Born from a long lineage and musical heritage, the acoustic guitar is steeped in tradition. But music continues to evolve, and musicians demand inspiring new tools with which to carve out their own signature sound. In that spirit, Ibanez introduces their flagship AE series of acoustic-electric guitars, offering supreme tone and playability, and representing another great chapter in the acoustic guitar tradition.

Comfort Grip Nyatoh neck
The Comfort Grip Nyatoh Neck contour provides superior playability..

Laurel fretboard
The Laurel fretboard provides a rich and warm tone.

Solid Okoume top
Solid Okoume top offers a full-bodied and warm mid-range and a bright tone.

Okoume back and sides
The Okoume back and sides generate a woody, warm tone when the guitar is played softly or finger-picked and provide punchy high-mids with a clear projection when strummed.

Laurel Scalloped bridge
The lightweight, scalloped bridge improves vibration efficiency for better resonance, as well as providing more flexibility in adjusting the action than usual bridge.

Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup
The Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup accurately translates that full sound to whatever amplification system you plug it into.

Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp w/Onboard tuner
The Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp provides the extra punch of on-board EQ along with a convenient and easy-to-read digital tuner and 2-band EQ, located on the instrument's upper bout.

Ibanez Advantage(TM) bridge pins
These pins really are an advantage… read more over old-fashioned pins. Advantage(TM) pins are easier to take out and easier to put in than standard pins. A special bulb-shaped end makes the pin easy to grip and also prevents the pin from being pushed in too far. Best of all, with Advantage(TM) the pin and string stay put.

X-M Bracing
After spending years of trial-and-error, Ibanez realized the out-of-the-box X-M Bracing to generate the ultimate sound standing out on the stage. The carefully designed scalloped X-bracing, the allocation of tone braces, and finger braces transmit the string vibration efficiently through the bridge to the body. The X-M Bracing creates the clear bottom and crispy treble sound with trimmed warm mid-range, yet provides a wide dynamic range and high response.

AE body shape
Designed for projection, balance, and comfort, the AE's perfectly crafted contemporary body shape offers the best of all worlds.

Features:

- Comfort Grip Nyatoh neck
- Laurel fretboard
- Solid Okoume top
- Okoume back and sides
- Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup
- Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp w/Onboard tuner
- Laurel Scalloped bridge
- Ibanez Advantage(TM) bridge pins
- A.I.R.port
- X-M Bracing
- AE body shapeGig bag included

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