USED Ibanez Artcore AS83-STE Expressionist in Steel Blue

Used Ibanez AS83 in Steel Blue

Bought from us originally. In really good condition, some fine scratches on the scratch plate from light playing.

The Artcore series from Ibanez has been a long-standing staple of their catalogue. Although the company are most renowned for their cutting-edge instruments aimed at hard rock and metal players, their Artcore line is for the old-school jazz cats and blues players. With premium specifications and a traditional construction, the AS83-STE is an elegant guitar that offers far more than its modest price suggests.

Construction

The semi-hollow Maple body provides a super-bright and vibrant sound, with excellent resonance and acoustic-like projection. For chord-based playing, you'll get plenty of mid-range clarity and a sparkly top-end that'll easily cut through a busy mix. 

Paired with a 3-piece Mahogany/Maple neck, you can expect a sturdy-feeling neck which will stay solid in contrasting conditions and temperatures. The tonal qualities of the Mahogany will offer some low-end warmth, making this a full-bodied and balanced-sounding instrument.

Electronics

The AS83-STE sports a pair of medium-output Super 58 humbuckers, pickups that really lend themselves to jazz, blues and even rock. With Alnico magnets, these pickups have a pure and clear quality, with a rounded tone that's perfect for jazzy chords. Add some overdrive, and you'll achieve an incredibly smooth lead tone with the neck humbucker, and a bright sound with the bridge humbucker.

Specifications

• Neck: 3pc Mahogany/Maple Set-in
• Fingerboard: Bound Ebony w/ Acrylic Block Inlays
• Frets: 22 Medium
• Body: Maple Top/Back/Sides
• Max Body Thickness: 2 5/8"/Width at Lower Bout: 15 3/4"
• Neck Pickup: Super 58 (H)
• Bridge Pickup: Super 58 (H)
• Bridge: ART-1 w/ Quik Change III Tailpiece
• Hardware Colour: Gold