Ibanez AEL Multi-Scale Acoustic - Natural Limited production Multi-scale system AEL body Spruce top Rosewood back and sides Rosewood fretboard Rosewood custom bridge Abalone rosette Black body binding Chrome Grover die-cast tuners Fishman Sonicore pickup AEQ-SP2 Preamp with onboard tuner Natural High Gloss (NT) finish The purpose of the multi-scale system is to optimize the tension of each stringcreating a more "alive," open tone The different fret-to-bridge distances enhance tonality, creating a better-sounding instrument This design not only expands harmonic complexity, but also improves playability across all six strings The slant of the multi-scale frets ergonomically coordinates with the way a players hand angles as it moves up and down the neckfacilitating quick, comfortable playing action