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.
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.
The Ibanez AF75 features a 3-Piece Nyatoh/Maple neck that provides a rich mid-low end and great resonance, a Macassar Ebony that produces tight lows and mid range along with strong attack in the highs and quick response with rich sustain, and the Gibraltar Performer bridge provides rich sustain and tuning stability. The low-positioned saddles promise comfortable playability. The artistically-designed VT60 tailpiece provides both great tuning stability and rich sustain. The Super 58 pickups feature moderate output and vintage tone.
Specs
Type | Hollow Body; Centre-Block |
Colour | Antique Yellow Sunburst |
Orientation | Right Handed |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Body Shape | AF Artcore |
Body Material | Flamed Maple Top, Back, and Sides |
Neck Material | 3-Piece Nyatoh/Maple |
Neck Shape | AF Expressionist |
Fretboard Material | Bound Macassar Ebony |
Number of Frets | 20 |
Fretboard Inlays | Acrylic Block Inlays |
Fret Size | Medium |
Fretboard Radius | 305mmR |
Nut Material | Bone |
Nut Width | 43mm |
Neck Pickups | Super 58 Humbucker (Passive/Alnico) |
Bridge Pickups | Super 58 Humbucker (Passive/Alnico) |
Controls | 2 X Volume, 2 X Tone, 3-Way Pickup Selector |
Bridge | Gibraltar Performer Bridge with VT60 Tailpiece |
Tuners | Chrome Die-cast |
Strings | .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052 |