Ibanez

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The Ibanez Artwood AW54CEOPN dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar brings together the warmth of solid okoume with innovative Fishman electronics for an instrument that sounds as good unplugged as it does amplified. Ibanez designed the Artwood series to honor their storied history of crafting acoustic guitars while incorporating features modern players demand. The AW54CEOPN's open-pore natural finish showcases mahogany's beautiful woodgrain and is complemented by a tortoise pickguard, chrome die-cast tuners, and a black and white rosette.

All-Okoume Body Resonates With Rich Tone

The AW54CEOPN's solid okoume top, back and sides provide a lush, balanced tone with strong projection. Okoume is a preferred tonewood for its warmth, sustain and midrange focus. An X-bracing pattern helps the okoume top move freely, enhancing resonance and producing full, articulate sound across the tonal spectrum. A cutaway gives players access to higher frets, expanding the AW54CEOPN's musical range.

Plug In and Dial In Your Sound

Ibanez equipped the AW54CEOPN with a Ibanez T-bar pickup and Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp with volume and 2-band EQ controls, letting you tweak your amplified tone with ease. An onboard tuner ensures you're always in tune, whether performing live or in the studio. The preamp's phase switch reduces unwanted feedback at high volumes, a useful feature for gigging guitarists.

Premium Components and Playability

A nyatoh neck and laurel fingerboard provide a smooth playing experience, while a rosewood bridge and bone nut and saddle translate string vibration into full, articulate tone. Chrome die-cast tuners keep the AW54CEOPN in tune through heavy playing. A tortoise pickguard protects the top from scratches and adds a touch of vintage style.

Ibanez AW54CEOPN Artwood Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Open Pore Natural
Ibanez AW54CEOPN Artwood Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Open Pore Natural

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • Dreadnought body with cutaway
  • Black and white multi-rosette
  • Ibanez Advantage bridge pins
  • Dovetail neck joint
  • Ibanez T-bar pickup
  • Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp with onboard tuner
  • 9V battery included
  • Balanced XLR & 1/4" outputs
  • Pickguard
  • D'Addario EXP strings
  • Open pore natural finish
  • Case sold separately

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Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: Single
  • Top wood: Solid okoume
  • Back and sides: Okoume
  • Bracing pattern: X
  • Body finish: Open pore
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Info not available
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Laurel
  • Neck wood: Nyotah
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Open pore
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Ibanez
  • Configuration: T-bar
  • Preamp EQ: 3-band
  • Feedback filter: Phase
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Not specified
  • Tuning machines: Chrome die-cast
  • Bridge: Laurel
  • Saddle and nut: Plastic 
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features:
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: China

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Warranty terms vary. Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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4.67

60 Reviews

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

4

WOW- a sleeper keeper. Hard 'hog to beat.

Had low expectations and expected to put it right back. But this seriously rumbles and hoots. Blows away any other full 'hog near its price by a mile. And gives the rest up to $1500 a run for their money, including the Martin D-15M and DRS1, which are fantastic but way more boomy of course, so maybe trickier to record. This Ibanez is full, rich, plenty deep, very choral, and you can ping crystal harmonics to boot. Satin finish and plain trim are perfect for this wood. The natural grain is a silky beaut. Fits a bill and will def. be a go-to of mine for years to come. Very surprised and impressed. For this money, you're in for a real treat. Awesome find. Enjoy. (I don't give anything 5 stars unless it's absolutely *perfect imo regardless of money.)

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Internal cracked bracing

This is my first acoustic guitar. I've played the bass for years and was looking for a good entry guitar to learn with. After reading several great reviews and seeing the guitar in the store it was an easy purchase. Within a week I noticed a large split on an internal brace. I took it back to the guitar center and the team there was excellent. They swapped the guitar out on the spot. They helped thoroughly inspect the new one for me. I'm a guitar center buyer for life, but I'll be looking at a different guitar brand when I upgrade.

Filters

Best Uses

  1. Practicing41
  2. Jamming32
  3. Small Venues27
  4. Recording24
  5. Rock Concerts8

Cons

  1. Flat Sound1
  2. Not Consistent1
  3. Poor Quality1
  4. Came with high action1
  5. Came With High Action1

Describe Yourself

  1. Experienced28
  2. Novice13
  3. Professional Musician5
  4. Child1

Pros

  1. Good Audio47
  2. Good Feel43
  3. Fun To Play41
  4. Stays In Tune37
  5. Consistent32
  • Not sure what all the hype is about...

    3

    submitted3 months ago

    byGo_Pats

    fromBoston

    Decent setup from factory. However, the sound is lacking and reminds me of a laminate top guitar. Maybe the factory strings suck? The preamp is also pretty terrible, worse even than the basic Fishman Sonicore. If I were looking at this model I might go for the non-cutaway; save some $ and put my own pickup in it.

  • The sound is so beautiful it changed my music taste.

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byLiam

    fromTexas

    I was looking for a good acoustic guitar a few years back, while still having a rough budget. This guitar was not only unbelievably well priced, but the sound is unbelievable. I have found myself learning songs exclusively so I can play them on this guitar. The beauty of this piece completely changed the music I listened to just because I wanted to hear them on this guitar. A lot of reviews consider this guitar a "bang for your buck"; however, this guitar is so much more than an amazing price. It is a piece of art that creates a gorgeous tone that you just cant find in anything else. P.S. Before you buy, keep in mind that this is an open pore guitar. You'll need to make sure you get a case that you can keep it in during the colder months so it doesn't dry out.

  • Yes

    5

    submitteda year ago

    bySteve

    fromColorado

    I have had my Ibanez for a little over 6 years, I love this guitar. Mine is made from Mahogany, I know they went to a different type of wood a few years ago. HOPEFULLY it doesn't affect the guitar.

  • Ibanez…love it

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byAlexis

    fromGrand Junction

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I tried several guitars including Taylor and Martin but I found this Ibanez to provide amazing sound at an even more remarkable price.

  • Beautiful Guitar

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byRobert

    fromGreensboro, NC

    Solid, beautiful, sounds great! I'm a beginner. Those that have seen it say it's much better than a true beginner's guitar. Problem: GC's website description is wrong. NOT Mahogany, Okoume instead. Check Ibanez website for 100% accurate description of the AW54CEOPN. GC must update.

  • Yes

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byOctavio

    fromLas vegas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Perfect product

collapse expand iconQ&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byYee

    fromBayside Hills, NY

    What would you recommend for a hard case?

    What would you recommend for a hard case?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Musician's Gear Deluxe Dreadnought Case Black
  • asked byJames

    fromundisclosed

    What gauge strings does this come with? I know they are D'Addario EXP strings but what is the gauge? Are they the light .012-.053 gauge?

    What gauge strings does this come with? I know they are D'Addario EXP strings but what is the gauge? Are they the light .012-.053 gauge?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    string gauge .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
  • asked byRandall

    fromWA

    How does the location of the front strap pin affect playability? Does it cause the guitar  to try and shift as you hold it suspended by a strap?

    How does the location of the front strap pin affect playability? Does it cause the guitar to try and shift as you hold it suspended by a strap?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    really it doesn't effect much. some brands will put it on the upper bout others will put it on the back of the joint where the neck meets the body. Some brands prefer one where others prefer something different.
  • asked bySilver Fox

    fromLubbock, TX

    What size strings does it come with.

    What size strings does it come with.

    Open Reply -
    D'Addario® EXP™ strings
  • asked byJosh

    fromBlairsville, Pa

    What size is the nut on this guitar?

    What size is the nut on this guitar?

    Open Reply -
    43mm at NUT