Ibanez AE170TBK Transparent Black High Gloss

The Ibanez AE170 is an electro-acoustic guitar from the AE series designed to combine comfort, projection, and a more manageable body size. Its solid Sitka spruce top pairs with flame maple back and sides, delivering a clear, balanced sound with controlled lows and a bright response in the mids and highs. The shallow-depth AE body and the Comfort Grip maple neck also provide a comfortable playing experience whether sitting or standing.

The A.I.R.port system directs part of the sound towards the player, making acoustic monitoring easier while playing. For live performances, it features an Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup and an AEQ-TP2 preamp with built-in tuner and 2-band EQ. The 1/4" and XLR balanced outputs expand connectivity options, allowing connection to amplifiers, mixing consoles, or PA systems.

• 6-string electro-acoustic guitar
• Series: AE
• Body shape: Reduced-depth AE with cutaway
• Top: Solid Sitka spruce
• Back: Flame maple
• Sides: Flame maple
• Bracing: X-M Bracing
• Rosette: Abalone
• Neck construction: Set-in neck with Dovetail joint at the 14th fret
• Neck: Maple
• Neck profile: Comfort Grip
• Fingerboard: Thermo Aged Ovangkol
• Inlays: Acrylic blocks
• Fingerboard radius: 400 mm / 15.75"
• Scale length: 634 mm / 25"
• Nut width: 43 mm
• Neck width at 14th fret: 54.33 mm
• Neck thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm
• Neck thickness at 7th fret: 21 mm
• Number of frets: 20
• Bridge: Thermo Aged Ovangkol Scalloped
• Bridge pins: Ibanez Advantage
• String spacing: 11 mm
• Tuning machines: Chrome die-cast with 18:1 gear ratio
• Pickup: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle
• Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-TP2 with built-in tuner
• Controls: Volume, bass, and treble
• 1/4" output
• XLR balanced output
• Power supply: 9V battery
• A.I.R.port system
• Includes cover for A.I.R.port
• Strings: D'Addario XTAPB1253
• Gauge: .012 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042 / .053

Our Opinion

The AE170 is especially appealing for players seeking a comfortable electro-acoustic without moving to an overly small body. Its reduced depth and 25" scale make it very easy to play, while the solid Sitka spruce top and flame maple back and sides provide a clear, defined tone.

It's also well-suited for live performance. The A.I.R.port system helps the player hear themselves more naturally, and the combination of the AEQ-TP2 preamp with 1/4" and XLR outputs allows easy integration into almost any sound setup. A well-balanced guitar for live, studio, and everyday use.