This guitar is in excellent condition. 2 small finish blemishes on top, see photos. Sides, back, neck, and hardware have virtually no wear. Bridge has been upgraded to floating ABR style, original bridge included.
This guitar is very good condition for its age. Small amount of play wear on back of body, see photo. Headstock has small ding, see photo. Original tuners were replaced with Sperzel locking tuners. Pilot holes from original tuners are visible on back of headstock.
Through a rigorous R&D process spanning several years, Ibanez has reimagined the Dreadnought from the ground up, pursuing the height of rich sound, robust low end, and rich tone. This brand new body shape is called the Grand Dreadnought. Proportionally, the Grand Dreadnought body is 5% larger than a standard dreadnought, allowing for more volume, richer tone, and more powerful low end response. It's also extremely comfortable to play thanks to the extensive consideration given to its ergonomics.
X-M Bracing
After spending years of trial-and-error, Ibanez realized the out-of-the-box X-M Bracing to generate the ultimate sound standing out on the stage. The carefully designed scalloped X-bracing, the allocation of tone braces, and finger braces transmit the string vibration efficiently through the bridge to the body. The X-M Bracing creates the clear bottom and crispy treble sound with trimmed warm mid-range, yet provides a wide dynamic range and high response.
Advanced Access Cutaway
Its deep straight cutaway (from 18th fret) and shaved side enable amazing high fret access.
Functional Tapered Headstock
The newly designed headstock shape is the result of thorough research and investigation. Its tapered shape provides lighter weight, as well as a straight string alignment which enhances tuning stability and reduces any neck twisting effect.
Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp w/Onboard tuner
The Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp provides the extra punch of on-board EQ along with a convenient and easy-to-read digital tuner and 2-band EQ, located on the instrument’s upper bout.
Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup
The Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup accurately translates that full sound to whatever amplification system you plug it into.
Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins
These pins really are an advantage over old-fashioned pins. Advantage™ pins are easier to take out and easier to put in than standard pins. A special bulb-shaped end makes the pin easy to grip and also prevents the pin from being pushed in too far. Best of all, with Advantage™ the pin and string stay put.
Serial Number: 221109222
Weight: 4.8lbs
SPECS
body shape: Grand Dreadnought with Advanced Access Cutaway body
Ibanez’s Contemporary Archtop series was specifically designed to meet the demands of today's cutting edge players. Selected tone woods, outstanding craftsmanship, custom pickups and reliable hardware, are all elements carefully chosen for inspiring serious and experienced players.
The Back and Sides of the AFC155 are crafted with Maple. A Spruce top enables it to produce bright, pronounced tones while maintaining that tight low end. The 15 ¾'' fully hollow body of the AFC155 is capable of producing rich and complex tones and allows each and every note to resonate beautifully. The traditional single cutaway design offers increased accessibility to the higher registers on the neck. The maximum body thickness is 3 5/8'' for optimal tone and resonance. The AFC155 is dressed in a brilliant Jet Blue Burst finish that boldly exudes sheer elegance.
The AFC 155’s slim, set-in, 3 piece Mahogany/Maple neck features a bound Ebony fingerboard topped with 20 medium frets which gives this guitar its outstanding playability. The fingerboard also features Mother of Pearl off-set block inlays which cater to the AFC155's elegant appearance. To further accentuate its exquisite looks and overall performance, this guitar features all gold hardware including gold tuning machines and an Ebony bridge that will help keep this guitar perfectly in tune. The AFC155 comes stock with a set of flat wound strings to maximize that old-school vibe.
The AFC155 houses a pair of Magic Touch-Mini humbuckers that will deliver full-bodied tones with great articulation and a quick response, along with a 3-way switch and tone and volume controls. A durable hardshell case is included with your purchase of the AFC155 for the ultimate protection.
The AEQ-2UT preamp features a convenient onboard tuner.
Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins
These pins really are an advantage over old-fashioned pins. Advantage™ pins are easier to take out and easier to put in than standard pins. A special bulb-shaped end makes the pin easy to grip and also prevents the pin from being pushed in too far. Best of all, with Advantage™ the pin and string stay put.
The AU series features very unique construction. Rather than being built with a separate top, sides, and back like most ukuleles, the body of the AU starts as a solid block of wood and is routed out, so that the back and sides are a single piece of wood. A top is then added to complete the body. This construction method gives these instruments a unique sound and brilliant playability. They also utilize distinctive features such as a Stereo Sound Port, Elevated Comfort Armrest, and Edgeless Comfort Heel.
Serial Number: 212YO1GS231214242
Weight: 1.6 lbs
Specs
body shape: AU concert body
top: Sapele top
back & sides: Solid Paulownia back&Solid Paulownia sides
The “modern approach to acoustic guitar tradition” has long been Ibanez's catchphrase for the Artwood series. Their Artwood Vintage series steps even further back in history and borrows the best features of highly desired vintage instruments.
Adding to the Artwood Vintage series' throwback vibe, every guitar, like this AVC11 Artwood Vintage Grand Concert acoustic guitar, features Thermo Aged tonewood, wood that has gone through a special drying process at a high temperature, commonly known as "baking" or "torrefaction". Only specially selected and seasoned tonewood can be cured to Thermo Aged wood. The wood is heated in a vacuum with a specific recipe for each kind of the wood in order to release water and decompose resin contained within the wood. As a result, Thermo Aged tonewood becomes light, hard and stable like tonewood dried for decades, while providing amazing response and a louder sound. The tone character includes a full-bodied low end and a great smooth sustain in the treble strings, common features of vintage guitars.
In the case of the AVC11 Artwood Vintage Grand Concert acoustic guitar, it has a Thermo Aged solid Caucasian spruce top which delivers a vintage-feeling dry sound. Furthermore, a semi-gloss antique finish adds to its yesteryear aesthetics. Combine that with a mahogany back and Thermo Aged spruce X bracing, and the AVC11 Artwood Vintage Grand Concert provides you with a wide open resonant sound and vivid tone projection. The soft-V shaped mahogany neck in satin finish with its ovangkol fretboard provides greater playing comfort. An unbleached bone nut and saddle were chosen for their ability to transfer the string vibration naturally.
Specifications:
Body
Body type: Grand Concert/OO
Cutaway: Single
Top wood: Solid Mahogany
Back and sides: Thermo Aged Solid Caucasian spruce
The Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp provides the extra punch of on-board EQ along with a convenient and easy-to-read digital tuner and 2-band EQ, located on the instrument’s upper bout.
Nyatoh neck
The Nyatoh neck provides a rich mid-low end.
Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup
The Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup accurately translates that full sound to whatever amplification system you plug it into.
Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins
These pins really are an advantage over old-fashioned pins. Advantage™ pins are easier to take out and easier to put in than standard pins. A special bulb-shaped end makes the pin easy to grip and also prevents the pin from being pushed in too far. Best of all, with Advantage™ the pin and string stay put.