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The Ibanez PC12MHCE features a body crafted entirely from African mahogany, producing a distinct, sonically pleasing warmth combined with a woody, punchy sound. Mahogany is well known for its mellow warmth and resonance, and the tone produced makes it perfect for blues enthusiasts. In addition, African mahogany's unique and internal dampening qualities create balanced across the tonal spectrum and produce a crisp, strong fundamental. With the wood being slightly harder than other species of mahogany, the Ibanez PC12MHCE is able to expand its frequency response, which increases the production in overtones for a rich, and beautifully melodic full-bodied sound.

Grand Concert Cutaway Body
The Ibanez PC12MHCE features a grand concert cutaway body, which offers clarity and a well-balanced tonal character within a compact and comfortable size. Its smaller body and nipped in waist make the Ibanez PC12MHCE an ideal guitar for both stage and studio performances. Furthermore, the Ibanez PC12MHCE is able to accommodate numerous genres and styles of play, but will excel when played by more adventurous fingerstylists and slide players. The PC12MHCE also features a cutaway profile, promoting the access to upper fingerboard shredding, enabling players to reach more challenging chords with ease. Designed to be comfortable and to keep overtones in check for a controlled, intimate sound and feel, the Ibanez PC12MHCE 2018 is ideal for players of all sizes and abilities.

Ibanez Undersaddle Pickup & Ibanez AEQ-2T Preamp
The Ibanez PC12MHCE comes equipped with built-in electronics from Ibanez, making the PC12MHCE perfect for performing musicians. The undersaddle pickup captures the acoustic's natural voice beautifully and purely, the sound captured can then be tweaked due to its on-board Ibanez preamp. The AEQ-2T features rotary controls for bass, treble, and volume, offering basic tone shaping options for live and rehearsal environments. Additionally, the Ibanez PC12MHCE's on-board preamp features a convenient built-in tuner, offering precise, quick, and easy tuning when plugged-in or acoustically.

Mahogany Neck & Laurel Fingerboard
Constructed from mahogany, the Ibanez PC12MHCE's neck provides players with a quick response that is able to accommodate numerous genres and playing styles with ease. In addition, the neck delivers a rich-warmth with added resonance. Its neck is topped with a laurel fingerboard with adds balance and enables the production of more natural overtones.

Ibanez Advantage Bridge Pins
Unlike standard bridge pins, the PC12MHCE 2018 features advantage bridge pins, that are easier to take out and easier to put in. Each pin features a bulb shaped end, which is not only easy to grip, but also prevents the pin from being pushed in too far, for a reliable performance.

Features
African mahogany construction produces rich sonically pleasing warmth
Cutaway profile provides comfort and offers easy access to upper frets
Grand concert body offers a superb response to fingerpicking players
Tortoiseshell rosette offers an eye-catching appearance with a vintage twist
Open pore natural finish and authentic-looking pickguard offers stunningly-stripped back look

Specifications
Body & Bridge
Body Type: Grand Concert Cutaway
Top Material: African Mahogany
Body Material: African Mahogany
Bridge: Laurel
Colour: Natural
Finish: Open Pore
Rosette: Tortoiseshell
Neck & Fingerboard
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Laurel
Scale Length: 634 mm
Finish: Open Pore
Hardware & Electronics
Pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle
Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-2T w/ Tuner
Hardware Colour: Chrome
Tuners: Open Gear Butterbean Knobs
Strings: Ibanez IACS6C Coated Strings

Designed for electric players
The Altstar design focuses on making acoustic guitars approachable for electric players. A compact dreadnought body feels comfortable seated or standing, and the single cutaway allows easy access beyond the twelfth fret. The neck joins at the sixteenth fret, giving more room for lead lines and higher chord shapes. Combined with a 25.5 inch scale and tighter string spacing, the overall feel remains familiar, reducing fatigue and helping electric players settle in quickly. This thoughtful layout supports confidence during practice, recording, and early performances.

Comfortable modern playability
Playability is further enhanced by the Comfort Grip maple neck, which uses a gentle contour to sit naturally in the hand. Large frets make bends, slides, and quick phrasing feel smooth and controlled, especially for players used to electric setups. A Purpleheart fretboard contributes a clear, focused tone, keeping note definition strong across chords and single notes while maintaining a familiar response under the fingers. It balances comfort and clarity, helping new acoustic players develop technique in a natural and intuitive way.

Balanced acoustic tone
Tonally, the ALT50FA aims for balance and versatility rather than overpowering volume. A flamed maple art grain top over basswood keeps the response even, while sapele back and sides add warmth and a rounded midrange. This combination suits strumming and fingerstyle alike, making the guitar adaptable for songwriting, casual performance, and everyday practice across different styles. It remains controlled when amplified and avoids harsh peaks, which helps chords ring clearly at low volumes and unplugged practice sessions late at night.

Practical electronics and hardware
For live use, the Ibanez undersaddle pickup and AEQ-2T preamp provide simple, practical control. Bass and treble knobs allow quick adjustment on the fly, and the onboard tuner works even when unplugged. Reliable hardware, including Advantage bridge pins and stable die cast tuners, keeps tuning solid and maintenance straightforward. It is a dependable acoustic electric option for learning, rehearsing, and performing during home practice, lessons, and relaxed writing sessions or travel use overall value.

Specifications:
Product Name: Ibanez ALT50FA
Top: Flamed maple art grain (basswood)
Back & sides: Sapele
Finish: Gloss polyurethane
Neck: Comfort Grip maple
Neck joint: 16th fret
Scale length: 25.5"
Fretboard: Purpleheart
Frets: Large
Pickup: Ibanez undersaddle
Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-2T with onboard tuner
Bridge: Purpleheart with Advantage bridge pins
Tuners: Black die cast