Ibanez PCBE14MH-WK Weathered Black

An Ibanez Acoustic Bass Designed for Versatility

This Ibanez from the PCBE family follows the brand's "plug and play" approach: an acoustic-format bass, ready to amplify, designed to meet the needs of practice sessions, home playing, or small gigs. The choice of a medium 32" / 810 mm scale enhances playability and flexibility while maintaining credible low-end response thanks to a Grand Concert body size.

Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?

This electro-acoustic bass is particularly suited for beginners and intermediate players seeking a comfortable instrument, as well as experienced bassists looking for a compact solution for acoustic sets. It is well suited for pop, folk, unplugged rock, vocal/guitar accompaniment, and intimate sessions. Its standard tuning G-D-A-E (1G, 2D, 3A, 4E) allows players to find their bearings immediately.

Sound Characteristics

The okoumé body (top, back, and sides) promotes a warm and balanced character, with present mids and a fairly clear attack, pleasant for laying down a groove without overpowering the mix. The Grand Concert format helps maintain good definition and a consistent response, while the 32" / 810 mm scale length provides a more "elastic" feel under the fingers. When plugged in, the Ibanez Undersaddle pickup and Ibanez AEQ2T preamp emphasize clarity and precision: an effective sound for accompaniment, with simple EQ controls via Volume, Bass, Treble and an onboard tuner activated by a switch.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original feel and response, you can opt for the Ibanez IABS4XC32 string set (carbon-coated strings) in gauges .040/.060/.075/.095. For transport, the recommended IABB540BK gig bag is the safest option, as it is designed by the manufacturer for this format.

Technical specifications

Shape	Grand Concert	Width at neck end	58 mm / 2.28"
Top	okoumé	Number of frets	20
Back	okoumé	Fingerboard	laurel
Sides	okoumé	Radius	400 mm / 15.75"
Finish	open-pore polyurethane	Inlays	white dots
Maximum depth	4.25" / 108 mm	Bridge	laurel
Width	15.25" / 387 mm	Bridge pins	black with white dot
Length	19.375" / 492 mm	Saddle	plastic
Depth at joint	90 mm / 3.54"	Nut	plastic
Depth at end	106 mm / 4.17"	String spacing	19 mm / 0.75"
Body thickness	106 mm / 4.17"	Tuners	die-cast chrome
Body width	385 mm / 15.16"	Active or passive	-
Body length	490 mm / 19.29"	Pickup	Ibanez Undersaddle
Rosette	tortoise shell	Preamp	Ibanez AEQ2T with built-in tuner
Number of strings	4	Controls	1 Volume, Bass, Treble
Neck type	PCBE	Switch	tuner on/off
Neck joint	dovetail	Output jack	1/4" / 6.35 mm
Joint position	15th fret	String gauges	.040/.060/.075/.095
Neck material	maple	Strings	Ibanez IABS4XC32 carbon-coated
Neck finish	open-pore polyurethane	Tuning (from top to bottom)	1G, 2D, 3A, 4E
Neck thickness at 1st fret	21 mm / 0.83"	Recommended gig bag	IABB540BK
Neck thickness at 7th fret	23.5 mm / 0.93"	Included items	hex wrench, saddle, bridge pin
Scale length	32" / 810 mm	Total length	1138 mm / 44.80"
Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"	Net weight	2.15 kg