Ibanez PN12MHE-OPN

The Ibanez PN12MHE-OPN is a compact acoustic-electric guitar from the Performance Series, featuring a comfortable parlor body designed for easy handling and a focused acoustic response. Its all-okoume construction uses an okoume top, back and sides, producing a balanced and warm tonal character while keeping the instrument relatively light and comfortable. The smaller parlor format and 12th-fret neck joint make it particularly suitable for fingerstyle playing, songwriting, practice, travel and intimate acoustic performances.

The guitar features a 24.8-inch (628.7 mm) scale length and a 42 mm nut width, offering a comfortable playing feel with slightly reduced string tension compared with longer-scale acoustic guitars. An Ibanez undersaddle pickup works with the AEQ-2T preamp system, which includes onboard volume, bass and treble controls along with a built-in tuner. This allows the PN12MHE-OPN to be used both as a traditional acoustic instrument and when amplified through an acoustic amplifier, PA system or other compatible equipment.

The PN12MHE-OPN is finished in Open Pore Natural, allowing the natural character of the okoume to remain visible while providing a straightforward, understated appearance. It features a laurel fretboard and bridge, chrome open-gear tuners with an 18:1 gear ratio, white dot position markers and a tortoiseshell soundhole rosette. Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins provide secure string anchoring, while the guitar is fitted with Ibanez IACS6C strings and a 1/4-inch output jack for amplified use.

Key Features

• Ibanez Performance Series acoustic-electric guitar

• Compact parlor body shape

• Okoume top, back and sides

• Nyatoh neck

• Laurel fretboard

• Laurel bridge

• 24.8-inch / 628.7 mm scale length

• 42 mm nut width

• 18 frets

• 12th-fret neck-to-body joint

• Ibanez undersaddle pickup

• Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp

• Built-in digital tuner

• Bass, treble and volume controls

• 1/4-inch output jack

• Chrome open-gear tuning machines

• 18:1 tuning gear ratio

• Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins

• Ibanez IACS6C strings

• Open Pore Natural finish

Specifications

• Type: Acoustic-electric guitar

• Series: Performance

• Model: PN12MHE-OPN

• Body Shape / Product Type: Parlor / acoustic-electric guitar

• Materials / Construction: Okoume top, back and sides; Nyatoh neck; Laurel fretboard and bridge

• Dimensions / Scale / Size: 628.7 mm / 24.8" scale; 42 mm nut width; 11 mm string spacing; body approximately 19 3/8" long × 14" wide × 4 1/4" maximum depth

• Key technical specifications: 18 frets; 12th-fret neck joint; .012–.053 string gauge; 240 mmR fretboard radius; standard E-A-D-G-B-E tuning

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

• Hardware: Chrome open-gear tuners with 18:1 gear ratio; Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins

• Finish / Color: OPN – Open Pore Natural

• Included Accessories: No accessory is specified as standard for the exact model specification

• Other relevant specifications: White dot inlays; tortoiseshell soundhole rosette; Ibanez IACS6C strings

The Ibanez PN12MHE-OPN is best suited to players looking for a compact, comfortable acoustic-electric guitar with a shorter scale and parlor-style body. Its manageable size, all-okoume construction, onboard tuner and AEQ-2T electronics make it a practical choice for beginners, fingerstyle players, songwriters, casual performers and musicians who prefer a smaller-bodied acoustic guitar.