Designed from scratch to guarantee richer, bigger sound and enhanced clarity and dynamics, the Ibanez AAM780E electro-acoustic is a more-than-worthy addition to the Platinum Collection. Unplugged, this model has an immediately warm and woody foundation with the boosted resonance and sparkle of a solid Sitka spruce soundboard and the rounded sonics and definition of a solid rosewood back and sides. The Advanced Auditorium body features an A.I.R. port positioned on the upper shoulder so that, whether you're playing this flat top on stage or on the sofa, the natural acoustic sound is projected upwards, essentially serving as its own monitor. The Ibanez AAM780E: Solid Grip, Light Work & Unprecedented Versatility The neck has been given a Low Oval profile to support a solid grip on chords and notes, while the 15.75 inch radius of the Macassar ebony fretboard and shorter 25 inch scale length lighten the string tension, translating into a smooth and near-effortless feel beneath the fingers. The mahogany neck has also been thermo-aged, meaning that the wood has been lightly heated to remove excess moisture and boost stability. The amplified sound of the AAM780E, meanwhile, is taken care of by a T-bar Undersaddle pickup coupled with a contact piezo which, combined with the Custom Electronics preamp and fitted stereo and mono jack output, guarantees an unprecedented level of versatility when it comes to live sound.