Semi-Hollow electric guitar with flamed maple top and Classic Elite humbuckers
With stunning looks, agile shaping and top-notch sounds, theIbanez Artcore AS73FM-AZG Azure Blue Gradation from the Artcore series is sure to impress.
Stunning looks, agile shaping and top-notch tones are the métier of the Ibanez Artcore AS73FM-AZG Azure Blue Gradation.
The Ibanez Artcore AS73FM-AZG Azure Blue Gradation at a glance:
Semi Hollow guitar from the Ibanez Artcore series.
Basswood body, with maple top
AS-Artcore neck made of Nyatoh
22 fret Laurel fingerboard with binding
Ibanez ClassicElite humbucker in neck and bridge position
Ibanez ART-1 bridge and Quik Change III tailpiece
Azure Blue Gradation Finish
Woods and construction
Composed of basswood and a contrast-grained flamed maple top, the AS73FM's body produces characterful sounds with distinctive tonal coloration, while the set AS Artcore neck is made of Nyatoh and finished with a 22-fret walnut fingerboard.
Pickups and hardware
Sonically, in-house Ibanez ClassicElite humbuckers are used in both neck and bridge positions, with a sound that can handle anything from clear cleans to powerful gain tones. The Ibanez Artcore AS73FM is completed by solid Hardware in the form of an ART-1 bridge with matching Quik Change III tailpiece.
I don't have a lot of experience of 12 string guitars and certainly never owned one before. However, I love the sound on iconic tracks/bands so fancied filling this hole in my guitar collection. After a bit of research the Ibanez seemed to fit the bill so I took the plunge. DV247 Music Store had the guitar in stock and it arrived about a week after ordering as had to come from Germany (post brexit customs delays), well packed and set-up right out of the box - even almost in tune - Well done to the techs in the store. The guitar plays wonderfully, a great feeling neck - much slimmer than I was expecting, and great all round sounds. I would recommend to anyone new to 12 strings...and great value at the price point.
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