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A timeless tonewood duo
...it can only be spruce and mahogany. With a solid construction, open pore finish, and an elegant abalone/maple soundhole rosette, the spruce top of this guitar takes centre stage in glorious, dazzling fashion. And it delivers a beautifully bright, glisteningly clear sound with wondrous dynamics, meaning that even when unplugged, the AE205JR promises a spectacular performance. Mahogany back and sides then complement the articulate characteristics of spruce brilliantly by adding a depth of sound that is sure to engulf your audience. Strum with resonance and richness carrying every chord, fingerpick with clarity coating every note, and lose yourself in the well-balanced, warm, superbly versatile tone of mahogany.
What's more, Ibanez have expertly sculpted this electro acoustic into their innovative AE Jr shape, a slightly smaller version of the original AE which delivers exceptional dynamics for both aggressive strumming and lighter fingerpicking styles. And it's supremely comfortable to play too thanks to its deep contours and Venetian cutaway, so you can slide right to the top frets effortlessly and become submerged in a magical playing experience.
Electronics like no other
The AE205JR is stage ready. It's loaded with on-board custom electronics and Ibanez's T-bar undersaddle pickup for immaculate amplification of its acoustic tone. Designed to be as discreet and unobtrusive as possible, the preamp doesn't impede the AE205JR's natural aesthetic, and yet it still allows you to plug into an amp or PA system - the best of both worlds. The subtle, sophisticated T-bar pickup then features a centre position wired construction which helps to avoid undesirable noise whilst equalising the volume of each string.
It's all in the details...
The finishing touches are what make this guitar truly stand out from the rest. From the specially designed wooden inlay that adorns the smooth katalox fretboard to the sleek faux tortoiseshell pickguard, everything has been designed with meticulous attention to detail. And it's also equipped with Ibanez's Advantage bridge pins, which allow for supremely easy string changes. The result of all these intricate features? An undeniably exquisite instrument that is a captivating to look at, a dream to play, and mesmerising to listen to.
Specifications
- Product Code: AE205JR-OPN
Body & Bridge
- Body Type: AE
- Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Bridge: Katalox
- Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage
- Bracing: Ibanez Original X Bracing & Tone Projection Back Bracing
- Colour: Natural
- Finish: Open Pore Natural
- Rosette: Maple & Abalone
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material: Katalox
- Fingerboard Inlay: Specially Designed Wooden Inlay
- Scale Length: 607 mm
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 43 mm
Hardware & Electronics
- Pickup: Ibanez T-Bar
- Electronics: Ibanez Custom
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Tuners: Open Gear w/ Butterbean Knobs
- Strings: D'Addario® EXP™ strings
