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 auditorium acoustic without a cutaway, offering excellent value for studio and stationary playing; the AAM380CE is a new cutaway model with dual pickups and premium tonewoods, ideal for gigging musicians who need fret access and flexible amplified performance. Choose the AAM370E for budget-conscious players prioritizing tone and condition deals, or the AAM380CE if you gig regularly and value cutaway access plus dual-pickup versatility.
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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 |
| 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 advantage with excellent condition (tiny cosmetic dent only)
- ✓ Solid Sitka spruce with X-M bracing delivers bright, crisp dynamics and excellent projection
- ✓ Comfortable maple neck with low oval grip and smooth playability
- ✓ Simple T-bar pickup system with volume and tone controls
Why choose Ibanez AAM380CE Advanced Acoustic Guitar Natural Gloss
- ✓ Advanced Access Cutaway enables comfortable reach to higher frets for live performance
- ✓ Dual pickup system (T-bar Undersaddle and Contact) with dual volume controls and mono/stereo outputs for flexible amplified use
- ✓ Premium Macassar ebony fingerboard and rosewood back/sides for articulation and warm sustain
- ✓ Thermo Aged™ African Mahogany neck with Luminlay side dots for low-light visibility
Frequently asked questions
What's the main difference between these two Ibanez Advanced Auditorium models?
The AAM380CE adds an Advanced Access Cutaway for easier upper-fret access, dual pickups with separate volume controls and stereo outputs, and premium Macassar ebony and rosewood tonewoods. The AAM370E is a traditional non-cutaway design with single T-bar pickup, offered here as B-stock at a lower price point.
Which is better for fingerstyle and live gigging?
The AAM380CE is purpose-built for these applications—the cutaway provides comfortable fret access for complex fingerstyle passages, and dual pickups with stereo output flexibility adapt quickly to stage and studio settings. The AAM370E works fine for fingerstyle but lacks cutaway access and has simpler electronics.
Is the B-stock AAM370E condition issue a real concern?
No—the description notes only a tiny dent on the back with the guitar in near-perfect condition overall. B-stock typically means minor cosmetic blemishes with no structural or tonal impact, plus it ships double-boxed for added protection.
How do the tones compare between maple-back and rosewood-back versions?
The AAM370E (maple back/sides) emphasizes brightness and crisp dynamics with warm midrange and excellent projection. The AAM380CE (rosewood back/sides) delivers a brighter, more balanced tone with richer projection and warm sustain that develops over time—rosewood typically offers slightly more depth and complexity.