From the Ibanez Exotic Wood series, the EW20 WNE NT features a unique body shape with walnut top, back and sides for exceptional resonance. Electronics provided by an Ibanez B-Band SquealRepeal pickup to minimize feedback for maximum on-stage output. No adjustments or fiddling with controls is required. Plus, built-in tuner equipped on the Ibanez SRT preamp makes tuning on-stage easy. In addition to the 1/4" output jack, a balanced XLR jack is equipped for direct connection to PA. Easy to find AA battery operation would avoid the risk you cannot find replacement battery. The Ibanez EW20WNE NT is an excellent choice for a live performance electro-acoustic.