If you're looking for a guitar that has the size, projection, and beautiful tone for any situation, the AEL is right for you. The AEL is our largest acoustic guitar body that offers both Solid Spruce and Flamed Maple Tops. AEL models feature Fishman™ Sonicore pickups and Ibanez AEQ-SST Shape Shifter™ preamps that deliver a sweet cascade of acoustic tones.

SPECS BodyShape:  AEL Body Neck:  Mahogany Neck BackSides:  Maple Back and Sides Top:  Flamed Maple Top Rosette:  Abalone Rosette Tuners:  Ibanez Gold Die-Cast Tuners Pickup:  Fishman® Sonicore Pickup Electronics:  Ibanez SST Shape Shifter™ Preamp with Onboard Tuner Outputs:  Balanced ¼” and XLR Outputs Fretboard:  Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard Saddle:  Ivorex II ™ Nut and Saddle BridgePins:  Advantage™ Bridge Pins Strings:  D'Addario® EXP™ Strings Finishes:  Transparent Black Sunburst High Gloss Finish FEATURES   (click to enlarge) The Fishman® Sonicore® pickup and Ibanez AEQ-SST Shape Shifter preamp with onboard tuner provide premium acoustic tone and tuning ease. Ivorex II nut is stronger and more durable than bone and even harder than the original Ivorex. Ivorex II nut allows brilliant highs and more pronounced lows with less mid-range which makes Ivorex II-fitted guitars perfect for amplification. Many Ibanez acoustic guitars features both 1/4" and XLR outputs for increased versatility. AEL SERIES BASICS AEL Body Mahogany Neck Abalone Rosette Fishman® Sonicore Pickup Ibanez SST Shape Shifter™ Preamp with Onboard Tuner Balanced 1/4” and XLR Outputs Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard Ibanez Ivorex II™ Nut and Saddle Ibanez Advantage™ Bridge Pins D’Addario® EXP™ Strings

BODY DIMENSIONS    Body Style AEL   Width 16"   Depth 5"   Length 20" Description If you want the comfort of an AE body, but require a larger   body for unplugged or mic’d performances, the new larger AEL body style strikes just the right balance in size and sound.   NECK DIMENSIONS  Scale/Length 650mm a:  Width at Nut 43mm b:  Width at Joint 55mm c:  Thickness 1st Fret 21mm d:  Thickness 7th Fret 23mm Radius 340mm