1996 Ibanez Artwood AW500 Natural Korean-Made Dreadnought

A well-appointed mid-'90s dreadnought for players who want a traditional full-size acoustic with more detail than a basic workhorse. The solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides give it a strong foundation for strumming, flatpicking and accompaniment, while the decorative binding and abalone-style appointments make it equally appealing for someone who appreciates the craftsmanship of this period of Korean acoustic production. It plays nicely with action currently sitting on the low side of medium, making it comfortable for everyday playing without feeling excessively low. The dreadnought body provides plenty of room for rhythm work while still responding well to more controlled picking, making this a practical choice for home recording, songwriting or regular acoustic playing. KEY FEATURES Made in Korea 1996 production Serial: 96100507 Dreadnought body Natural high-gloss finish Solid spruce top Rosewood back and sides Scalloped bracing Bound rosewood fingerboard Abalone snowflake-style fingerboard inlays Decorative bridge inlays Herringbone-style body detailing Decorative soundhole rosette Shell-pattern pickguard Gold Grover Rotomatic tuners 20 frets 645mm / approximately 25.4" scale Approximately 43mm nut width Acoustic/non-electronic configuration TONE TIPS & USE CASES Strong fit for open-chord rhythm and singer-songwriter accompaniment. Rosewood-backed dreadnought construction lends itself to full, broad acoustic parts. Low-side-of-medium action should work well for players moving between rhythm and individual-note playing. Useful recording acoustic when you want a traditional dreadnought foundation. Decorative appointments make it an interesting alternative to more utilitarian '90s acoustics. CONDITION Very Good. Shows normal cosmetic evidence of previous use consistent with a 1996 instrument, including light marks and handling wear visible under close inspection. Finish, binding, bridge, fingerboard, headstock and hardware presenting well. Plays nicely. Current action is on the low side of medium