Ibanez EWP14WB-OPN Natural
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The "guitalele" format: guitar spirit with added agility
With its 17" / 432 mm scale length, this guitalele sits halfway between a guitar and ultra-compact formats. It retains 6 strings and a familiar playing logic for guitarists, while offering a softer tension and quick handling. The EW body provides more presence than a very small size, helping to maintain projection and warmth despite the reduced size.
Who is it for, and for which styles?
This guitalele is aimed at beginners seeking a comfortable and motivating instrument, guitarists looking for a travel companion, as well as composers who enjoy exploring higher-pitched colors without completely changing their playing habits. It works particularly well in acoustic pop, folk, bossa, vocal accompaniment, and light arrangements, with very natural chord positions and pleasant arpeggio playing.
Sound
The choice of ovangkol for the top, back, and sides delivers a sound signature often perceived as balanced, with present mids and good definition, useful for highlighting arpeggios and rhythms. The mahogany neck contributes to a softer attack and a sense of stability, while the rosewood fingerboard and bridge promote precise response and natural sustain. Thanks to the joint at the 14th fret, melodic playing remains accessible for lead lines, small instrumental pieces, or higher chord voicings.
Technical specifications
| Format | EW | Scale length | 17" / 432 mm |
| Body/neck joint | 14th fret | Fingerboard | rosewood |
| Top | ovangkol | Bridge | rosewood |
| Back | ovangkol | Tuning | 1A, 2E, 3C, 4G, 5D, 6A |
| Sides | ovangkol | Gig bag | included |
| Neck | mahogany | ||
Questions frequently asked
What is the tuning of the Ibanez EWP14WB-OPN guitalele?
The specified tuning is A-D-G-C-E-A, from the 6th to the 1st string, which is a fourth higher than a standard guitar.
Is the guitalele suitable for beginner guitarists?
Its 17-inch scale length, or 432 mm, provides a softer string tension. The 6 strings and chord shape patterns remain familiar for guitar learning.
What tonal qualities does the ovangkol bring to this model?
The top, back, and sides are made of ovangkol. This construction is described as balanced, with present midrange frequencies and clarity beneficial for both fingerpicking and rhythm playing.
Can it be used as a travel guitar?
With its 432 mm scale length and compact EW size, this guitalele is designed for easy transport. A gig bag is included for storage and travel.
Is access to the higher frets practical on this guitalele?
The body-neck joint at the 14th fret allows suitable access for melodic playing in the upper registers. The mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard complement this setup.
