Description
The Ibanez AS-73 Artcore is a versatile hollow-body guitar celebrated by musicians worldwide since its debut in 2002. Combining expert craftsmanship with affordability, it perfectly suits genres such as blues, country, rock and jazz. The AS-73 delivers warm, rich tones with exceptional sustain and expressive playability, making it ideal as a pure jazz guitar or a hybrid semi-hollow rocker.
Main Features
- Gibraltar Performer Bridge: Ensures rich sustain and excellent tuning stability with low-positioned saddles for comfortable playing.
- Quik Change III Tailpiece: Allows for quick and effortless string changes.
- Classic Elite Pickups: Provide a full, nuanced tone with a fat low-end, perfect for a range of musical styles.
- Neck & Body: Set-in Nyatoh neck with a Linden wood top, back and sides, offering durability and tonal warmth.
- Fretboard: Bound Walnut with acrylic block inlays and 22 medium frets for smooth playability.
- Hardware: Chromed for a sleek, professional look.
Specifications
- Neck type: AS Artcore Nyatoh set-in neck
- Top/Back/Sides: Linden wood
- Fretboard: Bound Walnut with acrylic block inlays
- Frets: 22 medium
- Bridge: Gibraltar Performer
- String space: 10.5mm
- Tailpiece: Quik Change III
- Neck pickup: Classic Elite (H), passive ceramic
- Bridge pickup: Classic Elite (H), passive ceramic
- Factory tuning: E B G D A E
- String gauge: .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052
- Hardware colour: Chrome
Neck dimensions:
- Scale length: 628mm (24.7")
- Nut width: 43mm
- Width at 22nd fret: 57mm
- Thickness at 1st fret: 21mm
- Thickness at 9th fret: 24mm
- Radius: 305mm
Body dimensions:
- Length: 19 ¼"
- Width: 15 ¾"
- Maximum depth: 2 5/8"
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What styles of music is the Ibanez AS-73 suitable for?
The AS-73 is ideal for blues, country, rock and jazz, delivering warm tones and expressive playability that suit a variety of genres.
➤ How does the Gibraltar Performer bridge enhance my playing experience?
The Gibraltar Performer bridge improves sustain and tuning stability while its low-positioned saddles offer comfortable string action for smooth playability.
➤ Is the string change process easy on this guitar?
Yes, the Quik Change III tailpiece is designed for quick and hassle-free string replacement, saving you time.
➤ What type of pickups does the AS-73 feature?
It comes with Classic Elite passive ceramic humbucker pickups that provide rich, full-bodied tone with a strong low end.
➤ What woods are used in the body and neck construction?
The AS-73 uses a Nyatoh wood set-in neck and Linden wood for the top, back and sides, creating a warm, resonant tone.
Delivery
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
