Ibanez AEWC16QATLH Transparent Blue Sunburst
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Essential Information About the Ibanez AEWC16QA Guitar
- Slim AEWC format with cutaway: exceptional comfort and immediate playability for electric guitarists.
- Linden top with "Quilted Maple Art Grain" veneer and sapele back/sides: striking look and warm midrange.
- Stage-ready electronics: Ibanez under-saddle pickup + AEQ-2T preamp (2-band EQ) with built-in tuner.
- Top-loading bridge without pins: quick and easy string changes.
An Electro-Acoustic Designed for Electric Guitarists
Designed in the AEWC line by Ibanez, the AEWC16QA transfers the speed and ergonomics of an electric guitar into the acoustic realm. Its slim body and comfort bevels promote long playing sessions without fatigue, while the modern "quilted" aesthetic stands out on stage.
For Whom and Which Styles?
Perfect for motivated beginners to intermediate players and electric guitarists seeking an easy folk, it excels in pop, rock, indie, worship, and light fingerstyle accompaniment. The slim body limits purely acoustic volume but provides excellent feedback control when amplified.
The Sound
The linden top, enhanced with a "Quilted Maple Art Grain" veneer, delivers clarity and attack, while the sapele (back/sides) offers full mids and bright highs. The thinner AEWC body focuses projection for a precise sound with controlled sustain, ideal in amplified contexts. The under-saddle piezo pickup faithfully captures dynamics, and the AEQ-2T preamp allows quick adjustment of bass/treble to switch from bright strumming to rounder picking.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
- Steel folk string set 12-53 (phosphor bronze) to maintain original tension and balance.
- Curved capo for 6-string folk guitar.
- Good quality 6.35 mm jack cable and 9V battery for preamp/tuner power supply.
Technical specifications
| Format | AEWC with cutaway | Bridge | rosewood top-loading (without pins) |
| Top | linden with "Quilted Maple Art Grain" veneer | Tuners | chrome oil-bath, 18:1 ratio |
| Back & sides | sapele | String spacing at bridge | 0.43" / 11 mm |
| Rosette | "water decal" decoration | Original string set | .012 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042 / .053 (standard tuning E-A-D-G-B-E) |
| Finish | glossy polyurethane | Pickup | Ibanez under-saddle piezo pickup |
| Neck | nyatoh, Comfort Grip profile | Preamp | Ibanez AEQ-2T with built-in tuner |
| Fingerboard | rosewood, "off-set" markers | Controls | volume, bass, treble, tuner on/off |
| Fingerboard radius | 15.75" / 400 mm | Output | 6.35 mm jack |
| Number of frets | 20 | Power supply | 9V battery |
| Scale length | 25" / 634 mm | Category | 6-string steel electro-acoustic guitar |
| Nut width | 1.69" / 43 mm | String routing | pinless, quick replacement |
| Neck-body joint | at the 14th fret | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez AEWC16QATLH suitable for an electric guitarist?
Its slim AEWC body, comfort bevels, and nyatoh Comfort Grip neck offer a feel close to that of an electric guitar. The 634 mm scale length and 400 mm fingerboard radius contribute to smooth playability.
Is this electro-acoustic guitar suitable for amplified playing?
The under-saddle Ibanez piezo pickup and AEQ-2T preamp allow connection via a 6.35 mm jack. Volume, bass, and treble controls facilitate amplified tone adjustment, while the thin body helps control feedback.
What sound does the linden top of this Ibanez provide?
The linden top with Quilted Maple Art Grain veneer delivers clarity and attack. The sapele back and sides enhance midrange and bright trebles.
What string gauge should be used on the AEWC16QATLH?
The original setup uses .012-.053 gauge strings, tuned to standard E-A-D-G-B-E. A phosphor bronze steel folk set 12-53 maintains the intended tension and balance.
How are strings changed on this Ibanez bridge?
The rosewood top-loading bridge has no pins, allowing quick string replacement. The chrome oil-bath tuners feature an 18:1 ratio for precise tuning. The tuner built into the AEQ-2T preamp operates with a 9V battery.
