Ibanez electro-acoustic guitar AEWC11-TCB

The Ibanez AEWC11-TCB (Transparent Charcoal Burst) is a slim-body electro-acoustic guitar designed for players who want the comfort of an electric guitar with acoustic tone. It is especially popular among stage performers and beginners/intermediate players due to its comfortable neck and built-in electronics.

Key Specifications

• Body Shape: AEWC cutaway body
• Top: Spruce
• Back & Sides: Sapele
• Neck: Comfort Grip Nyatoh
• Fingerboard: Rosewood/Walnut (varies by production year)
• Scale Length: 634 mm (25")
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Frets: 20
• Pickup: Fishman S-Core / Sonicore
• Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-SP1 with onboard tuner
• Bridge: AEWC top-loading bridge for easy string changes
• Finish: Transparent Charcoal Burst (TCB)

Sound & Playability

Pros

• Slim, comfortable body ideal for electric guitar players.
• Clear, bright spruce-top tone with warm mids from sapele.
• Good plugged-in sound through an amplifier or PA system.
• Built-in tuner and 3-band EQ make live performance easy.
• Easy upper-fret access thanks to the cutaway design.

Cons

• The thinner body produces less acoustic volume than a full-size dreadnought.
• Best suited for amplified performance rather than purely acoustic playing.