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Ibanez AEL2012ETKS 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar

The Ibanez AEL2012ETKS weds 12-string chiming with a large AEL body. The Ibanez AEL2012ETKS is capable of bright tones that still have plenty of body. 7 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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The Ibanez AEL2012ETKS offers the largest body of the Ibanez AE acoustic-electric guitars, making it particularly well suited for unplugged as well as plugged-in live performance.

Features

- Large and deep AEL body for bigger sound even when unplugged
- Flamed maple top and maple body for clearer highs and projection
- Fishman electronics-the best-known name in acoustic amplification zZounds is an authorized dealer of Ibanez products.
BodyShape: AEL Body

Neck: Mahogany Neck

BackSides: Maple Back and Sides

GtrTop: Flamed Maple Top

Rosette: Abalone Rosette

Tuners: Ibanez Gold Die-Cast Tuners

Pickup: Fishman Sonicore Pickup

Electronics: Ibanez AEQ-SST Shape Shifter Preamp with Onboard Tuner

Outputs: Balanced 1/4 in. and XLR Outputs

Fretboard: Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard

Saddle: Ivorex II Nut and Saddle

BridgePins: Advantage Bridge Pins

Strings: D'Addario EXP Strings
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Shipping Weight: 8 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 45 x 21 x 6 in
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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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful. "Ibanez 12 string from Ibanez The Peoples Guitar Maker"
Sound: In my opinion this the the nicest sounding 12 string under $1,000. It has a deep, full sounds and can really project without an amp or having to play too hard. I like the pickup, pre-amp and on board tuner. You really can't go wrong with Fishman. The pre-amp has a low, mid and high as well as a shaper and phaser which are nice additions. This guitar has a very clean sound when attached to an amp. I haved messed around with it and various effects pedals, clean chorus sounds really good with this guitar. Also being a metal guitarist i tried playing with distortion and a wah and the sound was "interesting" this is not a metal guitar (duh). It does hold it's own on with power ballads as well as classic rock and folk. Tips: Change the strings, it comes with Elixors which are fine but the gauge was a too light for me. Feature: I already mentioned I like the electronics. The on board tuner is accurate, handy and simple to use. There are 2 interface types on the pickup, a 1/4 and the 3 pronge. The bridge is fine and comes with 2 height ajustments. The bridge pins are standard plastic I have not changed them, others might want to. I have been thinking about putting on better ones. I really like the tuning machines, they are very precise. I also mentioned before the strings in comes with are ok, but I would change to suite your preference. Ease of Use: I have no issues. The fret markers are smooth and the edges are finished and flush. Only advise, you need big hands. This is a big neck, even by 12 sting standards it is a big neck. Also keep in mind this is a jumbo body, it is bigger than a standard guitar. When buying a case or gig bag have the guitar with you. Not all cases and bags with fit, I use Roadrunner Roadsters for both of my jumbo guitars. Quality: There are no blemishes or marks on mine, I can not speak for any others. The finish is really nice. The online picture do not do this guitar justice, you can really see the contrast of the flamed maple. I think it is dependable. I would say it is road worthy. I do not feel I need a back up. I do not buy a guitar if I think I need a back up. If I was a professional musician I would keep a back up of all of my guitars because anything can happen on the road. Value: This guitar far exceeds the any other 12 string acoustic electric under $1000. Gibson, Breedlove and Taylor make 12 string a/es that compare or are better, but are all over $1,000. Manufacturer Support: I have dealt with Ibanez, they are great. I had to special order this guitar from them. I have never needed to exercise the warranty or needed service though. The Wow Factor: The first time I played this I had to have it. I was not even looking for a 12 string, (I was looking to add a base). This is as "sexy" as 12 strings get, lets face it, it's not a '57 Les Paul. It is good looking guitar though. The feel is just right for me, but it may not be for everyone. Overall: This one is a keeper. If money was no issue though I would consider the Gibson Songwriter, Taylor 800 series or most likely would design a Custom Martin. All of these guitars are thousands of dollars more than the price of the Ibanez.
Style of Music: almost anything but rap
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"I like the sound of my 12 String Ibanez Guitar and I am satisfied with its performance. Most likely I would buy again another o"
Sound: The sound is great. It fits to the music I like to play, country and folk. Feature: The pick up seems ok but I am not confident about its durability. Ease of Use: It is very much playable. Am fond of 12 string guitars and this is my best so far. I just wanted a guitar so that the distance of the neck or fret board and the string is just enough so that less effort is exerted play it. The neck should be adjusted right away and low enough so that i wont adjust it myself anymore. Quality: It looks intact but there were some blemishes that I noticed at the back center line piping and in the bridge. It looks like that it will last but I will closely monitor its performance. I think it would be good for on the road performances. Again when you tune the strings on standard pitch the neck tends to bow considering that it is 12 string, but it should not be the case. It should be designed to take the pressure. Value: I was on time and I got sale price of the product. I guess i got the value of my money as compared to other guitar brands. Manufacturer Support: The seller/company were very nice, friendly and they were very accomodating. They let me to lookat the product first and encourage me further to play, but I guess to attract more customers. no service experience yet. The Wow Factor: Just right. Overall: At the moment I have plans of replacing it. I just acquired it very recently. But I guess it will be for keeps.
Style of Music: Rock, Folk, Country, Jazz
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