Ibanez AE160-VMS
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Ibanez
AE160-VMS
Product Info
Article Number:
606910
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
AE160-VMS
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$515.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AE160-VMS is a surprisingly well-equipped acoustic-electric. It offers a solid spruce top for brightness and a warm, resonant ovangkol back and sides—a great combination for singer-songwriters or players looking for a versatile stage-ready instrument that won't break the bank.
Product Description
- Ibanez AE160-VMS
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- With cutaway
- Back and sides: Ovangkol
- Top: Solid sitka spruce
- Neck: Nyatoh with Comfort Grip
- Fingerboard: Thermo Aged Ovangkol
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
- Scale: 634 mm (25")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle
- Ibanez AEQ-2UT Preamp with built-in tuner
- Volume
- bass and treble control
- Bridge: Thermo Aged Ovangkol
- Chrome die-cast machine heads with 18: 1 gear ratio
- Outputs: XLR and 6.3 mm jack
- Polyurethane lacquer
- Colour: Vintage Mahogany Sunburst high-gloss
PROS
- • Solid Sitka top delivers balanced, articulate tone with good projection.
- • Ovangkol back & sides add warmth and sustain, improving overall resonance.
- • Thermo Aged fingerboard offers a smoother, broken-in feel for comfortable playability.
- • Ibanez AEQ-2UT preamp with tuner provides reliable amplified sound and tuning convenience.
CONS
- • Vintage Mahogany Sunburst finish, while attractive, can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
- • Nyatoh neck, while comfortable, isn't as premium feeling as mahogany or maple.
- • Undersaddle pickup system, while functional, may lack the nuance of a soundhole or microphone system.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Ovangkol
Neck Material
Nyatoh
Fingerboard
Thermo Aged Ovangkol
Scale Length
634 mm (25")
Frets
20
Electronics
Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle Pickup, AEQ-2UT Preamp (Volume, Bass, Treble, Tuner)
Weight
1.85 kg (4.07 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The T-bar undersaddle pickup is decent for basic amplification, but lacks the richness of more advanced systems; it's suitable for smaller gigs and practice.
The 'Comfort Grip' neck is generally considered medium-thin, which should be comfortable for most hand sizes, though those preferring a thicker neck might find it a bit narrow.
The tuner is surprisingly accurate and straightforward; it's a convenient feature for quick tuning adjustments on stage or during practice.
