Ibanez AE100-DBF Dark Tide Blue Flat

The Ibanez AE Series: The Modern Chapter of Acoustic-Electric Guitars

Rooted in a strong acoustic guitar tradition, the Ibanez AE100-DBF belongs to the AE series, presented as the brand's flagship acoustic-electric range. The goal is clear: to preserve the acoustic DNA while providing contemporary solutions for comfort, playability, and amplification, meeting the demands of today's musicians both on stage and in the creative process.

Who Is This AE100-DBF For?

Thanks to its shallow body depth and neck designed for smooth playability, this guitar is well suited for motivated beginners as well as intermediate players seeking a versatile and comfortable acoustic-electric. It excels in pop, folk, variety, vocal accompaniment, and fingerstyle playing, with reliable direct input for stage and rehearsal.

Sound

The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, definition, and a generous dynamic range, while the okoumé back and sides promote a balanced response with present mids and even projection. The X-M bracing and AE shape (low depth) enhance comfort without sacrificing responsiveness, and the A.I.R port improves sound perception for the player. When plugged in, the T-bar under-saddle pickup combined with the AEQ-TP2 preamp (with built-in tuner) delivers a mix-ready signal, with simple controls to quickly adapt to the stage.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original specifications, favor D'Addario XTAPB1253 strings with gauge .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053. For transport, the recommended hard case is the FS40DA and the recommended gig bag is the IAB540-BK. The electronics require 1 x 9V battery and the guitar features balanced XLR and 6.35 mm (1/4") jack outputs.

Technical specifications

Shape	AE (low body depth)	Number of frets	20
Top	solid Sitka spruce	Fingerboard	laurel
Back	okoumé	Radius	15.75" / 400 mm
Sides	okoumé	Inlay	specially designed
Rosette	abalone	Bridge	scalloped laurel
Bracing	X-M	Bridge pins	Ibanez Advantage
Body depth	4.2" / 106.7 mm	Nut	plastic
Body width	16.25" / 412.8 mm	Bridge nut material	plastic
Body length	20.125" / 511.2 mm	String spacing	11 mm
Body depth at neck joint	95 mm	Tuners	chrome, oil-bath (18:1 ratio)
Body depth at end	115 mm	Pickup	Ibanez T-bar under-saddle
Body finish	satin polyester	Preamp	Ibanez AEQ-TP2 with built-in tuner
Total length	1050 mm	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone, on/off switch
Body thickness	115 mm	Outputs	balanced XLR and 6.35 mm (1/4") jack
Neck type	Comfort Grip	Battery required	1 x 9V
Neck material	nyatoh	Port	A.I.R
Neck finish	satin polyurethane	Gauge	.012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
Heel	dovetail joint	Special strings	D'Addario XTAPB1253
Body/neck joint	14th fret	Tuning (high to low)	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Neck thickness (1st fret)	21 mm	Recommended hard case	FS40DA
Neck thickness (7th fret)	22 mm	Recommended gig bag	IAB540-BK
Scale length	25" / 634 mm	Included accessories	hex key, bridge pins, bridge nut
Nut width	1.7" / 43 mm