Ibanez AAM380CE Advanced Acoustic Guitar Natural Gloss
Description
Ibanez AAM380CE Advanced Acoustic Guitar Natural Gloss
The AAM380CE sits naturally in your hands with its Advanced Auditorium body and Advanced Access Cutaway, engineered for comfort during long sets and studio sessions. The Thermo Aged™ African Mahogany neck features a low oval grip and rounded fretboard edge that feels responsive and familiar from the first chord. The cutaway opens up the neck without compromising the body's acoustic power, and the Natural Gloss finish showcases premium tonewoods while revealing the instrument's serious construction—built to hold up on stage and in the studio.
Tone & Electronics
Solid Sitka Spruce top paired with rosewood back and sides produces a bright, balanced tone with rich projection that opens up over time. The integrated Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle and Contact pickups work through dual volume controls and dual outputs (mono or stereo), allowing you to blend pickup sources and adapt quickly between acoustic and amplified settings with a single 9V battery powering the system.
Playability & Build
Macassar ebony fingerboard and bridge ensure clear articulation and excellent sustain, while the 20-fret configuration with small maple dot position markers and Luminlay side dots supports precise navigation in any lighting. Hardware includes a compensated bone saddle, scalloped bridge design for superior intonation, black Ibanez Advantage bridge pins, bone nut, and chrome die-cast tuning machines with 18:1 gear ratio for stable tuning stability.
Key Features
- Advanced Auditorium body shape with Advanced Access Cutaway
- Solid Sitka Spruce top
- Rosewood back and sides with X-M bracing
- Thermo Aged™ African Mahogany neck with low oval grip
- 20-fret Macassar ebony fingerboard with maple dot inlays and Luminlay side dots
- Scalloped Macassar ebony bridge with compensated bone saddle and Ibanez Advantage bridge pins
- Bone nut and chrome die-cast tuning machines (18:1 ratio)
- Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle and Contact pickups with dual volume controls
- Dual outputs for mono or stereo configuration
- Single 9V battery-powered preamp system
- Abalone and wooden soundhole rosette with binding
- Natural Gloss finish with rosewood binding and wooden body purfling
The AAM380CE delivers the construction and playability that working musicians demand—reliable electronics, responsive neck feel, and genuine acoustic projection that translates to stage and studio alike.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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At a Glance
The Ibanez AAM380CE is an Advanced Auditorium cutaway acoustic built for intermediate to professional players who need studio clarity and stage reliability. Solid Sitka Spruce top with rosewood back and sides delivers a bright, balanced tone with articulate highs and warm sustain, while the ergonomic Thermo Aged mahogany neck and low oval grip make extended sessions and higher-fret access feel natural. Dual-pickup electronics with independent volume controls let you blend acoustic and amplified tones on the fly—essential for gigging musicians and session players who move between unplugged and plugged settings.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Fingerstyle
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Hard Rock
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The AAM380CE is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its responsive playability, premium hardware, and advanced electronics reward technical fingerstyle and hybrid picking approaches, though the ergonomic neck and cutaway access make it approachable for serious intermediate players ready to invest in a stage-and-studio workhorse.
Can I use this guitar both unplugged and amplified?
Yes. The dual-pickup system (T-bar Undersaddle and Contact) with independent volume controls and dual outputs (mono or stereo) allows you to blend the pickups and switch between acoustic and amplified settings. A single 9V battery powers the preamp, so you can go plugged in anywhere without additional gear.
What tonal characteristics should I expect?
The solid Sitka Spruce top paired with rosewood back and sides produces a bright, balanced tone with rich projection and articulate clarity. You'll hear warm sustain that opens up over time as the wood ages, making it equally at home in fingerstyle folk, studio sessions, and live acoustic performance.
How does the cutaway affect the body resonance and playability?
The Advanced Access Cutaway provides excellent reach to higher frets without sacrificing body resonance; the scalloped bridge design and X-M bracing maintain the acoustic projection expected from a full-body auditorium shape. The ergonomic neck and low oval grip make the cutaway feel balanced and comfortable during extended play.
What hardware comes with this guitar?
Hardware includes a compensated bone saddle, scalloped Macassar ebony bridge, bone nut, black Ibanez Advantage bridge pins, and chrome die-cast tuning machines with an 18:1 gear ratio for stable tuning. The fingerboard is Macassar ebony with maple dot position markers and Luminlay side dots for visibility in any light.