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Ibanez ASB140 Artcore Electric Bass

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Ibanez ASB140 Artcore Electric Bass, Brown Sunburst
Ibanez ASB140 Artcore Electric Bass, Brown Sunburst

Of course, there are a few other semi-acoustic basses worth considering out there. So why choose Ibanez (besides the fast that Ibanez is the number one selling electric bass company)? Because Ibanez Artcore semi-acoustics feature higher output pickups and a full 34 in. scale for better sustain and articulation than standard semi-acoustic basses. Artcore's Quick Change III tailpiece contributes to the great sustain of these all new basses as well as providing easy string changes. The AGB140 also features a mahogany/maple neck, a maple body, and an Ibanez ACHB1 pickup.

Specifications

Neck Style: 3-piece Artcore Bass neck

Neck Material: Mahogany/maple

Body: Maple top, back and sides

Frets: 22, large

Bridge: Gibralter III Bass bridge

Tailpiece: Quickchange III Vass tailpiece

Pickup: ACHB1

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/
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Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (30 ratings)
Submitted August 30, 2005 by a customer from aol.com

Ibanez ASB140 Artcore Customer Review

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect bass for my oldies/pop cover gig.I would not buy another since I already have one,but this is a very cool bass and I can't see myself parting with it. Great value for the price.
Sound
A unique sound for sure. Great for oldies and classic rock/pop stuff. Nice jazz vibe to it as well. I use it for low volume acoustic gigs and full electric band jobs and it works well in both settings. I found by lowering the pickup that more definition is given to the notes and a better apt to pick up the semi-hollow vibe.
Features
Had to special order the hardshell case because it is an odd ball bass shape.It took way longer to get one from Ibanez than it should have. Other than that,no problems.
Quality
Appears to be well made. I can't see it lasting 10 years of consistent gigging without problems,but for the short haul and if you have other options--it is fine. It is semi-hollow after all.
Value
Good value for the price. No complaints.
Manufacturer Support
Outside of the protracted case wait--no need to deal with them.
The Wow Factor
This is one cool looking bass. Instantly drawn to it at the store. Chicks dig it too!!!

Musical Background:

semi-pro musician

Musical Style:

rock/oldies/pop/country
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