Ibanez AW4000CE-BS Artwood Series Acoustic Electric Guitar in Brn Sunb
Description
Ibanez AW4000CE-BS Artwood Series Acoustic Electric Guitar in Brown Sunburst High Gloss Finish
The AW4000CE-BS combines traditional acoustic craftsmanship with modern playability and electronics. This dreadnought delivers balanced response across its solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, making it ideal for capturing authentic acoustic tones in the studio. The satin-finished mahogany neck and rosewood fretboard provide a comfortable, responsive playing surface that translates to fluid tracking sessions. The brown sunburst high gloss finish with tortoiseshell binding gives this instrument striking visual presence.
Tone & Recording Character
Solid tonewoods—Caucasian spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides—paired with traditional X bracing produce warm, resonant acoustic tone with clear definition and excellent sustain for layered arrangements. The Fishman® Sonicore pickup and Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp with onboard tuner capture natural resonance directly into your interface via balanced XLR and ¼" outputs, eliminating the need for microphone setup and offering consistency across multiple takes in a home studio environment.
Playability for Extended Sessions
The neck geometry is refined for comfort during long recording days: 43mm nut width expanding to 55mm at the 14th fret with a 400mm radius, coupled with precise thickness measurements (21mm at the 1st fret, 22mm at the 7th) ensure smooth fretting and minimal hand fatigue during extended play. Grover® Chrome Open Gear tuners with Butterbean knobs provide stable tuning and positive engagement, holding pitch reliably across multiple recording takes.
Key Features
- Dreadnought body with X bracing for balanced acoustic projection
- Solid Caucasian Spruce top with Solid Mahogany back and sides
- Mahogany neck with satin finish
- Rosewood fretboard with 20 frets
- Rosewood bridge with Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins
- Tortoiseshell body binding
- 651mm scale length with optimized neck dimensions (43mm nut, 55mm at 14th fret)
- Grover® Chrome Open Gear tuners with Butterbean knobs
- Fishman® Sonicore pickup system
- Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp with onboard tuner (9V battery powered)
- Balanced XLR and ¼" outputs
- Brown Sunburst high gloss finish; body dimensions 20" × 15¾" × 5" depth
The AW4000CE-BS delivers the acoustic character producers seek—warm, defined, and studio-ready—with direct amplification that captures performance nuance without microphone complications, making it a dependable workhorse for tracking, overdubbing, and layering in modern home studio workflows.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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At a Glance
The AW4000CE-BS delivers warm, resonant tone with clear definition—ideal for capturing singer-songwriter material, folk, and acoustic sessions with minimal processing. Its solid tonewoods and X-bracing project natural acoustic character while the Fishman Sonicore pickup and AEQ-SP2 preamp provide clean, balanced signal to your interface or console. This is a versatile studio workhorse that records well both acoustically and amplified.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Acoustic Singer-Songwriter
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill levels is this guitar suited for?
The AW4000CE-BS works well for beginner through advanced players. Its refined neck geometry (43mm nut width, smooth radius, and optimized thickness) minimizes hand fatigue, making it approachable for newer players, while the quality tonewoods and playability reward experienced musicians.
What genres and use cases is it designed for?
This guitar excels in acoustic singer-songwriter, folk, studio sessions, and live performance. It is not voiced for metal or djent styles.
What are the onboard electronics and outputs?
The guitar features a Fishman Sonicore pickup, Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp with integrated tuner, and balanced XLR and ¼-inch outputs. The preamp runs on a 9V battery and provides reliable amplification for both stage and studio use.
How does the neck feel, and what are the key specs?
The satin-finish mahogany neck has a 651mm scale, 43mm nut width, 400mm radius, and measures 21mm at the 1st fret and 22mm at the 7th fret—geometry optimized for comfort and minimal fatigue during extended play.
What tonewoods does it use, and how do they affect the sound?
The guitar pairs a solid Caucasian spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides, braced in traditional X pattern. This combination produces warm, resonant tone with clear definition and balanced acoustic projection across all registers.
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