Instrument Type: Advanced Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar with Advanced Access Cutaway
Neck Specifications: One-piece okoume neck with Low Oval Grip profile, 15.75-inch (400mm) radius, satin polyurethane finish, and bolt-on neck joint
Body Material: Solid Sitka spruce top finished in Transparent Charcoal Burst Low Gloss, laminated Macassar ebony back and sides with Natural Open Pore finish, and rounded body edge binding
Pickup Configuration: Under-saddle passive Ibanez T-bar pickup linked to a side-mounted AEQ-TP2 preamp system
Hardware & Bridge: Purpleheart bridge with black Ibanez Advantage bridge pins, compensated saddle, 11mm string spacing, and chrome die-cast 18:1 ratio tuning machines
Scale & Nut Width: 25-inch (634mm) scale length, 43mm nut, and 20 nickel frets on a purpleheart fretboard with white dot inlays
The physical foundation of this model bridges vintage tracking comfort with elite performance tolerances. Built with an Advanced Auditorium body geometry, the layout reimagines the traditional acoustic template by shifting a slightly wider waist closer to the neck joint, optimizing structural body-to-weight balance and reinforcing low-mid frequency resonance. A standout physical advancement is the integrated Acoustic Information Response (A.I.R.) sound port, a secondary structural sound hole precisely positioned on the upper bout. This dual-port architecture reflects internal sound waves directly upward toward the player's immediate field of hearing, acting as a personal acoustic monitor without bleeding unwanted proximity frequencies into front-of-house tracking microphones.
The neck architecture utilizes a premium solid okoume construction that resists mechanical twist and environmental shifts, stabilizing the wood fibers against climate shifts, humidity fluctuations, and rigorous mechanical tension. This satin-finished construction hosts a flat 15.75-inch radius purpleheart fretboard, bringing a fast feel and dense mid-range snap to complex chord voicings and rapid lead passes. The Advanced Access Cutaway features a deep straight carve starting from the 18th fret, which drops the body shoulder deeper to clear the palm completely during upper-register lead work. The shortened 25-inch scale length reduces cumulative string tension, making multi-fret intervals smoother and single-note flatpicking passes tighter across all 20 frets.
Sonically anchored by a solid Sitka spruce top braced with a proprietary X-M structural configuration, the onboard electronics deliver a powerful voice optimized for transparent acoustic reproduction and direct line-level sound reinforcement. Paired with Macassar ebony back and sides, the guitar generates a broad frequency range stacked with shimmering highs, focused mids, and deep lows. Positioned discretely underneath a compensated saddle, the high-sensitivity Ibanez T-bar under-saddle pickup captures individual string vibrations and top-board transients with flat, non-compressed fidelity. The signal paths connect directly to a side-mounted Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp assembly, which adds extra harmonic control and structural tone-shaping via dedicated independent bass, treble, and volume potentiometers. An integrated high-definition digital tuner provides instant visual feedback on pitch compliance under changing stage lighting environments.
The real power of this tonal design lies in the integration of a dual-format output jack bracket positioned near the endpin, hosting both a balanced XLR and a standard 1/4-inch TS output jack. This flexible layout lets touring musicians run direct-box balanced feeds straight to standard house mixing consoles while simultaneously routing a 1/4-inch line to a dedicated stage monitoring amplifier. The interior is structured with a specialized X-M bracing pattern designed explicitly to match the Advanced Auditorium perimeter, allowing string vibrations to distribute evenly to the purpleheart bridge. This prevents typical midrange crowding while emphasizing clear treble overtones and a deep, punchy low-end response that cuts through a dense acoustic ensemble mix.
Instrument Type: Advanced Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar with Advanced Access Cutaway
Neck Specifications: One-piece okoume neck with Low Oval Grip profile, 15.75-inch (400mm) radius, satin polyurethane finish, and bolt-on neck joint
Body Material: Solid Sitka spruce top finished in Transparent Charcoal Burst Low Gloss, laminated Macassar ebony back and sides with Natural Open Pore finish, and rounded body edge binding
Pickup Configuration: Under-saddle passive Ibanez T-bar pickup linked to a side-mounted AEQ-TP2 preamp system
Hardware & Bridge: Purpleheart bridge with black Ibanez Advantage bridge pins, compensated saddle, 11mm string spacing, and chrome die-cast 18:1 ratio tuning machines
Scale & Nut Width: 25-inch (634mm) scale length, 43mm nut, and 20 nickel frets on a purpleheart fretboard with white dot inlays
The physical foundation of this model bridges vintage tracking comfort with elite performance tolerances. Built with an Advanced Auditorium body geometry, the layout reimagines the traditional acoustic template by shifting a slightly wider waist closer to the neck joint, optimizing structural body-to-weight balance and reinforcing low-mid frequency resonance. A standout physical advancement is the integrated Acoustic Information Response (A.I.R.) sound port, a secondary structural sound hole precisely positioned on the upper bout. This dual-port architecture reflects internal sound waves directly upward toward the player's immediate field of hearing, acting as a personal acoustic monitor without bleeding unwanted proximity frequencies into front-of-house tracking microphones.
The neck architecture utilizes a premium solid okoume construction that resists mechanical twist and environmental shifts, stabilizing the wood fibers against climate shifts, humidity fluctuations, and rigorous mechanical tension. This satin-finished construction hosts a flat 15.75-inch radius purpleheart fretboard, bringing a fast feel and dense mid-range snap to complex chord voicings and rapid lead passes. The Advanced Access Cutaway features a deep straight carve starting from the 18th fret, which drops the body shoulder deeper to clear the palm completely during upper-register lead work. The shortened 25-inch scale length reduces cumulative string tension, making multi-fret intervals smoother and single-note flatpicking passes tighter across all 20 frets.
Sonically anchored by a solid Sitka spruce top braced with a proprietary X-M structural configuration, the onboard electronics deliver a powerful voice optimized for transparent acoustic reproduction and direct line-level sound reinforcement. Paired with Macassar ebony back and sides, the guitar generates a broad frequency range stacked with shimmering highs, focused mids, and deep lows. Positioned discretely underneath a compensated saddle, the high-sensitivity Ibanez T-bar under-saddle pickup captures individual string vibrations and top-board transients with flat, non-compressed fidelity. The signal paths connect directly to a side-mounted Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp assembly, which adds extra harmonic control and structural tone-shaping via dedicated independent bass, treble, and volume potentiometers. An integrated high-definition digital tuner provides instant visual feedback on pitch compliance under changing stage lighting environments.
The real power of this tonal design lies in the integration of a dual-format output jack bracket positioned near the endpin, hosting both a balanced XLR and a standard 1/4-inch TS output jack. This flexible layout lets touring musicians run direct-box balanced feeds straight to standard house mixing consoles while simultaneously routing a 1/4-inch line to a dedicated stage monitoring amplifier. The interior is structured with a specialized X-M bracing pattern designed explicitly to match the Advanced Auditorium perimeter, allowing string vibrations to distribute evenly to the purpleheart bridge. This prevents typical midrange crowding while emphasizing clear treble overtones and a deep, punchy low-end response that cuts through a dense acoustic ensemble mix.
