AAM370EOAW-B vs AAM380CENT — Compare
Ibanez AAM370E Advanced Acoustic Guitar Antique White B-Stock vs Ibanez AAM380CE Advanced Acoustic Guitar Natural Gloss
The AAM370E is a B-stock solid all-rounder with maple back/sides and single pickup for studio and intimate settings; the AAM380CE is a new cutaway model with rosewood back/sides and dual-pickup blending, designed for stage performance and maximum fret access. Choose the AAM370E for studio work at a discount, or the AAM380CE if you need cutaway convenience and versatile amplified control.
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Ibanez AAM370E Advanced Acoustic Guitar Antique White B-Stock
Ibanez AAM380CE Advanced Acoustic Guitar Natural Gloss
Specs side by side
| Ibanez AAM370E Advanced Acoustic Guitar Antique White B-Stock | Ibanez AAM380CE Advanced Acoustic Guitar Natural Gloss | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $559.00 | $739.99 |
| Brand | Ibanez | Ibanez |
| Series | Ibanez Advanced Acoustic | Ibanez Advanced Acoustic |
| Body | Auditorium | Auditorium |
| Body Type | Hollow | Hollow |
| Scale | 25" Scale | 25" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 Frets | 20 Frets |
| Fretboard | Maple | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Pickup Configuration | Under Saddle | Under Saddle |
| Bridge | Fixed | — |
| String Type | Steel | Steel |
| Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose Ibanez AAM370E Advanced Acoustic Guitar Antique White B-Stock
- ✓ B-stock pricing offers significant savings on professional-grade construction
- ✓ Maple back and sides deliver crisp, punchy acoustic character
- ✓ Simpler single-pickup system with straightforward volume and tone controls
- ✓ Full manufacturer warranty despite cosmetic marking
Why choose Ibanez AAM380CE Advanced Acoustic Guitar Natural Gloss
- ✓ Advanced Access Cutaway enables comfortable reach to higher frets without body compromise
- ✓ Rosewood back and sides produce balanced, rich tone that develops over time
- ✓ Dual-pickup system with separate volume controls allows real-time blending between pickup sources
- ✓ Dual outputs support mono or stereo amplified setup for flexible live and studio use
Frequently asked questions
What's the main difference in body wood?
The AAM370E features flamed maple back and sides for bright, crisp projection. The AAM380CE uses rosewood back and sides for a warmer, more balanced tone that opens up over time. Both have solid Sitka spruce tops.
Does the cutaway on the AAM380CE affect tone?
The AAM380CE's Advanced Access Cutaway is engineered to provide fret access without sacrificing body resonance. The AAM370E's full body will have slightly more low-end mass and sustain due to no cutaway, but the difference is moderate for Advanced Auditorium designs.
What's the pickup difference and which is better for live performance?
The AAM370E has one T-bar undersaddle pickup with single volume and tone controls. The AAM380CE has dual pickups (T-bar undersaddle and contact) with separate volume controls and dual outputs, allowing real-time blending—ideal for adapting tone between acoustic and amplified settings on stage.
Is the B-stock AAM370E a good value?
Yes—the description states it's in excellent condition with only superficial cosmetic marking on the back, plays and sounds near perfect, and includes full manufacturer warranty. For intermediate-to-professional players, the discount justifies the minor cosmetic issue.