The Ibanez AE160 Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar is a masterclass in craftsmanship, designed for musicians who demand exceptional tone, playability, and modern versatility. As part of Ibanez’s flagship AE series, the AE160 is built to inspire—whether you're performing on stage, recording in the studio, or writing your next song.
A Comfort Grip nyatoh neck ensures smooth, effortless playability, with a contoured profile that feels natural in your hands. Paired with a Thermo Aged ovangkol fretboard, it delivers warmth, stability, and a responsive feel, allowing every note to resonate with clarity. Whether you're fingerpicking delicate passages or strumming with power, this guitar remains comfortable and expressive.
The solid Sitka spruce top projects a dynamic tonal range, offering crisp highs, rich mids, and a full-bodied low end. The ovangkol back and sides further enhance the tonal balance, adding depth and articulation with sparkling treble and a warm, resonant midrange. This combination of premium tonewoods results in a guitar that responds beautifully to a wide range of playing styles.
Equipped with an Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup and AEQ-TP2 preamp, the AE160 translates its pure acoustic voice seamlessly into an amplified setting. The onboard tuner and 2-band EQ provide precision control over your sound, while the Thermo Aged ovangkol scalloped bridge enhances vibration transfer for improved resonance and sustain.
Ibanez’s innovative design elements push the AE160 even further. The A.I.R.port system reflects and directs sound waves for a more immersive playing experience, allowing for enhanced projection and monitoring. The advanced X-M bracing, developed through years of research, delivers a wide dynamic range with clear lows, bright trebles, and a warm midrange. The AE body shape is engineered for comfort, balance, and superior projection, making it an instrument that feels as good as it sounds.
With its rich tone, premium craftsmanship, and forward-thinking features, the Ibanez AE160 is more than just a guitar—it’s an instrument designed to elevate your musical journey.
Specs:
•AE (Shallower body depth) body
• 634mm/25" scale
•Solid Sitka Spruce top
•Ovangkol back & sides
•Comfort Grip Nyatoh neck
• Thermo Aged™ Ovangkol fretboard & Thermo Aged™ Ovangkol Scalloped bridge
•Specially designed Abalone inlay
•Abalone rosette
•Chrome Die-cast tuners (18:1 gear ratio)
• Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup
• Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp w/Onboard tuner
•Balanced XLR & 1/4" outputs
• Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins
•D'Addario® XTAPB1253 strings
• X-M Bracing
•A.I.R.port
•A.I.R.port cover included