The Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp provides the extra punch of on-board EQ along with a convenient and easy-to-read digital tuner and 2-band EQ, located on the instrument’s upper bout. The attractive, Flamed Okoume back and sides offer present and rich midrange tones. Solid Sitka Spruce top provides an enormous frequency range that offers wave after wave of shimmering highs along with tight mids and a full-bodied low end. The Pau Ferro bridge transfers string vibration directly to the body, delivering a natural and warm tone. Pau Ferro fretboard produces a well-balanced tonal character from low to high end. Its wider fretboars (48mm at nut, 60mm at 14ft) gives a more comfortable playing experience to those who have bigger hands and/or are shifting to acoustic guitar from classical guitar with wide neck. The Nyatoh neck provides a rich mid-low end. The Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup accurately translates that full sound to whatever amplification system you plug it into. Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins are easier to take out and easier to put in than standard pins. A special bulb-shaped end makes the pin easy to grip and also prevents the pin from being pushed in too far. Best of all, with Advantage™ the pin and string stay put.