Ibanez AW417CE-OPS Artwood
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Essential Information About the Ibanez AW417CE Guitar
Essential Information About the Ibanez AW417CE Guitar
- Dreadnought Cutaway Format: power and projection, with easy access to the higher frets.
- Solid Sitka Spruce Top: precise attack, clear trebles, and great dynamics for both fingerstyle and pick playing.
- AEQ-TP2 Electronics with Tuner: practical 2-band preamp (bass/treble) for stage use, with a readable built-in tuner.
- Wide Neck (48 mm at the nut): ideal for large hands and transitioning from classical to acoustic guitar.
Manufacturer Information
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A Modern Dreadnought Cutaway in the AW Spirit
With its Dreadnought cutaway body shape and full electro-acoustic setup, the Ibanez AW417CE is designed to meet the needs of "full" acoustic playing while being immediately ready for amplification. Its wide neck and finishes (multi-ply rosette and purflings) give it a distinctive identity focused on comfort and sonic presence.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This Ibanez is particularly aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking a versatile electro-acoustic, as well as musicians accustomed to wider necks (transitioning from classical, open chord accompaniment, fingerpicking). The Dreadnought size provides body for pop, folk, variety, singer accompaniment, and the cutaway facilitates playing higher up the neck.
Sound Characteristics
The solid Sitka spruce top delivers a fast response and a wide frequency range: shimmering trebles, well-defined mids, and generous bass when played with a pick. The flamed okoumé back and sides enhance a warm, mid-focused tonal signature, ideal for accompaniment playing that "fills" the space without becoming muddy. The Pau Ferro fingerboard and bridge contribute to a balanced and natural sound with good note-to-note definition. When plugged in, the Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup provides a precise signal, and the AEQ-TP2 preamp allows quick adjustment of the low and high frequencies, with the integrated tuner ensuring you stay in tune in all situations.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel, you can stick with a gauge of 12-53 (factory-installed D'Addario XTAPB1253 strings). For transport, Ibanez recommends the FS40DA case and the IAB540-BK gig bag. For amplification, plan accordingly with a 6.35 mm jack cable for amp/DI use, or an XLR cable if you use the balanced output.
Technical specifications
| Type | electro-acoustic guitar | Inlays | white dots |
| Body Shape | Dreadnought Cutaway | NUT Material | bone |
| Top | solid Sitka spruce | Compensated Nut Material | bone |
| Back and Sides | flamed okoumé | Bridge | Pau Ferro |
| Purflings | multi-ply wood purflings (soundboard) | Tuners | chrome die-cast (18:1 ratio) |
| Rosette | multi-wood rosette | Bridge Pins | Ibanez Advantage |
| Body Dimensions | length 50.8 cm / 508 mm / 20.00"; width 40.0 cm / 400 mm / 15.75"; max depth 12.7 cm / 127 mm / 5.00" | String Spacing | 11 mm / 0.43" |
| Neck | AW / Nyatoh | Pickup | Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle |
| Fingerboard | Pau Ferro | Preamp | Ibanez AEQ-TP2 with built-in tuner |
| Number of Frets | 20 | Controls | volume, bass, treble, tuner on/off |
| Scale Length | 25.6" / 651 mm | Output Jack | balanced XLR and 1/4" (6.35 mm) outputs |
| NUT Width | 48 mm / 1.89" | Strings | D'Addario XTAPB1253 |
| Width at 14th Fret | 60 mm / 2.36" | Gauge | .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053 |
| Thickness at 1st Fret | 21 mm / 0.83" | Factory Tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Thickness at 7th Fret | 22 mm / 0.87" | Recommended Case | FS40DA |
| Radius | 400 mm / 15.75" | Recommended Gig Bag | IAB540-BK |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the 48 mm neck suitable after a classical guitar?
With a 48 mm nut width and an 11 mm string spacing at the bridge, this model offers a width adapted to musicians accustomed to wide necks. The 651 mm scale length and 400 mm radius complete this setup.
What tonal characteristics does the solid Sitka spruce top provide?
The solid Sitka spruce top promotes a quick response, with shimmering trebles and a generous bass when played with a pick. The flamed okoumé back and sides bring a warm tone centered on the mids.
Can the Ibanez AW417CE-OPS Artwood be connected to a PA system?
The Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp includes volume, bass, and treble controls, as well as a tuner. Connectivity features a 6.35 mm jack output and a balanced XLR output. A jack or XLR cable should be provided depending on the input used.
Does the cutaway provide access to the high frets?
The dreadnought body with cutaway facilitates access to all 20 frets, especially in the upper positions.
Which strings and case are recommended for this guitar?
The factory setup uses D'Addario XTAPB1253 strings in gauges .012 to .053. The recommended gig bag is the Ibanez IAB540-BK, while the suggested hard case is the FS40DA.
