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The Ibanez guiding philosophy for acoustics: "a modern approach to acoustic guitar tradition" extends quite naturally to their acoustic bass collection. With tone, style, and playability at incredible value, Ibanez acoustic basses, like this AEB105E acoustic-electric 5-string bass guitar, are creatively inspiring tools designed to thrive in a wide variety of musical situations.

The AEB105E 5-string acoustic-electric bass guitar features a single-cutaway AEWB body style with a spruce top, mahogany back and sides for a balanced, open tone. Electronics include a Fishman Sonicore pickup and an AEQ-SP2 preamp for complete tone control, 1/4" and XLR outputs, plus an onboard tuner for quick, discreet tuning. The bone nut and plastic saddle were chosen for its ability to transfer string vibration naturally. The AEWB32 acoustic-electric 5-string also features a Purpleheart fretboard and bridge along with chrome die-cast tuners for improved tuning stability.
Ibanez AEB105E 5-String Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar Gloss Natural
Ibanez AEB105E 5-String Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar Gloss Natural
Ibanez AEB105E 5-String Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar Gloss Natural

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  • Spruce top, sapele back and sides, gloss finish
  • Mahogany 22-fret neck, Purpleheart fretboard, satin finish
  • Fishman S-Core pickup - Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp with tuner, 3-band EQ, 1/4" and XLR outputs
  • Chrome die-cast tuners, Purpleheart bridge, plastic saddle

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Body
  • Body type: AEWB
  • Cutaway: Single
  • Top wood: Spruce
  • Back & sides: Sapele
  • Bracing pattern:  
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: AEB
  • Nut width: 47 mm
  • Fingerboard: Purpleheart
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Scale length: 32"
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Fishman S-Core pickup/Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp
  • Configuration:  
  • Preamp EQ: 3-band
  • Feedback filter: Not specified
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Tuning machines: Chrome die-cast
  • Bridge: Purpleheart
  • Saddle nut: Bone
  • Number of strings: 5
  • Special features:
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: Hex Wrench
  • Country of origin: China

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Reviewed by 3 customers

  • wonderful for the acoustic setting

    4

    submitted3 years ago

    byBrayden

    fromNew Orleans, LA

    Yeah, i love acoustic basses. They sound wonderful unplugged, their good plugged in, too. With a little bit of action adjusting, this bass is gold, you should get one too.

  • It's a well made,beautiful bass that sounds great!

    5

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    submitted4 years ago

    byJim

    fromNampa ID.

    Out of the box it was set up pretty good. I did notice that the 15mm top nuts and the tuning key screws on the tuning machines needed to tightened up. When I pluged it in, I noticed that the "A" string had less volume than the others, so I straightened the pickup wire under the bridge and that fixed the problem. During this process I removed one of the bridge shims to drop the action down. Now it looks, sounds and plays like an instrument easily twice the price.

  • Great Value

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byJ the Snake

    fromMiami FL

    I bought this acoustic bass for occasional gigs I do with an acoustic singer/guitarist. I needed a solid bass for a reasonable price and after looking at several basses, this one fit the bill. Great workmanship, plays in tune all up and down the fingerboard, good action and finally good Fishman electronics.

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  • submitted10 months ago

    asked byDaniel G

    fromNatick, MA

    Why does the description say saddle and nut is plastic? The spec list says bone.

    Why does the description say saddle and nut is plastic? The spec list says bone.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I apologize for the confusion. It's Bone. Thank you for pointing that out. I will pass it on to our web team.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byBen

    fromNJ

    What specific gig bag(s) would this fit in?

    What specific gig bag(s) would this fit in?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Dean Acoustic Bass Gig Bag

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byAdam

    fromShippensburg, PA

    What type/brand of strings come on this bass?

    What type/brand of strings come on this bass?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    .040/.060/.075/.095/.130

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byD

    fromokla

    Any bracing in neck or just truss rod?

    Any bracing in neck or just truss rod?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Only the rod

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byjohn

    fromTX

    Does the 5 string I've been as acoustic bass come with a hardshell case

    Does the 5 string I've been as acoustic bass come with a hardshell case

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No, the case is sold separately.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byKendrick

    fromAlpine CA

    Is this bass designed for EADGC tuning or BEADG tuning? And if it is designed for a high C, how would it sound/hold up with a low B instead?

    Is this bass designed for EADGC tuning or BEADG tuning? And if it is designed for a high C, how would it sound/hold up with a low B instead?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This will be strung up as BEADG tuning