Ibanez PC12MHCE-OPN Natural
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Grand Concert Cutaway Body: comfortable to hold and easy access to the high frets, ideal for playing seated or standing.
- All African Mahogany (top, back, sides): a warm response with present mids and a soft attack.
- Stage-Ready Electro-Acoustic: piezo pickup under the saddle and Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp with built-in tuner.
- Open Pore Finish: natural feel, "raw wood" look, and organic sensation under the fingers.
Manufacturer Information
Ibanez
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An Ibanez Grand Concert Designed for Modern Playing
The PC12MHCE-OPN fits within the spirit of Ibanez acoustics focused on comfort and versatility: an easy-to-master Grand Concert size enhanced with a cutaway to expand the playing range. The choice of homogeneous mahogany tonewoods and an "Open Pore" finish strengthens its identity: a direct, authentic guitar that gets straight to the point while remaining complete thanks to its integrated electronics.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This electro-acoustic guitar is well suited for beginners seeking a comfortable and reliable instrument, as well as intermediate players looking for an acoustic that is easy to amplify. Its balanced size and natural warmth make it relevant for pop, folk, vocal accompaniment, variety, and fingerstyle, while still feeling comfortable with a pick.
Sound
With an African mahogany top paired with African mahogany back and sides, the PC12MHCE-OPN favors a warm and mid-focused tonal character, often appreciated for its balanced and musical output. The X bracing contributes to good stability and coherent projection for this Grand Concert size, with a rather round attack and natural sustain. Plugged in, the Ibanez piezo under-saddle pickup delivers a precise attack, while the AEQ-2T preamp allows quick sound adjustments and tuning without external accessories thanks to the built-in tuner.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For optimal use, plan on a 6.35 mm (1/4") instrument jack cable to connect to an acoustic amp or PA system, as well as a spare 9V battery for the electronics. If you want to maintain the original feel and longevity, you can opt for the Ibanez IACS6C coated strings recommended by the manufacturer.
Technical specifications
| Format | Dreadnought | Fingerboard | Laurel |
| Left handed | No | Nbrs of frets | 20 |
| Cutaway | Yes | Neck Type | Glued |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Natural |
| Top | Mahogany | Finishing | Matt |
| Back&Sides | Mahogany | Hardware | Chromed |
| Body shape | Grand Concert cutaway | Tuners | open chrome tuners with Butterbean buttons |
| Back and sides | African mahogany | Bridge pins | Ibanez Advantage |
| Bracing | X | Pickup | Ibanez piezo under-saddle |
| Rosette | tortoise shell style | Preamp | Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp with built-in tuner |
| Finish | open pore | Output jack | 1/4" (6.35 mm) output |
| Neck | mahogany | Battery | 9V battery |
| Number of frets | 20 | Model | PC12MHCE-OPN "Open Pore Natural" |
| Bridge | laurel | ||
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Customers praised this electro-acoustic guitar for its excellent value and "beautiful sound." Reviews highlighted "impeccable finishes," lightweight design, and impressive sound even without amplification. The pre-amp works very well. One customer suggested changing the strings for better playability.
Review highlights
- “Beautiful sound with pleasant touch. Pre-amp works very well.”
- “Excellent value! Great sound and very lightweight!”
- “Impeccable finishes, sounds really good even without amplification - impressive.”
Based on 8 reviews
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For the price it doesn't have much to envy its big sisters... just change the strings which are a bit violent for the neck.. otherwise, it's a good guitar..
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What to say when there is nothing to complain about? This guitar is splendid and the sound that emanates from it is just as beautiful! “You can go” with your eyes closed!
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One of the best electro acoustic guitars for the price
Really if you are hesitant about this guitar, go for it! You would not be disappointedAutomatically translated
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Superb guitar!! Impeccable finishes, sounds really good even without an amp it's impressive.
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A very nice sound for this guitar with a pleasant touch. The preamp works great.
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez PC12MHCE-OPN suitable for beginner guitarists?
Its mahogany neck, 20 frets, and cutaway design provide a playability suited for both beginners and intermediate guitarists.
What kind of sound does this mahogany electro-acoustic guitar produce?
The top, back, and sides made of African mahogany deliver a warm tone focused on the midrange. The X-bracing supports a clear attack for arpeggios and light to moderate strumming.
How do you connect the guitar to an amplifier?
The 6.35 mm jack output allows connection to an acoustic amplifier, mixing console, or PA system using an instrument cable. The Ibanez piezo under the saddle ensures a clear attack. The AEQ-2T preamp includes a tuner and operates on a 9 V battery.
Can it be used to play higher notes?
The cutaway facilitates access to the higher frets on the 20-fret neck.
What strings come installed from the factory?
Factory-installed strings are Ibanez coated IACS6C, configured as a 6-string steel set. The same set is recommended to maintain the intended balance of this instrument.
