Ibanez AAM50CE-OPN Natural Advanced Acoustic

Advanced Acoustic: An Ibanez Acoustic Redesigned for More Presence

The Advanced Acoustic series embodies Ibanez's modern vision: preserving the folk guitar DNA while pushing the limits of projection and comfort. With its Advanced Auditorium body, A.I.R. port, and specific X-M bracing, the AAM50CE aims for a richer and brighter sound, as well as a wide dynamic response. Within the range, it positions itself as a versatile electro-acoustic, designed for stage, home, and studio use.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

The Ibanez AAM50CE-OPN is particularly suited for beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking a comfortable and expressive electro-acoustic without being limited to a single style. Its auditorium format and cutaway make it an excellent partner for pop, variety, folk, vocal accompaniment, as well as more melodic lines higher up the neck. Thanks to the built-in preamp and tuner, it easily adapts to rehearsals and amplified performances.

Sound

The solid Sitka spruce top provides definition, a clear attack, and a good volume reserve, gaining fullness over time. The sapele back and sides balance the spectrum with present mids and natural projection, ideal for standing out in a mix. The X-M bracing and "Advanced" design aim for a more immediate response and broader dynamics, while the Ibanez T-bar under-saddle pickup delivers a clear and direct signal, controlled by the AEQ-TP2 (volume, tone, On/Off) for quick sound adjustment on amp or PA.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original specifications, you can use D'Addario EXP16 strings with gauges .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053. For transport, the recommended IAB540-BK gig bag is suggested by the manufacturer. A 9V battery is required for the electronics.

Technical specifications

Format	Advanced Auditorium with Advanced Access Cutaway	Nut width	1.7" / 43 mm
Top	solid Sitka spruce	Fingerboard	purpleheart
Back	sapele	Radius	15.75" / 400 mm
Sides	sapele	Frets	20
Rosette	black and white	Inlays	white dots
Binding	rounded body edge	Bridge	purpleheart
Bracing	X-M (AAM series)	Bridge pins	Ibanez Advantage
Port	A.I.R.	Nut	plastic
Depth at neck/body joint	3.54" / 90 mm	Nut material	compensated bone
Depth at end	4.17" / 106 mm	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	40.35" / 1025 mm	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone, On/Off switch
Finish	glossy polyester	Outputs	balanced XLR and 1/4" jack
Type	low oval neck with rounded fingerboard edge	Power supply	1 x 9V battery
Joint	bolt-on	String gauge	.012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
Neck/body joint	14th fret	Original strings	D'Addario EXP16
Wood	okoume	Tuning (high to low)	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Thickness at 1st fret	0.83" / 21 mm	Recommended gig bag	IAB540-BK
Thickness at 7th fret	0.87" / 22 mm	Included	hex wrench, bridge pins, bridge nut
Scale length	25" / 634 mm	Net weight	2.6 kg