Ibanez EWP14WB-OPN Natural

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