Ibanez AE170-TBK Electro-Acoustic Guitar in Transparent Black High Gloss

Name: Ibanez AE170-TBK Electro-Acoustic Guitar in Transparent Black High Gloss
Brand: Ibanez
SKU: AE170-TBK
Availability: InStock

Retailing in the region of £449.00

If you are looking for New Guitars from Ibanez, the Ibanez AE170-TBK Electro-Acoustic Guitar in Transparent Black High Gloss is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Acoustic Guitars, additional Electro-Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read more below.

Description

The Ibanez AE170-TBK is a modern electro-acoustic designed to give you inspiring tone, stage-ready electronics and exceptional comfort, all wrapped up in a sleek Transparent Black high gloss finish. With a solid Sitka Spruce top, flamed Maple back and sides, advanced X-M bracing and the innovative A.I.R.port, this AE series model delivers a clear, dynamic sound that you can hear just as well as your audience. Plug in via the AEQ-TP2 preamp and T-bar undersaddle pickup and you’re ready for confident live performance or detailed recording.

Born from Ibanez’s flagship AE platform, the AE170 balances projection, clarity and playability in a shallower-body design that feels instantly familiar. A Comfort Grip Maple neck and Thermo Aged Ovangkol fingerboard make chords, fingerstyle and lead work feel smooth and controlled, while the scalloped Thermo Aged Ovangkol bridge maximises resonance and makes action tweaks more straightforward.

Modern AE body with A.I.R.port

The AE body shape has been carefully designed for projection, tonal balance and comfort, with a shallower body depth that sits closer to you when seated or standing. Ibanez’s A.I.R.port on the upper bout uses a unique internal structure to reflect and guide sound waves towards the player, so you hear more detail and nuance from your playing without sacrificing front-of-house projection.

Solid Sitka Spruce & flamed Maple construction

A solid Sitka Spruce top gives the AE170-TBK a wide frequency range, from shimmering highs to tight mids and a full, controlled low end that responds beautifully to both light fingerpicking and aggressive strumming. Flamed Maple back and sides add a bright, focused character and a fast, articulate response, while also providing a striking visual look under the Transparent Black high gloss finish.

Thermo Aged Ovangkol fingerboard & scalloped bridge

The Thermo Aged Ovangkol fingerboard and scalloped bridge have undergone a specialised drying process that makes the wood lighter and harder for increased stability and resonance. The result is a responsive, lively feel under the fingers, improved vibration transfer from string to body, and greater flexibility when adjusting the action compared to a traditional flat bridge design.

Stage-ready electronics & dual outputs

An Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup captures the natural acoustic voice of the guitar with clarity and balance, feeding the AEQ-TP2 preamp mounted on the upper bout. You get a simple, effective control layout with volume, bass and treble plus an easy-to-read onboard tuner. Dual outputs in the form of a standard 1/4″ jack and balanced XLR give you flexible connection options for amps, pedalboards and mixing desks.

Key Features

Solid Sitka Spruce top with Flamed Maple back & sides: The solid Sitka Spruce top delivers a broad, dynamic tonal range with sparkling highs and a strong, musical low end, while the flamed Maple back and sides add brightness, definition and visual flair under the Transparent Black high gloss finish.
A.I.R.port & X-M bracing: These work together to project a clear, powerful sound to the audience while directing more of the guitar’s natural voice up towards you, improving monitoring and making subtle dynamics easier to control.
Comfort Grip Maple neck with Thermo Aged Ovangkol fingerboard: The slim Comfort Grip Maple neck contour and Thermo Aged Ovangkol fingerboard provide a smooth, stable playing surface that feels great for extended sessions, helping reduce fatigue whether you are strumming big chords or playing intricate lines higher up the neck.
Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp with T-bar undersaddle pickup: The T-bar undersaddle pickup and AEQ-TP2 preamp offer a clear, balanced amplified tone with simple volume, bass and treble controls plus an onboard tuner, and the combination of 1/4″ and XLR outputs makes it easy to plug straight into amps, PA systems or audio interfaces.

Specifications

Body

Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
Side Material: Flamed Maple
Back Material: Flamed Maple
Body Shape: AE (Shallower Body Depth)
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Soundhole Rosette: Abalone
Bracing: X-M

Neck

Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Neck Profile: Comfort Grip
Neck Joint: Dovetail (14th Fret Joint)
Fingerboard Material: Thermo Aged Ovangkol
Fingerboard Radius: 15.75” (400 mm)
Position Inlays: Acrylic Block
Number of Frets: 20
Nut Type: Plastic
Nut Width: 1.7” (43 mm)
Scale Length: 25” (634 mm)

Hardware

Bridge: Thermo Aged Ovangkol Scalloped
Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage
Saddle Material: Plastic
Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast (18:1 Gear Ratio)

Electronics

Pickup: Ibanez T-Bar Undersaddle
Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-TP2 Preamp with Onboard Tuner
Controls: 1 Volume, Bass, Treble
Other Switches: Tuner On/Off Switch
Output Jack: Balanced XLR & 1/4″ Outputs

Miscellaneous

Strings: D’Addario XTAPB1253
String Gauges: .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
Accessories: Hex Wrench, Saddle, Bridge Pin, A.I.R.port Cover

Additional information

Weight	22.5 kg

About the manufacturer

Ibanez

Ibanez is a Japanese guitar and bass manufacturer with roots dating back to the early 1900s, officially established under the Hoshino Gakki company. Known for innovation and versatility, Ibanez produces a wide range of instruments, from beginner-friendly models to high-end signature guitars used by some of the world’s leading musicians. Their designs often feature sleek body shapes, fast necks, and powerful pickups that appeal to players across genres like rock, metal, jazz, and fusion. With popular ranges such as the RG, S, and Artcore series, Ibanez has built a strong reputation in the UK for reliability, playability, and exceptional value for musicians at every level.

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