Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a rare first year 1979 Ibanez Artwood Series AW-70 Dreadnought Made in Japan. These first year series are unique in that they were made in Japan, feature a Rosewood Pickguard, Velvetune tuners, Tru-Tune Saddle, unslotted bridge pins, and a Select Solid German Spruce top with solid Mahogany Back, Sides and Neck. And this one is outfitted with a Vintage Shadow Piezo pickup attached to the bridge plate. 25.5" scale, 14" radius, 19 3/4" across lower bout, 16" upper bout, and 4.5" deep. Comes safely packed and fully insured in the vintage period correct hard case and includes the tuner wrench, an extra bridge pin, and the original end pin.
The nut measures 1.73", neck depth is .84"-.99" at the 1st and 10th frets respectively. It's a subtle V profile that feels great. Freshly strung with D'Addario 12-53 Bronze strings and 5.5/64"-4.5/64" action. The bridge is low, but there is ample The neck is straight, the truss rod turns in both directions, and the relief is currently set for optimum playability. The frets show ver very little wear and the the fretboard is clean and conditioned. It remains in excellent playable condition with no dead spots.
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Humidity and temperature changes during shipping may affect action and relief. Adjustments may need to be made to the truss rod or other components. It is always recommended to acclimate the guitar for at least 24 hours in a temperature and humidity controlled environment before operating.
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