The Best Budget Mahogany Acoustic Guitar? Ibanez AC340OPN

Today we're diving into one of our most popular acoustics, the Ibanez AC340 Open Pore Natural Finish. At a great price point, with premium features like a thermo-aged bridge/bridgeplate, this guitar captures a great vintage warm tone. Take a look and a listen and let us know what you think!

0:00 Intro/Specs
8:12 Ibanez AC340OPN Demo
10:34 Final Thoughts

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[mr.smithgnrsmith]

I bought the 240OPN solid mahogany 3-4 yrs ago when it first came out and am still blown away by it today. I have 2 Martins, a nice Guild, Yamaha, and a Dove, and okay that Ibanez more than the rest. It’s so damn playable…has great Grovers on it, bone nut/saddle, great fat neck which I prefer, and most importantly it sounds incredible

[alexcantelou]

Jeez. Great playing to show off this guitar. Finally a review with someone that can actually bring out the range of sounds available from this guitar. Well done!

[olddoggie]

Really great review. So honest and trustworthy!!

[charlesbranch]

"Why You Should Buy This Guitar" is a great title and one of my favorite songs. Thanks to Cooper for playing, and Chris for the title.

[starfreef]

Thank you for the video. Very useful and give me more insights. 🙂

[sisgaia]

I have the AC340CE-OPN, which is the same guitar with a preamp and a cutaway. I am thoroughly pleased with it.

[alakazamthisisasham]

great video thanks for the review guys. regarding the setup... yes it can be set up to play beautifully. the exact model i picked up off the shelf was set up beautifully... so i bought it :)

[michaelduke]

I have the AC 240, the previous and near identical iteration of this guitar. Such a rich, warm tone.

[handybunny]

Nice review. I love mine. It’s an amazing value.

[emi]

once again awesome playin cooper!! also I wish I had your lush locks 😔

[danielhogeland]

Don't let the price fool you!!! This is a very good playing guitar and sounds I've been playing for 30yrs and own a lot of high end guitars. This guitar is very good for the price!!! I bout it for a travel guitar to take to friends houses!!! Don't want to take the expensive

[lnewbyliveca]

Update your under $500, $500-1000, $1000-2000 picks

[nicolen.]

Acoustic guitars without electronics are fine. Very fine.
I started with a dred and man, it was cumbersome.000 is 👌.
Thanks guys for the review. 🎶🎶🎶

[cashmoney]

Great review overall guys. I was hoping to get your opinion of the tuners, nut width and the profile/ feel of the neck...which you usually talk about. Beautiful song Cooper. As I was listening to you play I thought of James Taylor so it's cool that you mentioned the him. I think very highly of that guitar. I remember playing the 240 version years ago and being surprised how much I liked it for 300 bucks. My favorite guitar I own is a Martin OOO15M. Imo this Ibanez fits a similar niche and is a budget, take anywhere alternative. The only thing I've seen that comes close at this price point is the Eastman PCH OM mahogany model.

[georgeraz]

Sold mine a couple of years ago and bought a Taylor Gs mini Rosewood. Couldn’t live without it and bought it back 😂 such a nice guitar

[Ashofphoenix_Perso]

good guitar analysis, however also really nice play 👍🏻👍🏻

[flylippfantom]

I changed the nut which increased string spacing, filed grooves in the bridge from bridge pin hole up to the saddle to increase the pressure of the strings on the saddle. It is wonderful except that a brace had a split in it. It is no harm

[nemesis]

Come on how cool he played ma'an, just the licks uff

[anthonyb]

I was traveling a couple of months ago and stopped into a shop on the east coast and tried one of these, and almost purchased so I could play on my trip. The sound was pretty good but the build fit wasn’t so good. Maybe just this particular guitar. In the end I grabbed a similar priced small body Yamaha but this Ibanez did sound good.

[shaneroberts]

I had an Ibanez AE245JR and it was nice and solid, very good guitar. I have looked at the AE325 but never been able to try one in person. May make a good next video for you??