Ibanez AEWC11-DVS Dark Violin Sunburst

An AEWC Designed for Modern Guitarists

Within the Ibanez range, the AEWC format stands out with a focus on comfort and performance: a thinner body than a traditional acoustic, while maintaining a strong sound presence. This philosophy makes it an electro-acoustic particularly suited for musicians who alternate between acoustic playing at home, rehearsals, and amplified stage performances.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This Ibanez AEWC is well suited for serious beginners to intermediate guitarists looking for an easy-to-handle electro-acoustic, as well as live musicians who want an instrument that's simple to set up. Its balance makes it comfortable in pop, folk, variety, vocal accompaniment, as well as in pick-based rhythm and arpeggios.

The Sound

The spruce top provides clarity, attack, and good definition, especially appreciated on open chords and picking patterns. The sapele back and sides add a warm midrange and a balanced response, useful for maintaining a clear sound in a mix. Thanks to its thin body, the projection remains controlled with a very direct playing feel. Plugged in, the Fishman Sonicore pickup combined with the AEQSP1 preamp offers a quickly usable sound: 3-band EQ, master volume, built-in tuner, and phase inverter to better manage resonances depending on the stage.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For transport, the Ibanez ICB540BK gig bag is recommended by the manufacturer. To maintain the original feel and tension, use a string set identical to the factory setup: Ibanez IACS6C with gauges .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053.

Technical specifications

Format	AEWC	Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"
Top	spruce	End width	55 mm / 2.17"
Back	sapele	Number of frets	20
Sides	sapele	Fingerboard	walnut
Body depth (at hollow)	4" / 101.6 mm	Radius	400 mm / 15.75"
Body width (at hollow)	15" / 381 mm	Inlays	offset white dot
Body length (at hollow)	19.375" / 492.1 mm	Bridge	original AEWC top-loading walnut
Body depth at neck joint	85 mm / 3.35"	Saddle	plastic
Body depth at end	100 mm / 3.94"	Nut	plastic
Body thickness	100 mm / 3.94"	String spacing	11 mm / 0.43"
Body length	490 mm / 19.29"	Tuners	chrome die-cast tuners
Body width	380 mm / 14.96"	Pickup	Fishman Sonicore
Total length	1020 mm / 40.16"	Preamp	Ibanez AEQSP1 with built-in tuner
Rosette	acrylic	Controls	1 volume, bass, middle, treble
Body finish	glossy polyurethane	Switches	tuner on/off, phase on/off
Net weight	1.96 kg	Output jack	1/4"
Neck type	AEWC	Active or passive	-
Neck joint	dovetail	Number of strings	6
Neck joint position	14th fret	Tuning (high to low)	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Neck wood	nyatoh	String gauges (high to low)	.012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
Neck finish	satin polyurethane	Strings	Ibanez IACS6C
Neck thickness (1st fret)	20 mm / 0.79"	Recommended gig bag	ICB540BK
Neck thickness (7th fret)	21 mm / 0.83"	Other included items	hex wrench, saddle
Scale length	634 mm / 24.96"