Ibanez AAD50LG Solid Sitka Spruce Top Grand Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Through a rigorous R&D process spanning several years, Ibanez has reimagined the Dreadnought from the ground up, pursuing the height of rich sound, robust low end, and rich tone. This brand-new body shape is called the Grand Dreadnought. Proportionally, the Grand Dreadnought's body is 5% larger than a standard dreadnought, allowing for more volume, richer tone, and more powerful low-end response. It's also extremely comfortable to play thanks to the extensive consideration given to its ergonomics.

After spending years of trial and error, Ibanez realized the out-of-the-box X-M Bracing to generate the ultimate sound standing out on the stage. The carefully designed scalloped X-bracing, the allocation of tone braces, and finger braces transmit the string vibration efficiently through the bridge to the body. The X-M Bracing creates the clear bottom and crispy treble sound with trimmed warm mid-range, yet provides a wide dynamic range and high response.

The newly designed headstock shape is the result of thorough research and investigation. Its tapered shape provides a lighter weight, as well as a straight string alignment which enhances tuning stability and reduces any neck twisting effect.

These pins really 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.