The Performance Series represents the Ibanez commitment to affordable instruments that are truly playable - offering professional features and great sound. From the eager novice to the experienced player looking to experiment with a new instrument, the Performance Series delivers. With the PFT2NT Ibanez introduces a Tenor acoustic to the Performance family of instruments. This mini-dreadnought Tenor features a Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides and a Mahogany neck. Also features a Rosewood bridge and fretboard, black and white ABS rosette, open gear tuners and a natural high gloss finish. Comes factory tuned C, G, D, A. The Tenor guitar has been around for about 100 years and is considered a “transition instrument” between Dixieland Banjo and 6-string swing guitar. Recently its popularity has begun to rebound as contemporary artists have adopted the instruments unique sound. Tuned in 5th's, it's considered akin to the violin and mandolin family of instruments and can be played using the same scales and chord shapes. Guitarists will find it fun and easy to master and it makes a welcome addition to a wide variety of genres, including country, Irish, swing, jazz, folk and pop.