Description
The Ibanez AS53 is a superb semi-acoustic guitar engineered to excel across multiple musical styles. With pickups mounted directly on the centre block, it offers enhanced sustain and reduced feedback, making it an excellent choice for both stage performances and studio sessions. Its design ensures clear, warm tones coupled with modern playability.
Main Features
- Nyatoh neck delivers a rich mid to low-end tonal warmth
- Walnut fretboard provides a balanced tonal range from lows to highs
- Medium frets improve note accuracy and ease of play
- Linden top, back, and sides create a natural, flat, and precise sound
- Infinity R H-H pickups offer tight, dynamic tones with outstanding clarity, even under heavy distortion
- Gibraltar Performer bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability with low-positioned saddles for ergonomic playing
- Quik Change III tailpiece simplifies and speeds up string changes
The Legacy of the Artcore Series
Introduced in 2002, the Ibanez Artcore Series has become synonymous with quality craftsmanship, affordability, and expressive playability. Favoured by guitarists across blues, country, rock, and jazz, the AS53 continues this tradition, combining the warmth of a classic jazz box with the bite of a semi-hollow rocker.
Why Choose the Ibanez AS53?
- Versatile semi-hollow design suits blues, jazz, country, and rock
- Offers classic tonal warmth paired with modern sustain and clarity
- Exceptional playability at an accessible price
- Part of the highly regarded Ibanez Artcore Series, trusted around the world
The Ibanez AS53 is ideal for players seeking classic aesthetics, a versatile sound palette, and dependable performance without stretching their budget.
Ibanez AS53 Specifications
- Neck type: Artcore AS Mahogany set-in neck
- Body: Sapele top, back, and sides
- Fretboard: Bound Rosewood with white dot inlays
- Frets: Medium
- Bridge: ART-ST bridge
- Tailpiece: ART-ST tailpiece
- Pickups: Infinity R (H) neck and bridge pickups (Passive/Ceramic)
- Factory tuning: E1, B2, G3, D4, A5, E6
- String gauge: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
- Hardware colour: Chrome
Neck Dimensions
- Scale length: 628mm (24.7 inches)
- Nut width: 43mm
- Width at 22nd fret: 57mm
- Thickness at 1st fret: 21mm
- Thickness at 9th fret: 24mm
- Radius: 305mm
Frequently asked questions
➤ What genres is the Ibanez AS53 best suited for?
The AS53’s semi-acoustic design makes it perfect for genres including blues, jazz, country, and rock, offering versatile tone and playability across styles.
➤ How does the centre block affect sustain and feedback?
The pickups mounted on the centre block reduce unwanted feedback and enhance sustain, ensuring clearer sound both live and in the studio.
➤ Are the pickups suitable for distortion?
Yes, the Infinity R humbucker pickups deliver tight and dynamic tones with excellent clarity, even when playing with heavy distortion.
➤ How easy is it to change strings on the AS53?
The Quik Change III tailpiece design allows for faster and simpler string changes, saving time during maintenance or gig prep.
➤ Is this guitar suitable for beginners?
Absolutely. The AS53 combines easy playability with professional features, making it a great option for players of all levels seeking quality without breaking the bank.
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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