Ibanez AAM50CE Advanced Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Sapphire Blue Burst

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The Ibanez AAM50CE Advanced Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar represents a bold step forward in acoustic guitar design. This innovative instrument delivers a rich, bright tone with an exceptionally wide dynamic range, thanks to its reimagined body shape, carefully crafted bracing pattern, and high-quality materials. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a passionate songwriter, the AAM50CE offers a truly unique and inspiring playing experience.

Advanced Auditorium Body for Enhanced Resonance and Balance

The AAM50CE features a reimagined auditorium body shape that delivers a richer low-midrange and improved balance compared to traditional auditorium guitars. This innovative design, developed through extensive research and prototyping, features a slightly wider waist that's positioned closer to the neck, resulting in a more resonant and balanced tone. The solid Sitka spruce top provides a wide frequency range with shimmering highs, tight mids, and a full-bodied low-end, while the sapele back and sides add warmth and projection, creating a versatile instrument that's suitable for a wide range of playing styles.

X-M Bracing for Optimal Tone and Response

Ibanez developed its proprietary X-M bracing specifically for the Advanced Auditorium body shape, ensuring optimal tone and response. This carefully designed scalloped bracing pattern efficiently transmits string vibration from the bridge to the body, resulting in a wide dynamic range and excellent responsiveness. The X-M bracing also contributes to the AAM50CE's balanced tonal character, with clear trebles and a warm, focused midrange.

Okoume Neck and Purpleheart Fretboard for Superior Playability

The AAM50CE features an okoume neck with a comfortable low oval grip that facilitates effortless chord strumming. The purpleheart fretboard adds a touch of visual flair and contributes to the guitar's rich tonal character. The smooth feel of the fretboard ensures a comfortable playing experience, allowing for seamless transitions and effortless execution of intricate techniques.

Ibanez Electronics and T-bar Undersaddle Pickup for a Natural Amplified Sound

The AAM50CE is equipped with an Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup that accurately captures the guitar's full acoustic tone and translates it faithfully to your amplification system. The Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp features an onboard tuner and a 2-band EQ, allowing you to shape your amplified sound with precision and convenience. Whether you're performing on stage or recording in the studio, the AAM50CE delivers a natural and expressive amplified tone.

Innovative Features for Enhanced Performance and Comfort

The AAM50CE incorporates several innovative features that enhance its performance and comfort. The A.I.R. port, with its unique internal structure, reflects sound waves and guides them to exit from a precisely positioned soundhole, improving monitoring and enhancing the overall playing experience. The Advanced Access cutaway provides effortless access to the upper frets, expanding your musical possibilities. The Ibanez Advantage bridge pins offer easy installation and removal, while the purpleheart bridge improves vibration efficiency and complements the guitar's aesthetic.

Features:

Advanced Auditorium body shape for enhanced resonance and balance
Solid Sitka spruce top for a bright and articulate tone
Sapele back and sides for warmth and projection
X-M bracing for optimal tone and response
Okoume neck with low oval grip for superior playability
Purpleheart fretboard for smooth feel and visual appeal
Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup for a natural amplified sound
Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp with onboard tuner and 2-band EQ
A.I.R.port for enhanced monitoring and playing experience
Advanced Access cutaway for effortless access to upper frets

Specifications:

Body
Body Shape: Advanced Auditorium
Top: Solid Sitka spruce
Back and Sides: Sapele
Bracing Pattern: X-M bracing
Cutaway: Advanced Access cutaway
Neck
Neck Shape: Low Oval Grip
Neck Material: Okoume
Fingerboard: Purpleheart
Electronics
Configuration: Undersaddle pickup
Pickup/Preamp: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup/Ibanez AEQ-TP2
Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble
Hardware
Bridge: Purpleheart
Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage bridge pins
Other
Number of Strings: 6
Case: Sold separately
Orientation: Right-handed

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Limitations and Exceptions
Returns of the following products must be made within 10 days of shipment - Stringed instruments priced at $1999.00 or more. The following products cannot be returned – Clearance items, Apple products, items identified as non-returnable, discontinued items, electronic software downloads, demo gear, vintage instruments, strings, reeds, computers, tubes, earbuds, earplugs, recorders, tin whistles, flutophones, "world" wind instruments, harmonicas, raw-frame speakers, drumheads, drumsticks, turntable cartridges, fog fluid, clothing/footwear, body jewelry, sheet music, cleaners, polishes and polishing cloths, software/soundware, books, CDs, DVD's, vinyl records, and videos.The following fees apply to Band & Orchestra returns - All returned woodwind and brass instruments incur a $10.00 sanitization fee. Returned bows are assessed a $4.00 restocking fee. Returned mouthpieces over $300 incur an $8.00 sanitization fee; the fee for mouthpieces under $300 is $4.00.

Should you decide to return your shipment, please follow the return steps printed on the back of your invoice and pack your return carefully to prevent damage in shipment. All returns must:

1. Include a Return Authorization Number; (Please contact us via eBay messages for an RA number)

2. Be in the original packaging complete with all collateral materials such as cases, straps, cables, care kits, certificates of authenticity, warranty cards, manuals, and any other materials that originally shipped with the instrument;

3. Be in brand-new condition, showing no signs of wear or use such as belt-buckle or pick scratches, scuffs, dings, or scrapes on the instrument or collateral materials.