Product: Ibanez AEF18
Price Paid: USD 150
Submitted
04/18/2007
at
01:59pm
by
Bajaskier
Features
:
9
Finish - Transparent brown
Body Style - Cutaway
Tuners - Chrom (Grover?)
Accessories - Hardshell case
Year Made - 2006
Top - Spruce
Back - Arched mahogany
Sides - Mahogany
Neck - Mahogany
Bridge - Rosewood
Fretboard - Rosewood
Rosette - "Fire"
Pickup - Fishman Sonicor
Output - 1/4" unbalanced, XLR balanced
Controls - Volume, bass, treble, mid, "Shape Shifter EQ", E-tuner, phase reverse (for XLR out)
Body Dimensions-
15 3/4 in. wide-lower bout
3 1/2 in. deep
20 in. long
Sound
:
No Opinion
I just wanted an acoustic to knock around with when camping or in the backyard. I ran across this bargain and had to get it.
The sound is flat; that is: not excessively rich or bright; quite even across the spectrum.
Plugged in:
Peavey Stereo Chorus 400 - So, so. Chorus effect helps.
Gibson Titan III - Oh, baby!
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
I just wanted an acoustic to knock around with when camping or in the backyard. I ran across this bargain and had to get it.
The sound is flat; that is: not excessively rich or bright; quite even across the spectrum.
Plugged in:
Peavey Stereo Chorus 400 - So,so. Chorus effect helps.
Gibson Titan III - Oh, baby!
I don't know how it came from the factory. The previous owner had it set-up by a well-known luthier; therefore it plays better than most electrics.
Fit & finish is perfect.
Small gripe: If one tries to put it in the case correctly, you will inadvertently turn on the E-tuner and have a dead battery the next time you pull it out.
Reliability/Durability
:
No Opinion
I would harbor no misgivings re: using the AEF18 to gig; it appears solid in every way. Be sure to carry a back-up battery if you are going to use it electric.
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
N/A
Overall Rating
:
10
Unfortunately, limited talent hinders many years of playing!
Love: The action, the price.
Hate: Nada
I would buy it again if lost, stolen or otherwise maligned.
Other gear:
1964 Gibson Melody Maker
1985 Kramer Focus 3000
1970? Ventura (semi-hollow) bass
1964 Gibson Titan III amp
1985 Peavey Stereo Chorus 400 amp
1964 Gibson Titan III head (yes, I have two) with 15" Eminence speaker in small cab for bass.