Built for projection, balance and comfort.
The AE340FMH acoustic-electric guitar from Ibanez delivers exceptional playability and amplified versatility for guitarists. Born from the brand's rich heritage, this flagship model blends tradition with modern innovation. With its flamed okoume top, back and sides, the AE340FMH produces a warm, mid-range focused tone with plenty of punch. The guitar's Comfort Grip nyatoh neck and rounded fingerboard edges enable smooth, fatigue-free playing. Plug in to harness the Ibanez undersaddle pickup, shape your amplified tone with onboard bass and treble controls, and connect to your favorite amp or PA. With the AE340FMH Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar, you get an inspiring musical partner ready to bring your performances to life.
Shape Your Sound With X-M Bracing
Ibanez's proprietary X-M scalloped bracing pattern inside the AE340FMH maximizes your guitar's resonance and projection. Carefully designed, the bracing promotes outstanding string vibration transfer and excellent tonal balance. You get clear, focused bass notes, bright treble tones and a smooth, trimmed midrange. The bracing provides wide dynamic range too so both gentle and aggressive playing come through with clarity and nuance. Whether you're fingerpicking or strumming, the X-M bracing helps your AE340FMH sound its best.
Play Comfortably for Hours With the Contoured Nyatoh Neck
The ergonomic nyatoh neck on the AE340FMH makes playing for extended periods effortless. Its slim profile offers a comfortable, mainstream feel that most guitarists will find familiar. Ibanez rounds off the fingerboard edges, maximizing fretting hand comfort and minimizing fatigue. The neck's Comfort Grip increases playing ease as well. With its contoured design and premium materials, the AE340FMH's neck simply feels "right" in your hands.
Hear Flamed Okoume's Warm, Punchy Voice
The top, back and sides of the AE340FMH are constructed from gorgeous flamed okoume, a tonewood esteemed for its musicality. The flamed okoume imbues the guitar with a rich, projecting midrange and plenty of punch. It also contributes to the AE340FMH's excellent resonance and sustain. With its captivating looks and bold acoustic voice, the flamed okoume helps make the AE340FMH an inspiring musical partner for guitarists.
Plug In and Shape Your Sound
Onboard electronics give you amplified versatility with the AE340FMH. It comes equipped with an Ibanez undersaddle pickup that accurately conveys the guitar's true acoustic tone. Plug into an amplifier, PA system or recording interface to be heard. Shape your amplified sound using the onboard bass and treble tone controls. The electronics offer stage-ready convenience and let you easily dial in just the right tone for any amplified situation.
Change Strings Easily With Advantage Bridge Pins
Ibanez Advantage bridge pins make string changes hassle-free. Their clever design ensures pins stay put, eliminating frustration. A bulb-shaped end gives you an easy, no slip grip for removing or inserting pins. The AE340FMH even includes a bridge pin puller tool to further simplify the process. Keep your guitar sounding its best by changing strings when needed, without the hassle.
Specifications
- Body type: Grand Auditorium
- Top wood: Flame okume
- Back & sides: Flame okume
- Bracing pattern: Scalloped X
- Neck shape: Thin C
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck wood: Nyatoh
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Electronics: Ibanez Custom
- Pickup/preamp: Undersaddle pickup
- EQ/Tuner: 2-band
- Special features: A.I.R.port
- Tuning machines:
- Orientation: Right handed
- Number of strings: 6
Features
- AE body
- X-M bracing
- Nyatoh neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Rosewood scalloped bridge
- Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup
- A.I.R.port