Ibanez PNB14E-OPN Natural Performance
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Essential Information About the Ibanez PNB14E Guitar
Essential Information About the Ibanez PNB14E Guitar
- Compact acoustic bass in Parlor format, ideal for playing anywhere (sofa, outdoors, rehearsals).
- Short scale 24.75" / 628.65 mm: a familiar feel for guitarists, more accessible than a large-format acoustic bass.
- Surprisingly powerful sound despite the small size, with a true acoustic presence.
- Equipped for the stage: Ibanez under-saddle pickup and AEQ-2T preamp with built-in tuner.
Manufacturer Information
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A Parlor Bass Designed for Mobility, Embracing the "Play Anywhere" Spirit
The Ibanez PNB14E follows the brand's practical approach: offering an instrument that is easy to carry, quick to handle, and musical enough to transition from relaxed playing to amplified use. Its Parlor format and short scale make it a natural alternative for those who want the comfort of a guitar while retaining the fundamentals of a bass.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
Thanks to its short scale and compact body, the PNB14E is well suited for beginners (reassuring size, less demanding feel) as well as guitarists who want to incorporate bass lines at home or in composition. It is comfortable in folk, pop, acoustic, songwriting contexts and for accompanying a cajon or guitar in unplugged setups. Once plugged in, it becomes an effective tool for small stages and intimate sets.
The Sound
The top, back, and sides made of okoumé provide a warm and woody tone, with present mids that help the bass "speak" in an acoustic context. The Parlor format favors a quick response and clear attack, especially pleasant for fingerstyle playing. For amplified use, the Ibanez under-saddle pickup captures a precise attack, while the AEQ-2T preamp allows simple adjustment of bass and treble, with a built-in tuner usable even without plugging in the instrument.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stick with reliable references, you can opt for the D'Addario XTPBB190GS string set (factory-installed) when replacing strings, and the Ibanez GA50C recommended case indicated by the manufacturer.
Technical specifications
| Type | electro-acoustic bass | Width at 14th fret | 55 mm / 2.17" |
| Format | Parlor | Thickness at 1st fret | 21.5 mm / 0.85" |
| Top | okoumé | Thickness at 7th fret | 23 mm / 0.91" |
| Back and sides | okoumé | Radius | 400 mm / 15.75" |
| Body length | 19 3/8" / 492 mm | Bridge | laurel |
| Body width | 14" / 356 mm | Tuners | chrome with oil bath |
| Maximum depth | 4 1/4" / 108 mm | String spacing | 19 mm / 0.75" |
| Rosette | black and white multi | Pickup | Ibanez under-saddle |
| Neck | PNB maple | Preamp | Ibanez AEQ-2T with built-in tuner |
| Fingerboard | laurel | Output | 1/4" jack / 6.35 mm |
| Inlays | white dots | Strings | D'Addario XTPBB190GS |
| Number of frets | 18 | Gauge | .037 / .050 / .062 / .090 |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 628.65 mm | Factory tuning | 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" | Recommended case | Ibanez GA50C |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez PNB14E-OPN suitable for beginners?
Its short scale length of 628.65 mm and nut width of 43 mm offer a manageable size. The 356 mm wide Parlor body makes it easy to handle for beginners or for those transitioning from guitar to bass.
Can this acoustic bass be plugged into an amplifier?
An Ibanez under-saddle pickup and an AEQ-2T preamp are built in. The connection is made via a 6.35 mm jack output. The preamp allows adjustment of bass and treble frequencies and includes a tuner.
What sound does the okoumé construction provide?
The okoumé top, back, and sides produce a warm tone with prominent mids. The Parlor format promotes clear attack in fingerstyle playing.
Which strings should be used to replace the original ones?
Replacement can be done with the D'Addario XTPBB190GS set, which is the original setup. Their gauge is .037, .050, .062, and .090 for E-A-D-G tuning.
Which case is compatible with the PNB14E-OPN?
The Ibanez GA50C case is the recommended model by the manufacturer. It is designed to fit this Parlor bass format.
