{"product_id":"ibanez-aegb420-black-out-432324","title":"AEGB420 Black Out","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAEGB: Ibanez's \"modern\" approach to acoustic bass\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the \u003cstrong\u003eAEGB\u003c\/strong\u003e series, Ibanez applies its philosophy of \"a modern approach to tradition\" to the acoustic bass. The idea is simple: offer an acoustic with a \u003cstrong\u003ethinner body\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esmoother playability\u003c\/strong\u003e than a traditional jumbo, while maintaining credible projection when played unplugged and real effectiveness when amplified. The \u003cstrong\u003eAEGB420\u003c\/strong\u003e fits this logic: an inspiring, versatile instrument that transitions from unplugged rehearsals to amplified stage or PA use without sacrificing comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is it for and which styles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ibanez AEGB420 targets \u003cstrong\u003ebeginner to intermediate bassists\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking an easy-to-handle acoustic, as well as experienced musicians looking for a reliable backup bass for \"light live\" settings. Its \u003cstrong\u003emedium scale\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003e32\" \/ 815 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a very pleasant compromise: a feel softer than a 34\", while retaining enough tension for precise lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn terms of styles, it performs well in \u003cstrong\u003epop\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efolk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003evariety\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elive acoustic\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eworship\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003evoice-guitar accompaniment\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003esingle cutaway\u003c\/strong\u003e facilitates access to higher frets for melodic lines, and the built-in tuner ensures quick and reliable tuning changes on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBalanced tone: woods, craftsmanship, and amplification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core tonal character comes from the combination of a \u003cstrong\u003espruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esapele back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e. Spruce is prized for its \u003cstrong\u003eclarity\u003c\/strong\u003e and ability to maintain clear attacks, a key point on an acoustic bass where note separation is essential. Sapele adds a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm midrange\u003c\/strong\u003e and a rather \u003cstrong\u003efull response\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping the bass stay present in an acoustic mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAEG\u003c\/strong\u003e (thin body) format promotes comfort and control: it delivers balanced projection with controlled lows and usable mids to lock in the groove without overwhelming. The \u003cstrong\u003erosewood bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes to direct vibration transmission, while the \u003cstrong\u003ebone nut\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecompensated bone saddle\u003c\/strong\u003e (black stained) support articulation and intonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen plugged in, the AEGB420 relies on an \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez undersaddle pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e that faithfully captures the instrument's acoustic nature, paired with the \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez AEQ-2T preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e. This preamp offers simple and effective EQ with \u003cstrong\u003eBass\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTreble\u003c\/strong\u003e controls, plus a \u003cstrong\u003emaster volume\u003c\/strong\u003e, and most importantly, a \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in tuner\u003c\/strong\u003e activated via a dedicated switch. The result: you can quickly adjust your low-end foundation and brightness depending on the venue, whether through an acoustic bass amp, DI box, or mixing console input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended compatible accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo fully utilize the electronics, prepare a \u003cstrong\u003e9V battery\u003c\/strong\u003e (x1) compatible with the preamp. For connection to an amp or PA, a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" \/ 6.35 mm jack cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is required. Finally, if you want to stick to the original specification, the AEGB420 is designed for \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez IABS4XC32\u003c\/strong\u003e carbon coated strings, with gauges \u003cstrong\u003e.040\" \/ 1.02 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e.060\" \/ 1.52 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e.075\" \/ 1.91 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e.095\" \/ 2.41 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:3;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft handed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNbr of strings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:2;--wb-r:4;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:15;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eAEGB\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e46.06\u0026quot; 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\/ 21 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:8;--wb-r:22;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e3.75\u0026quot; \/ 95.25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck thickness at 7th fret\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e0.89\u0026quot; \/ 22.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:9;--wb-r:23;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody depth at heel (Body Depth@Joint)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e3.35\u0026quot; \/ 85 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e32\u0026quot; \/ 815 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:10;--wb-r:24;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody depth at end (Body Depth@End)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e3.74\u0026quot; \/ 95 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e1.7\u0026quot; \/ 43 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:11;--wb-r:25;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e19.375\u0026quot; \/ 490 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnd width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e2.32\u0026quot; \/ 59 mm at 14th fret\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:12;--wb-r:26;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e15\u0026quot; \/ 380 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003erosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:13;--wb-r:27;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e3.74\u0026quot; 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