- Okoume neck The Okoume neck provides greater playing comfort.
- Purpleheart fretboard The Purpleheart fretboard emphasizes the beauty and the rich tonal character of this bass.
- Figured Ash top The Figured Ash top imbues this guitar with an exotic appearance and provides a balanced, bright sound.
- Sapele back and sides Sapele back and sides offer a full-bodied and warm mid-range and a bright tone.
- Ibanez AP2 Magnetic pickup The AP2 magnetic pickup perfectly reproduces an acoustic guitar's natural, warm sound.
- Ibanez AEQ-2TM preamp w/Onboard tuner The AEQ-2TM preamp is specifically-designed to adjust the frequencies of a bass and a treble, and allows operation of the built-in tuner without the instrument being plugged in.
- Purpleheart bridge The Purpleheart bridge transfers string vibration directly to the body, delivering a natural and warm tone.
- Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins These pins really are an advantage over old-fashioned pins. Advantage™ pins are easier to take out and easier to put in than standard pins. A special bulb-shaped end makes the pin easy to grip and also prevents the pin from being pushed in too far. Best of all, with Advantage™ the pin and string stay put.