Ibanez EWN28KOE Exotic Wood Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Ibanez EWN28KOE Exotic Wood Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Natural
Ibanez EWN28KOE Exotic Wood Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Natural
Ibanez EWN28KOE Exotic Wood Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Natural Ibanez EWN28KOE Exotic Wood Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Natural
With a Koa body and Abalone Rosette, this acoustic eletric combines the classical sound with modern aesthetics without being extravagant.

Sound and playability are the two most important components in an instrument. But very few will deny that a standout visual aspect enhances your performance. The appearance and sound of the unique Exotic Wood Series were designed for the player who is looking for a completely new and different voice. You won't find anything else quite like the EW guitars - even among guitars that are much more expensive.

BodyShape: EW Body with Cutaway

Neck: Mahogany Neck

Guitar Top: Koa Body

Rosette: Abalone Rosette

Tuners: Ibanez Gold Die-Cast

Pickup: B-Band UST Pickup

Electronics: Ibanez SRTn Preamp with Notch Filter and Onboard Tuner

Outputs: Balanced 1/4 in. and XLR Outputs

Fretboard: Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard

Saddle: Ivorex II Nut and Saddle

BridgePins: Advantage(TM) Bridge Pins

Strings: D'Addario(R) EXP(TM) Strings

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (9 ratings)
Submitted August 22, 2011 by a customer from aol.com

"Get One While You Still Can"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I would buy this guitar again if something happened to this one. I love Martins and Taylors but can't justify the added cost when I compare the looks and sound together.

Sound
As others have said this guitar was designed to be played through an acoustic amp or PA system where the overall sound and tone is precise and beautiful. Unplugged it is just a whisper of its amplified self.

Features
The B-Band System is very easy to use and allows the player excellent control over his or her sound. The tuner works great and is easy to use and having an XLR output is a bonus.

Ease of Use
The thin body is very comfortable to wear and it is great for finger style players. The EQ and volume controls are intuitive and easy to work with as you play and allow a good range of sounds to choose from.

Quality
I've owned two of these guitars. The first was "B" stock and I got a great deal on it. The seller said the tuning keys had to be replaced and they work fine and the wood grain on that one is much better than the $1,350 Takamine EF-508KC's that I've owned and played and not too far below the Taylor K-14ce that I have. The second one had a serial # within 12 of the B stock guitar and it was beautiful but not quite the varigation of the B stock guitar and didn't have the upgraded Gotoh tuners the refubished one had. I kept the B stock guitar because of the upgraded… read more tuners and slightly more interesting wood grain. Fit and finish on both were good but I do recommend considering upgrading the tuners.

Value
If you plan to play this plugged in, you won't get this kind of sound from any guitar for less than twice the cost plus you get the stunning looks of a full gloss koa guitar.

Manufacturer Support
Have not needed service with this guitar. I've also owned Ibanez 12 strings and lower end Ibanez nylon string gutars as well as the AS-73 electric and AEB10 acoustic electric bass and have had no issues with any requiring customer support. I currently own only this guitar and the AEB-10.

The Wow Factor
Two of my friends bought this model guitar and seeing and playing mine. The koa finish definitely gets your attention...its beautiful.

Musical Background:
Hobbyist

Musical Style:
Singer Songwriter read less
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