Ibanez AW4000CE-BS Artwood Series Acoustic Electric Guitar in Brn Sunb
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Ibanez AW4000CE-BS Artwood Series Acoustic Electric Guitar in Brown Sunburst High Gloss Finish
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- SKU
- AW4000CEBS-B1704
- Color
- Brown
. Description
Sound & Tone
The solid Caucasian spruce top over solid mahogany back and sides gives this dreadnought a warm, woody midrange with clear note definition, while traditional X bracing and the full-size body keep projection strong and balanced from bass to treble. It handles flatpicked rhythm and strumming with authority but stays articulate enough for fingerstyle and recording work, making it a fit for folk, country, bluegrass backup and singer-songwriter material. Plugged in, the Fishman Sonicore pickup and AEQ-SP2 preamp translate that tone through both XLR and quarter-inch outputs, so it works on stage or straight into a board without extra gear.
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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Specifications
| Body Style | Dreadnought |
|---|---|
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Pickups | Under Saddle |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | China |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Indie
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The AW4000CE-BS is built for intermediate to advanced and professional players. Its refined neck geometry (43mm nut, 400mm radius, 21–22mm thickness) and solid tonewoods reward developed technique and are comfortable for extended playing.
What genres and playing contexts is this guitar best for?
This dreadnought excels in folk, country, indie, and studio sessions, as well as live performance where balanced acoustic projection and reliable amplification matter. It is not designed for metal or djent styles.
How does the onboard electronics work, and what outputs does it have?
The Fishman Sonicore pickup pairs with an Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp powered by a 9V battery. You get both balanced XLR and ¼" outputs, plus an onboard tuner, making it ready for direct recording, PA connection, or amplifier input.
What tonewoods and construction are used?
The top is solid Caucasian spruce with solid mahogany back and sides, combined with X bracing for balanced acoustic projection and warm, resonant tone with clear definition. The neck is mahogany with a satin finish, and the fretboard is rosewood.
What tuning hardware comes with this guitar?
The AW4000CE-BS features Grover Chrome Open Gear tuners with Butterbean knobs, which provide stable tuning and positive engagement for reliable performance.
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