Ibanez AEGB24FE-MHS Fretless
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Ibanez
AEGB24FE-MHS Fretless
Product Info
Article Number:
578562
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
AEGB24FE-MHS Fretless
Category:
4-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$511.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Ibanez AEGB24FE-MHS is a surprisingly capable and affordable fretless acoustic bass. It’s a great option for gigging musicians or students looking for a versatile, stage-ready instrument with a warm, mellow tone that lends itself well to fingerstyle and mellow genres. The build quality is solid for the price point and provides a surprisingly comfortable playing experience.
Product Description
- Ibanez AEGB24FE-MHS Fretless
- Fretless Acoustic Bass with Pickup
- Fretless
- AE Series
- AEG Cutaway
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Top: Sapele
- 3-Piece Neck: Nyatoh / maple
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Fingerboard inlays: White dot
- Scale: 815 mm (32.1")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Nut: Plastic
- Pickup: Ibanez under-saddle
- Preamp: Ibanez AEQSP2 with built-in tuner
- Bridge: Walnut
- Saddle: Plastic
- Machine heads: DLX
- die-cast
- Strings: .040 - .095
- Colour: Mahogany Sunburst
PROS
- • Sapele construction delivers a warm, resonant acoustic tone.
- • Walnut fingerboard offers a smooth, fretless experience with good note definition.
- • Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp provides reliable amplification and a convenient tuner.
- • DLX die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning even with frequent playing.
CONS
- • The plastic nut can be a point of friction and may benefit from an upgrade later.
- • Sapele top, while warm, lacks the projection of a spruce top for louder acoustic gigs.
- • The .040-.095 string gauge might feel stiff for some fretless players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sapele
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Nyatoh / Maple
Pickups
Ibanez Under-Saddle
Scale Length
815 mm (32.1")
Frets
Fretless
Strings
.040 - .095
Weight
4.8 kg (approximately 10.6 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The walnut fingerboard is relatively smooth, but the lack of frets requires a different technique and a good ear for intonation – it's a learning curve.
While not a premium-grade pickup, the Ibanez system is functional and provides adequate output; it's best suited for smaller venues or direct recording rather than high-volume stage use.
The Nyatoh/Maple neck has a comfortable, medium-thin profile, similar to many Ibanez models, offering a balance between playability and stability.
