Ibanez TCM50-GBO
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Ibanez
TCM50-GBO
Product Info
Article Number:
455930
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
TCM50-GBO
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$317.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The TCM50-GBO is a seriously cool-looking and surprisingly capable acoustic-electric. It’s a great option for players who want something a little different from the standard dreadnought, especially those into a slightly more vintage vibe. It’s a budget-friendly choice for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a unique stage presence.
Product Description
- Ibanez TCM50-GBO
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Talman with cutaway
- Top: Burled ash
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Okume
- Fretboard and bridge: Purpleheart
- White dot fretboard inlays
- Matte neck finish
- Scale length: 650 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 20 Frets
- Magnetic Ibanez AP2 pickup with Ibanez AEQ2TM preamp
- Black basswood pickguard
- Finish: Open pore
- Colour: Galaxy Black
PROS
- • Burled ash top delivers a uniquely resonant and visually striking tone
- • Okume neck offers comfortable playability and good sustain
- • Ibanez AP2 pickup provides a usable amplified signal for stage or recording
- • Purpleheart fingerboard adds a touch of elegance and smooth playing feel
CONS
- • Sapele back and sides, while strong, can slightly dampen overall resonance
- • Matte neck finish might feel sticky for some players, particularly in humid climates
- • Magnetic pickup system lacks the nuance of a more premium acoustic-electric system
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Burled Ash
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Okume
Fingerboard
Purpleheart
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Ibanez AP2 pickup with Ibanez AEQ2TM preamp
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burled ash tends to be brighter and more focused than spruce, with a slightly tighter low-end and a more articulate high-end, offering a distinct character.
The AEQ2TM preamp offers basic EQ controls (bass, mid, treble) and a phase switch, making it reasonably versatile for a wide range of sound reinforcement scenarios.
While the AP2 pickup is decent, it’s a magnetic type so feedback can be an issue at higher volumes; careful EQing and mic placement are important to mitigate this.
