The Guitar That Can't Make Up Its Mind — and That's the Point
You know that moment when you're an acoustic player who wishes your guitar felt more like an electric — or you're an electric player who keeps eyeing the acoustic corner of the room? Ibanez built the Talman TCY10E for exactly that moment. Its double-cutaway, shallow-body design looks like it rolled off an electric guitar production line, but plug it in (or don't) and you're in acoustic territory.
The TCY10E sits in a genuinely useful middle ground. It's lightweight enough to wear comfortably for long sets, compact enough to toss in the back of a car, and surprisingly capable when it comes time to plug in. Whether you're running it through a PA at an open mic or playing unplugged on the back porch, this guitar handles the switch without drama.
This is a smart pick for electric guitarists curious about acoustic tones, acoustic players who want the feel of a slimmer neck and body, and anyone who values portability without sacrificing playability.
A Body That Works Both Ways
The Talman's double-cutaway body is the defining feature here. It's a shallow-depth design — noticeably thinner than a traditional dreadnought — which keeps the guitar light and easy to hold, whether sitting or standing. The deep cutaway also means you can reach the upper frets without fighting the body, which is a genuine bonus if you ever need to stretch up the neck.
The spruce top pairs with sapele back and sides, a combination that lends a clear high end, balanced midrange, and a hint of warmth in the low end. The overall voice is bright and present — well-suited for cutting through a mix when amplified.
Neck and Fingerboard Feel
The okoume neck is a comfortable, natural-feeling option — lightweight with a smooth finish. Paired with a purpleheart fingerboard, you get a surface that's visually striking (that deep reddish-purple grain is hard to miss) and tonally bright with solid response. The neck profile is shaped for comfortable electric-style playability, with 20 frets and white dot position markers keeping navigation simple.
The nut width comes in at 42mm — a familiar feel for electric players — and the 650mm (25.6") scale length keeps string tension comfortable across standard tunings.
Onboard Electronics That Actually Do the Job
When it's time to plug in, the Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp handles the amplified side of things. You get a 2-band EQ with separate bass and treble controls, a volume knob, and a built-in tuner that works even when the guitar isn't plugged into an amp — useful for quick tuning checks between songs. The undersaddle pickup captures the string vibration directly at the bridge for a clear, feedback-resistant signal.
Chrome die-cast tuners keep things stable up top, and Ibanez's Advantage bridge pins make string changes quicker and easier than standard pins — a small detail that's genuinely appreciated when you're changing strings before a gig.
Product Features:
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Body Shape: Talman Double Cutaway, shallow-depth design — lightweight and portable
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Top: Spruce — bright, clear tone with natural acoustic projection
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Back & Sides: Sapele — balanced midrange with warm low end
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Neck: Okoume with gloss polyurethane finish — comfortable, lightweight feel
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Fingerboard: Purpleheart with white dot inlays — 20 frets, 250mm radius
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Scale Length: 650mm (25.6") with 42mm nut width
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Electronics: Ibanez undersaddle pickup with AEQ-2T preamp — 2-band EQ and onboard tuner
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Hardware: Chrome die-cast tuners; Ibanez Advantage bridge pins
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Finish: Ivory High Gloss
This item is a "B-Stock Guitar" directly from the manufacturer. It is NEW Stock that has never been owned. We will have our licensed tech go over the guitar and set it up for you. On this guitar Ibanez noted chip/debris in finish next to bridge (see pictures) that's not to say it’s the only defects that could have caused it to be a B-stock.
Brand: Ibanez
Model: Talman TCY10E
SKU: TCY10EIVH-2ND|2Y12GS250405885
Condition: B-Stock
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