{"product_id":"used-ibanez-artcore-as83-ste-expressionist-in-steel-blue-mgl6s","title":"USED - Ibanez Artcore AS83-STE Expressionist in Steel Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very good condition second hand Ibanez AS83 in Steel Blue. Full working order and set up to play lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: 3pc Mahogany\/Maple Set-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Bound Ebony w\/ Acrylic Block Inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: 22 Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Maple Top\/Back\/Sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Body Thickness: 2 5\/8\"\/Width at Lower Bout: 15 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: Super 58 (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: Super 58 (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: ART-1 w\/ Quik Change III Tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Colour: Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c!--amp.product-description.start--\u003cp\u003eA very good condition second hand Ibanez AS83 in Steel Blue. Full working order and set up to play lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe semi-hollow Maple body provides a super-bright and vibrant sound, with excellent resonance and acoustic-like projection. 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