Ibanez AAM50-OPN
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Ibanez
AAM50-OPN
Product Info
Article Number:
581718
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
AAM50-OPN
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ibanez AAM50-OPN is a surprisingly capable acoustic – it's got a solid top that projects nicely, and the overall build quality is solid for the price. This is a great option for intermediate players or anyone looking for a comfortable, versatile acoustic with a slightly modern feel, particularly appealing to those who appreciate a fast neck and a unique aesthetic.
Product Description
- Ibanez AAM50-OPN
- Acoustic Guitar
- AAM Series
- Style: Advanced Auditorium
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Top: solid sitka spruce
- Bolt-on neck: Okoume
- Fingerboard: Purpleheart
- Fingerboard inlays: white dots
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
- Scale: 634 mm (25")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.7")
- Plastic nut
- Neck finish: Matte polyurethane lacquer
- 20 Frets
- Bridge: Purpleheart
- Chrome-plated die-cast machine heads with 18: 1 gear ratio
- Strings: D'Addario EXP16 .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
- Finish: Open-pore polyurethane lacquer
- Colour: Natural open-pore
PROS
- • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and balanced acoustic tone.
- • Sapele back and sides add warmth and sustain, nicely complementing the spruce.
- • Purpleheart fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience and unique aesthetic.
- • Die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning, a welcome feature at this price point.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set neck.
- • Plastic nut can be a limiting factor; an upgrade would improve sustain and tuning stability.
- • Open-pore finish, while aesthetically pleasing, requires more careful maintenance than a gloss finish.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Okoume
Fingerboard
Purpleheart
Scale Length
634 mm (25")
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
1.8 kg (approximately 3.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably brighter than many guitars using mahogany back and sides, offering a clear and articulate sound, but might lack the deep lows of some premium models.
The 43mm nut width and 15.75” scale length provide a comfortable playing experience, accommodating larger hands well without feeling overly wide.
The open-pore finish requires more frequent cleaning and occasional oiling to maintain its appearance and protect the wood, but doesn't inherently impact structural longevity.
