Ibanez AEWC16QA-TEH Electro Acoustic Guitar in Transparent Emerald Burst High Gloss

Name: Ibanez AEWC16QA-TEH Electro Acoustic Guitar in Transparent Emerald Burst High Gloss
Brand: Ibanez
SKU: AEWC16QA-TEH
Availability: InStock

Retailing in the region of £349.00

If you are looking for New Guitars from Ibanez, the Ibanez AEWC16QA-TEH Electro Acoustic Guitar in Transparent Emerald Burst 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 AEWC16QA is a sleek, electro acoustic designed with electric players in mind. With its slim, comfortable neck, compact AEWC body and stage-ready electronics, it feels instantly familiar if you’re coming from an electric, while still delivering a rich, acoustic voice that translates beautifully when plugged in.

Combining a quilted Maple Art Grain top with Sapele back and sides, the AEWC16QA offers a bright, articulate tone with a warm mid-range core, ideal for modern fingerstyle, strumming or intricate chord work. The Ibanez undersaddle pickup and AEQ-2T preamp with onboard tuner make it a practical choice for live performance or recording, giving you reliable, easy-to-dial-in sound at the push of a button.

Electric-friendly feel

The AEWC16QA is part of Ibanez’s AEWC Series, created specifically for players who are used to the fast playability and sleek feel of electric guitars. The slim body and cutaway design make upper-fret access effortless, while the overall ergonomics help reduce fatigue during longer sets or practice sessions.

Comfort Grip neck & Rosewood fingerboard

A Comfort Grip Nyatoh neck with a satin polyurethane finish offers a smooth, fast feel under the hand, encouraging fluid runs and complex chord shapes. Paired with a Rosewood fingerboard and a 400 mm radius, it delivers a well-balanced, focused tone with a familiar, modern playing surface that feels immediately natural to electric players.

Striking quilted Maple Art Grain top

The quilted Maple Art Grain (Basswood) top gives the AEWC16QA its eye-catching appearance, with the cool burst finish showcasing the dramatic figuring. Beyond the looks, the top contributes to a bright, clear response, helping your notes cut through in a band mix while still retaining warmth from the Sapele body.

Stage-ready electronics & easy string changes

An Ibanez undersaddle pickup and AEQ-2T preamp with 2-band EQ and onboard tuner provide reliable, plug-and-play performance. You can quickly shape your sound with bass and treble controls and tune silently at any time. The Rosewood AEWC original top-loading bridge makes string changes fast and fuss-free, ideal for busy gigging schedules.

Key Features

Comfort Grip Nyatoh neck: The slim Comfort Grip contour and satin finish offer superior playability, making fast runs, barre chords and extended sessions feel effortless, particularly for players used to modern electric necks.
Quilted Maple Art Grain top: Delivers a bright, articulate response while the high gloss burst finish provides a striking, contemporary look that stands out on stage.
Ibanez undersaddle pickup with AEQ-2T preamp: The undersaddle pickup accurately captures the guitar’s natural acoustic character, while the AEQ-2T preamp gives you bass and treble control plus an onboard tuner, making it easy to achieve a clear, balanced sound in any amplified setting.
Rosewood top-loading bridge: The original AEWC top-loading Rosewood bridge allows for quick, straightforward string changes without bridge pins, reducing downtime and making maintenance simple.

Specifications

Body

Top Material: Quilted Maple Art Grain (Basswood)
Side Material: Sapele
Back Material: Sapele
Body Shape: AEWC
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Soundhole Rosette: Water Decal

Neck

Neck Material: Nyatoh
Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Neck Profile: Comfort Grip
Neck Joint: Dovetail (14th Fret Joint)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 15.75” (400 mm)
Position Inlays: Offset White Dot
Number of Frets: 20
Nut Type: Plastic
Nut Width: 1.7” (43 mm)
Scale Length: 25” (634 mm)

Hardware

Bridge: Rosewood AEWC Original Top Loading
Saddle Material: Plastic
Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast (18:1 Gear Ratio)

Electronics

Pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle
Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-2T with Onboard Tuner
Controls: 1 Volume, Bass, Treble
Other Switches: Tuner On/Off Switch
Output Jack: 1/4″

Miscellaneous

Strings: Ibanez IACS6C
String Gauges: .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
Accessories: Hex Wrench, Saddle

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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