Description
The Ibanez AS53L is a versatile semi-acoustic guitar expertly crafted to suit a wide range of musical styles. Featuring pickups mounted directly on the centre block, it delivers superb sustain and effectively eliminates unwanted feedback, making it ideal for both stage performances and studio recording.
Main Features
- Nyatoh Neck delivers a warm, rich mid-lower tonal response, enhancing your overall sound.
- Walnut Fretboard offers a well-balanced tone across lows, mids, and highs for versatile playing.
- Medium Frets provide precise note accuracy with comfortable playability.
- Linden Top, Back & Sides produce a natural, clear, and highly resonant tone.
- Infinity R Humbucking Pickups deliver a tight, dynamic sound that remains clear even with high gain.
- Gibraltar Performer Bridge ensures excellent sustain, tuning stability, and smooth play.
- Quik Change III Tailpiece allows fast and effortless string changes, improving your workflow.
Since its debut in 2002, the Ibanez Artcore series has been a favourite among musicians worldwide for its classic hollow-body tone, expressive playability, and exceptional value. The AS53L perfectly balances traditional jazz warmth with modern semi-hollow sustain, ensuring clarity and character with every note.
Why Choose the Ibanez AS53L?
- Ideal for blues, jazz, rock, and country genres.
- Combines classic hollow-body warmth with the sustain of a semi-hollow design.
- Built with renowned Ibanez Artcore craftsmanship at an affordable price.
- Reliable choice for both studio recordings and live performances.
Specifications
- Colour: Left Handed, Tobacco Flat
- Neck Type: AS Artcore Nyatoh set-in neck
- Top / Back / Sides: Linden
- Fretboard: Bound Rosewood with white dot inlays
- Frets: 22 Medium frets
- Bridge: Gibraltar Performer bridge
- String Spacing: 10.5mm
- Tailpiece: Quik Change III tailpiece
- Pickups: Neck and Bridge – Infinity R Humbucking (Passive/Ceramic)
- Factory Tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
- String Gauge: .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052
- Hardware: Chrome finish
Neck Dimensions
- Scale Length: 628mm
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Width at 22nd Fret: 57mm
- Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 21mm
- Neck Thickness at 9th Fret: 24mm
- Fingerboard Radius: 305mm
Frequently asked questions
➤ Is the Ibanez AS53L suitable for beginners?
Yes, the AS53L offers comfortable playability with medium frets and a well-balanced tone, making it ideal for players of various experience levels.
➤ Can this guitar handle high gain settings?
Absolutely. The Infinity R Humbucking pickups maintain clarity and dynamic response even under heavy gain, suitable for rock and blues styles.
➤ What styles of music is the AS53L best for?
The AS53L excels in blues, jazz, rock, and country thanks to its warm hollow-body tone combined with semi-hollow sustain.
➤ How easy is it to change strings on this guitar?
The Quik Change III tailpiece allows for fast and straightforward string changes, saving time and effort during maintenance.
➤ Does the guitar offer good feedback control when amplified?
Yes, the centre block mounting of the pickups reduces unwanted feedback while enhancing sustain, making it highly suitable for live and studio use.
Delivery
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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.
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