A Modern Auditorium Built for the Stage and the Living Room
Some guitars make you want to plug in right away. The Ibanez AAM70CE is one of them — not because of flashy hardware, but because everything about it is designed to get out of your way and let you play. The Advanced Auditorium body shape is Ibanez's own reimagining of the classic auditorium, with a slightly wider waist repositioned toward the neck for better balance and a richer low-mid response. Add a solid Sitka spruce top, an onboard preamp with XLR output, and a deep cutaway that reaches all the way to the 18th fret, and you've got a gigging acoustic-electric that's genuinely ready to work.
The Transparent Charcoal Burst finish lets the Macassar ebony back and sides do their thing visually — the exotic grain pattern is striking, and the open-pore finish on the back and sides gives it a natural, tactile feel that's a little different from the usual full-gloss coating. The top gets a low-gloss treatment that still lets the solid spruce breathe and respond.
Whether you're an acoustic player looking for stage-ready amplification or an electric player curious about adding a quality acoustic to your toolkit, the AAM70CE's slim Low Oval neck profile and 43mm nut width will feel immediately familiar and comfortable.
Solid Sitka Spruce Top with X-M Bracing
The solid Sitka spruce top is the acoustic heart of this guitar. Sitka spruce is a workhorse tonewood known for a wide dynamic range — it responds expressively whether you're fingerpicking softly or driving through a full strum. Ibanez pairs it with their proprietary X-M bracing pattern, developed specifically for the Advanced Auditorium body shape after extensive prototyping. The X-M design targets clear lows and crisp highs while keeping the midrange focused, giving you a wide dynamic range that translates well both acoustically and through a PA.
The Advanced Auditorium body also features an A.I.R.port — an Acoustic Information Response sound port on the top of the body that's engineered to project sound directly toward the player. This isn't just a cosmetic touch; it's a practical feature that helps you hear yourself more clearly on stage without having to crank the monitor.
Electronics Ready for Any Stage
The Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp system is mounted on the upper bout for easy access while you play. It gives you a 2-band EQ (bass and treble), a volume control, and a built-in onboard tuner — all the basics covered without overcomplicating things. The Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup does a solid job of translating the guitar's acoustic voice to amplification with clarity and consistency.
One feature worth noting: the AAM70CE includes both a balanced XLR output and a standard 1/4" output. That XLR connection is genuinely useful when you're running direct to a mixing board at a venue, keeping your signal clean without needing a DI box. Chrome-plated 18:1 die-cast tuning machines round out the hardware, offering smooth and precise tuning that holds up through a full set.
Neck, Fretboard, and Playability
The okoume neck carries a Low Oval Grip profile — flatter than a traditional acoustic neck, which makes it particularly inviting for players coming from electric guitar. At 25" scale length and 43mm nut width, it sits in a comfortable middle ground: not too cramped for fingerpicking, not too wide for fast chord work. The purpleheart fretboard adds a distinctive look and a hard, responsive feel under the strings.
The Advanced Access cutaway cuts deep, giving you clean access from the 18th fret up. The functional tapered headstock keeps string alignment straight, which contributes to tuning stability and reduces stress on the neck over time. Ibanez Advantage bridge pins round out the package — they're notably easier to remove and seat than standard pins, which is a small thing you'll appreciate at setup time.
Product Features:
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Top: Solid Sitka spruce with low-gloss finish
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Back & Sides: Macassar ebony with open-pore natural finish
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Body Shape: Advanced Auditorium with Advanced Access cutaway (from 18th fret)
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Bracing: Ibanez X-M bracing for broad dynamic range
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Neck: Okoume, Low Oval Grip profile, 25" scale, 43mm nut width
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Fretboard: Purpleheart, 20 frets
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Electronics: Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup + AEQ-TP2 preamp with 2-band EQ and onboard tuner
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Outputs: Balanced XLR and standard 1/4"
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Tuners: Chrome-plated die-cast, 18:1 gear ratio
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Special Features: A.I.R.port top sound port, functional tapered headstock, Ibanez Advantage bridge pins
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Finish: Transparent Charcoal Burst
This item is a "B-Stock Guitar" directly from the manufacturer. It is NEW Stock that has never been owned. We will have our licensed tech go over the guitar and set it up for you. On this guitar Ibanez noted finish blemish on top (see pictures) that's not to say it’s the only defects that could have caused it to be a B-stock.
Brand: Ibanez
Model: AAM70CE
SKU: AAM70CETBN-2ND
Condition: B-Stock
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