Ibanez PCBE12MH-OPN
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Ibanez
PCBE12MH-OPN
Product Info
Article Number:
332656
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
PCBE12MH-OPN
Category:
4-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$311.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Ibanez is a surprisingly solid acoustic bass, perfect for singer-songwriters or players wanting a more upright-like feel without the bulk. The medium scale makes it easy to handle, and the built-in tuner is a real convenience. It's a budget-friendly option that's gig-ready straight out of the box.
Product Description
- Ibanez PCBE12MH-OPN
- Acoustic Bass with Pickup
- Top: Sapele
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Nandu
- Scale: 810 mm (medium scale)
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle
- Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp with built-in tuner
- Bridge: Nandu
- Factory strings: Ibanez IABS4XC32 carbon coated
- Colour: Natural
- open pore
- Suitable case: Art. #172300# (not included)
- Matching gig bag: Art.#121814# (not included)
PROS
- • Sapele top delivers warm, articulate acoustic tone
- • Medium scale offers comfortable playability and easy intonation
- • Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp provides accurate amplification with tuner
- • Nandu fingerboard is smooth, fast, and resists wear well
CONS
- • Sapele construction, while warm, lacks the projection of more premium woods
- • Undersaddle pickup can sound somewhat 'quacky' without careful EQ adjustments
- • Open pore finish requires more care to prevent moisture damage
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sapele
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Maple
Pickups
Ibanez Undersaddle Pickup & AEQ-2T Preamp
Scale Length
810 mm
Frets
20
Strings
Ibanez IABS4XC32 Carbon Coated
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's warmer and more focused than a typical acoustic bass guitar, but lacks the complex overtones and deep resonance of an upright. It's a good compromise for portability and ease of play.
The AEQ-2T tuner is generally reliable and easy to access, but always a good idea to double-check with an external tuner for critical performances.
A full-range acoustic amplifier or a bass amp with a clean, flat EQ response will work best to preserve the natural acoustic tone.
