The Ibanez MSC500MBK Cutaway Acoustic Electric from the Montage Series is a revolutionary guitar that has 2 acoustic sounds, 2 electric sounds, mix capability, onboard reverb, chorus, distortion, phase canceling, dual notch filter and tuner. These groundbreaking, innovative electronics are possible with the combination of the B-Band® UST Acoustic Pickup, Ibanez AP9 Electric pickup, and the Ibanez HBP Multi-function Preamp with Onboard Tuner. Controls are conveniently mounted on the face of the upper bout. Operates on a 4 AA batteries and has balanced 1/4" output.

The MSC500MBK also features a solid spruce top and mahogany back & sides with a sexy metallic black gloss finish. Montage series guitars have a sleek, comfortable cutaway semi-jumbo body style and the exclusive Ibanez adjustable mahogany F.A.S.T. (Fast Action Set-Up Technology) lets the acoustic guitar player quickly setup the action to their personal playing style. Other appointments include maple body and neck binding, abalone rosette, and chrome die-cast tuners.