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Key Features
Performance ready. Sounds even better with age. The Ibanez AE1 was designed to bring you 'the height of performance and tone'. And with its entirely solid construction, the combination of bracing, custom electronics, and much more; this instrument was born to perform. Experience a superb tone with playability that you won't want to put down.
The AE1 is a dynamic instrument that blends comfort with a superior tone. Bringing you a 'classic' acoustic sound. Versatile, and perfect for a wide variety of genres and playing styles. Furthermore, a mixture of two different bracing patterns enables the guitar to deliver superb sustain with incredible projection. Perfect for the performer, the AE1 is an ideal instrument for taking your musical journey to the next level.
Product Ref: 130891
Constructed entirely with solid tonewoods, the AE1 delivers a truly spectacular sound. A solid construction produces a rich, full, and beautifully melodic sound that continues to grow, and even sound better with age, and the more you play. This AE model is designed specifically to meet the modern player's definition of the 'ultimate' acoustic tone, playability, and performance. Experience the stunning sound of solid tonewoods. Explore the AE1's versatility and rich sonic-character.
The Ibanez AE1 has a solid sitka spruce top, which produces a strong, clear sound with a broad dynamic range. Its solid top also offers both a delicate sound whilst being able to give you a full-bodied tone. Resulting in you being able to hear every part of your playing with great clarity. Solid African mahogany back and sides make up the AE1's sonic-footprint, adding warmth, resonance, and mid-range emphasis. Achieve deep lows, sparkling highs, and much more. Together, these tonewoods create what's known among players as the 'classic' acoustic sound.
Easy live performance in true style. The Ibanez AE1 comes equipped with Custom electronics, providing you with a beautifully natural amplified tone. Perfect for the performer. Ibanez wanted to reduce the number of holes being cut into the body, resulting in the subtle and sophisticated T-Bar pickup being placed under the saddle. The T-bar pickup is as unobtrusive as possible and features a centre position wired construction. This helps to prevent undesirable noise whilst equalising the volume of each string.
Additionally, a discreet custom preamp allows you to simply plug into an amp or PA system. The preamp also features an endpin integrated preamp, and has controls for mute with a convenient battery checker. Perfect for regular weekend gig slots or the recording musician. This sublime instrument was born to deliver stunning live performance.
An African mahogany neck with an advanced comfort profile. Ibanez wanted to bring you a smooth playing experience with a superbly comfortable feel. The result is their 'Advanced Comfort Neck'. It is designed with ergonomic comfort in mind. As you move up and down the neck you will notice the comfort is right in the palm of your fretting hand. This makes the AE1 perfect for a wide variety of playing styles. Experience smooth, superior playability that is truly perfect for long sets, composing, recording, and regular performers. In addition, the neck is finished with satin, ensuring a silky-smooth feel with sleek playability.
The innovative AE body is designed to bring each modern musician the best of both worlds. It combines comfort with a superior sound. The AE body is superbly smooth to play, and manages to deliver incredible projection and tonal balance. Experience a sublime sound with a responsive nature - versatile, and perfect for numerous genres. The body is slightly smaller than the traditional dreadnought size with a deeper waist. In addition, the Ibanez AE1 gives you an extremely comfortable playing experience due to its deeper contours and Venetian cutaway. Resulting in easy access to upper frets, smooth playability, and optimised comfort for long enduring performances.
Naturally, the AE1 comes with its own sonic engine. This includes both scalloped bracing and tone projection back bracing. The bracing is the heart of this guitar's true projection and tone. Scalloped bracing enables the guitar to produce more volume and strength in tone. You can achieve a full variety of tones, from deep lows to articulate highs.
Scalloped X bracing also reinforces the guitar's structure and prevents it from collapsing under string tension. In addition, the AE1's tone projection back bracing reinforces the guitar's structure even further. The result is an incredibly strong, stable instrument with a supreme tone and superior projection. Experience enhanced, rich sustain with incredible acoustic volume.
The Ibanez AE1 features a bone nut, offering an authentic appearance. A bone nut also has an impact on your guitar's sonic performance, allowing it to produce excellent resonance and sustain. Additionally, the bone nut produces a very balanced tone whilst offering a long life-span. Furthermore, this type of nut naturally self-lubricates while helping you stay in tune for longer periods of time.