Solid okoume 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 open-pore Weathered Black finish
Back & sides in open-pore natural finish
White Binding and abalone rosette
Ibanez AE140-WKH at a glance
With the Ibanez AE140-WKH, Ibanez is expanding its AE series with another model of outstanding stage quality. Made from okoume, the acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar: An acoustic guitar is a musical instrument in the string family. When a string is plucked, its vibration is transmitted from the bridge, resonating throughout the top of the guitar. It is also transmitted to the side and back of the instrument, resonating through the air in the body, and producing sound from the sound hole. The original, general term for this stringed instrument is guitar, and the retronym 'acoustic guitar' distinguishes it from an electric guitar, which relies on electronic amplification. In standard tuning, the guitar's six strings are tuned (low to high) E2 A2 D3 G3 B3 E4. The guitar likely originated in Spain in the early 16th century, deriving from the guitarra latina. produces a powerful acoustic sound that can be amplified using the integrated pickup and is convincing 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 open-pore Weathered Black finish of the top and the open-pore Natural-Finish of the back and sides create an artistic vintage charm, which is skillfully and elegantly enhanced by specially designed fingerboard inlays, an abalone rosette and a white binding.
The Ibanez AE140-WKH offers an excellent sound, high playing comfort and an artistic design.
Okoume, Soundport and high-quality electronics produce a sound of the best stage and studio quality.
Great sound thanks to traditional craftsmanship and modern technology
When it comes to sound quality, the Ibanez AE140-WKH acoustic guitar makes no compromises. In addition to the unique A.I.R.port, the solid okoume top is undoubtedly the heart of this AE guitar due to its rich and nuanced sound with concise mids and striking basses. The laminated okoume back and sides complement the top perfectly, supporting the balanced tone while providing 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 optimally amplified, 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.
The Nyatoh neck with Comfort Grip guarantees fatigue-free playing.
High playing comfort
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.
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