Ibanez Artcore AS73-TBC, Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar, Tobacco Brown (NEW)
Ibanez introduced Artcore in 2002 and has been the hollow-body guitar of choice for musicians for the last 10 years. The Artcore’s combination of quality workmanship and affordability has created legions of fans from diverse genres as blues, country, rock and jazz. Musicians can find the purity of an old school style jazz-box to a hybrid semi-hollow rocker. Artcore is highly respected for its tone, sustain and the way they hold their tuning and how the series continues to push the boundaries of guitar building.
The Ibanez AS73 from the renowned Artcore series is a versatile semi-acoustic guitar designed to handle a wide range of genres including blues, jazz, country, and rock. With its centre block construction, the AS73 offers exceptional sustain while effectively reducing feedback – making it a reliable choice for stage and studio use.
Main Features
- Nyatoh neck – Provides a rich mid-low end and smooth playability.
- Walnut fretboard – Offers balanced tonal character across the frequency spectrum.
- Medium frets – Enhance accuracy and smooth note articulation.
- Linden top, back & sides – Delivers a natural and flat yet accurate tone.
- Classic Elite pickups – Produce a rich, nuanced tone with warm low-end response.
- Gibraltar Performer bridge – Ensures rich sustain, tuning stability, and comfortable playability.
- Quik Change III tailpiece – Allows for faster and easier string changes.
Since its introduction in 2002, the Artcore series has become a go-to for musicians worldwide, praised for its combination of quality craftsmanship, affordability, tone, and expressive playability. The AS73 continues this tradition, delivering a perfect balance of vintage-inspired character and modern reliability.
Why Choose the Ibanez AS73?
- Versatile sound suitable for a wide range of musical genres.
- Semi-hollow body design provides warmth, sustain, and reduced feedback.
- Classic Elite pickups deliver powerful yet nuanced tones.
- Affordable quality – the hallmark of Ibanez Artcore instruments.
Ibanez AS73 Specifications
- Neck type: Artcore Mahogany Set-Neck
- Body: Semi-Hollow with Maple top, back & sides
- Fretboard: Bound Rosewood with White dot inlay
- Frets: Medium
- Bridge: ART-1 bridge
- Tailpiece: Quick Change III Tailpiece
- Neck pickup: Ibanez Classic Elite (Passive/Ceramic)
- Bridge pickup: Ibanez Classic Elite (Passive/Ceramic)
- Factory tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
- String gauge: .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052
- Hardware colour: Chrome
Neck Dimensions
- Scale: 628mm/24.7 Inch
- Width at Nut: 43mm
- Width at Last Fret: 57mm
- Thickness at 1st: 21mm
- Thickness at 12th: 24mm
- Radius: 305mm/ 12 Inch
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