Ibanez AVD9-NT

Ibanez's Artwood Vintage acoustics offer players a lot of guitar for the money. The Ibanez AVD9 Artwood Vintage takes things a step further with its torrefied Sitka spruce top, which gives this dreadnought an aged, broken-in sound. The AVD9 has a big, round tone, partly thanks to its mahogany body and neck, that supports singer/songwriters to ensemble musicians. And for added value and enhanced resonance, the Ibanez AVD9 Artwood Vintage includes an authentic bone nut and saddle.

Thermo-aged Tonewood Unlocks a Deeper, More Open ToneHere's a feature you might not expect for the price. The Sitka spruce top on this Ibanez Artwood Vintage acoustic has been Thermo-aged (torrefied) to mimic the sound of a tonewood that has aged naturally for decades. This process involves high heat in a low-oxygen environment to gently bake excess water and resin out of the wood. The result is a deeper fundamental and a more open resonance. If you've been hesitant to invest the hundreds of hours it takes to properly break in a new instrument, Sweetwater guitarists recommend taking any of the Ibanez Thermo-aged acoustic guitars for a spin.

Ibanez AVD9 Artwood Vintage Acoustic Guitar Features:A good dreadnought at a good price
Great for singer/songwriters to ensemble performers
Mahogany body delivers a big, round tone
Thermo-aged Sitka spruce top has the warmth and resonance of an aged instrument
X-bracing boosts low end
Soft "V" mahogany neck with satin finish plays smooth top to bottom
Rosewood fretboard is articulate and playable
Matching rosewood bridge
Ibanez Advantage bridge pins elevate the ball end for easy string changes
Bone nut and saddle enhance resonance
Open-gear tuners provide a classic look