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Product Ref: 105294
Ibanez's new Thermo Aging process helps give tonewoods improved volume across the entire frequency spectrum, along with greater nuance and balance. This is achieved by drying the woods in a heated environment, also known as torrefaction. The process gives the woods a lovely dark hue, reminiscent of the way vintage guitars age over time. Ibanez's Thermo Aged tonewoods provide you with the sound and look of a vintage guitar without having to buy a true decades-old instrument.
The dreadnought body shape is one of the earliest acoustic guitar designs, and often chosen for its rich low-end, slightly scooped mids, and shimmery treble. The large body also gives incredible projection which makes it popular with acoustic players in both fingerpicking and strumming styles. The AVD9CE features a single cutaway which provides easier access to the top frets without sacrificing any tone or volume.
The solid sitka spruce top gives this guitar a bright and resonant core tone, enhanced by the Thermo Aging process for even more volume and a sweeter sound. The top is supported by an X bracing pattern with improves the sustain and the response every little nuance of your playing. The mahogany back and sides gives a lovely aesthetic along with enhanced volume and additional tonal warmth.
The AVD9CE's mahogany neck provides additional warmth and sustain, while the soft-V neck shape is inspired by vintage guitars and sits comfortably in the left hand. The neck has a satin finish for a smooth playing feel when traversing across the fingerboard.
The Thermo Aged woods create a stable instrument which is enhanced by the compensated bone saddle and chrome open-gear tuners. The bridge features Ibanez's Advantage bridge pins which enable easier string changes than traditional pin designs.
When you're ready to get performing on stage, the AVD9CE features a Fishman Sonicore pickup and an Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp which give you a natural amplified tone. The preamp has a handy onboard tuner along with a 2-band EQ to let you sculpt your tone from directly on the guitar. Whether played acoustically or plugged in, you'll be guaranteed a rich and balanced tone with the AVD9CE.