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With smaller scale instruments continuing to increase in popularity, Ibanez is satisfying players’ demands with the EWP13DBO, a 1/3-size, steel string Piccolo acoustic guitar. From the on-the-go businessperson who needs a guitar that can fit in a plane’s overhead compartment, to the happy wanderer just looking to animate his or her sojourn with a song, the compact travel guitar can be an uplifting addition to any expedition.

Similar in scale to a baritone ukulele (17”), the EWP13DBO sports an EW-style cutaway body. The top, back and sides are made of ovangkol, a wood found in Western Africa and known for its beautiful figuring and purpleheart-like tone. An open pore natural finish allows the body to resonate more freely for improved tone and projection. Other features include an abalone rosette, purpleheart fretboard, bridge and chrome die-cast tuners.

To optimize string tension, intonation, and tone, the EWP13DBO is tuned in the key of A (A, D, G, C, E, A), up a fourth from standard tuning.

Ibanez EWP13DBO Exotic Wood Piccolo Acoustic Guitar Dark Brown Open Pore
Ibanez EWP13DBO Exotic Wood Piccolo Acoustic Guitar Dark Brown Open Pore
Ibanez EWP13DBO Exotic Wood Piccolo Acoustic Guitar Dark Brown Open Pore

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  • Piccolo cutaway style EW body
  • Ovangkol top, back and sides
  • Purpleheart fretboard and bridge
  • Abalone rosette
  • Chrome die-cast tuners
  • 17” scale
  • Natural finish

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3.5

2 Reviews

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Reviewed by 2 customers

  • Delightful

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byKyle

    fromSan Diego

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Looks way nicer in person. Essentially ukulele profile with 6 steel strings. Translates well sonically. String spacing is snug but adaptable. Good intonation but delicate. Fret ends could use refinement, easily nudged out of tune, minor issues. Everything I hoped for at minimum.

  • Disappointing

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byJohn L.

    fromGranite Bay

    I am an Ibanez fan and own several guitars. I want to expand the family with a travel guitar, so I purchased the Piccolo…. The small scale size makes it difficult to play. Tuning is a constant effort, and the sound and tone is rather muted

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byTanuj

    from08742

    I understand the guitar is tuned in A, what are the gauges of each individual string?

    I understand the guitar is tuned in A, what are the gauges of each individual string?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    .010/.014/.023/.030/.039/.047

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byLindy

    fromChatsworth, CA.

    How many frets does the quitar have? Do you have the measurement of the actual with of the body at it's largest point?

    How many frets does the quitar have? Do you have the measurement of the actual with of the body at it's largest point?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    19 frets, the body is about 14" wide

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byDIANA

    fromOH

    Is there a case that will fit this guitar?

    Is there a case that will fit this guitar?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Any acoustic, single cutaway case will fit this model

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byNoah

    fromBoulder co

    What is the length and width of this guitar

    What is the length and width of this guitar

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Item Weight 2.2 pounds Product Dimensions 34.9 x 14.25 x 7.25 inches

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byMatt from MO

    fromBranson, MO

    Looking to buy a guitar for my 5 & 6 year olds to learn on. I want to buy a nice guitar that they can keep using if they advance or grow up. Meaning I don't want a cheap "toy" guitar they'll discard when they're not children. Saw the EWP13DBO and it looks gorgeous and I think this may be it. It's smaller (so may be easier to learn on), may be cool to play when they're older still, and is relatively inexpensive if they decide to not play any more. Wanting to know if this would be a good fit based on what I'm looking for? Or if there are better candidates out there? Or if steel strings are just too difficult for kids at that age and I need to look for something with nylon strings?

    Looking to buy a guitar for my 5 & 6 year olds to learn on. I want to buy a nice guitar that they can keep using if they advance or grow up. Meaning I don't want a cheap "toy" guitar they'll discard when they're not children. Saw the EWP13DBO and it looks gorgeous and I think this may be it. It's smaller (so may be easier to learn on), may be cool to play when they're older still, and is relatively inexpensive if they decide to not play any more. Wanting to know if this would be a good fit based on what I'm looking for? Or if there are better candidates out there? Or if steel strings are just too difficult for kids at that age and I need to look for something with nylon strings?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This is a good option, but if you would like a few more you can give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you some more to choose from.
    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar would be a good choice for a child to learn on. It is a good quality guitar at a reasonable price. The steel strings shouldn't be too difficult a child at that age.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked bygrif

    fromdetroit

    do they make this guitar for lefties?

    do they make this guitar for lefties?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for Special Order placement