The PF15 is a Performance series acoustic guitar model introduced by Ibanez for 2013. The version documented here is made China; a second model with the same name but made in Indonesia was introduced for 2017 in other markets, but this Chinese-made version continued to be sold in USA. The two models have some small differences in specifications. It was also packaged with a lightweight hardshell case and sold as the PF15WC.
The PF15 features a dreadnought body with a laminated spruce top on mahogany back and sides with a high gloss finish. The round soundhole has a black and white acrylic rosette and a black pickguard. The mahogany neck has a 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with small white dot position markers. Components include a compensated plastic saddle in a rosewood bridge with ivory Ibanez Advantage bridge pins, a plastic nut, and chrome Ibanez open gear tuning machines.
For 2018 the back and sides were replaced with sapele and the rosewood fretboard and bridge were replaced with laurel or nandu wood (depending on market). For 2019 the neck was changed from mahogany to nyatoh, the back and sides and neck were changed to nyatoh, and the body length was slightly reduced. For 2021 the body width was very slightly increased.
The PF15L is a left-handed version. The PF1512 is a twelve string version. The PF15C is a similar model with a cutaway. The PF15ECE is a similar acoustic/ electric model with a cutaway. The PC15 and PN15 are related models with, respectively, grand concert and parlor bodies. The PF14 is a similar model with a mahogany top. The PF12MH is a related model with a mahogany or sapele top.
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Specifications for PF15 (China) / PF15WC
Name: PF15 (China) / PF15WC
Year(s) offered: 2013–2024
Sold in: Americas & Oceania 2013–2017 / Asia & Africa 2013–2017 / Europe 2013–2017 / USA
