Ibanez AUC10E-OPN Natural

The AU Series: A Luthiery Approach That Breaks the Mold

With the AU series, Ibanez moves away from the traditional "top + sides + back" construction: the body starts from a solid wood block that is hollowed out, where the back and sides form a single piece, then a top is added to complete the soundbox. The result is an instrument with a very homogeneous feel, featuring a distinctive projection, enhanced here by the stereo sound system and ergonomic details designed for long playing without fatigue.

Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?

The Ibanez AUC10E-OPN is aimed at demanding beginners as well as intermediate musicians who want an expressive instrument that is easy to handle and reliable on stage. Its concert format (15" / 382 mm scale length) is well suited for dynamic strumming, fingerstyle, acoustic pop, vocal accompaniment, as well as rehearsal and stage contexts thanks to its onboard electronics.

Sound Characteristics

The spruce top provides clarity, attack, and good note definition, ideal for keeping playing clear in both chords and arpeggios. The solid paulownia back and sides, combined with the chambered construction, promote a sense of responsiveness and an "airy" sound dispersion. The stereo sound port improves player-side perception, useful for hearing yourself better without strain. When plugged in, the Ibanez undersaddle pickup delivers a precise signal; the AEQ-2U preamp allows quick balancing of bass and treble, with the integrated tuner to stay in tune under all circumstances.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For maintenance and consistent sound, you can consider a set of Aquila Nylblack strings with the same gauge (.026/.032/.038/.028). For the electronics, keep 2 CR2032 batteries (manufacturer-specified format) on hand to avoid any tuner/preamp failure.

Technical specifications

Format	AU concert	Nut width	1.5" / 37 mm
Construction	chambered body (acoustic)	Width at 14th fret	1.85" / 47 mm
Top	spruce	Fingerboard	purpleheart
Back	solid paulownia	Number of frets	19
Sides	solid paulownia	Radius	15.75" / 400 mm
Finish	open-pore polyurethane	Inlays	white dots
Total length	24.02" / 610 mm	Bridge	double-hole purpleheart
Body length	11.02" / 280 mm	Nut	plastic
Body width	8.07" / 205 mm	Nut material	plastic
Body thickness	2.54" / 64.6 mm	String spacing	0.59" / 15 mm
Depth at joint	2.36" / 60 mm	Tuners	black die-cast tuners
Depth at end	2.54" / 64.6 mm	Output jack	1/4" pin jack
Dimensions (other manufacturer measurements)	body depth 2.54" / 64.6 mm, body width 8.07" / 205 mm, body length 11.023" / 280 mm	Pickup	Ibanez undersaddle
Special features	stereo sound system, elevated comfort armrest, beveled cutaway, smooth heel without edges	Preamp	Ibanez AEQ2U with built-in tuner
Neck type	AUC	Controls	1 volume (tuner on/off switch), bass, treble
Joint (heel)	glued	String gauge	.026 / .032 / .038 / .028
Neck/body joint	14th fret	Original strings	Aquila Nylblack
Material	okoumé	Tuning (high to low)	1A, 2E, 3C, 4G
Thickness at 1st fret	0.69" / 17.5 mm	Carrying case	included
Thickness at 7th fret	0.81" / 20.7 mm	Other included items	manual, ukulele starter guide, Aguila label
Scale length	15" / 382 mm	Batteries	2 x CR2032