Description
The Ibanez AM93QA offers musicians the perfect blend of classic semi acoustic warmth and modern playability in a compact, familiar body size. Originally introduced in the early 1980s, this model remains a firm favourite for players who seek the rich resonance of a semi hollow guitar without the bulk of traditional hollow body instruments.
Part of the prestigious Artcore Expressionist series, the AM93QA combines timeless hollow body character with refined craftsmanship. Its smaller dimensions deliver enhanced comfort and control, making it ideal for both studio sessions and live performances, while maintaining the full-bodied warmth and sustain Ibanez is renowned for.
Main Features
3-Piece Nyatoh and Maple Neck
Provides stable resonance and a rich mid-low response, ensuring excellent tonal balance for both chords and lead playing.Macassar Ebony Fretboard
Offers tight lows, focused midrange, and sharp attack on highs, contributing to clear articulation and impressive sustain.Medium Frets
Enhance note accuracy and smooth phrasing across the entire fretboard.Quilted Ash Construction
The top, back, and sides crafted from quilted ash provide bright tonal clarity paired with visually stunning grain patterns.Super 58 Pickups
Renowned vintage-voiced pickups that deliver warm, balanced tones with expressive dynamic range—perfect for jazz, blues, fusion, rock, and beyond.Gibraltar Performer Bridge
Ensures solid sustain and tuning stability supported by a comfortable low saddle design.Quik Change III Tailpiece
Enables fast and effortless string changes to minimise downtime.
Compact Semi Acoustic with Classic Hollow Body Warmth
The Ibanez AM93QA is designed for musicians seeking the depth and resonance of semi acoustic guitars with the ease of handling a smaller body. Its carefully selected tonewoods and premium electronics deliver a versatile sound palette that excels in multiple genres and performance environments.
Specifications
- Neck type: AM Expressionist 3-piece Nyatoh/Maple set-in neck
- Body: Quilted Ash top, back, and sides
- Fretboard: Bound Macassar Ebony with acrylic block inlay
- Frets: 22 Medium
- Bridge: Gibraltar Performer bridge
- String spacing: 10.5mm
- Tailpiece: Quik Change III tailpiece
- Pickups: Super 58 (H) neck and bridge pickups, Passive/Alnico
- Factory tuning: E A D G B E
- Strings: D'Addario® EXL140 (.010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052)
- Hardware finish: Gold
Neck Dimensions
- Scale length: 628mm / 24.7"
- Nut width: 43mm
- Width at 22nd fret: 57mm
- Neck thickness: 21mm at 1st fret, 24mm at 9th fret
- Fingerboard radius: 305mm
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What type of music is the Ibanez AM93QA best suited for?
The AM93QA’s warm, balanced tone makes it exceptionally versatile, excelling in jazz, blues, fusion, rock, and other genres that benefit from a semi acoustic’s rich resonance.
➤ How does the compact body size affect playability?
The smaller semi acoustic body offers enhanced comfort and greater control, especially for players accustomed to solid body guitars, without sacrificing the classic hollow body tone.
➤ What are the advantages of Super 58 pickups?
Super 58 pickups are celebrated for their vintage voicing, delivering warmth, clarity, and expressive dynamic response ideal for clean and mildly overdriven tones often requested in jazz and blues styles.
➤ How easy is it to change strings on this guitar?
Thanks to the Quik Change III tailpiece, string changes are fast and simple, significantly reducing maintenance time.
➤ Can this guitar handle live performance tuning stability?
Yes, the Gibraltar Performer bridge combined with high-quality construction ensures excellent sustain and reliable tuning stability suitable for live and studio environments.
Delivery
This product is in stock at our official UK distributor and will be shipped to you within 5 working days
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Ibanez Warranty Information: 1 year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members
