{"product_id":"open-pore-vintage-amber-sunburst-top-open-pore-natural-back-and-sides","title":"Ibanez PJ50E Open Pore Vintage Amber Sunburst Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBig Body, Ready to Plug In\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been looking for a jumbo acoustic-electric that can handle campfires and coffeehouse stages in equal measure, the Ibanez PJ50E deserves a closer look. The oversized jumbo body gives you that full, open resonance you expect from a large-format acoustic, while the built-in AEQ-2T preamp means you're never more than a cable away from the PA. It's a lot of guitar for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PJ50E is part of Ibanez's PF Performance Series — guitars built around the idea that you shouldn't have to spend a fortune to get something genuinely playable. The open-pore polyurethane finish on this OAH model looks especially striking: the Vintage Amber Sunburst shades the top, while the back and sides wear a clean open-pore Natural. Both finishes let the wood breathe and feel natural under your hands instead of that thick, plasticky gloss that coats a lot of budget acoustics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're just getting started or you want a no-drama acoustic-electric to leave at the rehearsal space, the PJ50E covers the bases without overcomplicating things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Jumbo Body That Fills the Room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PJ50E is built around a jumbo body shape — one of the largest standard acoustic body sizes — which translates directly to more volume and a wider, more expansive sound. The spruce top delivers the tonal clarity and projection that spruce is known for, while the meranti back and sides contribute warmth and a balanced tonal character. It's a wood combination that keeps things lively without getting harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe open-pore finish treatment on both the top and the back and sides isn't just cosmetic. By skipping the thick polyurethane buildup of a traditional gloss finish, the body is freer to vibrate, which many players feel contributes to a more natural, resonant acoustic tone. You'll also notice how comfortable it is to play — the back of the neck has that same open-pore feel, so your hand glides instead of sticking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlug In and Play\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PJ50E comes fitted with an Ibanez undersaddle pickup feeding the onboard AEQ-2T preamp. The AEQ-2T gives you two-band EQ (bass and treble) to shape your amplified tone, and the built-in chromatic tuner works even when the guitar isn't plugged in — a genuinely useful feature when you're doing a quick tune between songs. Output is via a standard 1\/4\" jack, powered by a single 9V battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome die-cast tuning machines with a 15:1 gear ratio handle the tuning duties on the headstock. They're not boutique tuners, but they're stable and precise enough for regular gigging and practicing. The Ibanez Advantage bridge pins are a small but appreciated detail — their bulb-shaped design makes swapping strings considerably less frustrating than wrestling with traditional pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNeck and Playability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PJ50E's neck is built from meranti and shaped in Ibanez's PJ profile — a comfortable, mid-depth shape that works well for acoustic playing. The nut width comes in at 42mm (about 1.65\"), which is on the slimmer side for an acoustic and will feel familiar to players who spend time on electric guitars. The 10\" fretboard radius and nandu wood fingerboard run 20 frets over a 25.5\" scale length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nandu wood bridge and fingerboard are less well-known materials, but they've been used by Ibanez consistently throughout the PF Performance line. Players generally find them comfortable to play and durable over time. 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