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Ibanez Announces New Blackout Acoustic Series

Ibanez Announces New Blackout Acoustic Series

Ibanez Blackout series acoustic guitars feature all-black aesthetic, high-quality electronics, and in-demand woods. Models include AEG721 with Fishman S-core pickups, AEWC621 with Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp, and TCY621 with Ibanez under-saddle pickup. With prices ranging from $249.99 to $399.99, these guitars offer a unique and stylish option for musicians.


Ibanez has unveiled its new Blackout series of acoustic guitars to their lineup. Inspired by the popular Iron Label series, these instruments feature an all-black aesthetic, including a matte black finish and black hardware. The Blackout series offers three distinct models: the AEG721 7-string acoustic-electric, the AEWC621, and the TCY621. Each model boasts in-demand woods, including a Spruce top, Sapele back and sides, and Macassar Ebony or Purpleheart for the fingerboard and bridge.

To complement their unique appearance, the Blackout guitars are equipped with high-quality electronics. The AEG721 and AEWC621 feature Fishman’s S-core pickups and Ibanez AEQ-SAP2 preamps, while the TCY621 utilizes an Ibanez under-saddle pickup and AEQ-2T preamp.

For more information, please visit ibanez.com.

AEG721

  • AEG body
  • 634mm/25" scale
  • Spruce top
  • Sapele back & sides
  • Comfort Grip 3pc Nyatoh/Maple neck
  • Macassar Ebony fretboard & bridge
  • Black dyed Bone nut & saddle
  • Black Die-cast tuners (18:1 gear ratio)
  • Fishman® S-core pickup
  • Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp w/Onboard tuner
  • Balanced XLR & 1/4" outputs
  • Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins
  • D'Addario® XTAPB1253, plus .070 guage Phosphor Bronze
  • String Gauge: .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053/.070
  • Factory Tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E,7B
  • Recommended case: AEG10C/MAP: $169.99
  • Finish: Blacked Out

LIST PRICE: $599.99

ESTIMATED STREET PRICE: $399.99

AEWC621

  • AEWC body
  • 634mm/25" scale
  • Spruce top
  • Sapele back & sides
  • Comfort Grip Nyatoh neck
  • Macassar Ebony fretboard & bridge
  • Black Die-cast tuners (18:1 gear ratio)
  • Fishman® S-Core pickup
  • Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp w/Onboard tuner
  • Balanced XLR & 1/4" outputs
  • Ibanez IACS6C coated strings
  • Recommended case: AEG10C/MAP: $169.99
  • Finish: Blacked Out

LIST PRICE: $599.99

ESTIMATED STREET PRICE: $399.99

TCY621

  • Talman Double Cutaway body
  • Neck joint at 16th fret
  • Spruce top
  • Sapele back & sides
  • Okoume neck
  • Purpleheart fretboard & bridge
  • Black Die-cast tuners
  • Ibanez Undersaddle pickup
  • Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp w/Onboard tuner
  • Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins
  • Recommended case: TM50C/MAP: $179.99
  • Finish: Blacked Out

LIST PRICE: $374.99

ESTIMATED STREET PRICE: $249.99

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