The Art wood series of Ibanez is a beautiful collection of guitars featuring the open pore finish that allow the guitar to 'breath'. Many of the wood patterns are stunning especially for a guitar in this price range. Ibanez Artwood AC240OPN (view on Amazon) is our favorite entry level guitar in this series. The appointments are simple and the okoume top has a similar look to mahogany. The grand concert shape is a smaller body making it comfortable for most people to hold when playing. If your new to guitar shopping and would like more information related to the different types of guitars available before deciding, check out our types of guitars page. Read on for Ibanez AC240OPN specifics.
Ibanez AC240OPN Features
Body Shape - Grand Concert Body. The body is smaller than a dreadnought guitar making it more comfortable to hold while playing.
Finish - The finish is a natural finish it has as similar look to an all mahogany guitar except it is actually okoume wood. Open Pore finish allows the wood to breath.
Guitar Top - The top on this guitar is made out of solid okoume wood it looks like mahogany but is less dense and in my experience has a slightly brighter tone.
Back and Sides - Select okoume laminate. The grain patterns on the back and sides is quite beautiful.
Nut and Saddle - Compensated bone, a nice touch for a guitar in this price range.
Tuners - Chrome Die-cast Grover Tuners.
Neck - Made from Nyatoh a hardwood from regions like the Southeast Asia and the Philippines. This would has soft feel to the touch and is a nice addition to the guitar.
Fingerboard and Bridge - Ovangkol
Adjustable Truss Rod - Allows you to adjust the neck bow to set the action of your guitars strings.
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Should you buy the Ibanez AC240OPN?
If you are are looking for a simple guitar without frills, this guitar is an excellent choice. I like the unconventional tone-wood choices and the abalone inlay around the sound hole paired with the white dot inlays on the fret-board are just the right amount decoration keeping with the simple design but still managing to look elegant.
If your looking for a electric model you have a couple of choices:
- 1Look at the AC240CE model which comes with built in electronics
- 2Go with after market electronics. See our sound hole pickup preferences on the Knight of Music review of sound hole pickups.
- Bracing: X Bracing
- Tuning Machine : Chrome Grover Die-cast Tuner w/Half moon knobs
- Saddle Material : Compensated Bone saddle
- Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage Bridge pin
- Finish Back and Sides: Open Pore
Not sure if the AC240OPN is for you? Check out our other Ibanez models and see how they compare.