Ibanez AS73 AS Artcore Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar (Transparent Cherry Red)

Ibanez AS73 AS Artcore Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar (Transparent Cherry Red)

As evidenced by its long-standing association with such giants of jazz guitar as George Benson, Pat Metheny, and John Scofield, Ibanez has been a constant pioneer in the world of hollow-body guitar building for more than three decades. Part of that legacy is owed to the Artcore collection, which has succeeded in smashing any and all preconceptions in its wake as to what a great hollow or semi-hollow ought to be.

The Artcore formula builds on equal parts luthiery know-how, daring design, and a passion for warm, full-bodied tone. The AS73 features a select-grade Maple semi-hollow body, a set-in Mahogany neck and Rosewood fretboard contribute to the warm-sounding characteristics of the AS73. Ibanez designed the Classic Elite pickups to give you big, full tone and well-balanced output. Case sold separately.

Ibanez introduced Artcore in 2002 and has been the hollow-body guitar of choice for musicians for the last 10 years. The Artcore's combination of quality workmanship and affordability has created legions of fans from diverse genres as blues, country, rock and jazz. Musicians can find the purity of an old school style jazz-box to a hybrid semi-hollow rocker. Artcore is highly respected for its tone, sustain and the way they hold their tuning and how the series continues to push the boundaries of guitar building.

Classic Elite Pickups

The Classic Elite pickups offer rich, nuanced tone with fat low-end.

ART-1 Bridge

The ART-1 bridge provides improved sustain and tuning stability.

Quik Change III Tailpiece

The Quik Change III tailpiece enables faster and easier string changing.

Sure Grip III Control Knobs

The Sure Grip III knobs are designed for precise control with nonslip functionality, along with smooth and classic looks.