Ibanez Artwood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
- Dreadnought, right-handed, open pore natural
- Okoume or mahogany top, listing differs
- Mahogany back, rosewood fretboard
- Bronze strings, 6 strings, fixed bridge
- 25.5 inch scale length
- Chrome die-cast tuners, Advantage bridge pins
- 1 year warranty, 4.5 lb
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An open pore dreadnought with a mahogany-based build and chrome tuners, though the listing names both Okoume and mahogany for the top. Confirm the wood and any pickup before buying.
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ASIN: B00HWIRQ6OModel: AW54Category: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
Strumming a dreadnought is what the Ibanez Artwood AW54 is for. An open pore treatment lets the wood breathe, the bridge uses Advantage pins, and chrome die-cast tuners handle the tuning.
The Artwood line is pitched as a modern take on tradition, with bracing methods copied from older instruments and a voice the maker calls full-bodied and open. Hardware is plain and the top is flat finished. Several entries contradict each other, so read the page with care.
Who it's for
Players after a traditional-voiced dreadnought without a glossy coat will find the finish and tone described clearly. Anyone who must plug in, or who needs the exact top wood confirmed, should check elsewhere first.
Pros and cons
- Open pore finish lets wood breathe
- Chrome die-cast tuners
- Advantage bridge pins
- Full-bodied, rich sound profile
- Top wood differs between title and description
- No pickup confirmed
- Neck wood field holds marketing copy
Performance notes
A dreadnought body moves a lot of air, and the maker says the open pore treatment lets the top, back and sides vibrate freely. Bracing patterns modeled on older instruments govern how the top responds. Tuning stability and intonation are credited in the title to the tuners and bridge pins.
Specifications
| Brand | Ibanez |
|---|---|
| Model | AW54 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Dreadnought |
| Scale Length | 25.5 incheshigher than 66% of 66 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Item weight | 4.5 poundslower than 88% of 65 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Okoume per title, mahogany per description |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Body Material Type | Okoume |
| Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
| String Material Type | Bronze |
| Finish | Open pore natural |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Sound Profile | Full-bodied, well-rounded, rich, open |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Bridge pins | Advantage |
| Tuners | Chrome die-cast |
Closest rivals on specs
Blueridge BR-160 Historic Series Dreadnought Guitar- Item weight 4.5 vs 4 pounds (+13%)
Frequently asked questions
Can the Ibanez AW54 be plugged into an amp?
The listing describes an acoustic dreadnought. The pickup field holds marketing text rather than a pickup type, so no pickup is confirmed.
Which wood is the top of the Ibanez AW54?
The title and highlight say Okoume, while the description and the top material entry say mahogany. Confirm with the seller.
Is the AW54 a nylon-string guitar?
No. The strings are listed as bronze, and there are six of them.