An Intriguing Talman-style Ibanez Acoustic
The Ibanez Talman TCM50 acoustic-electric guitar presents a creative leap that’s especially relevant to electric guitarists, mobile composers, and gigging artists. For your playing comfort, the Talman TCM50 combines acoustic and electric elements with a double-cutaway, shallow acoustic body. The Talman TCM50 has a flamed maple top and sapele back and sides that combine for energetic character that cuts through live mixes. Its okoume neck and purpleheart fingerboard offer a full-size guitar feel with increased fret access while reducing strain on your hands. And when you’re ready to plug in, the AP2 magnetic pickup produces thick warmth and wide-sounding presence, much like the sound of an electric guitar’s neck pickup. Moreover, the AEQ-2TM preamp lets you shape amplified sound with a 2-band EQ and has a convenient tuner. Both acoustic and electric enthusiasts here at Sweetwater have found many things to love about the unique Ibanez Talman TCM50, and we’re sure you will, too!
Best of both worlds
The Talman TCM50 gives you a new breed of acoustic-electric guitar that revolutionizes comfort. Whether you play sitting or standing, the patented Talman body design is ideal for hours of playing. Songwriters at Sweetwater often reach for a guitar like this one when composing demos or song ideas. The double-cutaway body shape gives players extended range and comfortable access to higher frets that can be used for solos, melodies, and alternate chord voicings with a shimmering bite above the 12th fret. The Talman TCM50 has a full-size purpleheart fingerboard with a scale length of 25.6 inches — roughly an average size for an acoustic guitar — but the fingerboard sits deeper in the body than most in a way that increases comfort and reduces fatigue during long sessions and rigorous play.
Tweak and explore hybrid tones
The Ibanez AP2 magnetic pickup and AEQ-2TM preamp let you tweak and explore numerous hybrid acoustic-electric tones. The AP2 borrows design elements from electric guitar pickups. The tone is punchy, but any harshness is neutralized by the rich sound of the AP2’s placement in the neck position. If you’re after more bite (or less), the AEQ-2TM’s 2-band EQ controls let you boost and cut treble and bass frequencies. You can use them to accentuate treble and string character, add more low-end weight, or carve out a space in the mix where this acoustic guitar shines. Plus, with the built-in tuner, spot-on pitch accuracy is always just a few seconds away.
Ibanez Talman TCM50 Features:
- A perfect crossover acoustic-electric guitar for electric guitarists, composers, and live performers
- Solid flamed maple top with an open pore finish makes for a suave look and stellar projection
- Full-size 25.6-inch scale length that’s deeply set into the body for improved playability and comfort
- Laminate sapele back and sides supply full-bodied tones comparable to mahogany
- Double-cutaway body enhances fret access and playability
- Slim Fast neck brings agile electric-like speeds to the acoustic guitar
- AP2 magnetic pickup and AEQ-2TM preamp make recording and connecting to amplifiers a breeze
- AEQ-2TM preamp provides a built-in tuner and 2-band EQ for shaping sound
