The Ibanez AEB8E is the ultimate acoustic bass for players wanting to explore a thrilling diverse range of tones. Soar from warm low-end resonance to a beautifully crisp high end – its all possible with a sapele and spruce construction. Youll have the power to inject any mix with depth and articulation piercing through the speakers with all your acoustic magic and captivating anyone in its presence. Its a bass for serious players. Rocket from fret to fret with the luscious finish of New Zealand pine underneath your fingertips youll then have a sleek maple neck providing all the smooth playability you could ever wish for. And when you want to take your tone to a new dimension do so with the power of an Ibanez under-saddle pickup and an AEQ-2T preamp on your side. Youll have the means to effortlessly shape your sound and fiery amplification that doesnt sacrifice a touch of acoustic goodness.
Pierce through the mix Expertly crafted from sapele the back and sides of this acoustic bass exude pure sonic excellence. Youll have a rich midrange and a crystal-clear top end carrying every note adding both depth and sparkle to your mix. Sapeles versatility is similar to that of mahogany lending itself to many different playing styles and genres. Whats more the AEB8E also features a magnificent spruce top exuding broad dynamics and glistening clarity so that even when unplugged you can count on spectacular far-reaching sound. Soar across the frets Along with its smooth design the Ibanez AEB8Es maple neck construction provides a beautifully bright characteristic creating a snappy attack in the midrange with a sizzling high end. When the strings are played hard the wood adds extra layers of punch to the tone while light to medium picking offers more clarity. Crafted from treated New Zealand pine the fretboard then offers a smooth performance and delicious dynamics. The treated condition of the pine helps bring out its natural tone while enhancing its lifespan. Better still its bound edges also allow for fluid hand flexibility across the whole neck. Amplify your tone The AEB8E is equipped with an Ibanez under-saddle pickup and AEQ-2T preamp allowing you to take to the stage or step in the studio with confidence. Achieve an exquisite amplified tone with glistening clarity and sculpt it with precision via the bass and treble controls. Better still there is a built-in tuner so you can be sure to have immaculate sound every time. Specifications Product Code: AEB8E-BKBody & Bridge Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Sapele Binding: Ivory Body Shape: AEB Body Length: 20’’ Body Width: 16’’ Body Depth (Max.): 5’’ Bridge: Ovangkol Construction: Set-Neck Finish: Black High Gloss Neck & Fingerboard Neck: Maple Scale: 32’’ Fingerboard: Treated New Zealand Pine Radius: 400mm Frets: 22 Inlays: Dots Nut: Ivory Nut Width: 43mm Electronics & Hardware Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-2T Pickup: Ibanez Under Saddle Controls: Volume Treble Bass Tuner Tuners: Die-Cast Bridge Saddle: Plastic Bridge Pins: Black w/White Dot Hardware: Chrome Strings: Coated Bronze Case Included: No
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