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Don’t sell your soul to a creditor to get the gear you need. At AMS, we want to lower the barriers to create. That’s why we offer in-house 0% financing, and you don’t even have to open a new line of credit! Spread out payments on your credit card to simplify financing and avoid hefty late fees or service charges. Cost shouldn’t interfere with your creativity.
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If you've ever struggled with a bulky 12-string guitar, the Ibanez AEG5012 is here to make playing a breeze. This slim acoustic-electric offers the rich, shimmering sound of a 12-string without the discomfort, thanks to its lightweight, ergonomic design. Whether you're playing unplugged at home or plugged into a PA at a coffee shop gig, the AEG5012 delivers clear, balanced sound with impressive power for its size.
Comfort and Tone Without Compromise
The magic starts with the materials, carefully chosen to give you a classic acoustic voice without the bulk.
Spruce Top: Spruce is the gold standard for acoustic tops for a reason. It delivers pristine tonal clarity that ensures every one of those 12 strings rings out clearly, rather than getting lost in a sonic mud.
Sapele Back and Sides: To balance the brightness of the spruce, the sapele body adds a warm, full-bodied mid-range. It grounds the airy high-end shimmer with a solid, woody foundation.
AEG Body Shape: The secret weapon of this guitar is its slender, shallow body depth. It’s significantly more comfortable to hold than a dreadnought, making it an ideal workhorse for long practice sessions or gigs where comfort is key.
Designed for Comfort and Ease
When you think of a 12-string guitar, you probably picture a wide, chunky neck that feels like a chore to play. Ibanez, however, took a different approach. They focused on the "soft features" — the parts of the guitar you actually touch — to make sure the AEG5012 plays as beautifully as it looks. Here, playability isn't an afterthought; it's central to the design.
Okoume Neck: The neck profile is designed for comfort, allowing your hand to glide easily up and down the fretboard. It takes the intimidation factor out of managing 12 strings.
Purpleheart Fretboard: Visually striking and tonally rich, the purpleheart fretboard adds a touch of beauty while emphasizing the instrument's character. It feels smooth under your fingers, making chords easier to fret.
Ibanez Advantage™ Bridge Pins: Anyone who has restringing a 12-string knows the pain of stubborn bridge pins. These pins have a special bulb-shaped end that makes them easier to grip and prevents them from being pushed in too far. The pin and string stay put, saving you frustration during string changes.
Plug In and Turn Up
While this guitar sings beautifully on its own, it’s also ready for the spotlight. The onboard electronics are designed to be intuitive and effective, ensuring that your amplified tone sounds just as natural as your unplugged one. You don't need a degree in audio engineering to get a great sound here — just plug in and play.
Ibanez T-bar II Undersaddle Pickup: This pickup is designed to reduce noise and capture a wide, natural range of sound. It translates the vibration of the strings into an electric signal without adding that harsh "quack" often associated with piezo pickups.
AEQ-TTS Preamp: Simple is better when you're on stage. This preamp features just two knobs: Volume and Shape. The Shape control acts as a smart EQ — turn it one way for a fat, powerful tone, or the other for a bright, crisp sound. In the center? A perfectly natural acoustic tone.
Onboard Tuner: There’s nothing worse than a 12-string that’s slightly out of tune. The easy-to-read LCD tuner is built right into the preamp, so you can make quick adjustments between songs without needing a pedal or a clip-on tuner.
A Reliable Axe for Every Stage
The Ibanez AEG5012 proves you don't have to choose between a comfortable body and that massive, shimmering 12-string chime. It’s a versatile acoustic guitar, handling delicate fingerstyle and heavy-handed strumming with the same effortless grace. Thanks to its smart ergonomics and reliable electronics, this guitar is ready to shine anytime, anywhere.
Ibanez AEG5012 Features:
Slender, shallow AEG body depth for maximum comfort and feedback resistance
Spruce top provides pristine clarity and dynamic response
Sapele back and sides offer warm mids and bright, balanced tone
Okoume neck designed for easy, smooth playability
Purpleheart fretboard and bridge for rich tonal character and durability
Ibanez T-bar II Undersaddle pickup captures natural, noise-free sound
AEQ-TTS preamp with Volume and Shape controls for easy tone shaping
Built-in LCD tuner ensures you stay perfectly in tune
Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins make string changes easier and more stable
Warranty: 1 Year on Electric Guitars & Basses; Limited Lifetime with 1 Year on Electronics & Tuners on Acoustic Guitars; 5 Years (1 Year on Speakers) on Amplifiers; 5 Years on Pedals