The Ibanez AAD381CE-NT is aimed at guitarists who wish to combine a versatile acoustic sound with the modern features of the Advanced Acoustic Series. At the heart of the dreadnought design is a solid top, which, together with the laminated sides and the three-piece laminated back, ensures a balanced tonal foundation. With its classic natural finish, the AAD381CE-NT also presents a particularly stylish appearance. The high-gloss finish effectively showcases the natural wood grain and emphasises the instrument’s overall high-quality appearance. The integrated pickup system provides additional flexibility, allowing the sound of the acoustic guitar to be amplified with ease.
The Ibanez AAD381CE-NT delivers a multifaceted sound with rich projection, precise articulation and balanced dynamics. A major factor in this is the solid torrefied spruce top, which responds sensitively to varying playing intensities and lends the instrument a lively tone development. The specially designed X-M bracing supports the top’s vibrational response and contributes to an effective unfolding of the sound. The laminated rosewood sides and the exceptional three-piece laminated back, made of rosewood, acacia and rosewood, provide additional tonal definition. This combination of woods complements the instrument’s distinctive fundamental tone. With the Ibanez A.I.R.port, the player also benefits from a particularly direct sound experience. The special design directs part of the sound towards the player, making the instrument’s details and nuances more clearly perceptible whilst playing.
The guitar offers a comfortable playing feel that impresses both when playing chord accompaniments and during more demanding passages. Its curly maple neck features the comfortably shaped Low Oval Profile, ensuring it sits naturally in the hand. The rosewood fingerboard with rounded edges further enhances playing comfort and ensures a smooth feel when switching between chords and single notes. Thanks to the cutaways, the upper registers of the fingerboard are also easily accessible, allowing solos and melodic passages to be played effortlessly. Gold-plated die-cast tuning machines also allow for precise tuning whilst adding a high-quality visual touch. The AAD381CE-NT thus combines comfortable handling with functional and stylish features.
The instrument is also ideally equipped for electric amplification. The Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup picks up the vibrations directly from the bridge insert and provides a balanced signal for connection to acoustic amplifiers, PA systems or recording equipment. This makes the guitar highly versatile for live performances, in the rehearsal room or in the studio. The Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp serves as the central interface, allowing the output signal to be conveniently controlled directly on the instrument and adjusted to suit the application at hand. The integrated tuner provides additional convenience, allowing you to quickly check the correct tuning at any time.
The Ibanez AAD381CE-NT combines a natural aesthetic with carefully coordinated decorative details. Its natural finish highlights the individual wood grain and gives the acoustic guitar a classic yet high-quality appearance. The specially designed fretboard inlays create a distinctive look, blending harmoniously with the design of the Advanced Acoustic Series. The rosewood binding tastefully frames the body and provides a subtle contrast to the light, natural wood finish. A particular eye-catcher can be found around the soundhole: the ornate rosette, crafted from abalone and wood, adds an elegant touch to the instrument’s appearance and skilfully rounds off the harmonious overall design of the AAD381CE-NT.
Ibanez AAD381CE-NT