The AS is a semi-acoustic guitar built to tackle just about any genre of music you throw at it. The pickups are mounted directly to the center block for increased sustain and feedback elimination.

Over a long period, Ibanez has continued to energize the hollow-body market with wide range of designs including everything from rockin' semi-hollow hybrids to straight-up traditional jazz-boxes. The Artcore Expressionist line established yet another chapter in the Artcore story. The Expressionist difference? Jazz fans will recognize the Ibanez original Super 58, the preferred pickup of George Benson, Pat Metheny and John Scofield on their own Signature models. A favorite among jazz players, but also has been proven to perform well in a variety of situations. Warmth, balanced articulation, and excellent response are defining characteristics of the Super 58 pickups.

Features:

- 3pc Nyatoh/Maple neck
The 3pc Nyatoh/Maple Neck provides a rich mid-low end and great resonance.

- Macassar Ebony fretboard
Macassar Ebony produces tight lows and mid range along with b attack in the highs and quick response with rich sustain.

- Medium frets
Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes.

- Quilted Maple top / Quilted Maple back and sides
The Quilted Maple top sonically enriches the response for picking.

- Super 80 pickups
The legendary Super 80 pickups with iconic ''Flying Finger'' engraving on the covers deliver a bright and clean tone.

- Gibraltar Performer bridge
The… read more Gibraltar Performer bridge provides rich sustain and tuning stability. The low-positioned saddles promise comfortable playability.

- Quik Change Classic tailpiece
The Quik Change Classic tailpiece enables faster and easier string changing.

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