Ibanez AW4000 BS Artwood Brown Sunburst Gloss Acoustic Guitar 5489
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Ibanez AW4000 BS Artwood Brown Sunburst Gloss Acoustic Guitar
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- SKU
- AW4000B5489
- Color
- Brown
. Description
Sound & Tone
The solid Sitka spruce top over solid mahogany back and sides gives this dreadnought a balanced, articulate voice with woody warmth in the midrange and enough projection to carry a room, while X-bracing keeps the low end firm rather than boomy. Bone nut and compensated bone saddle add sustain and clean intonation up the neck, so single-note lines and open chords both stay defined. It suits flatpicked rhythm and bluegrass-style strumming, folk and singer-songwriter accompaniment, and fingerstyle players who want note separation from a full-size body, with a 25.6" scale and 43mm nut that keep hybrid picking comfortable.
Ibanez AW4000 BS Artwood Brown Sunburst Gloss Acoustic Guitar
The AW4000 BS sits naturally in your hands as a well-balanced dreadnought, with a satin-finished mahogany neck and carefully dimensioned grip that stays comfortable through long sets and studio sessions. This Artwood series instrument delivers a versatile voice—fingerstyle articulation, strumming power, and hybrid technique responsiveness—rooted in solid tonewoods and modern bracing that cuts through live mix. The unit shows minor cosmetic wear—a small scratch on the lower neck and white discoloration under the finish on the body—that do not affect playability or structural integrity.
Tone & Construction
A solid Sitka spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides produces a balanced, articulate tone with natural warmth and sustain that projects on stage. X-bracing internal structure optimizes resonance and projection, while bone nut and compensated bone saddle ensure optimal sustain and intonation across the range.
Playability & Hardware
The 651mm (25.6") scale length and precisely dimensioned neck—43mm at the nut, 55mm at the 14th fret, with 21–22mm thickness and 400mm radius—create a responsive, ergonomic platform built for fluid fingering and stamina. Open-gear chrome tuning machines stay locked in during sets, while the rosewood bridge and hardware deliver reliable performance night after night.
Key Features
- Dreadnought body with solid Sitka spruce top
- Solid mahogany back, sides, and satin-finish neck
- Set-in neck construction
- 20-fret rosewood fretboard with maple dot position markers
- Scale length: 651mm (25.6")
- Neck width: 43mm at nut, 55mm at 14th fret
- Neck thickness: 21mm at 1st fret, 22mm at 7th fret, 400mm radius
- Bone nut and compensated bone saddle
- Original Ibanez chrome tuning machines
- Rosewood bridge
- High-gloss brown sunburst finish with tortoiseshell binding
- Ibanez Advantage bridge pins
This AW4000 BS pairs solid tonewoods, reliable hardware, and thoughtful neck ergonomics to deliver the consistency and playability that gigging musicians and serious players demand.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Dreadnought |
|---|---|
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Pickups | Soundhole |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Made In | China |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Fingerstyle
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Singer-Songwriter
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean for this guitar?
B-Stock means this AW4000 is fully functional with minor cosmetic imperfections—in this case, a small scratch on the lower neck and white discoloration under the finish on the body. Playability, tone, and structural integrity are unaffected.
Is this guitar good for fingerstyle and folk playing?
Yes. The AW4000 is specifically voiced for fingerstyle articulation and hybrid technique, with a balanced tone and responsive neck (43mm width at nut, 400mm radius) designed for fluid fingering. The bone nut and saddle ensure clear sustain and intonation across the range.
How does the neck feel, and will it work for long playing sessions?
The 651mm scale and precisely dimensioned neck (21–22mm thickness, 55mm width at 14th fret) create an ergonomic, responsive platform built for stamina. The satin-finish mahogany neck stays comfortable through extended sets and studio work.
What tonewoods does it use, and how do they sound?
It features a solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides, paired with X-bracing that optimizes resonance and projection. This combination delivers a balanced, articulate tone with natural warmth and sustain that projects well on stage and in recordings.
How reliable is the hardware for live use?
The chrome tuning machines stay locked in during sets, the rosewood bridge is built for road durability, and the bone nut/saddle ensure consistent intonation. Set-in neck construction adds structural reliability for gigging musicians.
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