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Pre-Owned

Ibanez AE410BK Electro-Acoustic, Black

Ibanez AE410BK Electro-Acoustic, Black

Includes Hard Case

£499.00
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Some guitars are built for campfires. This one was built for smoky stages, tangled cables, and men with interesting hair making emotionally urgent noises in 1985.
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Notable Particulars

  • Rare 1980s Ibanez AE410BK Thin-Body Design > comfortable and lightweight, the slim body makes long rehearsals, gigs and recording sessions far easier than with a traditional dreadnought acoustic.
  • Stage-Ready Electro-Acoustic Electronics > designed during the rise of amplified acoustic performance, the onboard electronics deliver a direct, feedback-resistant sound ideal for live use.
  • Gloss Black Finish with Vintage Ibanez Styling > the black finish, multi-ply binding and classic Ibanez headstock give the guitar a distinctive understated aesthetic that feels unmistakably late-1980s.
  • Smooth, Fast-Playing Neck > true to Ibanez form, the neck profile is slim and easy to navigate, making it equally suited to strumming, picked passages and melodic lead work.
  • Previously Owned by Bruce Watson of Big Country > a genuine piece of musical history connected to one of the defining guitarists of 1980s British rock, adding unique provenance and conversation value beyond the instrument itself.

The Details

A rare and characterful 1980s Ibanez AE410BK electro-acoustic finished in gloss black, previously owned by Bruce Watson of Big Country. Built during Ibanez’s early exploration of stage-focused acoustic design, the AE410BK combines a comfortable thin-body construction with onboard electronics intended for live performance, offering a practical and stylish alternative to the bulky electro-acoustics of the era. The slim profile sits comfortably against the body, while the fast-playing Ibanez neck makes the guitar feel immediately familiar and approachable.

Visually, the guitar has all the understated charm of late-1980s Ibanez design, from the elegant multi-ply binding and rosette to the distinctive headstock styling and gloss black finish. It shows honest cosmetic wear consistent with age and use, giving it the kind of lived-in character collectors and players often prefer to overly pristine examples. A particularly interesting piece for fans of vintage Japanese and Korean-built electro-acoustics, it is made even more special by its connection to Bruce Watson and the era of expansive, atmospheric guitar music that helped define Big Country’s sound.

The Essentials

  • Includes: Hard Case
  • Year of Manufacture: 1980s
  • Mo's Secret Code: P266663
  • Colour: Black