Ibanez AAM740E, Natural Low Gloss

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Unparalleled Sound Clarity with A.I.R.port

At the heart of the AAM740E-LG exceptional sound lies the A.I.R.port technology. This innovative design employs a unique internal structure that meticulously reflects and guides sound waves. By channelling these waves through a precisely positioned sound hole, it significantly enhances the player's ability to monitor their music with crystal-clear acoustics. This feature is particularly crucial for artists who rely on accurate sound feedback during live performances or studio recordings, ensuring every note is heard in pristine clarity.

Rich acoustics with a refined body design

The AAM740E-LG body is a masterpiece of acoustic engineering. Crafted with a slightly wider waist and an optimally positioned neck, it's a testament to the guitar's premium build quality. This design proprietary "Advanced Auditorium" design delivers a sonic richness in the low mids, a quality often missing in conventional Auditorium bodies. The result is a balanced, full-bodied sound that resonates with depth and clarity, highlighting the premium materials and craftsmanship involved in its creation.

Exceptional tonal balance with X-M bracing

The proprietary X-M bracing sets a new standard in acoustic guitar sound quality. Developed through rigorous research and extensive prototyping, this bracing pattern is precision-engineered to optimize the vibration transmission from the strings to the body. The scalloped design allows for a wide dynamic range and responsive sound, balancing the tonal output to perfection. It scoops the mids slightly while enhancing the treble for a sound that's both warm and clear, embodying the guitar's premium build and material quality.

Superior playability with Thermo Aged African Mahogany neck

A critical component of its overall quality and playability, the Thermo Aged African Mahogany neck provides an unmatched playing experience. This ageing process not only strengthens the wood but also enhances its natural resonance, contributing to the guitar's rich, full-bodied sound. The neck's design ensures that each chord and note is played with ease and precision, reflecting the high standard of materials and craftsmanship that go into every aspect of this premium instrument.

Features

• Enhanced clarity and a more enjoyable playing experience with the A.I.R.port's unique internal structure that reflects and guides sound waves
• Advanced Auditorium Body, shaped with a wider waist and shifted towards the neck, offers richer low mids and improved balance
• Perfect stage and studio tone with proprietary X-M bracing, designed specifically for Advanced Auditorium guitar bodies, ensuring a wide dynamic range and excellent response
• Full-bodied and warm mid-range with a bright tone, thanks to the Solid African Mahogany top
• The Solid African Mahogany back and sides further enhance the guitar's warm mid-range
• Lightweight, scalloped Macassar Ebony bridge improves vibration efficiency for better resonance and easy action adjustment
• The Macassar Ebony fretboard offers tight lows, strong attack in the highs, quick response and rich sustain
• See your fretboard in low light stages and arenas with Luminlay side dot markers
• Enhanced stability and resonance with Low Oval Grip Thermo Aged African Mahogany neck
• Rounded Fretboard Edge feels effortless to play
• Ibanez Custom Electronics, including Undersaddle Pickup Volume, Tone, and Contact Pickup Volume, you can amplify your music naturally and create a variety of tones
• Gotoh tuning pegs keep you locked in tune regardless of how much usage you get out of your guitar
• The functional Tapered Headstock offers a lighter weight, straight string alignment for enhanced tuning stability, and reduced neck twisting
• A durable Hardshell case is included to protect your guitar during travel and storage

Specifications

• Body Shape: Advanced Auditorium Body
• Bracing: X-M Bracing
• Top: Solid African Mahogany Top
• Back & Sides: Solid African Mahogany Back & Solid African Mahogany Sides
• Neck: Low Oval Grip With Rounded Fretboard Edge Thermo Aged African Mahogany Neck
• Fretboard: Macassar Ebony Fretboard
• Bridge: Macassar Ebony Scalloped Bridge
• Body Binding: Macassar Ebony Body Binding With Rounded Body Edge
• Top Board Purfling: Wooden
• Inlay: Specially Designed Maple Inlay
• Soundhole Rosette: Abalone And Wooden Rosette With Soundhole Binding
• Tuning Machine: Gotoh Chrome SG301 Tuners (18:1 Gear Ratio)
• Nut Material: Bone
• Number Of Frets: 20
• Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
• Bridge Pins: Ebony
• Strings: D'Addario XTAPB1253
• String Gauge: .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
• String Space: 11mm
• Factory Tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
• Pickup: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle & Contact
• Preamp: Ibanez Custom Electronics W/Undersaddle Pickup Volume, Undersaddle Pickup Tone and Contact Pickup Volume
• Output Jack: Dual Outputs (Mono Out / Stereo Out)
• Battery: 9V x1

Neck Dimensions

• Scale: 634mm/25"
• Width: 43mm at Nut
• Width: 55mm at 14F
• Thickness: 21mm at 1F
• Thickness: 22mm at 7F
• Radius: 400mmR

Body Dimensions

• Length: 19 1/2"
• Width: 15 3/8"
• Max Depth: 4 3/16"