Ibanez Artwood acoustics get a facelift
(Dave Molter | Posted 2011-01-22)
Ibanez has re-imaged and expanded its well-known and popular Artwood acoustic series, adding sensible modern features while respecting the traditions of old world acoustic guitar building.
Ibanez Artwood acoustics have a well-earned reputation for giving musicians everything they want in a traditional acoustic guitar. But this year there’s more. Every guitar is still built using high quality materials and traditional construction techniques, and employs a comfortably shaped mahogany neck that inspires hours of effortless playing. But now, the sound of Artwood acoustics is richer and more resonant than ever.
The Artwood’s modern bridge shape efficiently transmits vibrations from the strings to the body, and its simple, yet elegant, aesthetic touches fuse a modern design sense with traditional string response.
Crafted with solid tops, a bone nut and saddle, Grover Tuners, and dovetail neck joint, Artwood models come in Grand Concert and Dreadnought body styles, and are offered with or without a cutaway. For southpaws: left-handed versions are available in the Dreadnought body style. Artwood guitars are available in 10 acoustic models and 9 acosutic-electric models. MAny include a lightweight gigbag.
AW3080 Dreadnought (pictured) Specs
Neck: Mahogany
Back/Sides: Solid Rosewood Back and Sides
Top: Solid Engelmann Spruce Top
Body: Mahogany Body and Neck Binding
Rosette: Abalone Rosette
Tuners: Gold Grover® Tuners with Brown Pearloid Knobs
Fretboard: Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard
Saddle: Bone Nut and Saddle
Bridge Pins: Advantage™ Bridge Pins
Strings: D'Addario® EXP™ Strings
Finishes: Natural High Gloss Finish
AW300NT Grand Concert Specs
Neck: Mahogany Neck
Back/Sides: Mahogany Back and Sides
Top: Solid Engelmann Spruce Top
Rosette: Abalone Rosette
Tuners: Chrome Grover® Tuners
Fretboard: Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard
Saddle: Bone Nut and Saddle
Bridge Pins: Advantage™ Bridge Pins
Strings: D'Addario® EXP™ Strings
Finishes: Natural High Gloss Finish
For more information about Ibanez Artwood guitars and all Ibanez guitars, visit www.Ibanez.com.Ibanez Guitars has a long history dating back to Japan in 1908. The company initially gained a foothold in the US with a line of guitars patterned after popular models by Fender and Gibson. By the mid-1970s, Ibanez had begun to produce unique designs and was among the first companies to premiere a line of neck-through basses with active EQ. Today Ibanez guitars are used by high-profile players such as Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, and its basses continue to offer upscale features and looks at affordable prices.
From a press release.
