Name: Ibanez Performance Series Acoustic Electric Bass Guitar, Laurel Fretboard, Open Pore Natural
Brand: Ibanez
SKU: IBPCBE12OPN
Price: 299.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (3 reviews)

Ibanez Performance Series Acoustic Electric Bass Guitar, Laurel Fretboard, Open Pore Natural

Ibanez Performance Series

Ibanez

<a rel="nofollow" class="promo-financing short trackEvent popup" data-track-data="financing apply,suggested minimum payment credit,pdp" data-callback-context="adrma" data-callback-arguments='{"financeMonth":"6","financePrice":"50","TotalPrice":"299.99","financeDateEnd":"12/31/9999"}' data-callback="renderFinancingPromoPopup" data-href="/api/getContent?ContentName=CAFinancingPromo&Output=Desktop" data-popup-class="popup800 popupFinancing">$50/mo suggested payments with 6&#8209;month special financing. Learn&nbsp;how.</a>

Ibanez Performance Acoustic Electric Bass Guitar, Laurel, Open Pore Natural

In Stock

Adorama Protect 2-Year Protection Plan

Adorama Protect 3-Year Protection Plan

Adorama Protect 5-Year Protection Plan

Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchases to customers in the United States only. Not available for international or U.S. territories purchases. Adorama Protect plans are available for ABS clients.

<a class="percent-off-everyday-promo popup promo-financing trackEvent" data-href="/api/getContent?ContentName=CAFinancingGenericPopup&amp;Output=Desktop" data-popup-class="popupFinancing popup800" rel="nofollow" data-track-data="financing apply,ways to save every day savings,pdp" 
		data-callback-context="adrma" data-callback-arguments="{&quot;financeMonth&quot;:&quot;{1}&quot;,&quot;financePrice&quot;:&quot;{0}&quot;,&quot;TotalPrice&quot;:&quot;{2}&quot;}" data-callback="renderFinancingPromoPopup"><img alt="edge-creditcard" src="/col/assets/edge-creditcard.png">
 <h3>Save 5% Every Day†</h3>with the Adorama Edge Credit Card.Learn More</a>

Adorama

Musical Instruments

Guitars

Bass Guitars

Ibanez Bass Guitars

Ibanez Performance Series 

Experience rich sound with the Ibanez Performance Series Acoustic Electric Bass. Okoume body, Laurel fretboard, and natural open pore finish. Order yours today!

An exquisite addition to any musician's collection, the Ibanez Performance Series Acoustic Electric Bass Guitar, with its Laurel Fretboard and Open Pore Natural finish, is a testament to Ibanez's commitment to superior sound quality and playability. Drawing from over half a century of craftsmanship, the 2014 Performance Series models, including the PCBE12OPN, are designed to elevate the standards of what an economical, entry-level instrument can offer.The PCBE12OPN features a Grand Concert body style, which is renowned for its comfortable playability and rich acoustic projection. The top is crafted from high-quality Spruce, known for its clarity and resonance, while the Okoume back and sides add a layer of warmth to the bass's overall tone, ensuring a full-bodied sound that is both deep and articulate.The Open Pore Natural finish is not only visually striking, enhancing the wood's natural grain and aesthetic appeal, but it also plays a crucial role in the instrument's acoustic performance. Unlike thick, gloss finishes that can dampen a guitar's resonance, the Open Pore finish on this bass is lightly applied. This thoughtful design choice allows for optimal vibration of the wood, enabling the bass to produce a more natural, unencumbered tone with superior projection.Equipped with the Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp, the PCBE12OPN is fine-tuned to capture the unique frequencies of a bass guitar. This advanced preamp system also includes a convenient built-in tuner that operates independently, allowing for precise tuning adjustments whether the instrument is plugged in or not.Attention to detail is evident in the aesthetic touches, such as the tortoise rosette and the chrome die-cast tuners, which not only add to the instrument's elegant appearance but also provide reliable tuning stability. The Laurel fretboard and bridge are not only durable but also enhance the instrument's tonal qualities, offering a smooth playing experience. Additionally, the Ibanez Advantage bridge pins are designed to secure the strings firmly, further enhancing tuning stability and making string changes easier and more efficient.The PCBE12OPN is an instrument that truly embodies the fusion of aesthetic beauty and musical functionality, making it an ideal choice for bassists seeking a high-quality acoustic-electric bass guitar that promises exceptional performance and value.

Great value for the money.  Good sound, integrated tuner, plays  smoothly.  Can't go wrong with Ibanez.

Great value for the money

It is great guitar! Sound like a dreadnaught. The fret wires are sharp on the edges, had to file a little bit. The position markers/inlay are a little dark for me. 
Overall it is a very good guitar deserving of 4+ stars.

Shipping is the worst I have ever experienced!
Incidentally, it was delivered to a wrong address. Despite 2 chats and a phone call to have Adorama call UPS to give the latter the correct address, I was told their process takes 10 days for the correction to happen. I also called UPS to request for redelivery, but this redelivery has to come from Adorama. Another setback. This is a fragile item so I decided to try to retrieve the item and hope that I can get it. It was delivered to a company called Applied Materials, near me. I decided to pick up the package and brought some documents. Talked nicely to shipping/receiving. Luckily, Applied Materials understood the issue and gave me the package after I signed some documents. The package label does not show my address, but only the tracking number, content, and a lot of N/A and Unknown (see label pictures). Another label shows Applied Materials and its address. 
Why in the world can a technology company request for a guitar?
I am just glad that Applied Materials has some easier and faster way of correcting this issue (not waiting for 10 days).

Despite having this bad experience on shipping, I still decided to let Adorama know (Chat 2868663) that I have the package and they can close the issue/investigation. A lesser soul could have done less.

Suggestions: 
1 There must be a way to have this wrong address issue solved faster, not 10 days. 
2. I wish there is some form of quality check for packaging labels before they are sent out for shipping.

Product: 10/10 (Guitar manufacturer)
Packaging: 10/10 (Guitar manufacturer)
Shipping: 2/10 (Adorama)

Good product, delivered to a wrong address (10 days to correct this issue). Had to pick up myself.

Very good product, good service and fast delivery as well!

Ibanez Performance Series Acoustic Electric Bass Guitar, Laurel Fretboard, Open Pore Natural

Key Features

Protect your gear with Adorama Protect.* Learn more