Ibanez AW4000 BS Artwood Brown Sunburst Gloss Acoustic Guitar 6815
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Ibanez AW4000 BS Artwood Brown Sunburst Gloss Acoustic Guitar
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- SKU
- AW4000B6815
- Color
- Brown
. Description
Sound & Tone
The solid Sitka spruce top gives this dreadnought a responsive attack with strong projection, while the mahogany back and sides pull the voice toward a warm, focused midrange rather than a bright, scooped one. The bone nut and saddle aid clean vibration transfer and stable intonation, and the 25.6" scale adds enough string tension for firm bass and clear note separation under a flat pick. It suits strummed rhythm work, bluegrass and folk backing, and country or singer-songwriter accompaniment, with enough sensitivity to hold up for fingerstyle playing as well.
Ibanez AW4000 BS Artwood Brown Sunburst Gloss Acoustic Guitar
The AW4000 BS delivers the responsive, comfortable neck geometry Ibanez engineered into the Artwood series—a 651mm scale with carefully tapered neck thickness that sits naturally in the hand across extended playing sessions. The dreadnought body produces the traditional projection and warmth acoustic players expect, while the brown sunburst gloss finish presents the instrument's solid construction with visual clarity. B-stock condition means minor cosmetic marking that does not affect performance.
Construction & Tone
The solid Sitka spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides establishes the acoustic foundation—spruce's responsiveness combined with mahogany's warm, focused midrange character cuts through on stage and in the studio. A mahogany neck with satin finish resists neck dive while maintaining comfort, and the rosewood fretboard with 20 frets provides both durability and traditional playability across the instrument's range.
Hardware & Setup
The bone nut and saddle ensure proper vibration transfer and intonation stability for live reliability, while open gear Grover tuners deliver reliable mechanical advantage for tuning precision under stage conditions. Tortoiseshell body binding and a black and white ABS rosette frame the soundhole with classic detailing, and the instrument ships ready to play with factory setup specifications intact.
Key Features
- Dreadnought body shape
- Solid Sitka spruce top
- Mahogany back and sides
- Mahogany neck with satin finish
- Rosewood fretboard with 20 frets
- Scale length: 651mm (25.6")
- Nut width: 43mm
- Bone nut and saddle
- Tortoiseshell body binding
- Open gear Grover tuners
- Brown sunburst gloss finish
- B-stock condition with minor cosmetic marks
The AW4000 BS represents Ibanez's balance of acoustic tradition and modern construction—a dreadnought built to perform consistently across fingerstyle and flat-pick applications, whether in the rehearsal room or on the road.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
Reviews
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
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Indie
- ✓ Fingerstyle
- ✓ Singer-Songwriter
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-stock condition mean?
B-stock means this guitar is fully functional and ready to play with factory setup intact. It has minor cosmetic markings on the finish that do not affect tone, playability, or structural performance.
Is this guitar suitable for beginners?
Yes. The AW4000 BS works across beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels. Its 651mm scale and tapered neck geometry are comfortable for extended playing sessions, and it ships ready to play with proper factory setup.
What genres and playing styles is this guitar best for?
The AW4000 BS excels at folk, country, indie, fingerstyle, and singer-songwriter applications. Its warm spruce-and-mahogany tone and balanced sustain suit both fingerpicking and flat-pick styles without compromise.
How does the neck feel compared to other dreadnoughts?
Ibanez engineered a tapered neck geometry that sits naturally in the hand across long playing sessions. The mahogany neck with satin finish resists neck dive while maintaining comfortable feel and preventing fatigue.
What hardware and materials ensure tuning stability?
Open gear Grover tuners deliver reliable mechanical advantage for precision tuning, while bone nut and saddle ensure proper vibration transfer and intonation stability. The solid Sitka spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides provides the acoustic foundation.
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