Ibanez AE140-WKH
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Ibanez
AE140-WKH
Product Info
Article Number:
581692
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
AE140-WKH
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$376.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AE140-WKH is a surprisingly capable acoustic-electric for the price. The solid top and comfortable neck make it a joy to play, and the built-in pickup system is genuinely useful for small gigs or practice. It's a great option for gigging singer-songwriters or students looking for a well-rounded, affordable instrument.
Product Description
- Ibanez AE140-WKH
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- AE Series
- Top: Solid Okume
- Back and Sides: Okoume
- Neck: Nyatoh
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Neck attachment: dovetail construction
- Specially designed fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
- Scale: 634 mm (25")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1
- Plastic nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup system: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle
- Ibanez AEQTP2 preamp with built-in tuner
- Volume
- bass and treble control
- Scalloped laurel bridge
- Chrome-plated DieCast machine heads with 18: 1 gear ratio
- Strings: DAddario XTAPB1253 .012
- .016
- .024
- .032
- .042
- .053
- Neck and body finish: Open-pore polyurethane
- Colour: Weathered Black top
- natural back and sides
PROS
- • Solid Okume top provides surprising warmth and projection for its price point.
- • Ibanez T-bar pickup system delivers a usable amplified tone with minimal feedback.
- • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and adds a touch of stability to the instrument.
- • 400mm radius fingerboard offers comfortable playability, especially for fingerstyle players.
CONS
- • Okoume back and sides, while attractive, lack the tonal richness of mahogany or rosewood.
- • Nyatoh neck, while stable, isn't as premium-feeling as maple or Spanish cedar.
- • Open-pore finish, while visually appealing, may require more diligent maintenance to prevent moisture issues.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Okume
Back & Sides
Okoume
Neck Material
Nyatoh
Fingerboard
Laurel
Scale Length
634 mm (25")
Frets
20
Electronics
Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle Pickup, AEQTP2 Preamp (Tuner, Volume, Bass, Treble)
Weight
1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's functional and accurate for quick tuning adjustments, but lacks the advanced features and precision of more expensive tuners.
Yes, the open-pore finish is more susceptible to scratches and wear compared to a gloss finish, so a bit more care is required.
Undersaddle pickups like this one often sound a bit 'thinner' than soundhole pickups, but the Ibanez system is surprisingly decent and avoids excessive feedback.
