The Ibanez AAD51CE combines a larger Grand Dreadnought body shape with player-focused ergonomics and modern electronics for a bold, articulate acoustic sound. Designed through years of research and development, the Grand Dreadnought body is approximately 5% larger than a standard dreadnought, delivering greater volume, fuller low end, and richer overall tone while remaining comfortable to play thanks to its Advanced Access Cutaway and refined body contours.

A solid Sitka Spruce top paired with Sapele back and sides provides a balanced voice with shimmering highs, focused mids, and warm low-end response. Ibanez X-M Bracing enhances projection, dynamic range, and note clarity, while the A.I.R.port internal sound channel improves player monitoring by directing sound toward the performer. The Low Oval Grip Okoume neck, Purpleheart fretboard, and Purpleheart bridge contribute smooth playability and natural tonal transfer.

The AAD51CE is equipped with an Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup and AEQ-TP2 preamp with onboard tuner, providing flexible amplified performance with both balanced XLR and 1/4" outputs. Additional features including the tapered headstock, Advantage bridge pins, and 18:1 die-cast tuners improve tuning stability and ease of use for stage or studio applications.

Specs:

  • Body Shape: Grand Dreadnought with Advanced Access Cutaway
  • Bracing: X-M Bracing
  • Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Back and Sides: Sapele
  • Neck: Low Oval Grip Okoume
  • Fretboard: Purpleheart
  • Bridge: Purpleheart
  • Body Binding: Rounded body edge binding
  • Inlay: White dot
  • Rosette: Abalone
  • Tuners: Chrome Die-cast, 18:1 gear ratio
  • Frets: 20
  • Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantageâ„¢
  • Pickup: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle
  • Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-TP2 with onboard tuner
  • Outputs: Balanced XLR and 1/4"
  • Battery: 9V x1
  • Strings: D'Addario® EXP16
  • String Gauge: .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
  • String Spacing: 11 mm
  • Factory Tuning: E, B, G, D, A, E
  • Scale Length: 650 mm (25.6")
  • Nut Width: 43 mm
  • Width at 14th Fret: 55 mm
  • Neck Thickness: 21 mm at 1st fret, 22 mm at 7th fret
  • Fretboard Radius: 400 mmR
  • Body Length: 20 3/8"
  • Body Width: 16 1/4"
  • Body Depth: 5"
  • Recommended Case: FS40DA
  • Recommended Bag: IAB540-BK
  • Additional Features: A.I.R.port system, Functional Tapered Headstock

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • AAD51CE-NT Advanced Acoustic
Finish
  • Natural High Gloss
Categories
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Back Material
  • Sapele
Fretboard Material
  • Purple Heart
Nut Width
  • 1.69"
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Color Family
  • Tan
  • Natural
Sides Material
  • Sapele
Number of Frets
  • 20

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