Ibanez AW54CE-OPN
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Ibanez
AW54CE-OPN
Product Info
Article Number:
349666
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
AW54CE-OPN
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$324.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AW54CE-OPN is a solid, surprisingly versatile dreadnought. Its okoume construction delivers a warm, balanced acoustic tone, and the Fishman electronics are genuinely useful for stage or recording. This is an excellent choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players looking for a reliable, affordable acoustic-electric.
Product Description
- Ibanez AW54CE-OPN
- Steel-String Guitar
- Design: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: Solid okoume
- Back and sides: Okoume
- Neck: Nyatoh
- Fretboard and bridge: Ovangkol
- Scale: 651 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Pickup system: Fishman Sonicore
- Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp with integrated tuner
- Machine heads: Chrome die cast
- Finish: Open pore
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Solid okoume top provides a surprisingly resonant and warm tone.
- • Fishman Sonicore/AEQ-SP2 delivers a clear, usable amplified signal.
- • Nyatoh neck offers a comfortable, familiar feel for many players.
- • Open pore finish allows the wood to breathe, enhancing acoustic projection.
CONS
- • Okoume, while good, isn’t as tonally complex as mahogany or spruce.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard can feel a bit ‘slick’ for some players – consider oiling.
- • Cutaway access isn't the best past the 12th fret – a minor limitation.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Okoume
Back & Sides
Okoume
Neck Material
Nyatoh
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
651 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Sonicore pickup with Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp & tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Okoume is generally warmer and mellower than spruce, lacking the pronounced highs. It’s great for a more rounded, less ‘bright’ sound, but may not suit players seeking a crisp, articulate tone.
The Ibanez AEQ-SP2 tuner is generally reliable and straightforward. It’s a convenient feature for quick tuning adjustments on stage or during practice.
The nyatoh neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape, similar to many Ibanez models, though slightly thicker than some of their thinner, shred-oriented designs.
