Best Pau Ferro Neck Ibanez Acoustic Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Pau Ferro neck Ibanez acoustic guitars. It's a beautiful wood used mainly for fretboards. It has a high density and looks very similar to Rosewood with its straight grains and dark brown color. According to Fender, it has a warm tone with a fast attack.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Ibanez JGM10

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Ibanez JGM10
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Playability 73
Sound 88
Build quality 90
Value for money 69
Overall Score 84
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  • From Ibanez's 2021 JGM series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.75"'' scale
  • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
  • Thermo Aged Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid Pau Ferro back
  • Solid Pau Ferro sides
  • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
  • Macassar Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend Active Soundhole, Tap (Preamp/Active)
  • Macassar Ebony top loading bridge
  • Acoustic JGM Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Ibanez tuners
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  • 1 Prices - New from $3,399.99 >
  • From Ibanez's 2021 JGM series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.75"'' scale
  • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
  • Thermo Aged Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid Pau Ferro back
  • Solid Pau Ferro sides
  • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
  • Macassar Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend Active Soundhole, Tap (Preamp/Active)
  • Macassar Ebony top loading bridge
  • Acoustic JGM Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Ibanez tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez JGM10
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Electronics
  • Bone Saddle
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Solid Side Wood
  • Solid Back Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Ibanez AE440

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Ibanez AE440
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Playability 77
Sound 89
Build quality 84
Value for money 78
Overall Score 83
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  • From Ibanez's 2021 AE series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid African Mahogany top
  • Solid African Mahogany back
  • Solid African Mahogany sides
  • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
  • Macassar Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic, T-bar Undersaddle & Contact (Preamp/Active)
  • Macassar Ebony scalloped bridge
  • Acoustic Advanced Comfort Grip Set neck
  • 20 Jumbo frets
  • Ibanez tuners
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  • From Ibanez's 2021 AE series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid African Mahogany top
  • Solid African Mahogany back
  • Solid African Mahogany sides
  • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
  • Macassar Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic, T-bar Undersaddle & Contact (Preamp/Active)
  • Macassar Ebony scalloped bridge
  • Acoustic Advanced Comfort Grip Set neck
  • 20 Jumbo frets
  • Ibanez tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AE440
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Electronics
  • Bone Saddle
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Solid Side Wood
  • Solid Back Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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3. Ibanez AE410

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Ibanez AE410
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Playability 77
Sound 89
Build quality 75
Value for money 80
Overall Score 80
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  • From Ibanez's 2021 AE series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid African Mahogany back
  • Solid African Mahogany sides
  • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
  • Macassar Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic, T-bar Undersaddle & Contact (Preamp/Active)
  • Macassar Ebony scalloped bridge
  • Acoustic Advanced Comfort Grip Set neck
  • 20 Jumbo frets
  • Ibanez tuners
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  • From Ibanez's 2021 AE series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid African Mahogany back
  • Solid African Mahogany sides
  • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
  • Macassar Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic, T-bar Undersaddle & Contact (Preamp/Active)
  • Macassar Ebony scalloped bridge
  • Acoustic Advanced Comfort Grip Set neck
  • 20 Jumbo frets
  • Ibanez tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AE410
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Electronics
  • Bone Saddle
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Solid Side Wood
  • Solid Back Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    4. Ibanez AE325

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    Ibanez AE325
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    Playability 77
    Sound 86
    Build quality 72
    Value for money 78
    Overall Score 78
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    • From Ibanez's 2020 AE series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Flamed Okoume back
    • Flamed Okoume sides
    • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic & T-bar Undersaddle (Preamp/Active)
    • Macassar Ebony scalloped bridge
    • Acoustic Comfort Grip Set neck
    • 20 Jumbo frets
    • Ibanez tuners
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    • From Ibanez's 2020 AE series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Flamed Okoume back
    • Flamed Okoume sides
    • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic & T-bar Undersaddle (Preamp/Active)
    • Macassar Ebony scalloped bridge
    • Acoustic Comfort Grip Set neck
    • 20 Jumbo frets
    • Ibanez tuners
    • See all specs and compare >
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Ibanez AE325
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Electronics
    • Bone Saddle
    • Solid Top Wood
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in China
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • Laminated Side Wood
    • Laminated Back Wood
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      5. Ibanez ACFS580CE

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      Ibanez ACFS580CE
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      Playability 73
      Sound 86
      Build quality 75
      Value for money 78
      Overall Score 78
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      • From Ibanez's 2019 ARTWOOD series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Flamed Maple top
      • Selected Solid Alpine Spruce top
      • Solid Pau Ferro back
      • Solid Pau Ferro sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle & Block Contact (Preamp/Active)
      • Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic Thin C shape Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      • 2 Prices - New from $1,199.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2019 ARTWOOD series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Flamed Maple top
      • Selected Solid Alpine Spruce top
      • Solid Pau Ferro back
      • Solid Pau Ferro sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle & Block Contact (Preamp/Active)
      • Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic Thin C shape Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Ibanez ACFS580CE
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Side Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      6. Ibanez JGM5

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      Ibanez JGM5
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      Playability 73
      Sound 85
      Build quality 77
      Value for money 73
      Overall Score 78
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      • 1 Prices - New from $1,699.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2021 JGM series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.75"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Thermo Aged Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Pau Ferro back
      • Pau Ferro sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend Active Soundhole, Tap (Preamp/Active)
      • Macassar Ebony top loading bridge
      • Acoustic JGM Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Show all Specs
      • 1 Prices - New from $1,699.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2021 JGM series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.75"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Thermo Aged Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Pau Ferro back
      • Pau Ferro sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend Active Soundhole, Tap (Preamp/Active)
      • Macassar Ebony top loading bridge
      • Acoustic JGM Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Ibanez JGM5
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      7. Ibanez PA230E

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      Ibanez PA230E
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      Playability 73
      Sound 85
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 81
      Overall Score 76
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      • 2 Prices - New from $799.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2021 PA series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.75"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Cedar top
      • Okoume back
      • Okoume sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic & Contact (Preamp/Active)
      • Macassar Ebony top loading bridge
      • Acoustic PA Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      • 2 Prices - New from $799.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2021 PA series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.75"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Cedar top
      • Okoume back
      • Okoume sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic & Contact (Preamp/Active)
      • Macassar Ebony top loading bridge
      • Acoustic PA Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Ibanez PA230E
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      8. Ibanez PA300E

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      Ibanez PA300E
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      Playability 73
      Sound 85
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 81
      Overall Score 76
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      • 1 Prices - New from $999.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2021 PA series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.75"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid German Spruce top
      • Pau Ferro back
      • Pau Ferro sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic, T-bar Undersaddle & Contact (Preamp/Active)
      • Macassar Ebony top loading bridge
      • Acoustic PA Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Show all Specs
      • 1 Prices - New from $999.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2021 PA series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.75"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid German Spruce top
      • Pau Ferro back
      • Pau Ferro sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez AP11 Magnetic, T-bar Undersaddle & Contact (Preamp/Active)
      • Macassar Ebony top loading bridge
      • Acoustic PA Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Ibanez PA300E
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      9. Ibanez AWFS300CE

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      Ibanez AWFS300CE
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      Playability 73
      Sound 85
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 81
      Overall Score 76
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      • 1 Prices - New from $699.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2020 ARTWOOD series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Engelmann Spruce top
      • Okoume back
      • Okoume sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle & Block Contact (Preamp/Active)
      • Macassar Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic Thin C shape Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      • 1 Prices - New from $699.99 >
      • From Ibanez's 2020 ARTWOOD series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Engelmann Spruce top
      • Okoume back
      • Okoume sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle & Block Contact (Preamp/Active)
      • Macassar Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic Thin C shape Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Ibanez AWFS300CE
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      10. Ibanez ACFS380BT

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      Ibanez ACFS380BT
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      Playability 73
      Sound 84
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 80
      Overall Score 75
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      • From Ibanez's 2020 ARTWOOD series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 27"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Engelmann Spruce top
      • Pau Ferro back
      • Pau Ferro sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle & Block Contact (Preamp/Active)
      • Macassar Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic Thin C shape Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
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      • From Ibanez's 2020 ARTWOOD series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 27"'' scale
      • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Engelmann Spruce top
      • Pau Ferro back
      • Pau Ferro sides
      • African Mahogany/Pau Ferro neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle & Block Contact (Preamp/Active)
      • Macassar Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic Thin C shape Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Ibanez tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Ibanez ACFS380BT
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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