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A Junior-sized Acoustic-electric Guitar





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Here at Sweetwater, we understand that sometimes a junior-sized guitar can suit you better than a large-bodied dreadnought. For adults with smaller hands, younger musicians looking for their next guitar, or those wanting guitar that travels easily, Ibanez has just what you need: the AE240JR Acoustic-electric Junior Guitar. The company constructed the AE240JR from warm, lightweight okoume and outfitted it with their Original Scalloped X-bracing pattern and a dovetail neck/body joint that dishes out rich sustain. The AE240JR's Comfort Grip nyatoh wood neck with ovangkol fingerboard plays great and feels comfortable in the hand. Meanwhile, onboard Ibanez electronics ? a T-bar undersaddle pickup and custom Ibanez preamp ? endow this guitar with faithfully reproduced tone for wherever you take it.





Ibanez's AE Junior body





Thanks to the AE Junior body on this Ibanez guitar, players will be treated to the classic sound of the AE body shape in a smaller, more manageable frame. With the AE series of acoustic guitars, Ibanez aimed to combine the best elements of traditional lutherie and modern design to appeal to a wide range of players ? coffee shop crooners to technical performers. Its narrow waist, larger depth, and round lower bout strike a good balance between projection and comfort. Ibanez even went so far as to redesign the bridge pins to streamline string changes, which equips this guitar for demanding stages and venues across the globe.





Okoume construction yields a rich sonic signature





With its strong fundamentals and ample sustain, okoume ? a mahogany alternative and a recent favorite of several major guitar makers ? is a bold choice for the AE240JR's beautifully sculpted body. Okoume is not just tonally rich, but visually distinctive as well; the solid okoume top wraps around to coordinating okoume back and sides, whose figuring pops to life under the satin polyurethane protective finish. All told, it's a recipe for great tone and standout visuals, draped over a stand or slung over your shoulder.





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Real bone nut and saddle





If you're familiar with guitar maintenance and modifications, you know that real bone is often the choice of top luthiers for nut and saddle material. These contact points have a big impact on the sound of your instrument, affecting both your frequency balance and your sustain. The Ibanez AE240JR features a real bone nut and compensated bone saddle, setting it apart from many guitars in its class.





Onboard Ibanez electronics





The AE240JR makes short work of gigging out, thanks to its onboard Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup and custom-voiced Ibanez preamp system. In concert, these provide a faithful representation of your guitar tone which can be sent straight to FOH for true plug-and-play convenience. Wherever your acoustic-electric travels take you, your Ibanez electronics system has you covered.





Ibanez AE240JR Acoustic-electric Junior Guitar Features:


Ibanez's AE body with a smaller more manageable frame


Original Scalloped X-bracing adds strength and further resonance


Solid-topped okoume construction yields a rich sonic signature


Comfort Grip neck with ovangkol fingerboard is endlessly playable


Real bone nut and saddle enhance balance and sustain


Onboard Ibanez electronics equip this acoustic-electric for the stage