Ibanez AAD54E-OMH Electro Acoustic Guitar in Open Pore Mahogany Sunburst

£279.00

The Ibanez AAD54E-OMH is a modern electro acoustic designed to give you a bigger, richer voice with superb playing comfort. With its solid African Mahogany top, innovative Grand Dreadnought body and A.I.R.port soundhole system, it delivers a powerful, open sound that you can hear clearly both out front and from the player’s position. Plug in […]

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Description

The Ibanez AAD54E-OMH is a modern electro acoustic designed to give you a bigger, richer voice with superb playing comfort. With its solid African Mahogany top, innovative Grand Dreadnought body and A.I.R.port soundhole system, it delivers a powerful, open sound that you can hear clearly both out front and from the player’s position. Plug in via the AEQ-TP2 preamp and T-bar undersaddle pickup and you have a reliable, gig-ready acoustic that feels effortless to play and looks stunning in its Open Pore Mahogany Sunburst finish.

Part of Ibanez’s Advanced Acoustic series, the AAD54E-OMH has been engineered from the ground up for tone, projection and ergonomics. The low oval Okoume neck and satin finish make chord work and fingerstyle lines feel smooth and natural, while the purpleheart fingerboard and bridge add both visual flair and a warm, musical response. Whether you are strumming big open chords, flatpicking or playing more intricate arrangements, this guitar offers a wide dynamic range and a clear, balanced voice.

Advanced Acoustic design

The AAD54E-OMH is part of Ibanez’s Advanced Acoustic series, created to push acoustic performance forward. The reimagined Grand Dreadnought body and carefully tuned internal architecture give you more volume, a wider dynamic range and improved clarity, all while remaining comfortable to hold and play for long sessions.

Powerful, expressive tone

The solid African Mahogany top, paired with Sapele back and sides and X-M bracing, delivers a warm, full midrange with bright, clear highs and a tight low end. This combination responds beautifully to different playing styles, from gentle fingerpicking to aggressive strumming, always retaining definition and musicality.

Stage-ready electronics

The Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup and AEQ-TP2 preamp with onboard tuner provide a clear, natural amplified sound and simple control over your tone. With both jack and balanced XLR outputs, you can connect directly to amps, mixers or PA systems, making the AAD54E-OMH a flexible choice for live performance and recording.

Key Features

  • Grand Dreadnought body with A.I.R.port: The enlarged Grand Dreadnought body and intelligently designed A.I.R.port give you more volume and a wider dynamic range, while the side sound port helps you hear yourself more clearly as you play, improving confidence and control.
  • Solid African Mahogany top with Sapele back & sides: A solid African Mahogany top provides a responsive, full-bodied core tone, while Sapele back and sides add warmth and brightness. Together they create a balanced sound that works equally well for solo performance and ensemble playing.
  • X-M bracing for clarity & projection: Ibanez’s X-M bracing pattern efficiently transfers string vibration through the bridge into the body, producing a clear low end, crisp treble and controlled mids. The result is a guitar that projects strongly and cuts through a mix without losing nuance.
  • AEQ-TP2 preamp with T-bar undersaddle pickup: The T-bar undersaddle pickup captures the natural acoustic character of the guitar, while the AEQ-TP2 preamp offers volume, bass and treble controls plus a built-in tuner. Dual outputs (jack and XLR) make it easy to plug into a wide range of amplification and recording setups.

Specifications

Body

  • Top Material: Solid African Mahogany
  • Side Material: Sapele
  • Back Material: Sapele
  • Body Shape: Grand Dreadnought
  • Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane
  • Body Binding: Rounded Body Edge
  • Soundhole Rosette: Abalone
  • Bracing: X-M

Neck

  • Neck Material: Okoume
  • Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
  • Neck Profile: Low Oval Grip
  • Neck Joint: Screw Jointing (14th Fret Joint)
  • Fingerboard Material: Purpleheart
  • Fingerboard Radius: 15.75” (400 mm)
  • Position Inlays: White Dot
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Nut Type: Plastic
  • Nut Width: 1.7” (43 mm)
  • Scale Length: 25.6” (650 mm)

Hardware

  • Bridge: Purpleheart
  • Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage
  • Saddle Material: Plastic
  • Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast (18:1 Gear Ratio)

Electronics

  • Pickup: Ibanez T-Bar Undersaddle
  • Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-TP2 Preamp with Onboard Tuner
  • Controls: 1 Volume, Bass, Treble
  • Other Switches: Tuner On/Off Switch
  • Output Jack: Balanced XLR & 1/4″ Outputs

Miscellaneous

  • Strings: D’Addario EXP16
  • String Gauges: .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
  • Accessories: Hex wrench, Saddle, Bridge Pin, A.I.R.port Cover

About the manufacturer

Ibanez

Ibanez is a Japanese guitar and bass manufacturer with roots dating back to the early 1900s, officially established under the Hoshino Gakki company. Known for innovation and versatility, Ibanez produces a wide range of instruments, from beginner-friendly models to high-end signature guitars used by some of the world’s leading musicians. Their designs often feature sleek body shapes, fast necks, and powerful pickups that appeal to players across genres like rock, metal, jazz, and fusion. With popular ranges such as the RG, S, and Artcore series, Ibanez has built a strong reputation in the UK for reliability, playability, and exceptional value for musicians at every level.

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