Applause AEJ96-1 Jumbo Cut Electro
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Applause
AEJ96-1 Jumbo Cut Electro
Product Info
Article Number:
588712
Brand:
Applause
Model:
AEJ96-1 Jumbo Cut Electro
Category:
Jumbo Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$357.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Applause AEJ96-1 is a surprisingly capable jumbo – it’s got a strong projection thanks to that solid top, and the cutaway allows comfortable access to the higher registers. It’s a great option for beginner to intermediate players who want a big sound and amplified convenience without a premium price tag; think singer-songwriters or folks playing campfire jams.
Product Description
- Applause AEJ96-1 Jumbo Cut Electro
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Wood Classic Series
- Style: Jumbo with cutaway
- Top: Solid European spruce
- Back and sides: Maple
- Mahogany neck
- Dovetail neck joint
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Bone nut
- Black binding
- 20 Nickel silver frets
- Pickup: Applause AP3PT preamp with built-in tuner
- Bridge: Ovangkol
- Compensated saddle
- Pinless bridge design
- Gold machine heads
- Colour: Sunburst
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Solid European spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and clear voice.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience with good note definition.
- • Built-in Applause AP3PT preamp with tuner offers convenient amplified performance.
- • Pinless bridge design enhances sustain and simplifies string changes.
CONS
- • Maple back and sides, while attractive, can slightly dampen overall warmth.
- • High-gloss finish may be a fingerprint magnet and feel a bit thick for some players.
- • 648mm scale length might feel slightly longer than standard, impacting smaller hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid European Spruce
Back & Sides
Maple
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20 Nickel Silver
Electronics
Applause AP3PT preamp with built-in tuner
Weight
2.4 kg (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a solid, functional preamp – decent clarity, but don't expect the tonal nuance of higher-end units; it’s perfectly adequate for basic amplification.
The 45mm nut width and longer scale length can be a bit of a stretch; it's playable, but might require some adjustment for those with smaller hands or shorter fingers.
The finish itself has minimal impact, but the glossy coating can slightly dampen high-frequency vibrations compared to a more open-pore finish. Overall, the wood’s inherent tone dominates.
