Detail 01
Piezo pickup
Reads string vibration through the bridge, not a magnetic field. Gives a woodier, more percussive plugged-in sound than a magnetic bass pickup.
Product detailSKU #1274115042894
IbanezAEB5E Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Acoustic-electric bass with a piezo pickup, 2-band EQ, and onboard tuner. For a bassist who needs an unplugged option that can also go through a PA.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic gigs and coffeehouse sets running into a PA
- Practicing at home without an amp
- Recording an acoustic bass part in a small room
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone expecting to be heard unplugged next to a drum kit
- Players wanting upright bass tone — this is a fretted bass guitar
- Bassists who need active magnetic pickups or deep tone shaping
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Ibanez AEQ preamp, 2-band EQ
Bass and treble controls only. Enough to tame boominess or add attack, but no midrange knob for cutting through a mix.
Detail 03
Onboard tuner
Tune at the instrument without a pedal or clip-on. Useful between songs on a live stage.
Detail 04
Body 16 inch wide, 5 inch deep
A relatively shallow body for an acoustic bass. Easier to hold sitting down, less unplugged volume than a deep jumbo.
Detail 05
Black finish
Opaque paint over the body. Hides grain, shows fingerprints and belt scuffs more than a satin natural.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Acoustic basses are quiet unplugged — you'll want the PA or an amp for any group setting
- 02Onboard preamp runs on a battery; check whether one is included
- 03No case, cable, or strap at this price
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is an acoustic bass loud enough to play with other people?
Unplugged, generally not. Against acoustic guitars it gets buried, and against drums it disappears. Plug into the PA or a bass amp for group playing.
02Can I use this with a regular bass amp?
Yes. The piezo output runs into a standard bass amp or DI. Expect a brighter, woodier sound than a solidbody bass.
03Does it have a built-in tuner?
Yes, the AEQ preamp includes an onboard tuner alongside bass and treble controls.
04How many strings does it have?
It's a standard four-string acoustic-electric bass tuned E A D G.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Electronics
- Ibanez AEQ preamp with 2-band EQ and onboard tuner
- Pickup Configuration
- Piezo
- Pickup
- Ibanez piezo
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 16 inch x 20 inch x 5 inch
- Dimensions
- 16 inchW x 20 inchH x 5 inchD
