Ibanez PNB14E-OPN Acoustic Bass

Compact Acoustic Bass with Parlor Body and Warm Okoume Voice

The Ibanez PNB14E-OPN acoustic bass brings all-okoume warmth into a parlor-sized body that fits on the couch, around the campfire, or on a small stage. This 4-string acoustic-electric bass delivers balanced tone with woody character when fingerpicked and punchy projection when strummed. Built for players who want a real acoustic bass sound without the bulk of a full-size dreadnought, the parlor frame keeps the instrument approachable. The short scale keeps strings light, while onboard electronics make plugging in simple.

What Sets This Acoustic Bass Apart

The parlor body shape is the headline feature — at 492 mm long and 356 mm wide, it cradles comfortably in the lap and travels easily. All-okoume construction delivers warm, full tone with clear projection, while the maple neck adds bright tonal character. The AEQ-2T preamp with onboard tuner lets players tune silently without plugging in, a rare convenience at this price tier.

Body Construction — Warmth and Comfort in a Compact Frame

The parlor body and okoume tonewoods produce a warm, woody voice suited to fingerstyle bass lines and acoustic ensemble playing.

• Body Shape: Parlor body — compact 492 mm length for comfortable seated playing
• Top: Okoume top — delivers warm, full tone with clear projection
• Back & Sides: Okoume back and sides — woody warmth when fingerpicked, punchy high-mids when strummed
• Finish: Open Pore Polyurethane — lets the tonewood resonate naturally without sealing the pores

Neck and Playability — Short Scale, Easy Reach

The 628.7 mm scale sits between a typical electric bass and a ukulele bass, giving real-bass tension with short-scale comfort.

• Scale Length: 628.7 mm (24.8") — short-scale tension for easy bending and lighter feel
• Nut Width: 43 mm — comfortable for smaller hands or electric bass players
• Neck: PNB Maple neck — bright tonal character and dimensional stability
• Fingerboard: Laurel with white dot inlays — rich, warm tone and clear position markers across the board
• Number of Frets: 18 — covers the range most acoustic bass lines need

Electronics and Hardware — Plug-In Ready

The undersaddle pickup and AEQ-2T preamp translate the acoustic voice faithfully to an amp or PA, while chrome die-cast tuners and D'Addario strings keep tuning stable through long sessions.

• Pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle pickup — accurately reproduces the acoustic character of the bass
• Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-2T with onboard tuner — bass, treble, and volume controls plus silent tuning
• Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-cast — stable tuning across the 1G-2D-3A-4E factory setup
• Strings: D'Addario .037/.050/.062/.090 — custom light gauge for short-scale tension
• Output: 1/4" output jack — standard connection to amps, mixers, and audio interfaces

Who Is It For — Acoustic Bass Players Who Want Compact and Affordable

The PNB14E is the right choice for acoustic bass players who need a compact, travel-friendly instrument that still sounds like a real bass. Beginners benefit from the short scale and light strings, which reduce finger fatigue and make chord shapes easier to form. Songwriters and home recordists will appreciate the warm okoume voice and the onboard electronics that capture it cleanly. Gigging musicians who play coffeehouse or campfire sets get a parlor body that projects well when amplified and stays comfortable through long sets. Players with smaller hands or those transitioning from electric bass will find the 43 mm nut width and 628.7 mm scale especially approachable.