Ibanez AAM50CE Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Auditorium body, Sitka spruce top
- Sapele back and sides
- Okoume neck, purpleheart fingerboard
- AEQ-TP2 preamp with T-bar under-saddle pickup
- A.I.R. sound port, low-oval neck profile
- 18:1 chrome-plated die-cast tuners
- 6 alloy steel strings, 3289 g
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An Auditorium-body acoustic-electric with a bright, articulate voice, a sound port and a built-in preamp, finished in Sapphire Blue Burst. The listing gives no scale length or output jack.
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ASIN: B0CWTW4SGHModel: AAM50CECategory: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
Plugging in runs through an onboard preamp and a T-bar under-saddle pickup on this Auditorium-body guitar, which pairs a Sitka spruce top with sapele back and sides. An okoume neck and purpleheart fingerboard complete the build.
Ibanez aims the series at curious beginners, advancing intermediates and downsizing professionals, with a sound port that lets the player hear the guitar directly. Deluxe touches include a low-oval neck and die-cast tuners. The limitation is that scale length, nut width and the output connector are unlisted.
Who it's for
Songwriters and players moving up from a first guitar who want a comfortable neck and onboard amplification. Players who require complete measurements, or a mellow voice, should look at other builds.
Pros and cons
- Bright, articulate tone
- Sound port to hear the guitar
- Comfortable low-oval neck profile
- Die-cast tuners for accurate tuning
- Scale length and nut width not listed
- Case not listed
Performance notes
The spruce soundboard gives the bright, articulate voice, and the sapele body adds warmth behind it. The sound port directs sound toward the player. When plugged in, the pickup under the saddle and the preamp amplify the guitar with transparent clarity.
Specifications
| Brand | Ibanez |
|---|---|
| Model | AAM50CE |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 3289 g |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Spruce wood |
| Back Material Type | Sapele |
| Body Material Type | Sapele |
| Fretboard Material Type | Purpleheart |
| String Material Type | Alloy steel |
| Color | Sapphire Blue Burst (top), Natural (back) |
| Neck Material Type | Okoume wood |
| Other details | |
| Sound Profile | Bright and articulate |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Model Series | Advanced Acoustic Auditorium |
| Electronics | AEQ-TP2 preamp with T-bar under-saddle pickup |
| Neck profile | Low-oval |
| Tuners | Chrome-plated die-cast, 18:1 |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Ibanez AAM50CE work with an amp?
It has an AEQ-TP2 preamp and a T-bar under-saddle pickup for plugging in. The listing does not name the output jack type or a cable.
What is the A.I.R. sound port on the Ibanez AAM50CE?
The description lists an Acoustic Information Response sound port among the deluxe features of the series. It gives no further detail.
Is the Ibanez AAM50CE aimed at beginners?
The description names curious beginners, advancing intermediates and downsizing professionals as the audience.