Ibanez UEW12E-bif Black Ice Flat
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An Ibanez Ukulele Designed for the Stage, in the "EW" Spirit
With the UEW12E, Ibanez offers a ukulele with a refined look and a decidedly "live" approach: a concert body with cutaway and integrated electronics that go straight to the point. The goal is clear: to provide immediate playability, an articulated acoustic sound, and the possibility to plug in hassle-free, whether in rehearsal, home studio, or on stage.
For Which Musician and Styles?
The Ibanez UEW12E is aimed at demanding beginners as well as intermediate players looking for a reliable electro-acoustic ukulele, and guitarists wishing to add a versatile ukulele to their arsenal. Its concert format and cutaway are very suitable for pop, folk, chanson accompaniment, energetic strumming, as well as melodic lines and playing high up the neck.
Sound Characteristics
The combination of flamed maple (top, back, and sides) emphasizes clarity, a clean attack, and a nice separation of notes: practical for precise rhythms and clear arpeggios. The Purpleheart fingerboard and bridge provide rich mids and clear highs, while the okoumé neck promotes a comfortable playing feel. Plugged in, the undersaddle pickup delivers a direct and usable sound, and the AEQ-2U preamp allows quick adjustment of bass/treble balance, with the integrated tuner always at hand.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To protect the instrument during transport, you can opt for the recommended FS40UC case or the recommended IBB541-NB gig bag.
Technical specifications
| Format | Cutaway Concert Style EW body | Controls | volume, bass, treble, tuner switch |
| Top | flamed maple | Output | 1/4" / 6.35 mm Endpin Jack |
| Back and sides | flamed maple | Batteries | CR2032 x2 |
| Rosette | maple | Strings | Aquila Nylblack |
| Neck | UEW / okoumé | String gauges | .024/.032/.037/.026 |
| Fingerboard | Purpleheart | String spacing | 13 mm / 0.51" |
| Number of frets | 19 | Factory tuning | 1A, 2E, 3C, 4G |
| Inlay | maple dots | Length (A) | 26.7 cm / 267 mm (10 1/2") |
| Bridge | Purpleheart | Maximum width (B) | 21 cm / 210 mm (8 1/4") |
| Tuners | Grover Chrome Open Gear with black buttons | Maximum depth (C) | 73 mm / 2.87" (2 7/8") |
| Pickup | Ibanez Undersaddle | Recommended case | FS40UC |
| Preamp | Ibanez AEQ2U with built-in tuner | Recommended gig bag | IBB541-NB |
Questions frequently asked
Can the Ibanez UEW12E-bif be plugged into an amplifier?
The 6.35 mm Endpin jack output allows connection to an amplifier or PA system. The Ibanez AEQ2U preamp includes volume, bass, and treble controls.
What sound does the flamed maple give on this ukulele?
The top, back, and sides made of flamed maple provide a clear attack and good note separation. This construction suits both precise rhythmic playing and clear arpeggios.
Is the tuner built-in?
A tuner is integrated into the AEQ2U preamp and is activated by a dedicated switch. It requires two CR2032 batteries for power.
Does the cutaway allow access to the treble notes?
The concert body with cutaway facilitates access to the highest frets. The neck has 19 frets and a Purpleheart fingerboard.
Which case should be chosen for this Ibanez concert ukulele?
The IBB541-NB gig bag is recommended for this model. The FS40UC case is also the specified option for transportation.
