Ibanez V44 Mini-OPN
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Ibanez
V44 Mini-OPN
Product Info
Article Number:
577543
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
V44 Mini-OPN
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ibanez V44 Mini-OPN is a surprisingly good little guitar. It's a fantastic option for students, travelers, or anyone wanting a smaller-bodied instrument with decent projection and a warm tone. The build quality is solid for the price, and it's a real value for beginner to intermediate players.
Product Description
- Ibanez V44 Mini-OPN
- Steel-String Guitar
- Size: 3/4
- Type: Dreadnought
- Back and sides: Meranti
- Top: Meranti
- Neck: Nyatoh
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard inlays: White dot
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Scale: 579 mm (22.8")
- Nut: Plastic
- 20 Frets
- Pickguard: Black
- Nandu bridge
- Chrome-covered machine heads
- Strings: : .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
- Colour: Natural Open Pore
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • The 3/4 size is remarkably comfortable, especially for smaller players or travel.
- • Meranti top delivers a surprisingly warm and balanced tone for its price point.
- • Open pore finish allows the wood to breathe, improving resonance and sustain.
- • Chrome machine heads offer smooth tuning stability, a nice touch at this price.
CONS
- • Meranti back and sides, while decent, lack the premium tonal complexity of mahogany or rosewood.
- • Plastic nut is a common cost-saving measure; an upgrade would improve sustain and feel.
- • The .053 string gauge might feel a bit heavy for absolute beginners or those preferring lighter feel.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Meranti
Back & Sides
Meranti
Neck Material
Nyatoh
Fingerboard
Laurel
Scale Length
579 mm (22.8")
Frets
20
Electronics
None (Acoustic)
Weight
Approximately 3.8 lbs (1.7 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's less boomy and has a tighter bass response; the smaller body emphasizes the mid-range, making it great for fingerpicking and lighter strumming.
The Nyatoh neck is fairly standard in profile, so while not exceptionally thin, most players will find it manageable, though it's definitely designed with smaller hands in mind.
Ibanez consistently delivers good value; the V44 Mini-OPN feels well-constructed for its price, with clean fretwork and reliable hardware – a solid foundation for learning.
