"The Height of Performance and Tone"
- Ultimate versatility for any situation; Studio/Recording/Live.
- Enhanced playability for modern players.
- Outboard preamp APG10 included for various sound making.
The height of performance and tone." The new Ibanez AE series was designed based on this concept. These days, there are many different genres of acoustic guitar music and styles of playing. Acoustic players need instruments that can cover the broad spectrum. Ibanez always keeps this in mind specifically from the players point of view in order to achieve the best-sounding and best-playing acoustic guitars possible for any kind of situation, whether recording in the studio or performing live.In 2016, the flagship AE900 was released after several rounds of R&D were conducted with professional artists and recording engineers. Their expert feedback and evaluations were integrated into the final product that took nearly 3 years to complete. By utilizing the knowledge and feedback gained from designing and crafting the AE900, Ibanez now expands the AE series.
The AE body shape features contemporary design elements to achieve high playability and create a well-balanced sound that adheres to the concept of the AE series. The combination of the specially designed Scalloped X Bracing and Tone Projection Back Bracing produces a versatile sound character. A rich sustain is provided, which works for both finger and plectrum playing. With great clarity, the combination of Sitka Spruce and Pau Ferro of AE510 generates a dynamic frequency range from deep lows to sparkling highs. It enhances the versatility of AE to match any playing styles, from aggressive strumming to fingerpicking.
The newly designed under-the-saddle pickup detects pure and natural acoustic tones, equalizes the volume of each string, and delivers a well-balanced signal. The compact, onboard active preamp simply features a mute switch to eliminate unexpected parameter changes during performances. This helps reduce the guitar's size and weight, minimize body contact, and maximize the acoustic tone. The signal from this active circuit is remarkably stable and resists noise. It will support performances on stage, from solos to ensembles. In order to shape the AE519's tone to best fit whatever the musical situation calls for, the outboard Ibanez acoustic guitar preamp AGP10 (included with the AE519) is the solution. It features an extremely versatile EQ as well as intuitive vol/gain controls, a notch filter, and a balanced output option.
What is "the height of performance and tone?" You will find the answer in AE models.
- Shape AE body.
- Solid Sitka Spruce top.
- Solid Pau Ferro back & sides.
- Scalloped X bracing/Tone projection back bracing.
- African Mahogany Advanced Comfort neck (satin finish).
- Macassar Ebony fretboard & bridge.
- Abalone and Maple Soundhole rosette.
- Specially designed Mother of Pearl fretboard inlay.
- Gotoh® SGS510Z chrome machine heads.
- Nut Bone
- Compensated Bone Saddle.
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Ebony bridge pins w/Abalone dot.
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D'Addario EXP16, light (.012 - .053 Gauge)
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Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup.
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Preamp Ibanez Custom Electronics (incl. external AGP10 preamp).
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1/4" output jack.
- Hard case included.
Neck
- Scale 648mm.
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Width at saddle: 44mm.
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Width at 14 bands: 55mm.
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Thickness at 1 band: 20mm.
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Thickness at 7 bands: 21mm.
- Radius 400mmR.
Body:
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Length: 508mm, 20".
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Width: 410mm, 16 1/8".
- Max depth: 114mm, 4 1/2".