The Ibanez AW54CE Artwood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar – Okoume Acoustic‑Electric Guitar — is a beautifully balanced and expressive instrument from Ibanez’s Artwood Series, designed for players who want rich acoustic tone and reliable amplified performance. Combining quality materials, classic dreadnought projection, and intuitive electronics, the AW54CE delivers versatile tone and comfortable playability for home, studio, or stage.
Classic Design & Construction
Cutaway Dreadnought Body: Offers powerful projection with balanced lows, mids, and highs, while the Venetian‑style cutaway ensures easy access to upper frets.
Solid Okoume Top: Delivers warm, woody tone with strong midrange presence and clear articulation — excellent for both strumming and fingerstyle playing.
Okoume Back & Sides: Complement the top with resonant warmth and well‑defined high‑mids, enhancing overall acoustic character.
Open Pore Finish: Enhances the natural look and feel of the wood while allowing it to resonate freely for richer tone.
Neck & Playability
AW Nyatoh Neck: Smooth, stable feel with a comfortable profile that supports long playing sessions.
Laurel Fretboard & Bridge: Contribute warm tonal nuance and smooth response, giving the guitar a balanced, inviting feel.
20 Frets with Dot Inlays: Classic, easy‑to‑read position markers for intuitive playability.
Chrome Die‑Cast Tuners: Reliable tuning stability with a smooth turning action.
Ibanez Advantage™ Bridge Pins: Easier to handle and more secure than traditional pins, making string changes easier.
Built‑In Electronics
Ibanez T‑bar Undersaddle Pickup + AEQ‑TP2 Preamp: Faithfully captures your natural acoustic voice and gives you Volume, Bass, and Treble control — plus a built‑in tuner — right on the guitar.
Balanced XLR & ¼″ Output Jacks: Flexible connectivity for direct input to PA systems, interfaces, or acoustic amps.
This Artwood AW54CE combines traditional tonewood craftsmanship with modern performance features. Its solid Okoume construction offers rich, full‑bodied acoustic voice, while the intuitive onboard preamp and pickup system makes it stage‑ready and recording‑friendly. Whether you’re a singer‑songwriter, gigging musician, or home player, this guitar provides expressive dynamics, warm resonance, and reliable amplified tone — all in a comfortable, classic dreadnought form.