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Ibanez AEF30E AEF Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Flamed Maple top. Maple back and sides. Mahogany neck. B-Band/UST pickup.

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The slim neck, feedback-resistant body, warm resonant tone, and a large selection of attractive finishes define Ibanez the AEF30E acoustic-electric.

Technical Info

* Die-cast tuners

* Mahogany neck

* Rosewood bridge and fretboard

* Ibanez / B-Band UST pickup

* D'Addario EXP strings

* Ivorex II nut and saddle

* Advantage bridge pins

* Pearl block abalone inlay

* Flamed Maple top

* Maple back/sides

* Die-cast gold tuners

* SRTn preamp with notch filter and onboard tuner
If it was just a guitar with a slim, almost 'electric' neck, feedback-resistant laminated wood body, and an Ibanez/B-Band pickup system, you'd love it already. Add a flame maple top and a wide assortment of finish options and it's a guitar destined for stardom.

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Ibanez AEF30E AEF Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Reviews

61 People rated this product :
           9 out of 10
           10 out of 10
"Inform Justin Timberlake that this guitar took sexy back...."
Feature:
For the money, this is an amazingly well-built guitar. I love to look of the flamed maple top; it's definitely one of the most awesome looking woods out there. The all-maple body means that this guitar is pretty heavy for it's size, but also incredibly sturdy. The onboard electronics are great. A 9 here because the tuning machines are a little on the shoddy side; they have a lower-than-ideal gear ratio, I believe, and they occasionally feel a little sticky. I haven't had any major problems with them though.

Quality:
A very sturdy instrument here. Looks awesome, the neck is straight, the bridge is solidly attached. I wouldn't take it on the road yet, because it still looks so shiny and new. Once I stop worrying about the finish getting dinged, I have no doubt that this guitar will stand up to whatever comes at it, short of a speeding 18-wheeler.

Value:
Definitely worth the money. I played about 50 guitars at various places before settling on this one, and few of them had better sound... fewer still could be the price!

Desirability:
As I seem to keep reaffirming, this guitar is beautiful. Abalone rosette and mother-of-pearl on the headpiece, gold tuners, flamed maple. Somebody call Justin Timberlake and let him know that this guitar took sexy back.

Sound:
This guitar sounds great. It has a warm, bright sound and good tonal distinction. I give it a 9 only because the bass is a little weak, probably due to the top being too stiff, and it is a little bit on the quiet side. Once you plug it in, though, those become non-issues, as both bass and volume can easily be adjusted.

Ease of Use:
The action is great! She buzzes a bit with hard strumming, but for fingerpicking this is an ideal instrument. The electronics are very simple as well, no difficulties there.

Overall:
I'll be sticking with this guitar for as long as it holds up, and I expect that to be quite a long time. I might get a 12-string at some point, but I doubt this little number is going to be replaced.

Submitted: 08/14/2007
Style of Music: Folk, rock, classical
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           10 out of 10
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"THIS IS ONE SWEET GUITAR!!"
Quality:
The finish is gorgeous. The Antique Cherry Violin is absolutely beautiful! Solid construction.

Value:
It's worth at leat 3 times what it sells for. I have 3 Martins and I have to say I like the Ibanez better. Don't get me wrong. I love my Martins too but this guitar dollar for dollar gives you a lot more. It plays better too.

Sound:
The sound of this guitar is incredible. It's bright yet warm with excellent mids and highs. Tight low end. The action is SUPERB. It plays like an electric guitar. The electronics are top of the line. Very clean, very quiet and the "sound shaping" feature is perfect. Unbelievable.

Support:
Haven't had to deal with support.

Overall:
I'll have this guitar forever. I'm not parting with it. I still have my Ibanez 12 string that I bought in 1980! Ibanez makes a great guitar.

Submitted: 05/04/2006
Style of Music: country, soft rock & folk
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