Ibanez Talman TCY10E Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Undersaddle piezo with AEQ-2T preamp
- Bass and treble controls, tuner works unplugged
- 1/4 inch (6.35mm) output jack
- Spruce top, sapele back and sides
- Okoume neck, purpleheart fretboard and bridge
- 6 alloy steel strings, right handed
- 2858 g, 41.34 x 16.93 x 5.12 inches
- No case or bag included
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An acoustic-electric hybrid aimed at electric players, with an undersaddle piezo, onboard tuner and EQ. No case comes in the box, and the preamp's power source is not listed.
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ASIN: B001814E4IModel: TCY10EBKCategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
Ibanez shaped the Talman as a hybrid for electric players who want an acoustic voice on stage. Its undersaddle piezo feeds an onboard preamp with tone controls and a tuner, and Advantage bridge pins hold the strings at a purpleheart bridge.
Electric guitarists get an acoustic voice that plugs straight into a rig, with tone shaping on the guitar itself. Spruce over sapele aims for clarity with a warm midrange. The limits are practical ones: no case in the box and a scale length listed only as a range.
Who it's for
Electric players who need an acoustic sound for a few songs a set are the target. Left-handed players and buyers expecting a case should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Tuner works without a cable
- Bass and treble EQ onboard
- Advantage pins simplify string changes
- Spruce top with sapele back
- Preamp battery type not listed
- No case or gig bag
- Scale length given only as a range
- Description copy mentions bass by mistake
Performance notes
Plugged in, the sound depends on the undersaddle piezo reading string vibration at the saddle, then on the preamp's bass and treble controls. Unplugged, the spruce top and sapele body govern volume and warmth. The purpleheart bridge passes string vibration into the top.
Specifications
| Brand | Ibanez |
|---|---|
| Model | TCY10EBK |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | About 628.65 mm to 647.71 mm |
| Item weight | 6.3 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 41.3 × 16.9 × 5.1 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Instrument Size | Large |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Spruce |
| Body Material Type | Sapele |
| Neck Material Type | Okoume |
| Fretboard Material Type | Purpleheart |
| String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Back Material Type | Sapele |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Not Included |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Piezo (undersaddle) |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch (6.35mm) jack |
| Guitar Bridge System | Purpleheart |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Model Series | Talman |
| Preamp | AEQ-2T with bass, treble and built-in tuner |
Frequently asked questions
How do I change strings on the Ibanez Talman TCY10E?
It uses Ibanez Advantage bridge pins, which are easier to take out and put in than standard pins. Their bulb-shaped end gives grip and stops the pin from being pushed in too far.
Is the Ibanez Talman TCY10E an electric guitar?
It is an acoustic-electric hybrid, an acoustic guitar with an undersaddle piezo and preamp, aimed at electric players.
What is the scale length of the Ibanez TCY10E?
The listing gives a range of about 628.65 mm to 647.71 mm rather than one figure.
Is the Ibanez TCY10E made for left-handed players?
This listing is right handed.