The Ibanez AS is a semi-acoustic guitar designed for virtually any musical genre, from jazz and blues to rock. Thanks to its sophisticated construction with pickups mounted directly on the center block, it offers impressive sustain and effective feedback suppression. First introduced in 2002, the Artcore series has established itself worldwide as a reliable hollow-body line for musicians. It represents the perfect balance of high-quality craftsmanship, impressive sound, and affordable price. Whether a classic jazz box or a versatile semi-hollow rocker, Artcore guitars are known for their warm tone, expressive feel, and enormous tonal range. The three-piece nyatoh and maple neck offers excellent resonance and emphasizes the mid to low frequencies. The rosewood fingerboard provides a balanced, focused tone with clear midrange presence, while the medium-high frets ensure precise playing and high comfort. The linden top, sides, and back give the guitar a natural, transparent sound with balanced response. The characteristic sound is provided by the Classic Elite pickups, which impress with their warm, nuanced tone and powerful bass foundation. The Gibraltar Performer bridge guarantees excellent tuning stability, sustain, and comfortable playability, while the artistically designed VT06 tailpiece offers additional stability and harmonic vibration. With the AS Artcore, Ibanez presents a versatile semi-acoustic guitar that combines traditional sound aesthetics with modern playability – an instrument that is at home in any style. Specifications CategoryArtcore SeriesAS Number of strings6 ColorTobacco Brown Body topLinden Body sidesLinden Body backLinden Body finishGloss Polyurethane Neck3pc Nyatoh/Maple Scale (inch)28 Scale (mm)711 Neck typeAS Artcore Neck thickness (1st fret, mm)21 Neck thickness (12th fret, mm)24 (at 9F) Neck finishGloss Polyurethane Neck jointSet-in NutPlastic Nut width (mm)43 End width (mm)57 FretboardBound Rosewood Fretboard radius (mm)305 InlayAcrylic block Number of frets22 Fret typeMedium Neck pickupClassic Elite (H) Bridge pickupClassic Elite (H) Pickup typePassive Controls, pickup selector2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way toggle switch BridgeGibraltar Performer String spacing (mm)10,5 TailpieceVT06 Machine headsIbanez machine heads Hardware colorChrome String gauges (from top to bottom).014/.018/.026w/.044/.056/.068 Tuning (from top to bottom)1B,2F#,3D,4A,5E,6B Made inINDONESIA Recommended bagIBB540-BK Other item(s) includedHex wrench Go-Live date2026/1/9 10am(JST)