NUD: With two strings more

[Bloody_Inferno]

I wasn't really planning on getting a ukulele with 2 more strings (Guitalele technically), but the Ibanez AUP10N was so cool, I didn't want to let go after trying it. So here we are.

This is part of the new AU ukulele corner of Ibanez's vast 'make a bunch of random stuff' line, that's always been appealing to me about the brand. The main gimmick is that the body is hollow carved out and then put the top as a lid, with the sound holes on the side of the body. With 6 strings, it's tuned to A like a guitar with a capo on the 5th fret (same register as traditional ukuleles.)

The little thing is surprisingly resonant. It's loud for it's size and I can clearly hear it's natural sustain. It probably helps with one of the sound holes pointing directly at my head, which I know Ibanez have been putting on some of their AE acoustics since Tim Henson released his nylon string sig.

Even if I already know how to play an actual ukulele, I'll probably be using this for any upcoming session work that needs it. And if I do need a traditional uke, I'll just get another one from the AU range.

 

[norminal]

I wasn't really planning on getting a ukulele with 2 more strings (Guitalele technically), but the Ibanez AUP10N was so cool, I didn't want to let go after trying it. So here we are.

This is part of the new AU ukulele corner of Ibanez's vast 'make a bunch of random stuff' line, that's always been appealing to me about the brand. The main gimmick is that the body is hollow carved out and then put the top as a lid, with the sound holes on the side of the body. With 6 strings, it's tuned to A like a guitar with a capo on the 5th fret (same register as traditional ukuleles.)

The little thing is surprisingly resonant. It's loud for it's size and I can clearly hear it's natural sustain. It probably helps with one of the sound holes pointing directly at my head, which I know Ibanez have been putting on some of their AE acoustics since Tim Henson released his nylon string sig.

Even if I already know how to play an actual ukulele, I'll probably be using this for any upcoming session work that needs it. And if I do need a traditional uke, I'll just get another one from the AU range.

Cool guitar! I honestly had no idea Ibanez made those.

I have a Cordoba Mini that I keep in the living room. It’s perfect for noodling while watching TV. I keep it tuned to A standard.

 

[Bloody_Inferno]

Cool guitar! I honestly had no idea Ibanez made those.

I have a Cordoba Mini that I keep in the living room. It’s perfect for noodling while watching TV. I keep it tuned to A standard.

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Nice! Cordobas are great instruments. My flamenco is a Cordoba and I've lost count in how many times I've used it on recording and live.

The AU series only just came out this year.

AU | PRODUCTS | Ibanez guitars

www.ibanez.com

 

[Devin]

That thing is cool as shit

Same intervals as a normal 6 string guitar?

 

[Bloody_Inferno]

Same intervals as a normal 6 string guitar?

Yes.