Ibanez V54Njp-Opn Natural

The Dreadnought Format: A Benchmark for Folk Guitars

The Dreadnought format has established itself as a standard for guitarists seeking acoustic volume and solid chord response. With its wide and deep body, this type of guitar emphasizes clear projection and a strong low-end foundation, while remaining versatile enough for fingerstyle and pick playing.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This 6-string acoustic guitar is especially suited for beginner to intermediate guitarists who want a comfortable and effective folk guitar, but it also works well as an "all-terrain" guitar to keep within easy reach. Its Dreadnought size is comfortable in pop, folk, variety, acoustic rock, and strumming, with tuning stability suitable for daily use.

Sound Characteristics

The sapele used for the top, back, and sides delivers a generally warm and balanced tone, with expressive mids that highlight accompaniment. The Dreadnought body promotes good projection and a full sound, useful for playing without amplification. The combination of the nyatoh neck and nandu wood fingerboard/bridge contributes to a clear attack and consistent response, while the hardware and plastic nut and saddle components provide a simple and easy-to-maintain foundation.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay close to the original setup, choose a set of acoustic steel strings with .012/.053 gauge (light). A capo for 6-string folk guitar will fit the 42 mm nut width. If you prefer a hard case, the recommended FS40DA case matches the manufacturer's recommendation.

Technical specifications

Number of strings	6	Neck thickness (1st fret)	20 mm / 0.79"
Body shape	Dreadnought	Neck thickness (7th fret)	21 mm / 0.83"
Top material	sapele	Scale length	650 mm / 25.59"
Back material	sapele	Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"
Side material	sapele	Neck end width	54 mm / 2.13"
Body width	402 mm / 15.83"	Number of frets	20
Body length	500 mm / 19.69"	Fingerboard	nandu wood
Body depth (at heel)	100 mm / 3.94"	Radius	250 mm / 9.84"
Body depth (at lower bout)	125 mm / 4.92"	Inlay	white dot
Body depth	125 mm / 4.92"	Bridge	nandu wood
Body width (waist)	402 mm / 15.83" (15.875")	Bridge pins	Ibanez Advantage
Body length (waist)	502 mm / 19.76" (19.75")	Tuners	chrome-covered machine heads
Body depth (waist)	127 mm / 5"	Nut	plastic
Body finish	satin polyurethane	Saddle	plastic
Rosette	water decal	String spacing	11 mm / 0.43"
Total length	1038 mm / 40.87"	Active or passive	-
Net weight	2.2 kg	String gauges (from high to low)	.012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
Neck type	V	Tuning (from high to low)	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Neck joint	dovetail	Case or bag included	gig bag included
Joint position	14th fret	Recommended case	FS40DA
Neck material	nyatoh	Other included items	chromatic clip-on tuner, guitar strap, accessory pouch, picks, hex key, saddle, bridge pin
Neck finish	satin polyurethane