Solid-topped tonal beauty
And it sounds even better with age. It’s time to experience the sonic benefits of a solid top, and it’s truly blissful. With solid Sitka spruce top, the AAD100E proudly boasts undeniable versatility, as well as crisp articulation with a strong, riveting response. So your individuality always shines through. But that’s not all, the more you play the AAD100E, the richer it sounds over its lifetime. What more could you want?

A true classic. Well, it certainly sings like one. And that’s certainly something to cherish. Attached to the AAD100E’s solid Sitka spruce top are long-lasting okoume back and sides – your sound is now filled with familiar warmth, punch, and plenty of sonic balance. And, it’s perfect for delving into a multitude of genres. Explore country, folk, pop, rock, blues, alternative sounds, and vast variety of techniques. It won’t let you down. Plus, this desirable mixture of tonewoods delivers that sought-after, classic acoustic sound that’s powered many different styles of music too. It’s time to unleash – the Ibanez way.

Rumbling acoustic richness – grand dreadnought style
A classy, traditional looking instrument infused with world renowned Ibanez quality. And, it comes brimming with rich tonal flavour as well as a massive sonic footprint. Giving you plenty of charming Ibanez charisma to play around with. All courtesy of its grand dreadnought body and solid top. These two features work together in perfect harmony to produce one goose-bump-inducing tone with an incredible response to your individuality, while giving the AAD100E Advanced powerhouse performance. Plus, thanks to its rounded shoulders, the AAD100E Advanced delivers a more mellow, resonant tone which flatpicking players will forever appreciate. Calling all guitarists looking for that big, ringing dreadnought tone in a more accessible price range, this is it.

Vintage tonal flair
That’s right, this affordable AAD100E Advanced emits a tonal twang of days gone by too. It features an addictive nyatoh neck which has been through Ibanez’s majestic Thermo Aged process. Allowing it to inject vintage sonic charm to your overall sound and produce dreamy tone that belies its price. Enticed? You should be. Expect your sound to radiate with the well-loved, sought-after authenticity of an older instrument while proudly boasting the playability of a modern workhorse guitar. You can also reap the benefit of an ergonomic low oval neck and rolled fingerboard edges which provide nothing but pure comfort as well. The Ibanez AAD100E – an instrument that certainly won’t interrupt your creative flow.

The spotlight awaits…
You know the AAD100E delivers majestic tone, you know it sports classy, stage-worthy style. And of course, you want to showcase your persona as well as make your sound, louder. So, it’s a good job this absolute beauty comes loaded with quality Ibanez electronics. A meticulously designed AP11 pickup captures the AAD100E’s natural dynamics and exquisite sonic nature, then delivers it with pure beauty. Expect to hear every nuance of your unique technique while tone and volume controls allow you to create even more of a sonic impact when plugged-in. Smooth-sailing live sound, in your hands.

Another quality feature
Play all night long without tuning a string. The AAD100E takes the classic acoustic design and gives it a huge upgrade. That means out with the old and in with the new. Alongside meticulous design, the ovangkol bridge features Ibanez’s Advance bridge pins. Great sound has never been this easy to achieve. Replace your strings with ease thanks to a special bulb-shaped end. The string sits in exactly the right place once inserted, giving you maximum retention without the risk of slippages. In short, you’ll get better intonation, better tuning stability, and a better playing experience.

Specifications:
Product: Ibanez AAD100E Advanced, Open Pore Natural
Code: AAD100E-OPN
Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
Body Material: Okoume
Body Type: Grand Dreadnought
Bridge Material: Ovangkol – Scalloped
Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage
Bracing: X-M
Body Finish: Open Pore
Colour: Natural
Rosette: Wooden Multi
Neck Material: Thermo Aged Nyatoh
Neck Shape: Low Oval
Neck Finish: Open Pore
Fingerboard Material: Ovangkol w/ Rounded Edges
Hardware Colour: Chrome
Tuning Machines: Die-Cast 18:1 Ratio
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic
Preamp: Ibanez Custom w/ Volume and Tone Controls