Ibanez AW247CE-WKH
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Ibanez
AW247CE-WKH
Product Info
Article Number:
575475
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
AW247CE-WKH
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$535.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AW247CE-WKH is a surprisingly capable dreadnought for the price. The solid top gives it a pleasing warmth and projection, while the built-in preamp makes it stage-ready. This is a great option for gigging singer-songwriters or intermediate players wanting a versatile, affordable acoustic-electric.
Product Description
- Ibanez AW247CE-WKH
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Artwood series
- Type: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: Solid Okume
- Back and Sides: Okoume
- Neck: Nyatoh
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- Fingerboard inlays: White dot
- Scale: 650 mm (25.6")
- Nut width: 48 mm (1.89")
- Bone nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup system: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle
- Ibanez AEQ-2UT Preamp with built-in tuner
- Black pickguard
- Ebony bridge with bone saddle
- Chrome-plated die-cast machine heads with 18: 1 gear ratio
- Strings: .012 - .053
- Finish: Open pore
- Colour: Wheathered Black
PROS
- • Solid Okume top offers surprising resonance and clarity.
- • Bone nut and saddle enhance sustain and improve note definition.
- • Ibanez AEQ-2UT preamp delivers reliable amplification with tuner.
- • Nyatoh neck provides comfortable playability and good stability.
CONS
- • Okoume back and sides limit high-end sparkle compared to rosewood.
- • Open pore finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can be more susceptible to moisture.
- • The .012-.053 string set might be a bit heavy for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Okume
Back & Sides
Okoume
Neck Material
Nyatoh
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
650 mm (25.6")
Frets
20
Electronics
Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle Pickup, AEQ-2UT Preamp with Tuner
Weight
1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Okume has a warmer, more mellow tone than spruce, with less pronounced highs. It's excellent for strumming and fingerpicking, but might lack the bright attack spruce offers.
The Ibanez tuner is generally reliable and straightforward; however, always double-check against a known accurate source before a performance.
The AEQ-2UT preamp is decent, but feedback can still be an issue at higher volumes – proper mic technique and EQ adjustments are essential.
