Ibanez AW4000CE-BS Artwood Series Acoustic Electric Guitar in Brn Sunb
Description
Ibanez AW4000CE-BS Artwood Series Acoustic Electric Guitar in Brown Sunburst High Gloss Finish
The AW4000CE-BS is built for players who demand both traditional acoustic resonance and the responsiveness needed for modern stages. The dreadnought body settles naturally against your frame, while the satin-finished mahogany neck glides under your hands with smooth, immediately playable feel. This is a guitar engineered to honor acoustic tradition while delivering the electronics and construction quality required for gigging musicians.
Playability & Construction
Neck geometry matters on stage—43mm width at the nut, 21mm thickness at the first fret, and a 400mm radius fretboard create a comfortable, responsive playing experience across all positions without fatigue on long sets. Solid Caucasian Spruce top with X bracing pairs with solid mahogany back and sides to produce a resonant, well-balanced acoustic voice that carries in any room. Rosewood fretboard and bridge provide durability and tonal clarity, while the satin-finished mahogany neck resists fingerprints and allows unimpeded access to all 20 frets when you need them.
Tone & Electronics
The Fishman Sonicore pickup captures your natural acoustic tone with minimal phase shift, preserving the instrument's character through the PA or recording interface. The Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp with onboard tuner lets you dial in tone on the fly and check intonation without breaking your set. Balanced XLR and ¼" outputs provide flexibility for live rigs or direct recording, with 9V battery power ensuring you're never dependent on external gear or AC outlets.
Key Features
- Dreadnought body with X bracing
- Solid Caucasian Spruce top
- Solid Mahogany back and sides
- Mahogany neck with satin finish
- Rosewood fretboard and bridge
- Tortoiseshell body binding
- 20 frets with 651mm scale length
- Grover Chrome Open Gear tuners with Butterbean knobs
- Fishman Sonicore pickup
- Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp with onboard tuner
- Balanced XLR and ¼" outputs
- Brown Sunburst high gloss finish
The AW4000CE-BS combines solid tonewoods, refined hardware, and modern electronics to deliver a workhorse instrument equally at home in the studio, on stages, or in your practice routine.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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At a Glance
The Ibanez AW4000CE-BS is a dreadnought acoustic-electric built on solid Spruce top and mahogany back/sides, engineered for intermediate to advanced players who need reliability on stage and in the studio. The satin mahogany neck and 43mm nut width create a smooth, responsive feel across all positions, while the Fishman Sonicore pickup and Ibanez onboard preamp with tuner deliver natural tone with minimal phase shift—balancing traditional acoustic character with modern playability and electronic versatility.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Worship
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Hard Rock
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
The AW4000CE-BS is built for intermediate to advanced players. Its 43mm nut width, 400mm fretboard radius, and responsive mahogany neck support fluid fingerstyle and complex chord voicings across all 20 frets.
How does this guitar sound plugged in for live performance or recording?
The Fishman Sonicore pickup captures natural acoustic tone with minimal phase shift, paired with an Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp that includes onboard tuning reference and real-time EQ shaping. Balanced XLR and ¼" outputs work directly into stage PA systems, audio interfaces, or mixing consoles.
What genres and playing styles is this guitar best suited for?
The AW4000CE-BS excels in folk, worship, studio sessions, and live performance, where its balanced midrange, warm low end, and articulate highs serve fingerstyle and strummed playing equally well. It is not designed for metal or hard rock applications.
What woods are used in the construction?
The body features a solid Caucasian Spruce top with X bracing, paired with solid mahogany back and sides. The neck is satin-finished mahogany, and the fretboard and bridge are rosewood, all chosen to deliver resonant, warm tone with durability.
Does this guitar require external equipment to perform live or record?
No. The onboard Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp includes a tuner and tone-shaping controls, and the guitar runs on a single 9V battery, making it fully self-contained for stage use or direct recording into an interface.
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