Ibanez UEW15E-OPN Concert-Size Electro-Acoustic Ukulele – Open Pore Natural

The Ibanez UEW15E-OPN is a premium concert-size electro-acoustic ukulele featuring a stylish cutaway “EW” body crafted from flamed mahogany. Its elegant open-pore natural finish enhances both looks and resonance, while an onboard AEQ2U preamp with built-in tuner makes it ideal for both acoustic play and stage use. Designed for tone, comfort, and versatility, this uke is a favorite for modern musicians.

Key Features

• Body & Finish: Concert “EW” cutaway body crafted from laminated flamed mahogany, finished in an open-pore natural satin with ivory binding and maple rosette.
• Neck & Fingerboard: Smooth-playing mahogany or okoume neck with a purpleheart fingerboard, 19 frets, and flat radius—offering comfortable playability.
• Electronics: Under-saddle piezo pickup with AEQ2U preamp—featuring volume, bass, treble, and onboard chromatic tuner; output via ¼″ endpin jack.
• Hardware: Chrome Grover open-gear tuners with black knobs; purpleheart bridge and compensated saddle; powered by two CR2032 batteries.
• Playability & Tone: Rich mahogany warmth with articulate mid-range and balanced tone, perfect for both live performance and acoustic settings.

Specifications

Specification	Details
Body Style	Cutaway concert (“EW”)
Top / Back / Sides	Laminated flamed mahogany (African mahogany since 2018)
Finish	Open-pore natural, ivory binding, maple rosette
Neck	Mahogany (2015–2018) or okoume (2019–2023)
Scale Length	15″ (382 mm)
Frets	19 nickel-silver
Fingerboard	Purpleheart, flat radius
Nut Width	35 mm
Tuners	Grover chrome open-gear
Bridge & Saddle	Purpleheart bridge, ivory-plastic saddle
Electronics	Under-saddle pickup; AEQ2U preamp with tuner, volume, bass, treble
Output	¼″ endpin jack
Power	2 × CR2032 batteries
Strings	Ibanez/Aquila Nylblack nylon set
Body Dimensions	Length 267 mm, width 222 mm, depth 70 mm
Construction Years	2015–2023; made in China

Why Choose the Ibanez UEW15E-OPN?

• Hybrid flexibility: Great for both acoustic playing and live amplification with full tone controls.
• Premium materials: Rich mahogany tonewoods with elegant open-pore finish.
• Stage-ready: Onboard preamp with chromatic tuner and tone shaping for gigs and recording.
• Comfortable feel: Concert size body and cutaway for smooth playability across all frets.

Perfect for Acoustic & Stage Play

The Ibanez UEW15E-OPN Concert-Size Electro-Acoustic Ukulele offers a seamless balance of rich tone, comfortable playability, and modern electronics. It’s a perfect choice for ukulele enthusiasts, singer-songwriters, and performing musicians alike—whether in studio or on stage.