Ibanez electro-acoustic guitar TCM50-GBO

The Ibanez TCM50-GBO is a stylish electro-acoustic guitar from the Talman series, designed for players who want the feel of an electric guitar with acoustic tone. Its thin double-cutaway body makes it comfortable for stage use and easy for electric guitarists to transition to.

Key Specifications

• Body Shape: Talman Double Cutaway
• Top: Figured Ash
• Back & Sides: Sapele
• Neck: Okoume
• Fretboard & Bridge: Purpleheart
• Scale Length: 650 mm (25.6")
• Nut Width: 42 mm
• Frets: 20
• Pickup: Ibanez AP2 Magnetic Pickup
• Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-2TM with built-in tuner and 2-band EQ
• Finish: Galaxy Black Open Pore (GBO)

Sound & Playability

• Comfortable slim body and electric-style feel.
• Magnetic pickup produces a warm amplified sound with good feedback resistance.
• Unplugged volume is lower than a full-size dreadnought due to the shallow body design.

Best For

✅ Live performances
✅ Beginners and intermediate players
✅ Electric guitarists wanting an acoustic-electric
✅ Recording via direct input or acoustic amp

Possible Drawbacks

❌ Not as loud acoustically as a full-size acoustic guitar
❌ Less bass response than dreadnought-style guitars