Ibanez AEWC16QA

The Ibanez AEWC16QA is a modern acoustic-electric guitar from the AEWC Series, designed with a sleek, ergonomic body that takes inspiration from the playability of electric guitars. Its Quilted Maple Art Grain (Basswood) top provides an eye-catching figured appearance, while the Sapele back and sides contribute a warm, full-bodied midrange and clear overall response. The comfortable AEWC body makes it particularly suitable for players who prefer a more streamlined acoustic guitar design.

The guitar features a Comfort Grip Nyatoh neck with a Rosewood fretboard, 20 frets and a 634 mm (25") scale length. The 43 mm nut width and 400 mm fretboard radius provide a familiar, comfortable playing feel, while the 11 mm string spacing supports both chord playing and melodic work. For amplified performance, the AEWC16QA uses an Ibanez undersaddle pickup paired with the AEQ-2T preamp, featuring Volume, Bass and Treble controls along with an onboard tuner.

A major practical feature is the Rosewood AEWC original top-loading bridge, which eliminates the need for conventional bridge pins and makes string changes quick and straightforward. Chrome die-cast tuning machines with an 18:1 gear ratio provide reliable tuning stability, while the guitar uses Ibanez IACS6C coated strings. The electronics operate on a single 9V battery and connect through a standard 1/4" output jack.

Key Features

• Modern AEWC body design

• Acoustic-electric configuration

• Quilted Maple Art Grain (Basswood) top

• Sapele back and sides

• Comfort Grip Nyatoh neck

• Rosewood fretboard

• Rosewood AEWC original top-loading bridge

• 20 frets

• 634 mm / 25" scale length

• 43 mm nut width

• 400 mm fretboard radius

• Ibanez undersaddle pickup

• Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp with onboard tuner

• Volume, Bass and Treble controls

• 1/4" output jack

• Chrome die-cast tuners with 18:1 gear ratio

• Ibanez IACS6C coated strings

• 9V battery operation

• Offset white-dot fretboard inlays

• Water-decal soundhole rosette

• No bridge pins required due to top-loading bridge

Specifications

• Type: Acoustic-Electric Guitar

• Series: AEWC

• Model: AEWC16QA

• Body Shape / Product Type: AEWC Body

• Top: Quilted Maple Art Grain (Basswood)

• Back & Sides: Sapele

• Neck: Comfort Grip Nyatoh

• Fretboard: Rosewood

• Bridge: Rosewood AEWC Original Top Loading

• Scale Length: 634 mm / 25"

• Nut Width: 43 mm

• Width at 14th Fret: 55 mm

• Neck Thickness: 20 mm at 1st fret; 21 mm at 7th fret

• Fretboard Radius: 400 mm / 15.75"

• Number of Frets: 20

• String Spacing: 11 mm

• Pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle

• Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-2T with Onboard Tuner

• Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble, Tuner On/Off

• Output: 1/4" Output Jack

• Battery: 1 × 9V

• Tuners: Chrome Die-Cast, 18:1 Gear Ratio

• Strings: Ibanez IACS6C

• String Gauge: .012 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042 / .053

• Factory Tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E

• Inlays: Offset White Dots

• Rosette: Water Decal

• Body Dimensions: 16 3/8" length × 15" width × 4" depth

• Finish / Color: Available in transparent burst finishes including Transparent Emerald Burst, Transparent Black Sunburst and Transparent Blue Sunburst, depending on variant

• Recommended Gig Bag: ICB540-BK

• Recommended Case: AC100C/MAP

The Ibanez AEWC16QA is best suited to players who want the feel and sleek ergonomics of an electric guitar combined with the natural sound and versatility of an acoustic-electric instrument. Its compact AEWC design, comfortable neck, top-loading bridge and onboard AEQ-2T electronics make it a strong choice for practice, songwriting, recording and live performance.