Ibanez AUC10E-OPN, Open Pore Natural Overview
The AU series features a very unique construction. Unlike most ukuleles built with separate top, sides, and back, the body of the AU starts as a solid block of wood and is routed out, making the back and sides a single piece of wood. A top is then added to complete the body, giving these instruments a distinctive sound and brilliant playability. They also include unique features like a Stereo Sound Port, Elevated Comfort Armrest, and Edgeless Comfort Heel.
Product Features:
Okoume Neck: The Okoume neck provides greater playing comfort.
Purpleheart Fretboard: The Purpleheart fretboard emphasizes the beauty and rich tonal character of this bass.
Spruce Top: Spruce remains the most popular wood for acoustic guitar tops due to its pristine tonal clarity.
Solid Paulownia Back and Sides: The lightweight Paulownia back and sides offer a well-balanced tone with superior note definition and added brightness.
Ibanez Undersaddle Pickup: The Ibanez Undersaddle Pickup accurately reproduces the acoustic nature of the bass.
Ibanez AEQ-2U Preamp w/Onboard Tuner: The AEQ-2U preamp provides the extra punch of on-board EQ and a convenient, easy-to-read digital tuner.
Purpleheart Double Hole Bridge: The double hole bridge makes string changes super easy, eliminating the need to bend the strings or tie a knot at the end. This also helps maintain the correct string tension, enhancing tuning stability.
Gig Bag Included: It comes with an Ibanez gig bag specifically designed to fit and protect this instrument.
Special Features:
Stereo Sound Port System: The dual sound holes on the waist provide a unique surround sound effect, helping players more effectively monitor their sound.
Elevated Comfort Armrest: This Elevated Comfort Armrest prevents your arm from touching the body top, providing richer sound and natural sustain while offering extreme playing comfort.
Beveled Cutaway: The Beveled Cutaway offers exceptional high fret access.
Edgeless Comfort Heel: The Edgeless Comfort Heel is smoothly rounded toward the cutaway, allowing for easy playing in any position.
Chambered Body (Acoustic): The body starts as a solid block of wood, routed out so that the back and sides are a single piece. A top is then added to complete the body, giving this instrument a unique sound.
