Ibanez Expands Exotic Wood Instrument Offerings
July 28, 2007
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Ibanez will unveil three new instruments in its Exotic Wood line of pure acoustic and acoustic-electric instruments at the 2007 NAMM musical instrument convention in Austin, Texas.
EWC30 Padauk "Mini"
The compact EWC30PDERLG acoustic-electric features a "mini-EW" body made of Padauk wood and a B-Band® UST pickup combined with the Ibanez SRTn preamp with notch filter and on-board tuner. The list price is $571.42.
EW20 Maple Burl Limited Edition
The EW20MBENT acoustic electric features standard sized maple burl body and also features a B-Band® UST pickup combined with the Ibanez SRTn preamp with notch filter and on-board tuner. This model is a limited edition and lists for $714.27.
EWB20 Fretless Bass In Spalted Maple
The EWB20SMFENT is the first Ibanez acoustic-electric fretless bass to be offered from the Ibanez Acoustic Division. The striking bass features a spalted maple body (a much sought after wood in high-end electric basses) and is equipped with a Fishman Sonicore® pickup combined with the Ibanez Shape Shifter pre-amp with on-board tuner. Unlike many acoustic-electric basses which feature a shorter scale, the EWB20's neck is the same 34" inch scale found on most electric basses, which provides tighter string tension for clearer articulation.
Exotic Wood Background
First introduced at the 2005 January NAMM Show in Anaheim, the Exotic Wood line featured woods not normally associated with affordably-priced instruments. It was an immediate hit and the line continues to be one of Ibanez's most successful offerings.
"Sound and playability are the two most important components in an instrument," said Irene Shvartsman of the Ibanez Acoustic Division. "However, the importance of the visual aspect cannot be denied. The appearance and sound of these unique instruments were designed for the player who is looking for a completely new and different voice. We don't think you'll find anything else quite like the EW guitars. If you do find something somewhat similar, you'll find that the price isn't even close. These are simply great—and very different—guitars at great prices."
Model: EWC30 PD ERLG Small-Bodied Acoustic Electric
List: $571.42
Body Style: EWC Cutaway
Available Finish: Natural Resonant Low Gloss
Top: Padauk
Back and Sides: Padauk
Fretboard/Bridge Material: Rosewood
Neck Material: Mahogany
Inlay: 12th Fret
Tuners: Chrome Die-Cast
Electronics: B-Band UST Pickup with Ibanez SRTn Pre-Amp With Onboard Tuner & Notch Filter
Balanced 1/4" and XLR Outputs
Other Features:
- Abalone Rosette
- D'Addario EXP Strings
- Ivorex II™ Nut and Saddle
- Advantage™ Bridge Pins
Model: EW20 MB ENT LIMITED EDITION
List: $714.27
Body Style: EW Cutaway
Available Finish: Natural High Gloss
Top: Maple Burl
Back and Sides: Maple Burl
Fretboard/Bridge Material: Rosewood
Neck Material: Mahogany
Inlay: 12th Fret Infinity
Tuners: Chrome Die-Cast
Electronics: B-Band UST Pickup with Ibanez SRTn Pre-Amp With Onboard Tuner & Notch Filter
Balanced 1/4" and XLR Outputs
Other Features:
- Abalone Rosette
- D'Addario EXP Strings
- Ivorex II™ Nut and Saddle
- Advantage™ Bridge Pins
Model: EWB20 SM FENT Fretless Bass
List: $857.13
Body Style: EW Cutaway
Available Finish: Natural High Gloss
Top: Spalted Maple
Back and Sides: Spalted Maple
Fretboard/Bridge Material: Rosewood
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Scale: 34"
Tuners: Chrome Die-Cast
Electronics:
- Fishman® Sonicore® Pickups
- Ibanez Shape Shifter Pre-Amp with Onboard Tuner
- Balanced 1/4" and XLR Outputs
Other Features:
- Abalone Rosette
- D'Addario® EXP™ Strings
- Ivorex II™ Nut and Saddle
- Advantage™ Bridge Pins
For more information, visit their web site at www.ibanez.com.
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