General

The Grand Concert body of the Ibanez ACFS580CE-OPS electro-acoustic is 10mm deeper than standard which not only enhances the basses but packs the dynamics with definition - especially when finger-picking. The shape is still compact and irresistibly playable, especially when combined with the ebony fretboard and thinner-than-standard C-carve neck. Since this model is part of the Artwood Series, the solid Alpine spruce soundboard is supported by a solid pau ferro back and matching sides, giving this guitar a naturally balanced, warm and clarity-packed acoustic sound. The whole has also been given a thin open-pore finish, so this instrument will only get better with age. Retro-style hardshell case included.

Acoustic Amplified Sound

The Ibanez ACFS580CE-OPS has two pickups: a broad-range T-bar undersaddle pickup with a natural piezo-style sound and reduced noise, and a feedback-resistant Block contact pickup to add the necessary depth and articulation. This setup is backed up by a DP1 Preamp, which doesn't just strengthen the pickup signals, but provides a simple set of two level pots for blending the output which can be split via the pair of fitted jack sockets - one per pickup, so they can either be isolated or mixed at will to vary the on-stage sound from mono to enveloping stereo.