The AU series features very unique construction. Rather than being built with a separate top, sides, and back like most ukuleles, the body of the AU starts as a solid block of wood and is routed out, so that the back and sides are a single piece of wood. A top is then added to complete the body. This construction method gives these instruments a unique sound and brilliant playability. They also utilize distinctive features such as a Stereo Sound Port, Elevated Comfort Armrest, and Edgeless Comfort Heel.

Okoume Neck: The Okoume neck provides greater playing comfort.

Purpleheart fretboard: The Purpleheart fretboard emphasizes the beauty and the rich tonal character of this ukulele.

Flamed Maple top: The Flamed Maple top creates an attractive visual profile and offers a bright and tight tone.

Solid Paulownia back and sides: The light weight Paulownia back and sides offer well-balanced tone with superior note definition and added brightness.

Ibanez Undersaddle pickup: The Ibanez Undersaddle Pickup accurately reproduces the acoustic nature of the ukulele.

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 as there is no need to bend the strings or tie a knot at the end. This also helps maintain the correct string tension, which enhances tuning stability.

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 can prevent your arm from touching the body top to provide richer sound and natural sustain while providing 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): Its body starts as a solid block of wood and is routed out, so that the back and sides are a single piece of wood. A top is then added to complete the body. This construction method gives this instrument a unique sound.

Features:

• Okoume Neck
• Purpleheart fretboard
• Flamed Maple top
• Solid Paulownia back and sides
• Ibanez Undersaddle pickup
• Ibanez AEQ-2U preamp w/Onboard tuner
• Purpleheart double hole bridge
• Stereo Sound Port System
• Elevated Comfort Armrest
• Beveled Cutaway
• Edgeless Comfort Heel
• Chambered body (Acoustic)
• Gig bag included