AW-54 OPN vs. PF15 ECE. Ibanez comparison

[@bazthehandyman]

I've got the AW ...had it 3 years and love it.Had to do bit of work on it but overall a great sounding guitar.

[@brianlisik1935]

Forgot to include the most important difference between these two; the PF15CE is all laminate wood and the AW54 has a solid top with laminate back and sides. World of difference in how "open" the guitar sounds. Also, pretty sure the neck on the AW54 is also mahogany and the bridge and fretboard are rosewood. I have an AW54ce that I love - same guitar as the AW54 with a cutaway, tuner, and Fishman pickup. Great review of these two guitars though!

[@foobarmaximus3506]

The AW54 in this demo sounds worse. You need to get your hearing checked.

[@horiyosi3309]

Got the aw54ce opn a few days ago and I'm pretty amazed by the amount of guitar you get for the money. I paid 250 for it and it also came with an extra saddle for lower action. Amazing value for money

[@lindagoulder8934]

I love my Ibanez Grand Auditorium Cutaway series, love the play-ability and the action and the sound quality, of this guitar.

[@jcchaconjr]

Wow, definitely noticed a more pronounced mid and low range on the AW vs. the PF. That solid top definitely makes a difference. I have an old PF6 from about 2001 that I had in my closet in its hard case for almost 20 years. Took it out early this year (started playing again), cleaned it up, restrung it, and still looks and sounds great. After this though, if I keep playing, I might take a look at something with a solid top, and possibly with built-in pickups as well (briefly looked at the AAD series). I considered Taylor, but for the money, I think that Ibanez still offers a really good value for what you get, even if the stalwarts like Taylor and Martin will always be the technically superior guitars.

[@peterpanassow7814]

Wow! Excellent video and playing. Thanks for posting. 👍

[@JaniceTyson-r4o]

I have both!! I got the PF15ECE from my family for my birthday and picked up the Artwood at a bargain second hand. It's an older model but still sounds great. I love them both❤ and would tell anyone they can't go wrong with either.

[@hoffguitars479]

Thanks for sharing!

[@KiranKSubba]

AW-54 definitely cost more than PF15ECE in the UK but pretty soon am gonna go for PF15ECE due to it is rich in strumming, shiny finishing, dreadnought cutaway shape & onboard Tuner. Thank you for your view & comparison ... Cheers!!!

[@SuperQnaa]

AW-54 OPN!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@rudydoyle]

I just picked up the aw 54. Only finger picked it at the music store. Now that I'm home using a pick,. I'm getting some fret buzz. I need to figure it out cause I really like the way it feels, plays, and sound's

[@crane8124]

I got the aw54 yesterday, its an amazing guitar

[@yetivanmarshall1473]

I have the AW54- open cut away and love it. When I plug into my roland cube 60 acoustic channel, it's as good as any of the old Guilds cutaways the guys would play on MTV unplugged. TY

[@stephenorme2831]

I'm looking at getting the PF15 ECE. What's the action like to play, do you have to put much pressure on the strings? I had a really old acoustic that you needed a tonne of pressure to get a good sound.

[@eddiet2]

I prefer the AW54. It has a rounder, fuller tone where the bass strings project a bit more. Both guitars are pretty good for budget guitars, though. Why don't you compare the AW54 to a $200 Orangewood guitar? Orangewood guitars are budget guitars that are getting a lot of attention around the internet. Thanks for the comparison.

[@javierdiazsantana]

The AW sounds amazing... I played one a while ago and damn...

[@charlietango5163]

My.AW54OPN has a $500 sound. I paid $170 for it. It's a keeper.

[@josephmullinsii8461]

I picked up the same guitar only left handed for the same price and I agree it sounds amazing!

[@jakemerrick7756]

Just bought one man, I can’t wait!

[@josephmullinsii8461]

@@jakemerrick7756 get it set up right and your gonna love it! It's a great guitar a true hidden gem and it doesn't break the bank, enjoy it man!

[@Ukepuke95]

@@josephmullinsii8461 hey man, I just bought this guitar about a month ago and I'm a newbie to guitar. In your opinion, what are the most important things that need adjusting on the setup of this guitar?

[@josephmullinsii8461]

@@Ukepuke95 proper string height so it plays easy without buzzing, sometime they sand down the saddle or adjust the trus rod

[@geu6270]

AW-54 OPN I'll mike it for goodness sakes. Wow for the price ! Beats everything in that class.

[@josephmullinsii8461]

I just got a used Art Wood and I love it! Ita more i dont know chimmy if that's a word. It just sounds so different to my Washburn dont get me wrong I love the Washburn too it sounds more precise but certain songs just sound better on the Art Wood

[@cksongwriter8216]

The Artwood, for sure!

[@musicrockzx]

PF god for strumming, sounds more compressed and even! AW for fingering that sounds louder and uncompressed!

[@Andres-dm2tn]

Hello .. I want to buy an acoustic guitar .. but I would like to find a specific one that is a little different .. for example, I really like Gustavo Santaolalla's compositions, and specifically those of The last of us 1 and 2 .. and I would like to know which one would be better so that it is the same sound for this type of music and many more, thanks❤

[@gregorycollins3096]

What strings work well with the mahogany guitar? I have Martin Custom Light gauge Retros on mine right now.

[@hoffguitars479]

I think these where elixir 80/20 or something like that.

[@piotrloch1486]

Is Ibanez aw 54 still a good choice? I am looking for first guitar and I found this one. I love its sound. How about the action of strings? I really wanted to find a guitar in this price but with cutaway but it is very hard. Pretty every single is electro acoustic

[@priyanshuchoudhary8319]

Check Fender CD60SCE or some cort guitars at that range. Cutaway and non cutaway don't make much difference though. You can look out for yamaha fg800

[@hoffguitars479]

It is still a good choice. You can install a piezo pickup for $30 or less so if money is the deciding factor, buy a model without the cutaway and buy a pickup for it. Most dreadnoughts with a cutaway and pickup run about $300 or more but there are lots of smaller options that do have both, they just won’t sound as good(in my opinion).

[@cagecurrent]

No comparison, the AW54-OPN is way better. And I really like the look of the vintage OPN models, I'm thinking about getting a grand concert sized one like the AVC9-OPN or AC340/AC340CE-OPN.

[@gregorycollins3096]

Try removing the pick guard for even better sound.

[@vts1133]

Yeah, I can confirm. I have a Aw70 and a pf15 and the difference in resonance and low frequencies is nociteable. Also the thinner neck is much more comfortable

[@indianrockstrat]

Any guesses as to how the Ibanez would sound going through an effects processor with some chorus/reverb or delay added? ( direct to PA ) I usually run through my Line 6 Helix with my electric guitars.

[@hoffguitars479]

i have never tried that but i would love to! if you ever do let me know how it goes, good or bad!

[@ryanseanmusicandlove]

With a reliable pick up anythimgs possible just dial in your preferred sweet spot of the effect and go. I even use overdrive for lead playing,With my ibanez and boss gtr 1 processor

[@deke441]

Your E A and D strings on PF15 are wound wrong on tuners. Need change them up to look like the AW54. (string out the bottom of tuner). good guitars for the money

[@PAULEYBOY84]

Yup

[@johnd942]

+deke441: That was a remarkable observation. Had to go rewind and check! Well observed!

[@jefferyclark351]

Aw54 sounds great

[@theWARMJET]

AW-54. Looks and sound better. More musically

[@key7864]

That’s awesome, I watched this video because I have a limited budget and was thinking of buying this guitar and I feel really hopeful about getting it now, and it’s on sale for £179 so it’s even more of a bargin

[@1magin3]

Hey man , great vid. Could u help me pick btw aw54ece (bone nut n saddle) n aw70ece (plastic nut n saddle) And is there major differences between ece and full acoustic?

[@hoffguitars479]

Cutaway vs no cutaway right? I don’t have a preference as far as tone it makes more difference what the finish and tone woods are. I haven’t played one of the new AW70ece but they look great! If you can afford one ($480 on reverb) that what I would choose.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

I've owned a couple of Ibanez over the decades when I was down and out. I'm never going to buy another one because I'm not broke / poor. Even if I was, I'd buy a used Yamaha. But live and learn folks. Live and learn.

[@nikolaynikolov05]

Have you tried Yamaha FG800? I can't choose between it and this Ibanez AW54OPN.

[@hoffguitars479]

Have not tried a Yamaha dg800 but I have tried several other models from Yamaha and I have liked all of them. Ether way you go you win.

[@nikolaynikolov05]

For the look I like more the Ibanez because the Yamaha's body is wider. The sound I can't compare from videos but what I hear is the Yamaha is fuller and louder and the Ibanez has a better tone. In the forums everyone says to not buy and stay away from Ibanez, tho.

[@hoffguitars479]

I really like do like both Ibanez and Yamaha. If you can try one or the other that will help you make a better decision. I honestly don’t think you can go wrong with these 2 guitars.

[@indianrockstrat]

How does the position of the front strap pin on the Ibanez affect playability -- does it cause the guitar to try and roll in your arms as you play?

[@hoffguitars479]

i really liked the one on the aw54 because it’s easy to strap on and take off the sling. the pf15 has the pin where the neck and the body meet. its harder to get the sling off and on but it does turn the front of the sling out to be seen better.

[@regioexas]

Ibanez pf series 42mm at neck nut, ibanez aw-54 43mm at neck nut.

[@undefined55555]

Which gauge string are you using in ibanez aw54.will be a great help♥️

[@hoffguitars479]

I think it was .12-.54. I cant exactly remember.

[@undefined55555]

@@hoffguitars479 thanks♥️

[@shane8037]

You are pretty much the quintessential praise and worship guitar guy lol. Sold me on the AW-54, tho.

[@johnd942]

Shan Etchison: You speak quitessential nonsence!

[@reycapalbo]

Please comment , Ibanez PF15 vs Yamaha F370...?

[@hoffguitars479]

I would go with the Yamaha F370. The new PF15s are kind of cheap quality and I always like Yamaha guitars.

[@9jmorrison]

The audio not mixed well, from volume to the tone.

[@zloy_genius0945]

Ibanez one love

[@drbeardo6960]

Hello Please someone reply: Ibanez PF15 vs Yamaha FG800...?

[@hoffguitars479]

I would buy the Yamaha fg800. Yamaha makes great entry level guitars and they sound great.

[@drbeardo6960]

@@hoffguitars479 Much appreciated..! I'll definitely wait for yamaha FG800..!

[@seebauong9593]

Yamaha FG800 or AW-54?

[@hoffguitars479]

Both are fine Aw54 is a pretty safe bet though.

[@davorinklajn2704]

AW-54 OPN !

[@MuankimarMK47]

AW-54 sound's better

[@nelsonwebb1736]

54 is much warmer sounding.

[@someoneonyoutube1993]

How about the action and playability ?

[@hoffguitars479]

i need to adjust the saddle on the aw54 but it still plays great. on the pf15 i kind of think somebody ruined the truss rod and possibly warped the neck slightly before i got it. i didn’t know that when i bought it so it doesn’t play nearly as good as the aw54 for those reasons.

[@someoneonyoutube1993]

@@hoffguitars479 I plan to get the aw54 as I have the Yamaha fg401a but it's action is a bit too high. Is the aw54 ready to play or needs to be adjusted first?

[@hoffguitars479]

yes you should get it set up. I hadn’t done anything to mine until recently. It played fine just not great. And I think I could with a proper set up. Also, upgrade the strings to elixir brand. $20 but more than worth it for how good they sound and how much better they play!

[@someoneonyoutube1993]

One more question as you are so kind to answer. I'm on my 1st year of self study through an online program that a purchased. Until now I'm not even good at strumming. Some are talented and improve quickly not me. Would it be easier if I should get the grand concert ac240 or ac340 rather than the aw54 ? They say ac240 is for fingerpicking the aw54 for strumming. I need an allrounder at first to learn everything as my goal is to join our church band one day.

[@hoffguitars479]

Give me a couple days to look into those models. I’m all about helping a guy get into church music so I’ll do a little bit a study and see what I come up with I don’t know a lot about those two yet. I love my AW 54 for the fingerpicking. With the elixir strings it sounds great. I did a review on this guitar about a month and a half ago. If you go back and watch that it shows a little bit more about the strumming and fingerpicking. It’s more detailed than the comparison I did between it and the PF 15.

[@mainsblanches8793]

PF 15 sounds boxy and closed, AW 54 sounds more open and balanced!!...

[@RMNZNT]

the AW54 is really nice but the color bothers me i dislike it

[@PAULEYBOY84]

👍

[@foobarmaximus3506]

AW-54 Dead dull and muted. That's what you get with a really cheap guitar. PF15 only slightly better. But better than nothing if you are poor.