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Ibanez AK85 Artcore Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar
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The Ibanez AK85 Artcore is a set-neck, hollow body instrument. Ibanez builds the AK85 with a spruce top, gorgeous, flamed maple back and sides, and even a bound rosewood fingerboard. The AK85 successfully delivers the famous Artcore neck, Artcore pickups and acclaimed Artcore value. Other features include chrome hardware, a rosewood bridge for a strong, bright sound and an attractive appearance.
When Artcore guitars debuted in summer 2002, they turned the music industry upside down. No longer were full and semi-acoustic guitars just big expensive jazz boxes for jazz players - even some of Ibanez competitors bought them (no, we're not making this up). With Artcore guitars you get an amazingly affordable price plus the quality and tone you expect from Ibanez, the guitar company with over four decades of experience making full and semi-acoustic guitars.
Neck Style: 3-piece Artcore
Neck Material: Mahogany/maple
Top: Spruce
Body: Flamed Maple back and sides
Frets: 22, large
Bridge: Rosewood
Tailpiece: VT50
Neck Pickup: ACH1
Bridge Pickup: ACH2
When Artcore guitars debuted in summer 2002, they turned the music industry upside down. No longer were full and semi-acoustic guitars just big expensive jazz boxes for jazz players - even some of Ibanez competitors bought them (no, we're not making this up). With Artcore guitars you get an amazingly affordable price plus the quality and tone you expect from Ibanez, the guitar company with over four decades of experience making full and semi-acoustic guitars.
Technical Info
SpecificationsNeck Style: 3-piece Artcore
Neck Material: Mahogany/maple
Top: Spruce
Body: Flamed Maple back and sides
Frets: 22, large
Bridge: Rosewood
Tailpiece: VT50
Neck Pickup: ACH1
Bridge Pickup: ACH2
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Ibanez AK85 Artcore Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar Reviews
9 out of 10
"how do they do it"
Feature:
i wish they would have positioned the p/u selector on the upper bout oppisite the cutaway, my only gripe
Quality:
i am a fan of ibanez, i believe they are meking the best guitars in the world rihgt now.
Value:
now here's the sad part, i own a $2200 pm100 pat metheny signature, you can look at this guitar and tell that it's quality, the ak85 is $449 and it plays, sounds, and feels as good if not better than the pm100, how do they do it
Desirability:
it's a good lookin' jazz box
Sound:
with the spruce top and rosewood bridge it has that classic jazz tone of the gibsons from the 50's
Support:
ibanez is hard to contact, but i've never had to contact them about any of their products, this is just what i hear.
Overall:
i was looking for a replacement for my pm100, being expensive, i cringed everytime i took it out, boy did i find a replacement, the ak85 is my no. 1 archtop now.
i wish they would have positioned the p/u selector on the upper bout oppisite the cutaway, my only gripe
Quality:
i am a fan of ibanez, i believe they are meking the best guitars in the world rihgt now.
Value:
now here's the sad part, i own a $2200 pm100 pat metheny signature, you can look at this guitar and tell that it's quality, the ak85 is $449 and it plays, sounds, and feels as good if not better than the pm100, how do they do it
Desirability:
it's a good lookin' jazz box
Sound:
with the spruce top and rosewood bridge it has that classic jazz tone of the gibsons from the 50's
Support:
ibanez is hard to contact, but i've never had to contact them about any of their products, this is just what i hear.
Overall:
i was looking for a replacement for my pm100, being expensive, i cringed everytime i took it out, boy did i find a replacement, the ak85 is my no. 1 archtop now.
Submitted: 06/11/2004
Style of Music: jazz and fusion
10 out of 10
"The Ibanez AK85 is a hidden gem."
Feature:
For me the 3 position switch, volume, and tone control's seem fine as do the pick up's. The pick guard is a nice plus and I think the rosewood saddle really helps attain the sound I want.
Quality:
The workmanship is excellent. I've owned it 6 months and no issues. The finish is impeccable. After I adjusted the neck I found the fret's lined up perfectly which was a big surprise.
Value:
For the price, sound, and craftsmanship it can't be beat.
Desirability:
I would say it is traditional in looks and not a flashy guitar.
Sound:
I am a beginning Blues player who started with a solid body Gregg Bennett Torino so when I first heard the AK85 it was love at first sound. I opted for the rosewood saddle and it helps deliver a deep warm sound with sustain that made me want to practice beyond my normal limit.
Support:
I haven't needed to contact Ibanez so don't know?
Overall:
I would replace this if lost or stolen without a thought.
For me the 3 position switch, volume, and tone control's seem fine as do the pick up's. The pick guard is a nice plus and I think the rosewood saddle really helps attain the sound I want.
Quality:
The workmanship is excellent. I've owned it 6 months and no issues. The finish is impeccable. After I adjusted the neck I found the fret's lined up perfectly which was a big surprise.
Value:
For the price, sound, and craftsmanship it can't be beat.
Desirability:
I would say it is traditional in looks and not a flashy guitar.
Sound:
I am a beginning Blues player who started with a solid body Gregg Bennett Torino so when I first heard the AK85 it was love at first sound. I opted for the rosewood saddle and it helps deliver a deep warm sound with sustain that made me want to practice beyond my normal limit.
Support:
I haven't needed to contact Ibanez so don't know?
Overall:
I would replace this if lost or stolen without a thought.
Submitted: 12/13/2004
Style of Music: Blues
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