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A Junior-sized Acoustic-electric Guitar





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Sometimes, a junior-sized guitar can suit you better than a large-bodied dreadnought. If this scenario describes you, Sweetwater heartily recommends the AE200JR acoustic-electric guitar from Ibanez. With okoume back and sides and a solid premium top made from Sitka spruce, this mighty junior acoustic guitar packs a warm, seasoned sound that's easy to love and even easier to play! With a neck made from nyatoh and a fingerboard made from ovangkol, the AE200JR's 23.9-inch scale length makes it the perfect guitar for young musicians, adults with smaller hands, or players needing a travel guitar. Together with a Comfort Grip neck profile, these tonewoods offer smooth fretting and professional performance. Inside the guitar, Ibanez has added Original Scalloped X-bracing, Tone Projection back bracing, and onboard electronics for use with your favorite acoustic amplifier, recording setup, or PA system. Junior guitars can indeed look, sound, and feel like their larger siblings, and Ibanez proves it yet again with the AE200JR from Sweetwater!





Ibanez's AE Junior body





The AE200JR acoustic-electric junior guitar treats players to classic-sounding resonance conjured from a more petite, portable frame. The AE series of acoustic guitars combines the best elements of traditional lutherie and modern design to bring workhorse instruments to players at a great price. From coffee shop crooners to technical performers, there's an AE series instrument for any player! The AE200JR's narrow waist taper and large lower bout combine elements of classic jumbo acoustics and contemporary grand auditorium styles for a potent blend of power and playability, even onstage.





Spruce and okoume tonewoods yield a rich sonic signature





The AE200JR packs a mature, focused sound backed by high-quality tonewoods such as spruce and okoume. A solid top made from Sitka spruce ? the gold standard for modern acoustic guitar tops ? provides snappy touch-sensitive power that quickly adapts to flourishes, whether loud or soft. The AE200JR's beautifully sculpted back and sides are crafted from okoume, a tonewood alternative to mahogany that rings out with bold sustain and a rich sonic core. Together, the AE200JR's spruce top and okoume body deliver a sophisticated depth that suits practically any musical style.





Real bone nut and saddle





Experienced players often reach for acoustic guitars that use real bone hardware where it matters most: the nut and the saddle. The Ibanez AE200JR features a real bone nut and a compensated bone saddle. These premium components improve the guitar's resonance, sustain, and dynamic response; the resulting sound is something pros and novices will both approve of!





Onboard Ibanez electronics





When it's time to gig or record, the AE200JR sets up players for successful sessions with built-in electronics. An integrated T-bar under-saddle pickup and custom-voiced Ibanez preamp system work together and faithfully represent your guitar tone when plugging in. Wherever your acoustic-electric travels take you, these Ibanez electronics have you covered!





Ibanez AE200JR Acoustic-electric Junior Guitar Features:


Ibanez's AE body shape packs jumbo-inspired power and depth into a manageable junior-sized frame


Original Scalloped X-bracing and Tone Projection back bracing add strength and resonance


Solid Sitka spruce top delivers premium tone and a rich sonic signature


Comfortable nyatoh neck with ovangkol fingerboard is endlessly playable


Body cutaway lets players access the fingerboard's highest frets


Real bone nut and saddle enhance balance and sustain


Onboard Ibanez electronics equip this acoustic-electric for the stage