• Solid Sitka spruce top, laminated okoume body with cutaway
• X-M bracing
• Nyatoh neck with comfort grip
• Laurel fingerboard with 20 frets and custom inlays
• Chrome-plated die-cast tuners
• 43 mm nut width and 634 mm scale length
• Ibanez Advantage bridge pins
• T-bar undersaddle pickup and AEQ-TP2 preamp
• Top in dark tide blue flat finish in satin lacquer
• Back & sides in natural satin finish
• White Binding and abalone rosette

With the Ibanez AE100-DBF, Ibanez is expanding its AE series with another model of outstanding stage quality. Made from Sitka spruce and Okoume, the acoustic guitar produces a powerful acoustic sound, which can be amplified by the integrated pickup to convince both in the recording studio and on stage. A special feature that makes the instrument stand out is the innovative A.I.R. (Acoustic Isolation Resonance) port, which results in optimized sound transmission and greatly improves the resonance. The wider sound range adds a distinct clarity and depth to the sound that lends impressive authenticity to every song. The guitar is rounded off by its attractive design, which also makes it stand out visually. The artistic satin-lacquered DarkTide Blue Flat finish of the top and the natural satin finish of the back and sides create an artistic vintage charm, which is skillfully enriched by specially designed fingerboard inlays, an abalone rosette and a white binding and elegant visual details.

When it comes to sound quality, the Ibanez AE100-DBF acoustic guitar makes no compromises. In addition to the unique A.I.R.port, the solid Sitka spruce top is undoubtedly the heart of this AE guitar due to its clear and nuanced sound with a pronounced overtone spectrum. The back and sides made of laminated okoume complement the top perfectly, adding incisive mids and full basses while offering stability and durability. The X-M bracing, a modern development of the classic top bracing, also enhances the natural resonance of the guitar. Thanks to this special construction, the vibrations of the strings are efficiently transmitted to the guitar top, resulting in a lively, dynamic sound that is convincing in every respect. In order to present the sound in the best possible way, Ibanez uses a T-bar undersaddle pickup and AEQ-TP2 preamp. The pickup captures every nuance of the playing, while the extensive Preamp with integrated tuner offers precise sound adjustment of the bass, mids and treble.

This acoustic guitar is also a prime example of the combination of progress and playing comfort in terms of its playability and comfortable feel. The neck profile in the form of a comfort grip ensures ergonomic handling that is ideal for both beginners and experienced guitarists. The natural feel of the Nyatoh neck also contributes to a pleasant playing experience that allows hours of practice without fatigue. With a nut width of 43 mm and a scale length of 634 mm, the instrument also offers an optimum balance between comfort and control. The finger-friendly shortened scale length in particular contributes to precise intonation and ensures lower string tension, which facilitates fluid playing over the entire fretboard. laurel fingerboard also easy to grip. Meanwhile, chrome-plated die-cast tuners ensure a high level of tuning stability. cutaway is not only a visual highlight, but also allows easy access to the higher positions of the fingerboard. This opens up new creative possibilities for guitarists and makes it easier to play demanding solos and complex melodies.