Ibanez V40-OPN Natural
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An Entry-Level Guitar Designed for a Smooth Start
The V40-OPN fits the "JamPack" spirit: an acoustic guitar designed for the first years of playing, with a simple, reliable, and easy-to-live-with daily configuration. Its open-pore polyurethane finish highlights a more "wooden" feel while remaining practical for regular use (rehearsals, lessons, playing at home).
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
With its dreadnought body and long scale length, the V40-OPN primarily targets the beginner (and casual player) who wants a versatile acoustic. It is very suitable for pop, acoustic rock, folk, and strumming accompaniment, while remaining comfortable for fingerpicking thanks to a precise attack.
The Sound
The spruce top provides definition, good dynamics, and a clear attack, useful for clearly "hearing" your playing when learning. The meranti back and sides promote a homogeneous and stable response, with a warm and direct tonal color. The dreadnought format enhances projection and bass foundation, while the cutaway allows easier work on upper fretboard positions (melodies, riffs, small solos).
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To safely transport the guitar, the recommended references are: IAB540-BK gig bag and FS40DA case. Regarding consumables, a 12-53 acoustic string set matches the original gauge (.012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053), ideal for maintaining the intended feel and tonal balance.
Technical specifications
| Body Shape | Cutaway Dreadnought | Neck Thickness (1st fret) | 0.83" / 21 mm |
| Top Material | spruce | Neck Thickness (7th fret) | 0.87" / 22 mm |
| Side Material | meranti | Scale Length | 25.6" / 650 mm |
| Back Material | meranti | Nut Width | 1.65" / 42 mm |
| Body Depth | 5" / 125 mm | Width at End | 2.13" / 54 mm (at 14th fret) |
| Body Width | 15.875" / 402 mm | Number of Frets | 20 |
| Body Length | 19.75" / 500 mm | Fingerboard | nandu wood |
| Rosette | water decal | Fingerboard Radius | 10" / 250 mm |
| Body Depth at Joint | 3.94" / 100 mm | Inlay | white dot |
| Body Depth at End | 4.92" / 125 mm | Bridge | nandu wood |
| Body Finish | open-pore polyurethane | Bridge Pins | Ibanez Advantage |
| Total Length | 40.87" / 1038 mm | Nut | plastic |
| Body Thickness | 4.92" / 125 mm | Nut Material | plastic |
| Body Length (mm) | 500 | String Spacing | 0.43" / 11 mm |
| Body Width (mm) | 402 | Tuners | chrome |
| Neck Type | V | String Gauge | .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053 |
| Neck Joint | dovetail | Tuning (from high to low) | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Neck Position | 14th fret | Recommended Gig Bag | IAB540-BK |
| Neck Material | meranti | Recommended Case | FS40DA |
| Neck Finish | open-pore polyurethane | Other Supplied Items | hex key, bridge pins |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez V40-OPN suitable for beginners?
With its dreadnought body and 650 mm scale length, this model is designed for the early years of playing. The 42 mm nut and meranti neck provide common dimensions for learning. The open-pore polyurethane finish maintains a wooden feel suitable for regular use.
What kind of sound does the V40-OPN offer?
The spruce top promotes a clear attack and definition, while the meranti back and sides deliver a warm and direct response.
Does the cutaway facilitate access to the higher notes?
The cutaway shape allows easier reach to the upper positions on the neck, up to the 20 available frets.
What strings should be used on this Ibanez guitar?
The original setup uses gauge .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053, which is a 12-53 acoustic set. This instrument is tuned to standard tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E.
Which bag or case is recommended for the Ibanez V40-OPN Natural?
For transport, the IAB540-BK gig bag and the FS40DA case are the recommended references. The guitar measures 1038 mm in length, with a body width of 402 mm.
