Ibanez Acoustic Bass Guitars for Recording

An acoustic-electric bass gives a home studio a low-end option that sits between a DI'd electric and a miked upright. Ibanez builds this series on AEB10E, AEGB and AEWB bodies, plus the PCBE grand-concert bass, each with an onboard pickup and preamp. You can record the pickup direct to an interface, or place a microphone on the hollow body and blend the two for added depth.

The long-scale neck keeps tension and spacing consistent with an electric bass, which makes it easy to cut parts quickly without adjusting your technique. A softer, woodier attack suits folk, singer-songwriter, acoustic pop, and stripped-back arrangements where a standard electric bass can sound too sharp or heavy in the mix.

The Artwood AEB10E in Dark Violin Sunburst High Gloss is what we have in stock now. For producers and engineers at Studio Gears, it is a versatile tracking tool for sessions that call for a natural, acoustic bass tone without a large setup.