IBANEZ AE300ZRJR NT Natural / Acoustic-Electric Short Scale Trazel Size Guitar / AE300ZRJR-NT / CD230708374

Carefully inspected and professionally set up by our luthier workshop, this guitar is a brand new instrument (B-Stock) with white marks under the lacquer on the back (see the last picture).

Ibanez gigbag, original cardbox and accessories included.

IBANEZ AE300ZRJR NT Natural

• Electro-acoustic guitar, short scale
• Travel / compact format
• Total length: 110 cm
• Top: Solid Sitka spruce
• Back & sides: Ziricote
• Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing + Tone Projection bracing
• Finish: Natural gloss
• Rosette: Abalone + maple
• Neck: Nyatoh
• Fingerboard: Macassar ebony
• Number of frets: 20
• Scale length: 607 mm (23.9")
• Radius: 400 mm
• Nut width: 43 mm
• Bridge: Macassar ebony
• Nut: Bone, compensated
• Tuners: Chrome open-gear
• Strings: D’Addario XTAPB1152 (.011–.052)
• Pickup: Ibanez T-bar undersaddle
• Preamp: Ibanez Custom Electronics (internal)

For decades, Ibanez has established itself as a leading reference in innovation and accessibility, offering instruments capable of appealing to both demanding musicians and guitarists seeking new sensations. Staying true to this spirit, the AE300ZRJR NT Natural fits perfectly within this philosophy, delivering a modern and inspiring approach to the compact acoustic guitar.

Designed to combine playing comfort, tonal richness, and versatility, this guitar impresses from the very first moments. Its solid Sitka spruce top, paired with ziricote back and sides, gives the instrument a sound that is both balanced and expressive. The tone is precise and lively, with well-defined bass, warm mids, and clear highs, allowing for both fingerstyle playing and pick accompaniment with genuine musicality.

Its AE Junior / Travel format is a particularly valuable feature. More compact than a traditional acoustic guitar, it offers immediate playability and remarkable comfort, especially during long sessions or while traveling. Despite its smaller size, the projection remains surprisingly full, thanks to Ibanez’s design work around Scalloped X-bracing and Tone Projection bracing. The result is often impressive: a compact guitar capable of filling a room with ease.

The neck contributes greatly to this sense of fluidity. With its short 607 mm scale length, string tension feels softer, making bends, complex chords, and fingerstyle nuances easier to execute. The Macassar ebony fingerboard enhances this sense of precision and control, making every movement feel natural and comfortable.

Visually, the AE300ZRJR NT Natural opts for refined elegance. Its glossy finish highlights the wood’s natural character, while the abalone and maple rosette adds a touch of sophistication without being excessive. The overall aesthetic is understated, modern, and timeless.

Finally, its electronics—featuring the Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup and Ibanez Custom Electronics preamp—ensure faithful and effective amplification. The acoustic character of the instrument is preserved, making it a reliable choice for both stage and studio use.

In the end, this guitar perfectly illustrates Ibanez’s ability to create original, inspiring, and accessible instruments that stand out both in design and musicality.