Ibanez AE140-WKH Weathered Black

The AE Series: Ibanez Acoustic-Electric Designed for Today's Musicians

Part of the Ibanez AE acoustic-electric range, the AE140-WKH embodies a modern approach to folk guitar: optimized playability, lutherie designed to "breathe" better (X-M bracing and A.I.R port), and integrated electronics for seamless transition from living room to stage. It's a guitar made for creating, recording, amplified playing, while preserving the joy of playing a true acoustic.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

Thanks to its comfortable neck and easy-to-handle body size, the Ibanez AE140-WKH is well suited for demanding beginner guitarists as well as intermediate players seeking a reliable acoustic-electric. It excels particularly in pop, folk, variety, vocal accompaniment, as well as arpeggios and pick-driven rhythms. The XLR and 1/4" jack outputs also facilitate use in rehearsals, on stage, or in home studios.

Sound Characteristics

The AE (shallow-depth) format promotes direct projection and quick response, ideal for precise attacks and dynamic playing. The X-M bracing contributes to good stability and efficient top vibration, while the A.I.R port provides a sense of openness and sound diffusion for the player. When plugged in, the guitar relies on an Ibanez T-bar under-saddle pickup for a clear attack and well-controlled bass, driven by the AEQ-TP2 preamp (volume, tone, and on/off switch) with integrated tuner: practical for maintaining a consistent and controlled sound during concerts.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and tension, you can stick with the 12-53 gauge strings (D'Addario XTAPB1253 recommended). For transport, Ibanez recommends the FS40DA hard case or the IAB540-BK gig bag. The electronics require 1 x 9V battery.

Technical specifications

Body shape	AE (shallow body depth)	Nut width	1.7" / 43 mm
Top material	solid okoume	Fingerboard	laurel
Back material	okoume	Radius	15.75" / 400 mm
Sides material	okoume	Number of frets	20
Rosette	abalone	Inlay	specially designed
Bracing	X-M	Bridge	scalloped laurel
Special feature	A.I.R port	Bridge pins	Ibanez Advantage
Body finish	satin polyester	Nut	plastic
Body depth	4.52" / 115 mm	Saddle	plastic
Depth at body/neck joint	3.74" / 95 mm	String spacing	0.43" / 11 mm
Depth at end	4.53" / 115 mm	Tuners	chrome, oil-bath (18:1 ratio)
Body width	16.25" / 410 mm	Pickup	Ibanez T-bar under-saddle
Body length	20.125" / 510 mm	Preamp	Ibanez AEQ-TP2 with built-in tuner
Total length	41.34" / 1050 mm	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone, on/off switch
Neck type	Comfort Grip	Output jack	balanced XLR and 1/4" jack
Neck material	nyatoh	String gauge	.012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
Neck finish	satin polyurethane	Special strings	D'Addario XTAPB1253
Heel	dovetail	Tuning (from high to low)	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Body/neck joint	14th fret	Recommended hard case	FS40DA
Neck thickness (1st fret)	0.83" / 21 mm	Recommended gig bag	IAB540-BK
Neck thickness (7th fret)	0.87" / 22 mm	Included accessories	hex wrench, bridge pins, saddle
Scale length	25" / 634 mm	Batteries required	1 x 9V