Ibanez AE170 Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

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Ibanez AE170 Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Name: Ibanez AE170 Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Brand: Ibanez
SKU: M16866000001000
Price: 499.99 USD
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Experience a new chapter in acoustic guitar tradition.

The Ibanez AE170 Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar is a testament to Ibanez's commitment to innovation and quality. This guitar, part of their flagship AE series, offers a supreme blend of

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AE170 Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body

Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
Top: Solid Sitka spruce
Back and Sides: Flamed maple
Bracing Pattern: X-M Bracing

Neck

Neck Shape: Comfort Grip
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard: Thermo Aged ovangkol

Electronics

Configuration: Undersaddle pickup
Pickup/Preamp: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup/Ibanez AEQ-TP2
Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble

Hardware

Bridge: Thermo Aged ovangkol scalloped bridge
Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage bridge pins

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Number of Strings: 6
Case: Sold separately
Orientation: Right-handed

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Ibanez AE170 Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

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