Ibanez VC40WSCE-OPB Open Pore Brown
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An Ibanez Electro-Acoustic Designed for Modern Playing
With the VC40WSCE, Ibanez offers an electro-acoustic guitar focused on comfort and versatility: a pleasant Grand Concert format for everyday use, a cutaway to explore the upper neck, and integrated electronics to quickly switch from acoustic to amplified playing. The whole design aims for accessible handling while maintaining a distinctive visual identity thanks to the white Siris tonewoods.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
This Ibanez is aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists looking for a straightforward electro-acoustic that is effective for rehearsals, home studio, or stage use. Its Grand Concert format is particularly suited for precise accompaniment and pick playing but remains very comfortable for fingerstyle. It adapts well to pop, folk, variety, worship genres, and acoustic arrangements where a clear and controlled sound is desired when plugged in.
The Sound
The top, back, and sides in white Siris contribute to a rather balanced response, with a warm tone and pleasant presence in the midrange, useful for standing out in a mix. The fingerboard and bridge in Nandu wood promote a smooth playing feel and soft attack while helping to transmit vibrations to the body for natural projection.
When plugged in, the guitar relies on an undersaddle pickup that offers a defined and usable output, and the Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp designed for quick bass and treble adjustments. The built-in tuner allows tuning without being plugged in, convenient backstage or between songs.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original specifications, choose a set of acoustic steel strings with gauges .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053. For the electronics, keep a spare CR2032 battery on hand to ensure the tuner and preamp remain operational.
Technical specifications
| Format | Concert | Nbrs of frets | 21 |
| Left handed | No | Neck Type | Glued |
| Cutaway | Yes | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Strings | Steel | Color | White |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Matt |
| Back&Sides | Siris | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electro-acoustic guitar | Number of frets | 21 |
| Body shape | Grand Concert cutaway | Inlay | white dots |
| Top | white Siris | Bridge | Nandu wood |
| Back and sides | white Siris | Tuners | chrome |
| Neck | VMeranti | Bridge pins | Ibanez Advantage |
| Scale length | 25" / 634 mm | String spacing | 0.43" / 11 mm |
| Nut width | 1.65" / 42 mm | Pickup | Ibanez Undersaddle |
| Width at 14th fret | 2.13" / 54 mm | Preamp | Ibanez AEQ-2T (with built-in tuner) |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 0.83" / 21 mm | Batteries | CR2032 x1 |
| Thickness at 7th fret | 0.87" / 22 mm | String gauge | .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053 |
| Radius | 9.84" / 250 mm | Factory tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Fingerboard | Nandu wood | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez VC40WSCE-OPB suitable for beginners?
This model is suitable for beginner to intermediate guitarists thanks to its 42 mm nut width and 250 mm radius neck. The Grand Concert body offers a more manageable grip compared to a large body. The 21 frets and cutaway facilitate access to higher notes.
Can this guitar be plugged into an amplifier?
The onboard electronics combine an Ibanez Undersaddle pickup with the AEQ-2T preamp. Bass and treble controls allow adjustment of the amplified signal, while the built-in tuner operates with a CR2032 battery.
What sound does the Grand Concert body deliver?
The Grand Concert body, with a top, back, and sides made of white Siris, emphasizes a balanced response with present mids and clear highs. This shape suits arpeggios, light fingerstyle, and rhythmic accompaniment.
What strings should be used on this Ibanez electro-acoustic?
A set of steel strings .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053 corresponds to the gauge recommended for this instrument. The factory tuning is standard: E-A-D-G-B-E.
Is the Open Pore Brown finish matte?
The finish is matte, with chrome hardware and white dot fingerboard inlays. The model features a white Siris top and body, along with a Nandu wood fingerboard and bridge.
