Ibanez AE170-NTR AE Performer - Natural, Red back/sides
Tuotenumero 1093878Acoustic guitar, AE body, flamed maple back, Sitka spruce top, Comfort Grip maple neck, Ovangkol fretboard, 43 mm nut, AEQ-TP2 preamp with tuner
Ibanez AE170-NTR Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
The AE170-NTR belongs to the AE Performer series, combining modern design elements with a traditional AE body shape. The construction provides balanced tone and playability. The body is made of flamed maple with a solid Sitka spruce top in a transparent red finish, offering a woody sound with smooth response for fingerstyle and clear projection in the midrange. The combination of Scalloped X Bracing and Tone Projection Back Bracing delivers versatile tonal character and rich sustain. Fretboard inlays and an abalone rosette enhance the visual design.
Neck and Playability
The neck is made of maple with a Comfort Grip profile and a Thermo Aged™ Ovangkol fretboard with a scalloped bridge. The nut width is 43 mm and the neck radius is 400 mm, with a scale length of 634 mm.
Electronics and Features
The guitar is equipped with an Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup and AEQ-TP2 preamp with built-in tuner. Balanced XLR and 1/4" outputs provide flexible connectivity for stage or studio.
Dimensions and Accessories
The body measures 510 mm in length, 410 mm in width, and 95–115 mm in depth. The guitar comes with D’Addario XTAPB1253 strings, Ibanez Advantage bridge pins, and fits FS40DA case and IAB540-BK gigbag.
Specifications
- Body: AE shape, flamed maple back & sides, solid Sitka spruce top
- Neck: Comfort Grip, maple
- Fretboard & bridge: Thermo Aged™ Ovangkol
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Nut & saddle: Compensated bone
- Bracing: X-M (Scalloped X + Tone Projection Back)
- Pickup: Ibanez T-bar undersaddle
- Preamp: AEQ-TP2 with tuner
- Outputs: Balanced XLR & 1/4"
- Strings: D’Addario XTAPB1253
- Tuners: Chrome die-cast
- Neck radius: 400 mm
- Scale length: 634 mm
- Body dimensions: Length 510 mm, Width 410 mm, Depth 95–115 mm
- Finish: Natural High Gloss top, Red back/sides
- Case: FS40DA, Gigbag: IAB540-BK (not included)