Ibanez VC44CE-WK
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Ibanez
VC44CE-WK
Product Info
Article Number:
606750
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
VC44CE-WK
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$174.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Ibanez VC44CE-WK is a solid, budget-friendly option for gigging singer-songwriters or beginners looking for a stage-ready acoustic. The Meranti wood delivers a surprisingly full and warm voice, and the onboard electronics are functional for basic amplification. It's a workhorse instrument that gets the job done without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Ibanez VC44CE WBKOP
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Grand Concert mit Cutaway
- Top: Meranti
- Back and sides: Meranti
- Neck: Meranti
- Fingerboard: Nandu
- Fingerboard: White dots
- Fingerboard radius: 250 mm (10")
- Scale: 634 mm (25")
- Frets: 20
- Ntu width: 42 mm
- Nut: Bone
- Pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle with Ibanez AEQ-2T Preamp / Tuner
- Controls for volume
- bass and treble
- Bridge: Nandu
- Compensated saddle: Bone
- Chrome machine heads
- 18: 1 gear ratio
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Finish: Open-pore polyurethane lacquer
- Colour: Weathered Black
PROS
- • Meranti top provides a warm, balanced tone with surprising projection.
- • Bone nut and saddle contribute to improved sustain and clarity.
- • Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp offers usable onboard EQ for stage adjustments.
- • Open-pore finish allows the wood to breathe, enhancing resonance and tone.
CONS
- • Meranti, while good, isn't as tonally complex as mahogany or spruce.
- • Nandu fingerboard might feel unfamiliar compared to rosewood or ebony.
- • Cutaway design slightly compromises upper body resonance and aesthetics.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Meranti
Back & Sides
Meranti
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Nandu
Scale Length
634 mm (25")
Frets
20
Electronics
Ibanez Undersaddle Pickup with Ibanez AEQ-2T Preamp/Tuner (Volume, Bass, Treble controls)
Weight
1.75 kg (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nandu is harder than rosewood but softer than ebony; it can feel a bit slick, but many find it comfortable after a short break-in period.
Yes, the preamp provides sufficient output for smaller venues, though a dedicated external preamp might be preferable for larger shows.
The finish itself doesn't dramatically impact tone, but the open-pore polyurethane allows the wood to vibrate more freely, contributing to a slightly more resonant sound.
