Ibanez Aw500 ECE 90s
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For Sale: 1990s Ibanez AW500-ECE Artwood (Natural Gloss)
Up for grabs is a rare find from the golden era of the Ibanez Artwood series. The AW500-ECE was the flagship of the line in the mid-to-late 90s, known for featuring higher-grade tonewoods than your average modern entry-level acoustic.
Key Specifications
Body Shape: Dreadnought with Venetian Cutaway
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce (aged beautifully to a warm honey hue)
Back & Sides: Solid Rosewood
Fretboard: Rosewood with Snowflake/Dot abalone inlays
Electronics: Original Fishman Prefix Plus Preamp & Pickup system
Hardware: Gold Grover tuners
Condition Report: Good
This guitar has been played, loved, and well-maintained over the last 30 years.
The Good: The neck is straight, the truss rod is fully functional, and the action is set low for comfortable fingerstyle or flatpicking. The solid rosewood back gives it a deep, "piano-like" resonance that you just don't get with laminate models.
The Character: Being a vintage instrument, it has light surface swirling and a few minor dings on the lower bout—nothing that affects playability or structural integrity.
Electronics: Fully tested. The Fishman preamp is clean and crackle-free.
Why the AW500-ECE?
In the 90s, Ibanez was competing directly with big-name American brands by offering all-solid woods at a more accessible price point. This model is a "cannon"—loud, articulate, and punchy. It’s perfect for the gigging musician who wants a reliable workhorse with vintage soul.
Asking Price: $600
Includes: Hard shell case
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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