Twelve Strings, One Guitar Built for the Stage and Studio
There's something about a 12-string that fills a room differently. That shimmering, chorus-like doubling effect is something no pedal can quite replicate — it's baked right into the physics of the instrument. The Ibanez AAD1012EOPN takes that signature sound and builds it into a purpose-designed Grand Dreadnought body that's 5% larger than a standard dreadnought, squeezing out more volume, a more powerful low end, and richer overtones than a typical 12-string of this price. Add a solid Sitka spruce top, okoume back and sides, and an onboard AP11 magnetic pickup, and you've got a 12-string that's equally at home on a rehearsal stage or in a recording session.
The open pore natural finish gives the top a more tactile, unvarnished feel underhand — closer to the wood itself — and it lets the spruce breathe a bit more freely. It's a look that suits the honest, organic character of the instrument.
Whether you're a songwriter searching for that wide, lush rhythm sound or a player who's always wanted to explore 12-string territory without surrendering live-performance flexibility, the AAD1012EOPN makes a strong case for itself.
A Grand Dreadnought Built from the Ground Up
Ibanez didn't just scale up a standard dreadnought and call it a day. The Grand Dreadnought body shape is the result of several years of R&D, designed specifically to maximize projection and low-end response while remaining comfortable to play. At 5% larger than a conventional dreadnought, it delivers noticeably more volume and depth — something you'll feel immediately when you play the first chord open.
The solid Sitka spruce top is braced with Ibanez's X-M Bracing system, a scalloped X-brace arrangement refined to transmit string vibrations efficiently through the bridge to the body. The result is a clear, articulate bottom end, crisp treble response, and a warm midrange. The okoume back and sides contribute their own character — when played softly or fingerpicked, you'll hear a warm, woody quality; strum it hard and it opens up with punchy high-mids and clean projection.
A Neck Designed for 12-String Comfort
Playing a 12-string is harder on your hands than a 6-string — there's no getting around it. Ibanez addressed this with the Low Oval Grip neck profile on a Thermo-Aged nyatoh neck. The Thermo-Aging process dries and stabilizes the wood, making the neck lighter and harder while improving resonance and long-term stability. The rounded fretboard edges help reduce fatigue during longer playing sessions, a detail that matters more on a 12-string than on most guitars.
The ovangkol fingerboard spans 20 frets with a 15.75" radius and a nut width of 48mm (1.89"). That's a wider nut than average — appropriate for 12-string configuration — giving your fingers a bit more room to navigate the doubled string courses cleanly. The tapered headstock design keeps string alignment straight from nut to tuner, which contributes to stable intonation. Chrome die-cast tuners with an 18:1 gear ratio give you precise, repeatable tuning — critical when you've got 12 strings to keep in check.
Plug In, Play Out
The AAD1012EOPN is built for performance with an Ibanez AP11 magnetic pickup mounted at the end of the fretboard. The AP11 is small and lightweight, positioned so it won't restrict the natural vibration of the spruce top. It captures the guitar's acoustic tone with a transparent, lively character — and because it's a magnetic pickup rather than a piezo, it tends to handle effects like reverb and chorus particularly well.
The onboard Ibanez Custom Electronics give you two controls: volume and tone. That's a lean, functional setup — no unnecessary menus or batteries required — that gets you a usable amplified sound quickly. A 1/4" end-pin output handles the signal out. Whether you're running into a PA, an acoustic amp, or a recording interface, the AAD1012EOPN is ready to go.
Product Features:
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Body Shape: Grand Dreadnought — 5% larger than standard dreadnought for increased volume and low-end response
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Top: Solid Sitka spruce with X-M scalloped X-bracing for efficient vibration transfer and balanced tone
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Back & Sides: Okoume — warm, woody tone with clear projection when strummed
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Neck: Low Oval Grip Thermo-Aged nyatoh — stable, lightweight, and comfortable for extended playing
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Fingerboard: Ovangkol, 20 frets, 48mm (1.89") nut width, 15.75" radius
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Scale Length: 651mm (~25.6")
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Pickup: Ibanez AP11 magnetic pickup with volume and tone controls; 1/4" end-pin output
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Tuners: Chrome die-cast, 18:1 gear ratio for precise 12-string tuning
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Bridge: Scalloped ovangkol bridge with Ibanez Advantage bridge pins
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Finish: Open Pore Natural — tactile, low-gloss surface finish
Brand: Ibanez
Model: AAD1012EOPN Advanced Acoustic
SKU: AAD1012EOPN
Condition: New
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