Ibanez AVN9 Thermo Aged Parlour Acoustic, Open Pore Natural

Ibanez AVN9 Thermo Aged Parlour Acoustic, Open Pore Natural Overview

Ibanez Thermo Aged AVN9-OPN Parlour Overview by GAK:

The Artwood Vintage series now showcases another vintage element by applying an "ageing" process to the tonewood : "Thermo Aged™ tone wood, made by a special drying process at a high temperature which is commonly known as "baking", "caramelisation", "roasting" or "torrefaction." The Thermo Aged™ process makes the sound louder across the entire frequency range, especially the bass and treble areas. It is a bit like having the guitar 'played in' for years from new! Thermo Aged™ Spruce X bracing further enhances this.

Other top-notch features include a bone nut and saddle which provide optimal transference of the natural string vibration and Grover® Chrome Open Gear tuners with Butterbean knobs (18:1 gear ratio) which ensure accurate, stable tuning and help reduce the headstock weight whilst contributing to the vintage look. D'Addario® Nickel Bronze strings emphasize the natural voice of Thermo Aged™ wood with incredible clarity, resonance and projection. The Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pinsreally are an advantage over old-fashioned pins- Advantage™ pins are easier to take out and easier to put in than standard pins. A special bulb-shaped end makes the pin easy to grip and also prevents the pin from being pushed in too far. Best of all, with Advantage™, the pin and string stay put.