Ibanez AUT10-OPN
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Ibanez
AUT10-OPN
Product Info
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The Ibanez AUT10-OPN is a surprisingly well-built tenor ukulele that offers a lot of bang for your buck. The solid paulownia back and spruce top combination gives it a pleasing, balanced tone that's great for beginners or players looking for a dependable, affordable instrument for casual playing and campfire singalongs.
Product Description
- Ibanez AUT10-OPN
- Tenor Ukulele
- AU Series
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Solid paulownia
- Dowel-reinforced neck: Okoume
- Neck finish: Open pore
- polyurethane lacquer
- Fingerboard: Purpleheart
- Fingerboard inlays: White dots
- Fretboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
- Scale: 432 mm (17")
- Nut width: 37 mm (1.5")
- Nut: Plastic
- 19 Frets
- Purpleheart bridge with double bore
- Black die-cast machine heads
- Finish: Open-pore polyurethane lacquer
- Colour: Natural
- Strings: Aquila Nylblack Tenor .026/.033/.039/.029
- Includes PRS gig bag
PROS
- • Solid paulownia back & sides offer surprising warmth and resonance.
- • Spruce top provides clarity and projects well for a ukulele.
- • Okoume neck with open-pore finish allows for comfortable, fast playing.
- • Purpleheart fingerboard offers a smooth, responsive playing experience.
CONS
- • Plastic nut is a cost-saving measure; upgrade potential exists.
- • Open-pore finish, while nice, can be more susceptible to humidity changes.
- • Limited tonal versatility; best suited for strumming and fingerpicking.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Paulownia
Size
Tenor
Frets
19
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 17oz (482g) – typical for a tenor ukulele
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Frequently Asked Questions
Paulownia provides a warmer, mellower tone than koa; it lacks the brighter, more sparkling character, but is still very pleasant.
The 37mm nut width and 15.75in scale length offer a bit more room than some smaller ukuleles, making it generally comfortable for a wider range of hand sizes.
While visually appealing, the open-pore finish requires slightly more care; regular wiping and occasional light oiling will help protect it from humidity and maintain its appearance.
