Overall:
I bought this guitar after I had become a little frustrated with the sound of my Gibson ES-333. I wanted a warm sound suitable for playing funk/jazz. The AS-83 has a very likeable tone. The neck pickup gives a very warm, jazzy tone, much like that of a George Benson signature. The bridge pickup gives a nice clean, treble sound, perfect for playing funk.

Feature:
Pickups and controls are fine - the mellow ACH pickups sound great ans the tone controls work well with them. The flamed maple top on mine is perfect and has stood the test of time very nicely.

Quality:
Not a flaw to be found - everything works like the day I got it, just as it should.

Value:
Big bang for the buck - sounds and plays like a much more expensive guitar.

Desirability:
Very practical and well made - not fancy - just what you need and not what you don't.

Sound:
This is the one guitar in my collection that I play all the time. The neck is comfortable and fits my style of playing very well. The control layout is just right and they work better than one would expect at this price point.

Ease of Use:
If you like the ease of use of a 335 type guitar this Ibanez will feel like an old friend. The pickups may be a bit mellow for some but the fine tone pots help to widen the range substantially.