Ibanez TCY12E-OPN

The Ibanez TCY12E-OPN is an acoustic-electric guitar from the Talman series, built around a distinctive Talman Double Cutaway body. Its Sapele top, back, and sides provide a warm, balanced acoustic character with clear projection, while the offset soundhole and double-cutaway design give the instrument a distinctive appearance and comfortable playing feel. The compact body is particularly suitable for players who appreciate the handling and accessibility of an electric guitar while wanting the natural sound and response of an acoustic instrument.

The guitar features a TCY Okoume neck with a Purpleheart fretboard, 20 frets, a 650 mm (25.6-inch) scale length, and a 42 mm nut width. The 250 mm fretboard radius and 11 mm string spacing provide a comfortable platform for both chord work and melodic playing. For amplified performance, the TCY12E-OPN uses an Ibanez undersaddle pickup and AEQ-2T preamp with an onboard tuner. The preamp provides volume, bass, and treble controls, allowing the amplified tone to be adjusted easily for different performance environments.

The Open Pore Natural finish allows the natural texture of the Sapele construction to remain visible and gives the guitar a subdued, wood-focused appearance. Chrome die-cast tuners with half-moon knobs provide reliable tuning control, while the Purpleheart bridge and Ibanez Advantage bridge pins provide secure string anchoring. The guitar is equipped with .012–.053 gauge strings and features a 1/4-inch output jack, with the AEQ-2T electronics powered by a single 9V battery.

Key Features

• Talman Double Cutaway body

• Sapele top

• Sapele back and sides

• Open Pore Natural finish

• TCY Okoume neck

• Purpleheart fretboard

• Purpleheart bridge

• 20 frets

• 650 mm / 25.6-inch scale length

• 42 mm nut width

• 250 mm fretboard radius

• Ibanez undersaddle pickup

• Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp with onboard tuner

• Volume, bass, and treble controls

• Chrome die-cast tuning machines with half-moon knobs

• Ibanez Advantage bridge pins

• 11 mm string spacing

• 1/4-inch output jack

• 9V battery-powered electronics

• Black-and-white multi soundhole rosette

Specifications

• Type: Acoustic-electric guitar

• Series: Talman

• Model: TCY12E-OPN

• Body Shape / Product Type: Talman Double Cutaway

• Materials / Construction: Sapele top, Sapele back and sides, TCY Okoume neck, Purpleheart fretboard and bridge

• Dimensions / Scale / Size: 650 mm / 25.6-inch scale; 42 mm nut width; 54 mm width at 14th fret; 21.5 mm neck thickness at 1st fret; 23.5 mm at 7th fret; 250 mm radius

• Key technical specifications: 20 frets; 11 mm string spacing; .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053 string gauge; standard E-A-D-G-B-E tuning

• Electronics / Connectivity: Ibanez undersaddle pickup; AEQ-2T preamp with onboard tuner; 1/4-inch output; 9V battery

• Hardware: Chrome die-cast tuners with half-moon knobs; Purpleheart bridge; Ibanez Advantage bridge pins; plastic nut and saddle

• Finish / Color: Open Pore Natural

• Included Accessories: Not specified

• Other relevant specifications: Black-and-white multi soundhole rosette; six-string steel-string configuration; 16th-fret neck joint

The Ibanez TCY12E-OPN is well suited to players looking for a comfortable acoustic-electric guitar with a distinctive Talman design and straightforward onboard electronics. Its Sapele construction, double-cutaway body, accessible neck profile, undersaddle pickup, and AEQ-2T preamp make it a versatile option for practice, songwriting, recording, and live amplified performance.