Ibanez AVCB9CE, Natural

Full Description

Thermo Aged Tonewoods

Ibanez uses a special process that involves each piece of tonewood being heated in a vacuum in order to release water and decompose any resin contained within the wood. This process results in a light, hard, and stable wood, just like a tonewood that has dried for decades. Thermo-aged wood delivers a spectacular response and a louder sound, along with a full-bodied low-end, and a smooth sustain in the treble strings, which are common characteristics of vintage guitars.

Solid Sitka Spruce Top & Mahogany Body

The Ibanez AVCB9CE features a solid sitka spruce top that yields a crisp and articulate tone, perfect for a wide range of playing styles. In addition, its sitka spruce top delivers a clear and powerful sound with a broad dynamic range. The solid top has been treated with a thermo aged process that provides the AVCB9CE with an authentic appearance combined with a tonal character that's found within pre-war acoustics. The authentic-looking solid top is paired with mahogany back and sides that deliver a distinct mellow warmth with plenty of resonance. Its mahogany back and sides also deliver a meaty mid-range, producing punchy, woody tones with plenty of depth and complexity that will please most playing styles.

Fishman Sonicore Pickup & AEQ-SP2 Preamp

For added projection at larger events, the AVCB9CE is equipped with a Fishman pickup and a AEQ-SP2 preamp. A discreet side-mount is located on the upper-bout, and allows users to easily achieve the right tonal balance, along with a tuning facility. If that's not enough, the AVCB9CE Electro-Acoustic Bass is also equipped with a standard 1/4" jack, as well as a XLR output for plugging directly into a PA sound system. With both versatile sound options, this electro acoustic bass is the perfect choice for gigging singer-songwriters.

Mahogany Neck & Ovangkol Fingerboard

Constructed from mahogany, the neck offers warmth and added resonance, and also provides a quick response. Mahogany is commonly used to craft guitar necks, as the wood's natural character enables it to respond greatly well to numerous genres and techniques. The neck is topped with an ovangkol fingerboard that adds warmth with a little hint of bright-sparkle to the overall sound.

Grand Concert Cutaway

The AVCB9CE features a grand concert body, offering a comfortable playing experience throughout both seated and standing performances. The player can achieve a balanced tone, along with crisp clarity that will sits well in any mix. Furthermore the AVCB9CE's elegant venetian cutaway provides easier access to upper frets, allowing players to have full flexibility of the whole fingerboard.

Bone Nut & Saddle

Finally, the Ibanez AVCB9CE 2018 features a real bone nut and saddle, for excellent resonance and sustain, allowing optimum string vibration transfer. Bone naturally self lubricates and helps you stay in tune for longer, as well as delivering a very balanced tone with longevity.

Features

• Thermo aged tonewoods for an enormous frequency range
• Perfect for live and studio environments due to on-board electronics
• Solid top for a versatile and resonant tone
• Cutaway profile enables the player to perform more technical skills higher up the fingerboard
• X-bracing reinforces guitar structure whilst enhancing overall tone
• Bone nut for added resonance and sustain
• Tortoiseshell binding, classic pickguard and traditional ornate details for a classic appearance

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Top Material: Thermo Aged Solid Sitka Spruce
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Type: Grand Concert Cutaway
• Bridge: Ovangkol
• Bracing Type: X-Bracing
• Bracing Material: Thermo Aged Spruce
• Body Binding: Tortoiseshell
• Finish: Open Pore
• Colour: Natural

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Open Pore
• Fingerboard Material: Ovangkol
• Number of Frets: 22
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Scale Length: 812.8 mm

Hardware & Electronics

• Hardware Colour: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Die-Cast
• Pickguard: Red Marbled
• Strings: D'Addario EXP
• Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
• Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-SP2 w/ Tuner