Ibanez AUC14-OVL
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Ibanez
AUC14-OVL
Product Info
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The Ibanez AUC14-OVL is a really solid entry point into the concert ukulele world. The solid paulownia back and sides give it a surprisingly full sound, and the comfortable neck makes it easy to play. It's perfect for beginners or players looking for a well-built, affordable ukulele with a slightly darker tone than typical bright Hawaiian models.
Product Description
- Ibanez AUC14-OVL
- Concert Ukulele
- AU Series
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Solid paulownia
- Dowel-reinforced neck: Okoume
- Fingerboard and bridge: Pau Ferro
- Fingerboard inlays: White dot
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
- Scale: 382 mm (15")
- Nut width: 37 mm (1.5")
- Plastic nut
- 19 Frets
- Purpleheart bridge with double bore
- Black die-cast machine heads
- Strings: Aquila Nylblack .026
- .032
- .038
- .028
- Neck and body finish: Open-pore polyurethane
- Colour: Violin Sunburst
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Solid paulownia back/sides offer surprisingly warm, resonant tone.
- • Okoume neck provides stability and a comfortable playing feel.
- • Pau Ferro fingerboard offers a smooth, responsive playing surface.
- • Aquila Nylblack strings deliver a darker, more mellow ukulele sound.
CONS
- • Spruce top, while good, isn't the premium tonewood like Koa or Cedar.
- • Open-pore polyurethane finish, while protective, can feel a bit less 'organic'.
- • Plastic nut can be a minor upgrade point down the line for serious players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Paulownia
Size
Concert
Frets
19
Electronics
None
Weight
1.2 lbs (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The paulownia/spruce combination produces a warmer, less bright tone than a typical Koa ukulele, with a more subdued, mellow character.
The 37mm nut width and 400mm radius offer a comfortable playing experience, accommodating a range of hand sizes, though larger hands might prefer a slightly wider neck.
The open-pore polyurethane finish provides protection, but it does dampen the natural resonance slightly compared to a completely bare wood finish, though it's a minimal difference.
