Ibanez PCBE12 OPN Open Pore Natural

The new models of the Ibanez Performance Series represent a strong focus on sound quality and performance at an excellent value. With over 50 years of experience to draw from, the new Performance Series models of 2014 will raise the bar on what can be expected from an economical, entry-level instrument.

The PCBE12OPN is Grand Concert body style acoustic/electric bass with Spruce top, Okoume back and sides for a warm, full tone. While the Open Pore Natural finish enhances the instrument’s natural beauty, it also contributes to the sound quality. Thick, heavy finishes can impede the vibration of a guitar’s body, “choking” the instruments tone and projection. The lightly applied natural Open Pore finish optimizes sound vibration and allows the bass to realize it’s full sound potential. The Ibanez AEQ -2T preamp is specifically set to tailor the frequencies of a bass and allows operation of the built-in tuner without the instrument being plugged in. The PCBE12OPN also features a tortouse rosette, chrome die-cast tuners, Laurel fretboard and bridge, with Ibanez Advantage bridge pins for improved tuning stability.

FEATURES

Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp w/Onboard tuner
AEQ-2T preamp is specifically-designed to adjust the frequencies of a bass and Treble, and allows operation of the built-in tuner without the instrument being plugged in.

Laurel fretboard
The Laurel fretboard provides a rich and warm tone.

Laurel bridge
The Laurel bridge transfers string vibration directly to the body, delivering a natural and warm tone.

Okoume back and sides
The Okoume back and sides generate a woody, warm tone when the guitar is played softly or finger-picked and provide punchy high-mids with a clear projection when strummed.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body Shape: Grand Concert body
Top: Spruce top
Back & Sides: Okoume back & Okoume sides
Neck: PCBE / Maple neck
Fretboard: Laurel fretboard
Bridge: Laurel bridge
Inlay: White dot inlay
Soundhole Rosette: Tortoiseshell
Tuning Machine: Chrome Die-cast tuners
Number of Frets: 20
Bridge Pins: Black with white dot
Strings: Ibanez IABS4XC32 Carbon coated
String Gauge: .040/.060/.075/.095
String Space: 19mm
Factory Tuning: 1G,2D,3A,4E
Pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle
Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp w/Onboard tuner
Output Jack: 1/4" output
Battery: 9V x1
Neck Scale: 810mm/32"
Neck Width at NUT: 43mm
Neck Width at 14F: 58mm
Neck Thickness at 1F: 21mm
Neck Thickness at 7F: 23.5mm
Neck Radius: 400mmR
Body Length: 19 3/8"
Body Width: 15 1/4"
Max Body Depth: 4 1/4"