Ibanez AW54CE-OPN Natural Artwood
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The Artwood Series: Acoustic Tradition, Modern Approach
Designed to combine the DNA of traditional acoustic guitars with modern manufacturing, the Ibanez Artwood series has a clear goal: to offer instruments with authentic character while incorporating design choices aimed at reliability, playing comfort, and amplified performance. The AW54CE fits this philosophy with lutherie focused on warmth and projection, complemented by simple and effective electronics.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
The Ibanez AW54CE is aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking a versatile electro-acoustic, but it also works very well as a stage guitar for more experienced musicians. Its dreadnought body favors pick accompaniment, pop, folk, variety, acoustic rock, and fingerpicking, while the cutaway makes melodic phrases and leads more natural to play.
Sound
With a top, back, and sides in okoumé, the AW54CE emphasizes a warm and woody tonal color. Played softly or fingerpicked, it delivers a round and expressive response; in strumming, the upper mids gain attack, with a clear projection typical of a dreadnought. On the amplified side, the undersaddle pickup accurately captures string definition, and the AEQ-TP2 preamp allows quick adjustment of bass and treble while maintaining direct control thanks to the built-in tuner.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay close to the original setup, choose a set of 12-53 acoustic strings (gauges .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053). For amplification, a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable (1/4" output) or an XLR cable will suit your system. Also plan for a 9V battery to power the preamp.
Technical specifications
| Format | Dreadnought | Nbrs of frets | 20 |
| Left handed | No | Neck Type | Glued |
| Cutaway | Yes | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Natural |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Matt |
| Back&Sides | Okoumé | Hardware | Chromed |
| Fingerboard | Laurel | ||
| Type | electro-acoustic guitar | Thickness at 7th fret | 22 mm / 0.87" |
| Body shape | dreadnought with cutaway | Radius | 15.75" / 400 mmR |
| Top | okoumé | String spacing | 11 mm / 0.43" |
| Back and sides | okoumé | Bridge | laurel |
| Rosette | black and white multi | Tuners | chrome oil-bath (18:1 ratio) |
| Neck | AW / nyatoh (3-piece nyatoh/maple) | Bridge pins | Ibanez Advantage |
| Number of frets | 20 | Pickup | Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle |
| Inlays | white dots | Preamp | Ibanez AEQ-TP2 with built-in tuner |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 647.7 mm | Outputs | balanced XLR and 1/4" jack |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" | Power supply | 1 x 9V battery |
| Width at 14th fret | 54.33 mm / 2.14" | Gauges | .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053 |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 21 mm / 0.83" | Factory tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez AW54CE-OPN suitable for starting acoustic guitar?
This model is suitable for beginner to intermediate guitarists, featuring a 43 mm nut AW neck and a 647.7 mm scale length. The dreadnought body favors folk, pop, and acoustic rock rhythms.
What outputs are available on this electro-acoustic guitar?
The Ibanez AEQ-TP2 electronics offer a 6.35 mm jack output and a balanced XLR output. The preamp is powered by a 9 V battery. It includes a built-in tuner and bass and treble controls.
Is the top of the AW54CE made of okoumé?
The top, back, and sides are made of okoumé, with a natural matte finish.
What string gauge should be used on this guitar?
The original setup uses D'Addario XTAPB1253 strings with gauges .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053. It is possible to keep this 12-53 gauge to maintain the factory configuration.
Does the cutaway facilitate access to the higher frets?
The dreadnought body with cutaway improves access to the 20 frets for melodic lines at the upper part of the neck. The laurel fingerboard features a 400 mm radius.
