Ibanez AVN11 Artwood Vintage Parlour Acoustic Guitar

Full Description

Thermo Aged Tonewoods

Ibanez uses a special process that involves each piece of tonewood being heated in a vacuum in order to release water and decompose any resin contained within the wood. This process results in a light, hard, and stable wood, just like a tonewood that has dried for decades. Thermo-aged wood delivers a spectacular response and a louder sound, along with a full-bodied low-end, and a smooth sustain in the treble strings, which are common characteristics of vintage guitars.

Solid Caucasian Spruce Top & Mahogany Body

The Ibanez AVN11 Artwood Vintage features a thermo aged solid Caucasian spruce top, which delivers a pleasing sonic warmth and creates strong fundamentals. Furthermore, spruce holds a versatile tonality that yields a crisp and articulate tone, perfect for a wide range of playing styles. Its thermo aged process provides the AVN11 with an authentic appearance combined with a tonal character that's found within pre-war acoustics. The authentic-looking solid top is paired with mahogany back and sides which delivers a distinct mellow warmth with plenty of resonance. Its mahogany construction also delivers a meaty mid-range, producing punchy, woody tones with plenty of depth and complexity that will please most playing styles.

Parlour Body

The Ibanez AVN11 has a distinctive parlour body, offering a comfortable playing experience due to its compact size. Slim, sleek, with a nipped-in waist, the AVN11's parlour body is extremely comfortable to play for guitarists of any size. Although its sweetly-smaller size provides comfort, players will be surprised by its unexpectedly loud acoustic voice. The combination of timbers, thermo aged x bracing and construction method enables this classic parlour shape to project a big sound with a tight bottom end. Additionally, the Ibanez AVN11 is well-suited to a wide range of genres and playing styles, but is particularly well-suited to old school blues, folk, country, slide and more alternative techniques.

Mahogany Neck & Ovangkol Fingerboard

Constructed from mahogany, the neck offers warmth and added resonance, and also provides a quick response. Mahogany is commonly used to craft guitar necks, as the wood's natural character enables it to respond greatly well to numerous genres and techniques. In addition, the neck features a V-shaped profile, providing a comfortable playing experience and a better grip for players of all styles. The neck is topped with an ovangkol fingerboard that adds warmth with a little hint of bright-sparkle to the overall sound. Its fingerboard also offers a smooth playability and is sprinkled with gold mother of pearl dot inlays for added authenticity.

Thermo Aged X Bracing

The AVN11 Artwood Vintage features thermo aged X bracing which delivers superb volume and an enormous frequency range. X bracing also prevents the guitar from collapsing under string tension and provides a stable and durable construction.

Ibanez Advantage Bridge Pins

Unlike standard bridge pins, the AVN11 Artwood Vintage 2018 features advantage bridge pins, that are easier to take out and easier to put in. Each pin features a bulb shaped end, which is not only easy to grip, but also prevents the pin from being pushed in too far, for a reliable performance.

Features

• Thermo aged process for vintage appearance and tonal character
• Thermo aged maple bridge plate for enhanced tone
• Ibanez advantage bridge pins for easy string change
• Solid top offers resonance and versatile sound
• Parlour body offers comfortable playing experience
• Antique brown sunburst finish provides rustic, worn, and authentic appearance with minimal branding for a distinctly vintage look
• Herringbone purfling & gold MOP inlays for a classically authentic appearance

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Body Type: Palour
• Top Material: Solid Caucasian Spruce
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Bridge: Ovangkol
• Bridge Plate: Thermo Aged Maple
• Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage
• Bracing: Thermo Aged X Bracing
• Brace Material: Thermo Aged Spruce
• Colour: Antique Brown Sunburst
• Finish: Semi-Gloss
• Rosette: Multi-Wooden
• Purfling: Herringbone

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Soft V
• Fingerboard Material: Ovangkol
• Fingerboard Inlay: Gold Mother of Pearl Dot
• Scale Length: 634 mm
• Finish: Semi-Gloss

Hardware & Strings

• Hardware Colour: Chrome
• Tuners: Antique w/ Oval Knobs
• Strings: D'Addario