Product Description

The Ibanez AEB20E acoustic-electric bass features all of the same components of its cousin, the AEB10E but with a few minor differences. The AEB20E features a flamed sycamore top, mahogany back and sides, rosewood fretboard and bridge, 32" scale, abalone rosette, chrome die-cast tuners, Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp with onboard tuner and vintage violin gloss finish.

Body Body type: AEB Cutaway: Yes Top Wood: Flamed maple Back and Sides: Mahogany Bracing Pattern: X Body finish: Vintage Violin Gloss Neck Neck Shape: U Nut Width: 43 Fingerboard: Rosewood Neck Wood: Mahogany Scale Length: 32" (812.8mm) Number of frets: 22 Neck finish: High Gloss Electronics Pickup/preamp: Fishman Sonicore Pickup, AEQ-SP2 Preamp with Onboard Tuner Other Headstock overlay: Flamed Maple Tuning machines: Chrome Die-Cast Bridge: Rosewood Saddle & nut: Plastic Number of strings: 4 Special features: Balanced XLR & 1/4" Outputs Case: Sold separately Accessories: N/A

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This is a beautiful 4 string bass, however the pick-up would not amplify the "G" string. When the volume is increased to hear it all the other strings became way to loud. I'm sure it was just a defective pick-up but I did return it and I received the no hassel return policy from Custom Guitar's Friends. They were extremely helpful with this process. My hats off to them.
Ibanez AEB20E Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar Gloss Vintage Violin
.This bass is beautiful, but it arrived with extremely poor action! I quickly determined the cause to be the saddle was way too high- the neck was perfectly straight. When I removed the saddle to file it down I saw that the strings had cut grooves in the saddle, which is made from a plastic that is too soft.So I replaced the saddle with a piece of Corian and lowered the string height over 1/4" from the factory setting and now it plays and sounds great!
Ibanez AEB20E Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar Gloss Vintage Violin
.I've owned several basses but not an acoustic one. After Looking at several brands and models I decided to go with the AB20E. This bass was priced right and I believe it's a great value from a respected manufacturer. As with most acoustic basses played unplugged it lacks the projection needed for playing "out", but works adequately when practicing/rehearsing with my (acoustic) picking pals. Plugged in, it's a totally different animal. The sound is deep and smooth and, with a little tweaking using the built-in EQ you can get it to bite as well. I found it to be very resistant to feedback and have only had to use a sound hole cover once.

When the bass arrived the action was high, on the saddle side. I just took it to my trusty local shop and had it setup. Action was great after that, with no dead frets or uneven string volumes. The onboard tuner sometimes takes a few moments to "wake up", which is probably my worst beef, but is accurate once going. The neck on this bass is not a slim "fast" one, it's acoustic old school, yet very comfortable, smooth and fun to play.

I purchased the black version and it looks terrific. You'd have to pay a LOT more to find one that sounds just a little better plugged or unplugged. For the price you can't beat the looks and sound of this bass.
Ibanez AEB20E Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar Gloss Vintage Violin
.It looks good sitting on the stand.
Ibanez AEB20E Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar Gloss Vintage Violin
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