{"product_id":"12-string-acoustic-electric-guitar-black-out","title":"Ibanez AEG1221 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black Out","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBig 12-String Sound in a Body That Actually Fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve-string guitars are famous for two things: that gorgeous shimmering chime, and making you feel like you need a second mortgage — or at least a second back — to play one for a full set. The Ibanez AEG1221 pushes back on both of those problems. It packs authentic 12-string richness into a slim, single-cutaway auditorium body that sits comfortably whether you're at a rehearsal, on stage, or just working through a song idea on the couch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in a sleek all-black Black Out look, the AEG1221 is as easy on the eyes as it is practical to play. A 25\" scale length keeps string tension manageable — a real bonus when you're dealing with 12 strings instead of 6 — and the Venetian cutaway lets you reach the upper frets without a yoga warm-up. If you've been curious about 12-string playing but worried about the physical demands, this guitar was designed with exactly that in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a singer-songwriter who wants that fuller harmonic backdrop, a gigging player who needs reliable plug-and-play electronics, or a recording artist after layered acoustic texture without stacking multiple tracks, the AEG1221 covers the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Solid Top That Works Hard Unplugged\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top is solid spruce — not a veneer, not a laminate — which makes a genuine difference in how the guitar responds over time and how it projects acoustically. Spruce is the traditional choice for acoustic tops for good reason: it delivers crisp attack and clear note separation, which matters even more with 12 strings where octave pairs can easily blur into mush on lesser instruments. Sapele back and sides fill out the low and mid range with warmth while keeping the overall sound bright and balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AEG body style is notably slimmer than a traditional dreadnought or jumbo 12-string. That narrower profile keeps output focused and controlled — individual strings and chords stay clear and defined rather than washing together — and it makes the guitar comfortable to hold for extended playing sessions. Players who've found full-size 12-strings unwieldy often find the AEG format a natural fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Neck That Doesn't Fight You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIbanez built the AEG1221 around a Comfort Grip Nyatoh neck — a profile shaped for smooth, efficient fretting that doesn't tire out your hand. At 45mm wide at the nut (roughly 1.77\"), it's slightly wider than a typical 6-string neck to accommodate the paired 12-string courses while remaining manageable. The 25\" scale and 400mmR fretboard radius work together to reduce tension across all 12 strings, making full barre chords and extended runs considerably more approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Macassar ebony fretboard adds character: tight lows, strong midrange attack, and quick response under the fingers. It's a denser, harder wood that keeps complex 12-string voicings clear and defined. A matching Macassar ebony bridge transfers that string energy efficiently into the body, with Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins — designed with a wider grip end to make string changes easier and prevent over-seating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eElectronics That Get Out of the Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ibanez T-Bar II undersaddle pickup captures the guitar's natural acoustic voice with minimal coloration. It's paired with the AEQ-TTS preamp, which keeps the control set simple: a Volume knob and a single Shape knob that sweeps your tone from full and warm in the center position to bright and crisp at the extremes. No complicated EQ curves to dial in — just a natural acoustic sound that's easy to adjust on the fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preamp also includes an LCD onboard tuner, a practical addition for live use where stopping to clip a tuner on between songs isn't always an option. The 1\/4\" output runs on a single 9V battery. 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