Ibanez V40-OPN
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Ibanez
V40-OPN
Product Info
Article Number:
577524
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
V40-OPN
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ibanez V40-OPN is a solid entry-level dreadnought, delivering a surprisingly balanced tone for the price. It's ideal for beginners or players needing a reliable, affordable workhorse – especially those who like to strum chords or play simpler folk arrangements. It’s a no-frills instrument focused on providing decent playability and a usable sound without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Ibanez V40-OPN
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Dreadnought
- Back and sides: Meranti
- Top: Spruce
- Neck: Nyatoh
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard inlays: White dot
- Scale: 650 mm (25.59")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Plastic nut
- 20 Frets
- Black pickguard
- Nandu bridge
- Chrome-covered machine heads
- Strings: .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
- Colour: Natural Open Pore
PROS
- • Spruce top provides a bright, responsive tone suitable for strumming and fingerstyle.
- • Meranti back and sides offer a warmer, balanced response compared to all-spruce construction.
- • Nyatoh neck provides a stable platform and comfortable feel for extended playing.
- • Chrome machine heads offer reliable tuning stability and a classic aesthetic.
CONS
- • Meranti isn't a premium tonewood; expect a less complex sonic character.
- • Plastic nut and Nandu bridge are cost-saving measures impacting potential upgrade paths.
- • Open pore finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can be more susceptible to moisture changes.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Meranti
Neck Material
Nyatoh
Fingerboard
Laurel
Scale Length
650 mm (25.59")
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 1.8 kg (3.9 lbs) - typical for a dreadnought
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a bit brighter and more focused than some all-mahogany dreadnoughts, but the Meranti back/sides soften the high end, preventing it from being overly harsh.
The 42mm nut width is fairly standard, but the Nyatoh neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, so it should be manageable even for those with slightly larger hands.
Yes, replacing the plastic nut and Nandu bridge is a common and relatively straightforward upgrade to improve sustain and tone, but it will require some basic luthier skills.
