The PA230E is an acoustic/electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in mid-2021 as part of the new PA series. It is produced in China as part of the new Platinum Collection.
The PA230E features a solid cedar top with okoume back and sides, yielding punchy treble, robust midrange, and woody low end. A gorgeous African mahogany and pau ferro neck with Macassar ebony fingerboard offers impeccable response and playability whether you're fingerpicking or flatpicking.
The AP11 pickup is small, lightweight and positioned so it won’t inhibit the natural vibrations of the top wood. The pickup generates a highly responsive sound with minimal feedback throughout the entire frequency range. The sound is transparent and reflects the guitar’s natural acoustic tone while preserving presence and mid-range. The AP11 also works well with effects such as reverb, chorus and many others. The contact pickup consists of three transducers facilitating organic individual note clarity and naturally reproduces percussive body tapping techniques. This pickup also adds an airy depth of tone and brightness to the amplified sound.
For a better percussive sound, the Macassar ebony bridge features a top loading system without a bridgepin. It also offers a fast and easy method for string changes.
For 2022 the body length was slightly increased; this change was reversed in 2025.
The PA300E is a related model with a solid German spruce top on pau ferro back and sides.
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Specifications for PA230E
Name: PA230E
Year(s) offered: 2021–2025
Sold in: Americas & Oceania / Asia & Africa / China / Europe / Japan / USA
