Ibanez AEWC400-TKS Transparent Black Sunburst

The AEWC Series: Ibanez's "comfort" vision in the acoustic range

With the AEWC400, Ibanez emphasizes a modern grip: a body designed to remain comfortable whether sitting or standing, and a cutaway that frees up the upper positions. This approach targets guitarists who want an acoustic with a bold look, easy playability, and above all effective when plugged in thanks to simple and reliable built-in electronics.

Who is it for, and for which styles?

This guitar is well suited for intermediate and advanced players looking for an agile electro-acoustic for rehearsals, stage, or direct recording. Its format and preamp make it relevant for pop, acoustic rock, modern folk, pick accompaniment, as well as arpeggio playing that requires precision and comfort across the entire neck.

Sound

The flamed maple (top, back, and sides) provides a quick response, excellent note-to-note clarity, and defined highs, particularly appreciated when playing with a pick and in open chords. The walnut fingerboard and bridge contribute to overall balance, avoiding a harsh tone while maintaining good presence across the spectrum. The nyatoh neck enhances midrange and bass density, while the AEWC body, more ergonomically focused, offers a more controlled low end and very clean amplified sound. When plugged in, the combination of Fishman Sonicore + Ibanez AEQ-SP2 aims for natural reproduction with immediate adjustment via volume, bass, treble, and tuner activation.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For daily protection, the recommended Ibanez ICB540-BK gig bag is suitable. For replacement strings, the Ibanez IACS6C set with gauges .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053 respects the original setup. For stage and console use, plan according to your needs a 6.35 mm (1/4") jack cable and/or an XLR cable, as well as a spare 9V battery for the electronics.

Technical specifications

Format	Concert	Fingerboard	Walnut
Left handed	No	Nbrs of frets	20
Cutaway	Yes	Neck Type	Glued
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	Yes
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Gradient
Top	Flamed maple	Finishing	Glossy
Back&Sides	Maple	Hardware	Chromed

Type	electro-acoustic guitar	Thickness at 1st fret	20 mm / 0.79"
Shape	AEWC specially designed for comfort	Thickness at 7th fret	21 mm / 0.83"
Back and sides	flamed maple	Radius	400 mm / 15.75"
Rosette	Abalone	Tuners	chrome die-cast with black buttons (gear ratio 18:1)
Body dimensions	length 49.2 cm / 19.37", width 38.1 cm / 15.00", maximum depth 10.1 cm / 3.98"	String spacing	11 mm / 0.43"
Bridge	original AEWC walnut top-loading	Pickup	Fishman Sonicore
Neck	asymmetrical AEWC comfort / nyatoh	Preamp	Ibanez AEQ-SP2 with built-in tuner
Number of frets	20	Controls	tuner on/off, bass, treble, volume
Fret type	wide	Output jacks	balanced XLR and 1/4" outputs
Inlay	offset white dots	Power supply	1 x 9V battery
Scale length	25" / 634 mm	Gauge	.012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"	Factory tuning	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Width at 14th fret	55 mm / 2.17"	Recommended gig bag	ICB540-BK