Ibanez AEG5012-BKH
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Ibanez
AEG5012-BKH
Product Info
Article Number:
509668
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
AEG5012-BKH
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$379.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Ibanez is a solid 12-string option for players wanting a bright, amplified acoustic. It's surprisingly playable for a 12-string, thanks to the comfortable neck profile, and the onboard tuner is a real convenience. Ideal for singer-songwriters or anyone wanting a fuller, richer acoustic sound without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Ibanez AEG5012-BKH
- 12-String Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Design: AEG with cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Okoume
- Neck: Nyatoh
- Fretboard: Laurel
- Scale length: 634 mm
- Fretboard radius 400 mm
- Nut width: 45mm
- Frets 20
- Pickup: Ibanez Tbar II
- Ibanez AEQTTS preamp system with built-in tuner
- Ibanez Advantage Bridgepins
- Colour: Black high gloss
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers a bright, responsive acoustic tone.
- • Okoume back and sides add warmth and projection.
- • Ibanez Tbar II pickup provides a usable amplified sound.
- • Advantage bridge pins improve sustain and ease string changes.
CONS
- • Okoume can sometimes lack the complexity of mahogany or rosewood.
- • The high-gloss finish might feel a little thick for some players.
- • 12-string guitars inherently have higher string tension, demanding more playing strength.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Okoume
Neck Material
Nyatoh
Fingerboard
Laurel
Scale Length
634 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Ibanez Tbar II pickup, AEQTTS preamp with tuner
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Tbar II pickup is decent for basic gigs, but lacks the nuance and clarity of more expensive systems – expect some inherent 'honk' and a need for EQ adjustments.
The Nyatoh neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape, and the 45mm nut width might feel a little wider than some, but the shorter 634mm scale length helps maintain playability.
Yes, the Ibanez Advantage pins are a standard size and easily swapped out for bone, ebony, or other aftermarket options to potentially enhance sustain and tone.
