AS73 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. - Artcore - Ibanez first introduced Artcore back in 2002 and it has remained a workhorse hollow-body guitar for musicians all over the world ever since. The Artcore's combination of quality workmanship and affordability has created legions of devoted fans from diverse genres as blues, country, rock and jazz. Artcore offers musicians the purity of an old school jazz-box or a hybrid semi-hollow rocker. The line is highly respected for its tone, sustain and, expressive playability.

ART-1 bridge and Quik Change III tailpiece

Keep your intonation accurate and your strings ready. The AS73 wants to keep performing musicians gig-ready all the time with this incredible bridge and tailpiece combination. Crafted by the experts at Ibanez, these invaluable chrome-plated appointments will keep your tuning stable and ensure accurate intonation across the range. Should the worst happen and you suffer the dreaded snap of a string breaking during a performance, then the Quik change tailpiece is a blessing that'll have you back to playing in no time. Whatver the situation, the AS73 Artcore has you covered.

Classic Elite humbuckers

Voicings that purr with classic tonality. The Ibanez AF73 is loaded with two Classic Elite humbuckers for a balanced and warm sound. These pickups are wired with a 3-way pickup selector and dual volume/tone controls, allowing you to fully sculpt your sound.

The medium output of the Classic Elite pickups helps you adapt your sound to both clean and overdriven styles of playing. The pickups make the most of the responsive hollow body and help to transmit every detail and nuance of your playing.

Vintage styled archtop body

An arched style that defined an era. The beautifully crafted maple body glows with the classic hollowbody panache, allowing for almost endless sustain. A thin maple top produces superb projection and a wide tonal range. From high-end sparkle down through a rich mid-range to a balanced low-end, this guitar is packed with versatility.

Easy playability. The light frame is kind on your shoulders for those long performances, letting you focus on the complex chords and mesmerising melodies. Paired with the double arches, your fretting hand will have easy access to the top of the neck, encouraging some adventurous playing. To cap off the stunning design, Ibanez have adorned the body with jazzy F-holes for superior projection and a striking white binding.

Neck and fingerboard

One of the AS73's strengths is the comfortable feel and superb response of its mahogany neck and walnut fingerboard. Featuring acrylic block inlays and medium frets, the board is effortlessly playable and is accented by those vintage appointments. With a smooth finish, the walnut fingerboard will also give you a soft, snappy response combined with swift action.

Specifications

Body

Model Name: Ibanez AS73 Artcore, Transparent Cherry Red

Model Code: AS73-TCD

Top Material: Linden

Back and Sides Material: Linden

Construction: Set Neck

Dexterity: Right Handed

Finish: Transparent Cherry Red

Neck and Fingerboard

Neck Material: AS Artcore Nyatoh

Fingerboard Material: Bound Laurel

Inlays: Acrylic Blocks

Fret Size: Medium

Scale Length: 24.7"

Fingerboard Radius: 305 mmR

Hardware and Electronics

Neck Pickup: Classic Elite (H) Neck Pickup

Bridge Pickup: Classic Elite (H) Bridge Pickup

Controls: Volume (Neck & Bridge), Tone (Neck & Bridge)

Bridge: ART-1 Bridge

Tailpiece: Quik Change III Tailpiece

Hardware Finish: Chrome

Pickguard: Brown Tortoiseshell