Description

The Ibanez EWP16EWB-GAO is a steel string piccolo electro acoustic that blends the compact feel of a ukulele with the familiarity of a guitar. With its short 432 mm scale, 42 mm nut and bright Figured Ash construction, it’s a highly portable writing, practice and travel companion that still feels like a real guitar in your hands. Finished in a striking Galaxy Aqua Open Pore, it looks every bit as inspiring as it sounds.

Designed for guitarists who want something smaller without sacrificing playability, the EWP16EWB-GAO features steel strings, a comfortable Okoume neck and a cutaway for easy upper fret access. Plug in via the Ibanez undersaddle pickup and AEQ-2U preamp and you have a stage-ready, tuned-up mini acoustic that works just as well on the sofa as it does on a small stage or in the studio!

Compact piccolo design

The EWP piccolo format combines the footprint of a ukulele with the tuning and feel of a steel string guitar. A 42 mm nut width and six full-size strings mean your chord shapes and left-hand technique transfer straight across, making it an effortless switch for existing guitar players. The short 17 inch scale keeps the tension comfortable and the overall size extremely portable, ideal for travel, warm-ups and relaxed late-night playing.

Figured Ash body with bright, balanced voice

With a Figured Ash top, back and sides, this model delivers a clear, lively acoustic tone that suits strummed parts, melodic lines and percussive playing. Ash offers a bright, balanced response that helps every note speak, even with the smaller body size. The exotic figuring and Abalone rosette are showcased by the Galaxy Aqua Open Pore finish, giving the guitar a distinctive, eye-catching look.

Comfortable Okoume neck & Purpleheart appointments

The Okoume neck is shaped for easy playability, helping chords and runs feel natural despite the reduced scale. A smooth Purpleheart fingerboard and matching Purpleheart bridge not only add a touch of visual class, they also contribute to a warm, musical response under the fingers. The compact Florentine cutaway allows you to reach higher frets with ease, opening up more melodic and soloing options.

Stage-ready electronics

An Ibanez undersaddle pickup and AEQ-2U preamp give you a reliable, plug-in acoustic sound whenever you need it. Simple controls for volume, bass and treble let you quickly shape your tone to suit different rooms and rigs. The built-in digital tuner is easy to read and always on hand, so you can stay in tune without needing extra accessories.

Key Features

• Compact piccolo scale with 42 mm nut: The 432 mm scale length keeps the instrument small and comfortable, while the 42 mm nut width and six steel strings preserve a familiar guitar-like feel, making it ideal for guitarists who want a portable option without relearning their technique.
• Figured Ash top, back & sides: Figured Ash construction provides a bright, balanced acoustic tone with plenty of clarity, while the striking grain pattern and Abalone rosette give the guitar a distinctive, exotic aesthetic.
• Ibanez undersaddle pickup & AEQ-2U preamp: The undersaddle pickup captures the natural character of the guitar, and the AEQ-2U preamp offers onboard EQ and an endpin output, so you can plug straight into an amp or PA with a clear, controllable sound.
• Purpleheart fingerboard & bridge with Ibanez Advantage Pins: The Purpleheart fingerboard and bridge enhance both the look and tonal warmth of the instrument, while Ibanez Advantage bridge pins make string changes easier and more secure, helping the strings stay properly seated.

Specifications

Body

• Top Material: Figured Ash
• Side Material: Figured Ash
• Back Material: Figured Ash
• Body Shape: Cutaway Tenor Style EW
• Body Finish: Open Pore Polyurethane
• Soundhole Rosette: Abalone

Neck

• Neck Material: Okoume
• Neck Finish: Open Pore Polyurethane
• Neck Profile: EWP
• Neck Joint: Dowel Jointing (14th Fret Joint)
• Fingerboard Material: Purpleheart
• Fingerboard Radius: 15.75” (400 mm)
• Position Inlays: Maple Dot
• Number of Frets: 19
• Nut Type: Plastic
• Nut Width: 1.65” (42 mm)
• Scale Length: 17” (432 mm)

Hardware

• Bridge: Purpleheart
• Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage
• Saddle Material: Plastic
• Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast Tuners

Electronics

• Pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle
• Preamp: Ibanez AEQ2U with Onboard Tuner
• Controls: 1 Volume (Tuner On/Off Switch), Bass, Treble
• Output Jack: 1/4″ Endpin Jack

Miscellaneous

• String Gauges: .010/.014/.023/.030/.039/.047
• Case/Gig Bag: Ibanez Gig Bag (Included)
• Accessories: Hex Wrench, Saddle