The AF is the most traditional design within the Artcore series. The full-hollow body construction means there are no sound blocks in the body. This construction method produces a rich, complex tone, expressed with a pure voice and full body, the tonal characteristics most highly desired among the discerning Jazz player.
Artstar
The parallel histories of Jazz music and the hollow-body electric guitar are inextricably linked and manifest in the professional-grade Artstar series. The influences of these legendary instruments are immediately apparent with a bone nut, ebony fretboard, and Ibanez's signature Super 58 custom pickups. The critical eye will appreciate the attention to detail poured into these instruments like the smoothness of the fretboard and the skill applied to the fretwork, generally found on instruments costing twice as much. The Artstar embodies the pure jazz-box and the continual evolution the genre represents.
3pc Nyatoh/Maple neck
The 3pc Nyatoh/Maple Neck provides a rich mid-low end and great resonance.
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Macassar Ebony produces tight lows and mid range along with strong attack in the highs and quick response with rich sustain.
Medium frets with Artstar fret edge treatment
Medium sized frets enhances the accuracy to your notes.
The Artstar fret edge treatment with spherical surface processing offers super smooth performance.
Spruce top / Flamed Maple back and sides
The Spruce top's smooth wood appearance enriches the response of your playing and the Flamed Maple back and sides provide a bright attack with a solid sound.
Super 58 pickups
Super 58 pickups feature moderate output and vintage tone.
VT14 tailpiece
The smooth VT14 tailpiece provides both great tuning stability and rich sustain.
- AF Artstar 3pc Nyatoh/Maple Neck with Bound Macassar Ebony Fingerboard & Medium Frets with Artstar fret edge treatment
- Body
- Neck Pickup: Super 58 (H), Bridge Pickup: Super 58 (H)
- Rosewood Bridge
- Hardshell case included
Origin: INDONESIA
Brand Series: AF
Strings: 6
Hardware Colour: Gold
Neck Pickup: Super 58 (H)
Bridge Pickup: Super 58 (H)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way toggle switch
Scale mm: 628
Fretboard: Bound Macassar Ebony
Fret Type: Medium
Fretboard Edge Treatment: Artstar fret edge treatment
Inlay: Acrylic & Abalone block
Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
String Gauges (Top to Bottom): .011/.015/.022w/.030/.040/.050
Tuning (Top to Bottom): 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
Case Included: Hardshell case included
Gig Bag Recommendation: IHB541-BK
Other Items Included: Hex wrench
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