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Ibanez AEF18 Acoustic/Electric Guitar

Slim neck. Feedback resistant body. 99 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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About the AE Series
The AE18 continues to be one of the top-selling acoustic-electrics in the world. That's because the AE18's unbeatable combination of a slim neck, feedback resistant body, comfortable playability, and high-fidelity electronics make it one of the finest live performance guitars at any price. Ibanez is offering the AE advantages in the widest variety of AE guitars ever, including their first AE instrument designed for jazz, the arched top AEJ70VS.

Features
Ý AE Body
Ý Spruce Top
Ý Arched Mahogany Back
Ý Mahogany Sides
Ý Mahogany Neck
Ý Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard
Ý Fire Rosette
Ý Chrome Hardware
Ý Fishman Sonicore Pickup
Ý Ibanez AEQ-SS Shape Shifter EQ
Ý Ivorex Saddle
Ý Die-cast Tuning Machines
Ý Natural High Gloss Finish zZounds is an authorized dealer of Ibanez products.
Body Dimensions-
15 3/4 in. wide-lower bout
3 1/2 in. deep
20 in. long
Ibanez Warranty Ibanez Non-New Product Warranty Information If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 800-669-4226
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"There are two kinds of guitar players: 1) owners of the Ibanez AEF18 2) suckers with thinner wallets"
Sound: When a major guitar chain opened in my area, I went down with no intention of buying a new guitar. I owend both an electric guitar and an acoustic (niether cost over $150) at said time, and eventually I wanted to splurge on an expensive well known acoustic 12 string, but I certainly couldn't afford the 12string of my dreams on that day... To make a long story short, I walked out of that new guitar store with an instrument that met every criteria of my dream 12sting. That instrument was the Ibanez AEF18. I go to that same guitar store every Wednesday evening and play any number of guitars (just messing around), and have been doing so for the past 6 months (since it opened)... I am yet to play a guitar of any kind that "pound-for-pound" matches my AEF18, when comparing significant features (tone, sustain, looks, feel, action, etc...)... I get a thick rich unwavering sound from this 6string that beats many much expensive 12strings. Plus it looks great, and its thinner body design makes it very comfortable and just so so easy to play... I would have paid $600 - 700 for this guitar... It is an unrivalled steal at this price... Feature: I am not overexaggerating when I say that everything on this guitar has held up well and I have probably played it (on average) 2 hours a day / for the last 6 months... Now only about a third of that time have I had it amped up, but nevertheless... It still has the same factory strings on it which sound jsut as good today and they did prior to me banging on them for 6 months... Quality: The only (tiny) problem I had with the instrument is that the pinhead(?) on the fourth string pin just seemed to fall off one day (as opposed to having directly hitt it while playing...) But it was nothing that a little superglue couldn't fix and I was planning on getting some new ones (black, instead of the factory white) the first time I restrung it anyway... And that is just a personal cosmetic preference, and not a complaint of the products hardware, Value: It is unmatched for the price... Just get it and you'll see what I've been talking about... Manufacturer Support: Have not dealt with the company... The Wow Factor: Well, I don't know that I could judge its "sex appeal(?)" because I have never "lusted for any piece of gear" but, I can say this; I bought the black one, and when I have it sitting on a cheap guitar stand in the corner of my livingroom/den, it is the nicest looking piece of 'furniture' in the room. Perhaps I need to mention that all the other furniture in the room (while family hand-me-downs) originally came from yuppy-snobby stores like The Pottery Barn and Pier 1)... Overall: I could be satisfied with this product (assuming no further technological breakthroughs in the area) forever... The only reason I would get another acoustic guitar would be solely on the basis of appearance/name/signature guitar... If I had the money I would have a room full of guitars simple because I would be a collecter, and its a stretch to say I would still only play this guitar, I can say that no matter what other guitars I may eventually own, I will not stop playing this one...
Style of Music: Country/Blues/Rock
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"It's a great sounding guitar that looks just as beautiful. If you like finger picking the slim neck will make you a happy happy"
Sound: the sound is very full. i play in a sort of acoustic indie band and i use a lot of mostly open chordings. i've never had a problem with overpowering notes or anything. Feature: the built in flange is great. its really subtle and adds a really smooth sort of watery sound that still allows every note to ring how i'd want it to. beautiful. Quality: I bought mine used so i can't really say how everything was out of the factory. but they come with Elixer strings (beautiful thing). I don't have any problems with mine for reliability. Good road guitar but i suggest keeping a harcase. it's not made poorly just softbags have lead to the death of too many beautiful guitars. Make sure you have batteries though b/c you don't want to play this thing on low batteries. Value: yes. very much so. it's not the price of a great taylor but it's a great sounding guitar. i get everything i want out of it. Manufacturer Support: no idea how ibanez is with warrenty. i'd imagine if you buy it new they would take care of it though. The Wow Factor: the color suits me perfect. it's a darkish purple which goes well with many colors i wear on stage (blue, black, brown or burgandy).... my friend pointed that out for me. it's an ibanez (i grew up with these things so i have a genuine love for them). it's a great acoustic electric that looks feels and sounds great. if this guitar was stolen i'd buy another one without shopping around for something different. i love this thing. The closeness of the strings makes my life a lot easier. i do wish the frets were a bit smaller though. just a little bit. Overall: I love getting new guitars but i think i'll keep this one no matter what else i get. it's my baby :). I did consider getting a fender that went for $200 but had less options didn't feel as good to me and to be honest i liked the way the ibanez looked (and i'm pretty loyal to ibanez instruments) The thing i like most about it is how it sounds plugged in. it's exactly what i want it to sound like. the thing i like least is the big AE on the headstock and the size of the frets. i don't know why the AE thing bothered me, but it did at first. the neck is kind of round, but i like it. The frets are the first thing i'd change though. I would like them a little smaller.
Style of Music: indy
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