Where Electric Comfort Meets Acoustic Sound
If you've ever wanted an acoustic guitar that feels more like your electric, the Ibanez Talman TCY10E might be exactly what you've been looking for. Its shallow, double-cutaway body sits against you the way an electric does — lightweight and unobtrusive — while still producing genuine acoustic sound through its spruce top and sapele back and sides. It's a guitar that makes sense for electric players who want acoustic tones without the adjustment period.
The Transparent Blue Sunburst high-gloss finish gives the TCY10E a look that's distinctly its own. It's not trying to be a traditional dreadnought, and it doesn't pretend to be. This is a guitar with its own identity, and that identity suits anyone who plays both acoustic and electric and wants one instrument that bridges the gap.
The built-in Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp means you're always ready to plug in — no extra gear required. Whether you're practicing at home unplugged or running a cable to a PA, the TCY10E handles both without fuss.
A Body Built for Playability
The Talman double-cutaway body is the central idea here. Because the body is shallower than a standard acoustic, it's noticeably lighter and easier to hold for long sessions. The double cutaway also means your upper fret access is genuinely good — not just marketed as such. Players who are used to electric ergonomics will feel at home almost immediately.
The okoume neck pairs naturally with that comfortable body. Okoume is a lightweight hardwood that keeps the overall guitar easy to handle, and it contributes to a neck feel that's smooth and responsive. The purpleheart fretboard adds a visual pop while delivering a bright, articulate tonal character that complements the spruce top.
Plugged In and Ready
The Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp is a practical, well-designed onboard system. You get independent bass and treble controls so you can shape your amplified tone, plus a built-in chromatic tuner that works even when the guitar isn't plugged in — useful for a quick tune-up between sets or during a practice break. The undersaddle piezo pickup faithfully translates the acoustic resonance of the body to your amplifier or PA.
The Ibanez Advantage bridge pins are a small but genuinely useful detail: their bulb-shaped ends make them easier to grip and remove than standard pins, and they're less prone to getting pushed in too far when you're restringing. It's the kind of hardware improvement you appreciate after the fifth string change.
Product Features:
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Body: Talman double-cutaway, shallow body design
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Top: Spruce (laminate), high-gloss finish
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Back & Sides: Sapele
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Neck: Okoume
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Fretboard & Bridge: Purpleheart
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Scale Length: 650mm / 25.6"
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Nut Width: 42mm
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Frets: 20
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Electronics: Ibanez Undersaddle Pickup with AEQ-2T preamp — volume, bass, and treble controls plus onboard tuner
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Tuners: Chrome die-cast
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Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage™
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Finish: Transparent Blue Sunburst High Gloss
This item is a "B-Stock Guitar" directly from the manufacturer. It is NEW Stock that has never been owned. Pictures are of the actual Guitar you will receive.
Note: Store staff has identified a sand-through and dent on the top of this unit. See photos for details.
Brand: Ibanez
Model: TCY10E Talman
SKU: TCY10ETBS-2ND|2Y12GS250808230
Condition: B-Stock
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