Description
Experience the perfect blend of tradition and innovation with the Ibanez AAD170CE from the Advanced Acoustic series. This Grand Dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar delivers a rich, bright tone and a wide dynamic range, designed to inspire players across all styles. Crafted for both comfort and powerful sound projection, it excels in fingerpicking, full strumming, stage performances, and studio sessions.
Main Features
Grand Dreadnought Body with Advanced Access Cutaway
Reimagined for 5% more volume and enhanced low-end response, the slightly larger body ensures a resonant, balanced tone while maintaining playing comfort. The deep cutaway starting from the 18th fret allows easy access to high notes.X-M Bracing System
Scalloped bracing delivers clear bass, crisp trebles, and balanced mids, resulting in a broad dynamic range and superior tonal clarity.Solid Sitka Spruce Top
Offers shimmering highs, tight mids, and a robust low end for a wide frequency response.Okoume Back and Sides
Provides a warm, woody tone combined with excellent projection and articulate high-mid frequencies.Low Oval Grip Thermo Aged™ Nyatoh Neck with Rounded Fretboard Edge
Lightweight and stable, this specially treated neck enhances resonance and offers superior comfort with its rounded fretboard edges.Ovangkol Fretboard and Scalloped Bridge
Delivers warm tonal qualities and smooth playability. The scalloped bridge improves vibration transfer and allows flexible action adjustments.Ibanez AP11 Magnetic Pickup with Custom Electronics
Transparent, lightweight pickup paired with onboard volume and tone controls for effortless tone shaping. Perfect for live performance or recording.Functional Tapered Headstock and Chrome Die-cast Tuners
Designed for tuning stability and smooth string alignment, eliminating neck twist.Ibanez Advantage™ Bridge Pins
Secure and easy to handle, keeping strings firmly in place for reliable tuning and performance.
Specifications
- Body Shape: Grand Dreadnought with Advanced Access Cutaway
- Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides: Okoume
- Neck: Thermo Aged™ Nyatoh, Low Oval Grip, Rounded Fretboard Edge
- Fretboard: Ovangkol
- Bridge: Ovangkol Scalloped
- Number of Frets: 20
- Nut Material: Bone
- Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
- Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage™
- Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-cast (18:1 ratio)
- Strings: D'Addario® XTAPB1253 (.012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053)
- Scale Length: 651mm / 25.6"
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Output: ¼" Endpin Jack
- Pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic
- Preamp: Ibanez Custom Electronics with Volume and Tone Control
- Battery: 9V x1
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What tonewoods are used in the Ibanez AAD170CE?
This model features a solid Sitka Spruce top for bright, clear tones paired with Okoume back and sides, which deliver warm, woody projection and punchy high-mids.
➤ Does the Ibanez AAD170CE have onboard electronics?
Yes, it includes the Ibanez AP11 Magnetic pickup and custom electronics with volume and tone controls, allowing you to shape your sound easily for both live and studio use.
➤ How comfortable is the neck for extended playing?
The Low Oval Grip Thermo Aged™ Nyatoh neck features rounded fretboard edges, providing a lightweight, stable, and highly comfortable playing experience ideal for long sessions.
➤ Can I access the higher frets comfortably?
Absolutely. The Advanced Access Cutaway design provides deep, straight cutaway access from the 18th fret, along with a shaved side for excellent high-fret playability.
➤ Is this guitar suited for both fingerpicking and strumming?
Yes, thanks to its Grand Dreadnought shape and X-M bracing, the guitar offers a balanced, dynamic tone perfect for delicate fingerpicking as well as powerful strumming styles.
Delivery
This product is in stock and ready to ship
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Ibanez Warranty Information: 1 year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members
