The AS is a semi-acoustic guitar built to tackle just about any genre of music you throw at it. The pickups are mounted directly to the center block for increased sustain and feedback elimination.

Artcore 

Ibanez first introduced Artcore back in 2002 and it has remained a workhorse hollow-body guitar for musicians all over the world ever since. The Artcore's combination of quality workmanship and affordability has created legions of devoted fans from diverse genres as blues, country, rock and jazz. Artcore offers musicians the purity of an old school jazz-box or a hybrid semi-hollow rocker. The line is highly respected for its tone, sustain and, expressive playability.

Product Features:

Nyatoh neck

The 3pc Nyatoh/Maple Neck provides a rich mid-low end.

Walnut fretboard

A Walnut fretboard features a well-balanced tonal character from low to high end.

Medium frets

Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes.

Sapele / Sapele back and sides

Sapele delivers a clear high end as well as a rich mid-low end.

Infinity R H-H pickups

Ibanez Infinity pickups deliver an accurate and tight sound with excellent dynamics. Even under heavy settings, they do not lose tonal clarity.

Gibraltar Performer bridge

The Gibraltar Performer bridge provides rich sustain and tuning stability. The low-positioned saddles promise comfortable playability.

Quik Change III tailpiece

The Quik Change III tailpiece enables faster and easier string changing.