colored New Yorker comes in with popular all-mahogany construction (back, sides, top and neck). 18-fret fingerboard, fixed rosewood bridge and open-geared Butterbean tuners complete the this minute steel-stringer. For further info and a full specs list check the PN1MH detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez PF12MHCE comes in with minimalistic styling, acoustic-electric construction and big, spacious dreadnought body. It is a part of PF series` 2017 lineup introduced at this year`s NAMM. All-mahogany construction (no binding, open pore finish), Ibanez electronics and open gear Butterbean tuners keep this acoustic-electric dread`s price under $200 mark. For further info and a full specs list check the PF12MHCE detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez PC12MHCE is an acoustic-electric grand concert guitar. It is one of two „12“ models introduced into the PF series at this ayear`s NAMM. Like the MHCE dread, it sports an all-mahogany body (laminated, no binding, tortoise pickguard), mahogany neck (20 fret fingerboard on top) and Ibanez electronics. For further info and a full specs list check the PC12MHCE detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AE500 is an upscale acoustic-electric flat-top. It is one of three brand new AE series models. Some of the most prominent features include solid body woods, custom fingerboard inlays and under-saddle pickup/external preamp electronics combo. The unorthodox electronics setup is there to preserve the body integrity and avoid side/shoulder drilling. For further info and a full specs list check the AE500 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AE305 comes with largely similar features and appointments to those seen on the AE500. This includes the choice of tonewoods, body shape & size, styling (excluding the fingerboard inlays) and chrome hardware plating. 305 sports the Ibanez T-Bar pickup/external preamp electronics unit which allows for full body integrity. For further info and a full specs list check the AE305 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AE245 starts off with a single-cut AE body, with a solid top and laminated back & sides. Ibanez`s own electronics set, designed specially for the AE series, is also employed on this model. This allows for the body`s integrity to remain intact. Glossy natural finish, with white binding and chrome hardware, is the only available color option. For further info and a full specs list check the AE245 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AEW40FFCD is the only fan-fretted acoustic model in Ibanez`s 2017 NAMM lineup. It is an acoustic-electric guitar with single-cut body, combined Fishman/Ibanez electronics (with XLR and ¼“ outputs) and chrome hardware. The main feature, however, is the compound scale, which ranges from 25“ (1st string) to 25“ to 26-3/4“ (6th string). For further info and a full specs list check the AEW40FFCD detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AEWC32FM starts off with a compact, single-cut AEW body, with thin contour and glued in neck. Low gloss-finished flame maple top, combined Fishman/Ibanez electronics and black hardware are some of the most prominent features of this super modern flat-top. Glacier Black, Glacier Blue and Glacier Violet options comprise the color palette. For further info and a full specs list check the AEWC32FM detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AEWC31BC is an affordable acoustic-electric guitar, with single-cut AEW body (thin contour). Complex electronics unit (Fishman pickup, shoulder-mounted Ibanez preamp, balanced XLR & ¼“ outputs), exotic tonewoods selection (body top made of bocote). The popular Open Pore Natural is the only variant available (chrome-plated hardware, low gloss finish, black binding). For further info and a full specs list check the AEWC31BC detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez TCM50 is a reissue of once very popular acoustic-electric model of the same name. The new TCM50 is available in three variants: Dark Night Ocean, Natural and Vintage Brown Sunburst. All three options sport mahogany (back, sides) and ash (top) body, glued-in mahogany neck, 22-fret fingerboard and single-coil pickup in neck position. For further info and a full specs list check the TCM50 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AVCB9CE is an acoustic-electric bass, with a single-cut body (GC contour), glued-in neck and slightly shorter (32“) scale. Thermo Aged top (made of spruce), combined Fishman/Ibanez electronics (with XLR and ¼“ outputs) and die-cast chrome tuners are among the main features. Color palette sports one option – Natural High Gloss. For further info and a full specs list check the AVCB9CE detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
Ibanez AEWB20 is a modern, acoustic-electric bass guitar with four-string construction, modern AEW body, full-length scale and simple-elegant styling. Combined Fishman (Sonicore pickup)/Ibanez (AEQ-ST2 preamp) electronics unit is featured on this affordable four-stringer, as well. It also has the XLR output in addition to the regular ¼“ output. For further info and a full specs list check the AEWB20 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web site.
