** IBANEZ AEG721 BOT Black Out **

Brand NEW (New Strings & Full Setup by our Guitar Tech)

Note: slight relief on the top (see last picture).

Original cardbox and accessories included.

This Ibanez AEG721 BOT belongs to the category of instruments that immediately stand out from the ordinary. True to Ibanez’s spirit of innovation, this electro-acoustic guitar is not only stylish and modern: it offers an expanded sonic approach thanks to a seven-string configuration, still relatively rare in the acoustic guitar world. This additional low string adds impressive depth to the bass register and opens up a much wider musical range, whether for enriching accompaniments, developing independent bass lines, or creating particularly rich fingerstyle arrangements.

Its Black Out finish gives it a sober, almost minimalist, yet very elegant look. The deep black applied to the entire instrument highlights the lines of the AEG body, known for its slim and comfortable silhouette. This design gives the guitar a discreet but assertive personality, ideal for musicians who appreciate instruments with a contemporary, refined style.

The construction emphasizes a combination of woods designed to provide balance and musicality. The spruce top offers clarity and projection, while the back and sides complete the sound with a warm and well-balanced register. The result is a precise, dynamic, and well-defined sound that maintains clear articulation even when the seventh string enriches the low end. This extension of the spectrum gives the instrument particular depth: chords gain more presence, and arrangements achieve greater dimension.

The neck is designed to remain comfortable despite the extra width needed for an additional string. Ibanez has long mastered the ergonomics of its necks, which is immediately noticeable: the grip feels natural, and the guitar remains surprisingly accessible, even for a player used to six-string models. The AEG format, with its relatively thin body and pronounced cutaway, further enhances this sense of ease and allows easy access to the highest frets.

In terms of amplification, the instrument is equipped with the Ibanez electronic system, designed to faithfully reproduce the guitar’s acoustic character. The built-in pickup and preamp deliver a clear, balanced signal, perfectly suited for both stage and recording. The nuances of your playing remain well-defined, whether for delicate picking passages or stronger accompaniment.

But the true personality of this guitar obviously lies in its seventh string. On an electro-acoustic guitar, this extended range truly transforms the musical experience. It allows for exploring wider chords, adding deep basses in accompaniments, and constructing arrangements where bass and melody interact with greater freedom. In modern styles, advanced fingerstyle, some progressive approaches, or even acoustic adaptations inspired by metal, this extra string becomes a genuine creative tool.

In the end, the Ibanez AEG721 BOT proves to be both original and inspiring. It combines modern design, a refined aesthetic, and ergonomic construction, while offering an expanded sonic palette thanks to its seventh string. For musicians eager to break from traditional formats and explore new harmonic textures without sacrificing the versatility of an electro-acoustic, it is an especially appealing and thoroughly contemporary proposition.

Specifications:
7-String Electro-Acoustic Guitar, Auditorium Format
Solid Spruce Top
Sapele Back and Sides
3-Piece Nyatoh/Maple Neck
Macassar Ebony Fingerboard
Fingerboard Radius: 400 mm
Scale Length: 634 mm
Nut Width: 50.2 mm
20 Frets
Fishman S-Core Pickup
Ibanez AEQ-SP2 Preamp with Built-In Tuner
Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble
Macassar Ebony Bridge
Black Die-Cast Tuners (18:1 Gear Ratio)
Outputs: XLR and 6.3 mm Jack
Polyurethane Finish
Finish: Satin