Ibanez PF16MWCE-OPN Natural Performance
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Essential Information About the Ibanez PF16MWCE-OPN Guitar
Essential Information About the Ibanez PF16MWCE-OPN Guitar
- Cutaway Dreadnought Format: power and projection, with easier access to the high notes thanks to the cutaway.
- All okoumé (top, back, sides): a warm, responsive, and balanced sound, ideal for playing both chords and arpeggios.
- PF neck in nyatoh and laurel fingerboard: comfortable grip and natural feel for steady progress.
- Built-in electronics with Volume, Bass, Treble controls and a tuner with on/off switch: practical for stage and rehearsal use.
Manufacturer Information
Ibanez
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The PF Performance Series: The Ibanez Spirit, Accessible and Ready to Play
The PF16MWCE-OPN is part of the PF Performance range, designed to offer "pro" sensations and refined finishing, while remaining simple, reliable, and straightforward. The combination of a dreadnought format and efficiency-oriented construction makes it a versatile guitar, suited for accompaniment and pick playing, with the added comfort of the cutaway to explore the upper register.
For Whom and Which Styles?
This Ibanez is aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking an easy-to-handle electro-acoustic, as well as musicians already comfortable looking for a reliable dreadnought for stage or home use. Its size and simple EQ make it very comfortable in pop, folk, variety, acoustic rock, and vocal accompaniment. The wider nut also promotes a more open playing style in arpeggios.
Sound
The choice of an okoumé top, back, and sides provides a balanced response, with natural warmth and a soft attack, ideal for expressive playing without harshness. The dreadnought format delivers projection and a solid low-mid foundation, while the cutaway encourages more melodic playing in the highs. When plugged in, the Bass/Treble EQ allows quick adjustment of bass and brightness depending on the venue, and the built-in tuner ensures secure tuning changes between songs.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
The PF16MWCE-OPN is designed for gauge .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053: sticking to a set of .012 acoustic strings is ideal to maintain the original feel and balance. For transport, the brand recommends an IAB540-BK gig bag or an FS40DA case. Also plan for a 9V battery for the electronics.
Technical specifications
| Number of strings | 6 | Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm |
| Body shape | Cutaway Dreadnought | Nut width | 1.89" / 48 mm |
| Top material | okoumé | Width at 14th fret | 60 mm / 2.36" |
| Sides material | okoumé | Number of frets | 20 |
| Back material | okoumé | Fingerboard | laurel |
| Rosette | pearly acrylic | Radius | 15.75" / 400 mm |
| Body finish | open-pore polyurethane | Inlays | white dots |
| Body depth | 5" / 127 mm | Bridge | laurel |
| Body width | 15.75" / 400 mm | Bridge pins | Ibanez Advantage |
| Body length | 20.125" / 511 mm | Nut | bone |
| Body depth at joint | 100 mm / 3.94" | Saddle | compensated bone |
| Body depth at end | 125 mm / 4.92" | String spacing | 11 mm / 0.43" |
| Total length | 1050 mm / 41.34" | Tuners | chrome Open Gear (18:1 ratio) |
| Body thickness | 125 mm / 4.92" | Output jack | 1/4" / 6.35 mm |
| Body length (mm) | 510 mm / 20.08" | Controls | 1 Volume, Bass, Treble |
| Body width (mm) | 400 mm / 15.75" | Other switches | tuner on/off switch |
| Neck type | PF | Battery required | 9V x1 |
| Joint (heel) | dovetail | String gauge | .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053 |
| Neck position | 14th fret | Special strings | Ibanez IACS6C |
| Neck material | nyatoh | Tuning (high to low) | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Neck finish | open-pore polyurethane | Recommended gig bag | IAB540-BK |
| Neck thickness (1st fret) | 22 mm / 0.87" | Recommended case | FS40DA |
| Neck thickness (7th fret) | 23 mm / 0.91" | Also included | bridge pins, hex wrench |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez PF16MWCE-OPN suitable for fingerpicking and pick playing?
Its dreadnought body shape provides projection and a strong mid-low range presence, suitable for accompaniment with a pick. The 48 mm nut offers more string spacing for fingerpicking.
What electronics are built into this guitar?
The electronics include volume and Bass/Treble EQ controls. A switchable tuner is integrated, and the system operates with a 9V battery.
What woods make up the body and neck?
The top, back, and sides are made of okoumé. The neck is constructed from nyatoh, with a laurel fingerboard and bridge.
What type of output jack does the PF16MWCE-OPN use?
The output is a 6.35 mm (1/4") jack.
Which strings and case are recommended for this Ibanez dreadnought?
The installed gauge is .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053, with Ibanez IACS6C strings. The IAB540-BK gig bag and FS40DA case are the recommended references. Bridge pins and a hex wrench are included.
