Ibanez PF1512ECE-NT Natural Performance

An Accessible 12-String in the Spirit of the Ibanez Performance Series

The Ibanez Performance series is designed to offer maximum musicality and reliability at an excellent value. The PF1512ECE fits this philosophy with a true focus on "playability and sound": an efficient Dreadnought build for projection, a cutaway for added comfort, and simple electronics for quick transition from home to amp.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

This Ibanez targets beginner to intermediate guitarists who want to explore the 12-string without complications, as well as stage musicians seeking a versatile electro-acoustic. It excels in folk, pop, acoustic rock, vocal accompaniment, and the typical 12-string "chorus" arpeggios, while remaining comfortable with energetic strumming.

Sound

The Sitka spruce top provides clarity and attack, ideal for highlighting the natural shimmer of a 12-string, while the back and sides (listed as mahogany, detailed specifications: okoumé) enhance midrange warmth and the sense of "body" in accompaniment. The Dreadnought shape favors projection and presence, and the under-saddle pickup delivers a precise signal, useful live. The AEQ-2T preamp allows quick adjustment with volume, bass, and treble, and the built-in tuner secures tuning changes between songs.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay within recommended references, you can choose the Ibanez IACS12C string set (specified reference) and the recommended FS40DA case or gig bag. For connecting to an amp or DI, a 6.35 mm (1/4") instrument cable is compatible with the guitar's jack output.

Technical specifications

Type	12-string electro-acoustic	Fingerboard	laurel
Shape	Dreadnought with cutaway	Radius	400 mm / 15.75"
Top	spruce (noted as "Sitka" in supplier description)	Frets	20
Back	okoumé (supplier description: mahogany)	Inlays	white dots
Sides	okoumé (supplier description: mahogany)	Bridge	laurel
Rosette	multi-ply black and white	Bridge pins	Ibanez Advantage
Heel depth	100 mm / 3.94"	Saddle	plastic
End depth	125 mm / 4.92"	Nut	plastic
Body length	510 mm / 20.08"	String spacing	11 mm / 0.43"
Body width	400 mm / 15.75"	Tuners	chrome die-cast
Body thickness	125 mm / 4.92"	Pickup	Ibanez Under Saddle
Total length	1077 mm / 42.40"	Preamp	Ibanez AEQ-2T with built-in tuner
Finish	gloss polyurethane (Natural High Gloss)	Controls	1 volume, bass, treble
Neck type	PF	Switch	tuner on/off
Material	nyatoh	Output	6.35 mm (1/4") jack
Joint	dovetail	Original strings	Ibanez IACS12C
Joint position	14th fret	String gauges (from high to low)	.010 / .010 / .014 / .014 / .023 / .008 / .030 / .012 / .039 / .018 / .047 / .027
Scale length	648 mm / 25.50"	Tuning (from high to low)	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Thickness at 1st fret	21 mm / 0.83"	Recommended case or gig bag	FS40DA
Thickness at 7th fret	22.5 mm / 0.89"	Included	hex key, saddle, bridge pin
Nut width	45 mm / 1.77"	Net weight	2450 g / 2.45 kg / 5.40 lb
End width	57 mm / 2.24"