Ibanez AAD51CE Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic Guitar - Dark Violin Sunburst

The Ibanez AAD51CE combines classic dreadnought power with modern design and amplified versatility, making it an excellent choice for performers, recording artists, and players who want a rich acoustic tone with easy upper-fret access. Finished in Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss, this guitar blends striking aesthetics with thoughtful playability and advanced features.

Key Features

Body & Tone

• Grand Dreadnought with Advanced Access Cutaway: A slightly larger dreadnought body delivers enhanced volume, deeper low-end response, and balanced projection, while the cutaway offers easier access to higher frets.
• Solid Sitka Spruce Top: Provides a wide dynamic range with bright, clear highs, rich mids, and a robust low end that responds well to varied playing styles.
• Sapele Back & Sides: Add warmth and resonance to the sound, creating a balanced tonal profile that’s ideal for both strumming and fingerstyle.
• X-M Bracing: Optimized internal bracing improves sound transmission and enhances responsiveness across the dynamic range of the guitar.
• Rounded Body Edge Binding: Improves ergonomic comfort for extended playing sessions.

Playability

• Low Oval Grip Okoume Neck: A smooth neck profile that’s comfortable for both beginners and experienced players, facilitating fluid chord changes and lead lines.
• Purpleheart Fretboard & Bridge: Provides stable resonance and adds visual richness to the guitar’s look.
• Advanced Access Cutaway: Deep, shaved cutaway and body contouring make reaching the upper frets easy for solos and higher-register work.

Amplified Performance

• Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle Pickup & AEQ-TP2 Preamp: Built-in pickup system with Bass, Treble & Volume controls, as well as an onboard tuner, delivers clear amplified tone and quick tuning adjustments for live or studio use.
• Balanced XLR & ¼″ Outputs: Provides flexible connection options for PA systems, audio interfaces, and amplifiers.
• A.I.R.port Feature: An internal port directs acoustic sound toward the player for improved on-stage monitoring and natural response.

Hardware & Details

• Chrome Die-cast Tuners (18:1): Smooth, precise tuning stability.
• Ibanez Advantage™ Bridge Pins: Easy-to-install pins that ensure secure and consistent string seating.
• Abalone Soundhole Rosette & White Dot Inlays: Classic acoustic styling touches.

The Ibanez AAD51CE is designed for players seeking a powerful, versatile acoustic-electric guitar with ergonomic playability and rich amplified tone straight out of the box. Its combination of solid spruce top, sapele back and sides, and advanced electronics makes it suitable for everything from live performance to studio recording, while the cutaway and A.I.R.port features enhance comfort and projection.