Ibanez AE170 Acoustic‑Electric Guitar – Natural High Gloss/Transparent Red High Gloss
The Ibanez AE170 is a standout model in the flagship AE Series, designed for players seeking exceptional projection, playability and tonal refinement.
With its striking Natural High Gloss Sitka Spruce top matched to Transparent Red High Gloss flamed maple back and sides, this guitar blends tradition, innovation and visual impact. The AE170’s shallow AE body, proprietary X‑M bracing, Comfort Grip neck and advanced electronics make it a powerful stage‑ready acoustic for modern performers and discerning players alike.
Thanks to its A.I.R.port (Acoustic Information Response), players benefit from improved self‑monitoring, hearing more of their playing directly while maintaining natural projection out front.
Combined with the Ibanez T‑Bar undersaddle pickup and AEQ‑TP2 preamp (with onboard tuner and 2‑band EQ), the AE170 offers rich, accurate and easily adjustable amplified tone suitable for any performance environment.
Who Is This Guitar For?
- Players wanting a high‑gloss, visually striking acoustic‑electric with modern tonal clarity.
- Singer‑songwriters and live performers requiring natural, controllable amplified sound.
- Guitarists who appreciate fast necks and electric‑style playability in an acoustic body.
- Intermediate to professional players looking for balanced projection, precision and comfort.
Key Features
- Comfort Grip Maple neck for smooth, modern playability.
- Thermo Aged™ Ovangkol fretboard offering stability, hardness and rich mid‑focused tone.
- Solid Sitka Spruce top for wide dynamic range, shimmering highs and a full low‑end.
- Flamed Maple back and sides for bright, tight, articulate tone with striking visual appeal.
- Ibanez T‑Bar undersaddle pickup delivering natural, full‑range acoustic tone.
- Ibanez AEQ‑TP2 preamp with onboard tuner, Bass/Treble/Volume controls.
- Thermo Aged™ Ovangkol scalloped bridge enhancing vibration transfer and adjustable action.
- Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins for fast, secure string changes.
- A.I.R.port providing enhanced player‑facing acoustic monitoring.
- X‑M bracing delivering clarity, crispy treble, warm mids and a wide dynamic range.
