Product Detail
The Artwood series combines the finest traditional elements with modern guitar - building techniques. As technology races ahead, we've honored the acoustic guitar's rich heritage while adding modern twists to pursue the ultimate guitar tone.
SPECS: Cutaway Grand Concert body, Solid Okoume top, Okoume back and sides. AC Nyatoh neck offers a rich mid - low end. Ovangkol fretboard for better playing comfort. Thermo Aged™ Ovangkol bridge. White dot inlay. Black & White multi soundhole rosette. Chrome Die - cast tuners with an 18:1 gear ratio. Bone nut, 20 frets, Compensated Bone saddle. Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins are easy to handle. D'Addario® XTAPB1253 strings with a gauge of .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053 and 11mm string space. Factory tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E. Fishman® Sonicore pickup and Ibanez AEQ - SP2 preamp with an onboard tuner. Balanced XLR & 1/4' outputs.
Features: The Ibanez AEQ - SP2 preamp gives great sonic reproduction, tonal control, and is easy to operate. Okoume back and sides produce a warm, woody tone when played softly or finger - picked and punchy high - mids when strummed. The Ibanez Advantage bridge pins are a big upgrade over old - fashioned ones, with a special design for easy handling and secure fit.
Using your Ibanez Artwood Series AC340CE - OPN guitar is a breeze. First, tune your guitar using the onboard tuner in the Ibanez AEQ - SP2 preamp. You can play it unplugged for a natural acoustic sound or plug it in via the Balanced XLR or 1/4' outputs to amplify the sound. When finger - picking or playing softly, enjoy the warm, woody tone created by the Okoume back and sides. For a more energetic strumming, you'll get punchy high - mids.
Here are some important notes. Keep your guitar away from extreme temperatures and humidity as it can damage the wood and affect the tuning. When changing strings, use the Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins. They're designed to be easy to take out and put in. Simply grip the bulb - shaped end and gently remove or insert them.
For maintenance, wipe down the body, neck, and fretboard regularly with a soft cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. You can also use a guitar cleaner and polish for the body to keep it looking great. Check the tuning machines and other hardware periodically to make sure they're tight and working properly. With proper care, your guitar will last for a long time and keep sounding amazing.
