Ibanez TCM50-GBO Galaxy Black Talman

A Talman Designed for Modern Playing, Combining Comfort and Efficiency

With its recognizable Talman design and double cutaway, this electro-acoustic guitar embodies the Ibanez spirit: a guitar with an original look, designed to be comfortable, lightweight, and immediately functional. Its concept targets guitarists who want familiar sensations (easy neck, access to upper frets, ergonomics) while enjoying true acoustic/electric versatility.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

This guitar is especially suited for motivated beginners and intermediate players looking for an electro-acoustic that is easy to adjust and pleasant for long sessions. The slim body shape and magnetic pickup make it very relevant for pop, folk, indie, vocal accompaniment, and precise rhythmic playing. It is also an excellent choice for electric guitarists who want an acoustic with "no adaptation period."

Sound

The combination of a Talman body shape with a construction designed for comfort provides balanced projection with a quick response under the fingers. The figured ash adds definition and a clear attack, while the sapele (back and sides) promotes warm mids and good overall coherence. Plugged in, the Ibanez AP2 magnetic pickup favors a defined and stable output, ideal for maintaining clarity in a band setting. The AEQ200M preamp and its 2-band EQ allow quick adjustment of bass and treble depending on the venue and playing style (fingerstyle or pick).

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For transport, the recommended case/bag is the FS40CL. To maintain the original feel and tension, choose a light acoustic string set 12-53 (.012 to .053). For connection to an amplifier or interface, a 1/4" / 6.35 mm jack cable will suit the instrument output.

Technical specifications

Shape	Talman Double Cutaway	Fingerboard	Purpleheart
Top / Body Material (acoustic / hollow)	Figured ash	Radius	250 mm / 9.84"
Sides	Sapele	Frets	20
Back	Sapele	Inlays	White dots
Rosette	Linden marquetry	Bridge	Purpleheart
Depth at neck joint	76 mm / 2.99"	Bridge pins	Ibanez Advantage
Depth at end of body	90 mm / 3.54"	Bridge nut	Plastic
Body thickness	90 mm / 3.54"	String spacing	11 mm / 0.43"
Body length	460 mm / 18.11"	Nut	Plastic
Body width	364 mm / 14.33"	Tuners	Die-cast chrome
Finish	Open-pore polyurethane	Tuning (from high to low)	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Total length	980 mm / 38.58"	String gauges (from high to low)	.012 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042 / .053
Number of strings	6	Pickup	Ibanez AP2 Magnetic
Neck type	TCM	Preamp	Ibanez AEQ200M
Neck/body joint	Bolt-on	EQ	2-band
Joint position	16th fret	Controls	1 Volume, Bass, Treble
Neck wood	Okoumé	Output	1/4" / 6.35 mm jack
Neck finish	Open-pore polyurethane	Recommended case/bag	FS40CL
Neck thickness (1st fret)	21.5 mm / 0.85"	Included accessories	hex key, saddle, bridge pin
Neck thickness (7th fret)	23.5 mm / 0.93"	Package dimensions (L x W x H)	995 x 450 x 125 mm
Scale length	650 mm / 25.6"	Package width 2	115 mm
Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"	Net weight	1.9165 kg
Width at fingerboard end	54 mm / 2.13"	Package weight	3.217 kg