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The AE140 Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar represents an exciting evolution in Ibanez acoustics. Drawing from decades of craftsmanship, the AE140 melds traditional tonewoods with proprietary bracing and electronics for the modern guitarist. The guitar's all-solid okoume body produces a notably balanced tone, while Ibanez's X-M scalloped bracing optimizes unplugged volume. Plug in to harness the Ibanez preamp, featuring a built-in tuner, and sculpt your amplified tone with onboard EQ. Premium appointments like a laurel fingerboard and bridge, plus Ibanez Advantage pins, give the AE140 a luxurious look, feel and functionality. For players seeking robust acoustic tone and modern playability, the AE140 is a bold new chapter.

Ibanez AE140 Body

All-Solid Okoume Body Offers Warm, Balanced Tone

The AE140's top, back and sides are constructed from okoume—an increasingly popular tropical tonewood praised for its warm, balanced acoustic voice. Gently strummed or plucked, okoume produces sweet, piano-like tones. Played more aggressively, the wood responds with focused, punchy mids and highs. The all-solid okoume body of the AE140 gives it a wonderfully versatile foundational tone for a variety of players in virtually any genre. One hallmark of a workhorse acoustic guitar is its ability to sit comfortably in the given mix, and the Ibanez AE140 Grand Auditorium is expertly designed with handpicked tonewoods that help it sing.

Ibanez AE140 Okoume

The Powerful Projection of X-M Scalloped Bracing

To optimize the AE140's inherent okoume tone, Ibanez developed their proprietary X-M scalloped bracing pattern. Strategically thinning and contouring the spruce bracing allows the top more freedom of movement, resulting in excellent resonance and vibrant dynamic range. You'll appreciate the AE140's robust voice, whether fingerpicking softly or vigorously strumming rhythm accompaniment. The scalloped X-M bracing ultimately broadens the AE140's tonal palette, and its snappy responsiveness offers just the right amount of interaction you'd expect from a quality acoustic guitar, inspiring emotive play and songs that appear to jump from the instrument. You’ll also benefit from a specialized A.I.R.port that guides sound to your ears as a unique built-in "monitoring" solution that additionally promotes a stronger connection to the guitar.

Ibanez AE140 Preamp

Onboard Preamp and Tuner to Amplify Performances

When it's time to plug in, the AE140's Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp gives you total tonal control. The preamp's built-in tuner makes onstage tuning easy and accurate, so you'll always be on pitch. Further refine your amplified sound with intuitive bass and treble controls, and enjoy the faithfully captured acoustic tone of the guitar with the volume to support larger performances. Whether you're gigging in a crowded bar, busking on a busy street or taking the stage at a sold-out venue, the AE140's preamp gives you the tools to easily dial in a stellar amplified acoustic tone.

Ibanez AE140 Bridge

Laurel Fretboard, Bridge and Ibanez Advantage Pins

Luxurious premium appointments complete the AE140's modern take on a traditional acoustic. The elegant laurel fingerboard visually complements the okoume body and brings out its warmer tonal characteristics. A lightweight laurel bridge improves resonance while allowing easy action adjustments when it's time for a tune-up. Additionally, Ibanez's patented Advantage bridge pins make string changes a breeze and keep each string locked in tune once you've finished. With its perfect blend of traditional materials and contemporary refinements, the Ibanez AE140 appeals to every generation of player.

For today's guitarist seeking prominent acoustic tone paired with modern playability, the Ibanez AE140 is an inspiring new voice. Confidently take the studio or stage with a Grand Auditorium acoustic that offers massive sound, ultrawide dynamic range and a tonal character that remains consistent, amplified or unplugged. Order the Ibanez AE140 Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar today.

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  • AE body
  • X-M bracing
  • Nyatoh neck
  • Laurel fretboard
  • Laurel scalloped bridge
  • Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup
  • A.I.R.port

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Body
  • Body type: Grand Auditorium
  • Top wood: Sitka Spruce
  • Back & sides: Okoume
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped X
Neck
  • Neck shape: Thin C
  • Fingerboard: Laurel
  • Neck wood: Nyatoh
  • Bridge: Laurel Scalloped
Electronics
  • Electronics: Ibanez AEQ-TP2
  • Pickup/preamp: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup
  • EQ/Tuner: 2-band
  • Special features: A.I.R.port
Other
  • Orientation: Right Handed
  • Number of strings: 6

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Warranty terms vary. Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.