The Artwood series was designed to blend the best traditional elements with modern guitar construction. Technology moves forward at a frenetic pace, and the world of guitar building is no different. In producing the Artwood series, we've respected the rich tradition of the acoustic guitar, while adding modern interpretations in our continuing search for the ultimate in guitar tone.

body shape Jumbo body
top Solid Sitka Spruce top
back & sides Okoume back & Okoume sides
neck AJNyatoh neck
fretboard Laurel fretboard
bridge Laurel bridge
inlay Acrylic block inlay
soundhole rosette Black & White multi
tuning machine Chrome Die-cast tuners (18:1 gear ratio)
number of frets 20
bridge pins Ibanez Advantage™
strings D'Addario® XTAPB1253
string gauge .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
string space 11mm
factory tuning 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
pickup Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle
preamp Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp w/Onboard tuner
output jack Balanced XLR & 1/4" outputs
battery 9V x1

Nyatoh neck
The Nyatoh neck provides a rich mid-low end.

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.

Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Sitka Spruce top provides an enormous frequency range that offers wave after wave of shimmering highs along with tight mids and a full-bodied low end.

Laurel fretboard
The Laurel fretboard provides a rich and warm tone.

Laurel bridge
The Laurel bridge transfers string vibration directly to the body, delivering a natural and warm tone.

Okoume back and sides
The Okoume back and sides generate a woody, warm tone when the guitar is played softly or finger-picked and provide punchy high-mids with a clear projection when strummed.

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.

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