Ibanez AAM50-OPN Natural Advanced Acoustic
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Advanced Acoustic: An Ibanez Acoustic Designed for More Power and Precision
With the Advanced Acoustic series, Ibanez rethinks the fundamentals of modern acoustics: more clarity, more dynamics, and a more "alive" response under the fingers. The AAM50-OPN fits this philosophy with a design focused on projection and comfort, and an Open Pore finish with a natural feel that highlights the wood's organic character.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
The Ibanez AAM50-OPN is aimed at demanding beginners as well as intermediate players seeking a versatile and easy-to-handle electro-acoustic. Its advanced auditorium body shape makes it very comfortable for pop, folk, vocal accompaniment, and also fingerstyle thanks to its balance and precision. The XLR and 1/4" outputs make it especially suitable for rehearsals and live performance.
Sound
The solid Sitka spruce top delivers a quick response, beautiful brightness, and excellent definition, ideal for highlighting playing nuances. The sapele back and sides add warm mids and a balanced foundation, helping the guitar stay even in chords and arpeggios. The X-M bracing (specific to the AAM series) contributes to generous projection and a powerful feel, while the A.I.R. port enhances the player's perception of the sound, particularly useful for unamplified acoustic playing. When plugged in, the combination of the under-saddle pickup and AEQ-TP2 preamp favors a clear and usable tone, with simple controls (volume/tone) and an integrated tuner to stay ready in all situations.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel and balance, you can stick with the .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053 gauge (recommended strings: D'Addario EXP16). An IAB540-BK gig bag is recommended by the manufacturer. Also plan for 1 9V battery for the electronics.
Technical specifications
| Shape | Advanced Auditorium | Nut width | 1.7" / 43 mm |
| Top | solid Sitka spruce | Fretboard | purpleheart |
| Back | sapele | Radius | 15.75" / 400 mm |
| Sides | sapele | Frets | 20 |
| Bracing | X-M | Inlays | white dots |
| Port | A.I.R. | Bridge | purpleheart |
| Rosette | black and white | Bridge pins | Ibanez Advantage |
| Binding | rounded body edge | Nut | plastic |
| Depth at neck/body joint | 90 mm / 3.54" | Nut material | compensated bone |
| Depth at body end | 106 mm / 4.17" | String spacing | 11 mm / 0.43" |
| Body depth | 4.2" / 106 mm | Tuners | chrome (18:1 ratio) |
| Body width | 15.35" / 390 mm | Pickup | Ibanez T-bar under-saddle |
| Body length | 19.5" / 495 mm | Preamp | Ibanez AEQ-TP2 with built-in tuner |
| Total length | 1025 mm / 40.35" | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone, On/Off switch |
| Body finish | glossy polyester | Outputs | balanced XLR and 1/4" jack |
| Type | low oval neck with rounded fretboard edges | Power supply | 1 9V battery |
| Joint | bolt-on | String gauge | .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053 |
| Body joint | 14th fret | Original strings | D'Addario EXP16 |
| Wood | okoume | Tuning (high to low) | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Finish | satin polyurethane | Recommended gig bag | IAB540-BK |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 21 mm / 0.83" | Included | hex wrench, bridge pins, saddle |
| Thickness at 7th fret | 22 mm / 0.87" | Net weight | 2.6 kg |
| Scale length | 25" / 634 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Ibanez AAM50-OPN Natural Advanced Acoustic offer?
The solid Sitka spruce top provides a quick response and clear definition. The sapele back and sides support the midrange with warmth. The X-M bracing and A.I.R. port contribute to projection and the sound feedback perceived by the player.
Can this guitar be connected to a PA system or mixing console?
The Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp features a balanced XLR output and a 1/4" jack output. A T-bar pickup under the saddle captures the strings, while volume and tone controls as well as the built-in tuner are accessible on the instrument.
Is this Ibanez AAM50-OPN suitable for fingerstyle?
With an Advanced Auditorium body shape, a 43 mm nut width, and a 634 mm scale length, this model has dimensions suited for arpeggios and fingerstyle playing. The low oval neck has rounded fretboard edges and joins the body at the 14th fret.
What strings and gig bag should be used with this guitar?
The original setup uses D'Addario EXP16 strings in gauges .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053. The Ibanez IAB540-BK gig bag is the manufacturer’s recommended reference.
What battery is required for the Ibanez AAM50-OPN electronics?
The preamp requires a 9V battery for power.
