Instrument Type: Grand Dreadnought 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 dovetail set-in neck joint
Body Material: Solid African mahogany top, laminated sapele back and sides, rounded body edge black binding, Open Pore Mahogany Sunburst matte finish, and red tortoiseshell pickguard
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 plastic saddle, 11mm string spacing, and chrome die-cast 18:1 ratio tuning machines
Scale & Nut Width: 25.6-inch (650mm) scale length, 43mm plastic 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 oversized Grand Dreadnought body geometry, the layout expands the traditional dreadnought canvas by approximately 5% to maximize internal air volume, optimizing structural body-to-weight balance and reinforcing deep 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 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 standard 25.6-inch scale length optimizes cumulative string tension, making single-note flatpicking passes tighter and flat-picked rhythm strums punchier across all 20 frets.
Sonically anchored by a solid African mahogany 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 sapele back and sides, the guitar generates a broad frequency range stacked with rich, focused mids, earthy warmth, and balanced treble overtones. 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 Grand Dreadnought perimeter, allowing string vibrations to distribute evenly across 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: Grand Dreadnought 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 dovetail set-in neck joint
Body Material: Solid African mahogany top, laminated sapele back and sides, rounded body edge black binding, Open Pore Mahogany Sunburst matte finish, and red tortoiseshell pickguard
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 plastic saddle, 11mm string spacing, and chrome die-cast 18:1 ratio tuning machines
Scale & Nut Width: 25.6-inch (650mm) scale length, 43mm plastic 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 oversized Grand Dreadnought body geometry, the layout expands the traditional dreadnought canvas by approximately 5% to maximize internal air volume, optimizing structural body-to-weight balance and reinforcing deep 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 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 standard 25.6-inch scale length optimizes cumulative string tension, making single-note flatpicking passes tighter and flat-picked rhythm strums punchier across all 20 frets.
Sonically anchored by a solid African mahogany 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 sapele back and sides, the guitar generates a broad frequency range stacked with rich, focused mids, earthy warmth, and balanced treble overtones. 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 Grand Dreadnought perimeter, allowing string vibrations to distribute evenly across 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.
